{"id":886177,"date":"2026-02-24T12:35:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=886177"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:35:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:35:44","slug":"spring-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/spring-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are the 10 Best Cities to Spend Spring in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Spring is a brilliant time to visit Europe. As the continent shakes off cool winter days there\u2019s a sense of excitement in the air as locals return to enjoying their morning coffee on plaza terraces, and markets overflow with spring asparagus and strawberries. Spring in Europe is the season when life feels more vibrant \u2013 it\u2019s a perfect sweet spot between the busy summer crowds and icy winter days. As the days get longer and gardens bloom there\u2019s nowhere better to be \u2013 here\u2019s our top 10 cities to explore this spring in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-is-spring-in-europe\">When is spring in Europe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring in Europe typically runs from March to May, but it doesn\u2019t arrive everywhere at once. Southern European cities like Seville, Malaga, Palermo, Naples and Lisbon start warming up in March, with caf\u00e9 terraces already in full swing. Central Europe \u2013 think Vienna or Prague \u2013 start to wake up around April. And by May, even alpine spots like Lucerne are shaking off winter. Depending on where you go, you can expect daytime temperatures between 12\u201322\u00b0C (54\u201372\u00b0F), longer daylight hours and a soft spring light that makes photographs all the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-best-cities-for-spring-in-europe\">10 best cities for spring in Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vienna\">Vienna<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think Vienna is all chandeliers and fancy cake forks, then visit in spring when it loosens its collar. From April to May, daytime temperatures hover between 15\u201322\u00b0C (59\u201372\u00b0F), ideal for walking the Ringstrasse. You can expect the formal gardens at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoenbrunn.at\/en\/\">Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace<\/a> to be in bloom, and Belvedere\u2019s lawns are picnic-ready. Easter markets pop up across the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/europe\/austria\">Austrian<\/a> capital in parks and palace courtyards, and locals start to reclaim the Danube Canal for after-work drinks. With summer tour groups yet to peak, you\u2019ll find shorter queues at the State Opera and space to linger in museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Large-TUA_Vienna_Schonbrunn_Palace_Shruti_Nishthta_3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two women walking through an extravagant gilded room with a chandelier at Schonbrunn Palace\" class=\"wp-image-885660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Large-TUA_Vienna_Schonbrunn_Palace_Shruti_Nishthta_3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Large-TUA_Vienna_Schonbrunn_Palace_Shruti_Nishthta_3-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Large-TUA_Vienna_Schonbrunn_Palace_Shruti_Nishthta_3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Large-TUA_Vienna_Schonbrunn_Palace_Shruti_Nishthta_3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interior of Vienna&#8217;s Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tf__box horizontal tour-cta\" style=\"height:100%\" data-module-name=\"Trafalgar Unlocked Awards 2024\">\n    <div class=\"tf__box-hero\">\n        <div style=\"background: url(https:\/\/content1.travcorpservices.com\/media\/13506\/imperial-europe-guided-tour.jpg?width=1300&#038;height=1300&#038;mode=crop) no-repeat center center \/ cover;\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tf__box_container\" style=\"background-color: #CFD3C4;\">\n        <div class=\"tf__box_title\" style=\"color: #4B6B35\">\n            <span class=\"tf__box_title-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-suitcase\"><\/i><\/span>\n            <span class=\"tf__box_title-text\">Go on tour<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tf__box_content\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/imperial-europe\" data-item-type=\"navigation\" data-item-name=\"View Trip\">\n            <p class=\"box-header\" style=\"max-width: none;\">Imperial Europe<\/p>\n\t\t\t<br>\n            \n                <button class=\"tf__button\" style=\"background-color:#4B6B35\">View Trip<\/button>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-budapest\">Budapest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Budapest in spring you can expect 14\u201323\u00b0C (57\u201373\u00b0F) between April and May, which is warm enough for days exploring outdoors, but still cool enough to justify sinking into thermal baths. Margaret Island\u2019s cherry blossoms usually peak in April, and the Budapest Spring Festival brings a calendar of concerts and cultural events to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/europe\/hungary\">Hungarian<\/a> city. Climb up to Fisherman\u2019s Bastion in late afternoon for clear views over the Danube, then walk the Chain Bridge and explore ruin bars before they get packed with summer crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Large-TUA_Budapest_Dinner_Cruise_Shruti_Nishtha_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two women on a boat cruising along the Danube River n front of Budapest's Parliament House\" class=\"wp-image-886075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Large-TUA_Budapest_Dinner_Cruise_Shruti_Nishtha_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Large-TUA_Budapest_Dinner_Cruise_Shruti_Nishtha_1-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Large-TUA_Budapest_Dinner_Cruise_Shruti_Nishtha_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Large-TUA_Budapest_Dinner_Cruise_Shruti_Nishtha_1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Hungarian Parliament Building on the banks of the Danube.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>READ NEXT: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/things-to-do-in-europe\/\"><strong><em>26 Things to Do in Europe For Families This Spring<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lucerne\">Lucerne<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While Lucerne is one of the cooler spots on this list \u2013 with spring days in April and May ranging from 10\u201318\u00b0C (50\u201364\u00b0F) \u2013 the beauty here is the contrast. Look around and you\u2019ll see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/europe\/switzerland\">Switzerland&#8217;s<\/a> snow-caped peaks and green alpine meadows. Hiking is back on the cards with these picturesque mountain backdrops that are almost too gorgeous to be real. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelucerne.ch\/en\/\">Lake Lucerne\u2019s boat services<\/a> resume full schedules too, making it easy to pair the medieval Chapel Bridge with a cruise or a cogwheel ride up Mount Pilatus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Large-Switzerland-Canton-of-Lucerne-Lucerne-Old-town-Reuss-river-Chapel-bridge-556675473-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"River view in a Swiss city with historic buildings and a bridge with flowers along the railing.\" class=\"wp-image-861595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Large-Switzerland-Canton-of-Lucerne-Lucerne-Old-town-Reuss-river-Chapel-bridge-556675473-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Large-Switzerland-Canton-of-Lucerne-Lucerne-Old-town-Reuss-river-Chapel-bridge-556675473-1-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Large-Switzerland-Canton-of-Lucerne-Lucerne-Old-town-Reuss-river-Chapel-bridge-556675473-1.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lucerne is one of Switzerland&#8217;s prettiest cities \u2014 and is at its best in spring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-florence\">Florence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s warm enough for gelato yet cool enough to climb the <a href=\"https:\/\/duomo.firenze.it\/en\/discover\/dome\">463 steep steps<\/a> of the Duomo without (too much) regret. Florence in spring is gorgeous, with stunning spring light and temperatures settling between 17\u201324\u00b0C (63\u201375\u00b0F) by April and May. Wisteria drapes over stone walls, the Boboli Gardens come into full color, and Easter (Scoppio del Carro) brings a centuries-old fireworks event to Piazza del Duomo. Coming early means you\u2019ll beat the summer crush \u2013 think shorter waits at the Uffizi and more space on the famous Ponte Vecchio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RS21809_180620_Trafalgar_Florence_4707-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A family of four with two primary aged children looking at the skyline of Florence from a viewpoint\" class=\"wp-image-12556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RS21809_180620_Trafalgar_Florence_4707-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RS21809_180620_Trafalgar_Florence_4707-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RS21809_180620_Trafalgar_Florence_4707-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RS21809_180620_Trafalgar_Florence_4707-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RS21809_180620_Trafalgar_Florence_4707-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RS21809_180620_Trafalgar_Florence_4707.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The skyline of Florence is a dream at any time of year, but in spring it&#8217;s pure magic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>READ NEXT: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-spring-break-destinations-for-families\/\"><strong><em>12 best spring break destinations for families<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-paris\">Paris<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/header-im-paris-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A couple embracing in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.\" class=\"wp-image-880506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/header-im-paris-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/header-im-paris-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/header-im-paris.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spring + Paris = love at first sight. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#x1f3b6; \u201cI love Paris in the springtime\u2026\u201d &#x1f3b6;<\/em> It\u2019s a season for long walks along the Seine or through one of the city\u2019s gorgeous gardens, like the Jardin du Luxembourg. Parisians return to terraces the moment the sun appears \u2013 with daytime temperatures around 12\u201320\u00b0C (54\u201368\u00b0F) from April to May \u2013 and suddenly the city feels alive again after a cool, rainy winter. While you can take advantage of shoulder season crowds at icons like the Eiffel Tower or Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay, be sure to leave space to <em>fl\u00e2neur<\/em> about the cobbled streets and markets of this great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/europe\/france\">French<\/a> city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seville\">Seville<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seville-Plaza-www.istockphoto.comgbphotoseville-plaza-mayor-gm497199731-41494580-Ruhey-edited-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A wide angle view of Plaza of Espana in Seville at golden hour\" class=\"wp-image-881119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seville-Plaza-www.istockphoto.comgbphotoseville-plaza-mayor-gm497199731-41494580-Ruhey-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seville-Plaza-www.istockphoto.comgbphotoseville-plaza-mayor-gm497199731-41494580-Ruhey-edited-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seville-Plaza-www.istockphoto.comgbphotoseville-plaza-mayor-gm497199731-41494580-Ruhey-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seville-Plaza-www.istockphoto.comgbphotoseville-plaza-mayor-gm497199731-41494580-Ruhey-edited.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sizzling in the summer, spring is the perfect time to visit Seville. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like it hot, head south to Seville. By May, temperatures range from 20\u201328\u00b0C (68\u201382\u00b0F) \u2013 that\u2019s hot, hot, hot if you\u2019re on the streets exploring the sights. Time your travels to catch two major events \u2013 Semana Santa\u2019s elaborate Holy Week processions, followed by the exuberant Feria de Abril, a colorful week of flamenco, fairground lights and late-night dancing. Otherwise, stroll the Real Alc\u00e1zar\u2019s gardens, spend time in the Plaza de Espa\u00f1a admiring the tiles and join the locals gossiping outside tapas bars. By July Seville sizzles, so go in spring for more pleasant days in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-eu\/destinations\/europe\/spain\">Spain<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>READ NEXT: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-european-summer-destinations-travel-personality\/\"><strong><em>The best European summer destinations for your personality<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-amsterdam\">Amsterdam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/amsterdam-tulips2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pink, purple and yellow tulips in the foreground of a photo of Amsterdam's iconic canal houses\" class=\"wp-image-875229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/amsterdam-tulips2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/amsterdam-tulips2-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/amsterdam-tulips2.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amsterdam blooms with tulips in spring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-eu\/destinations\/europe\/netherlands\">The Netherlands<\/a> in springtime is all about tulips! The country\u2019s colordul tulip season peaks at nearby Keukenhof Gardens (roughly late March to mid-May), while King\u2019s Day on 27 April turns the entire city into a good-natured, orange-clad street party (with a touch of chaos!). April and May bring temperatures of 11\u201318\u00b0C (52\u201364\u00b0F), crisp enough to need at least a light jacket, but balmy enough for long canal walks and days outdoors. If you want to tick off major sights \u2013&nbsp;like the Rijksmuseum or Anne Frank House \u2013 it is a touch easier in this shoulder season before summer queues surge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\nPlease select a tour.\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prague\">Prague<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Large-TUA_Prague_Sightseeing_Astronomical_Clock-edited-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Director showing four guests the Prague astronomical clock\" class=\"wp-image-885676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Large-TUA_Prague_Sightseeing_Astronomical_Clock-edited-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Large-TUA_Prague_Sightseeing_Astronomical_Clock-edited-330x185.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Large-TUA_Prague_Sightseeing_Astronomical_Clock-edited-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Large-TUA_Prague_Sightseeing_Astronomical_Clock-edited.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spring brings welcome warmth and sunlight to Prague&#8217;s cobbled streets. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prague\u2019s gothic drama meets soft spring light this time of year. Easter markets fill Old Town Square with painted eggs and wooden stalls. And in May the Prague Spring International Music Festival begins, drawing world-class orchestras to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/europe\/czech-republic\">Czech Republic&#8217;s<\/a> capital. With temperatures back to around 13\u201320\u00b0C (55\u201368\u00b0F), beer gardens start to reopen along the Vltava, and the city\u2019s parks, like Pet\u0159\u00edn Hill, turn green again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lisbon\">Lisbon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS7211_BONUS_SHOT_04_LISBON_HIGH_VIEW-0077-scr-REDIT-Trafalgar-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Four people standing at a miradouro viewpoint in Lisbon lookout out over Alfama neighborhood\" class=\"wp-image-9895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS7211_BONUS_SHOT_04_LISBON_HIGH_VIEW-0077-scr-REDIT-Trafalgar-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS7211_BONUS_SHOT_04_LISBON_HIGH_VIEW-0077-scr-REDIT-Trafalgar-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS7211_BONUS_SHOT_04_LISBON_HIGH_VIEW-0077-scr-REDIT-Trafalgar-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS7211_BONUS_SHOT_04_LISBON_HIGH_VIEW-0077-scr-REDIT-Trafalgar-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS7211_BONUS_SHOT_04_LISBON_HIGH_VIEW-0077-scr-REDIT-Trafalgar-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS7211_BONUS_SHOT_04_LISBON_HIGH_VIEW-0077-scr-REDIT-Trafalgar.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Portugal&#8217;s cosmopolitan capital gets an energy boost in the spring. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to Lisbon in May to see the main avenues awash with purple jacaranda trees in bloom. By April, temperatures in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-eu\/destinations\/europe\/portugal\">Portuguese<\/a> capital sit comfortably between 18\u201324\u00b0C (64\u201375\u00b0F), with Atlantic breezes keeping things fresh (especially after dark). Spring is ideal for climbing Alfama\u2019s steep lanes without midsummer heat, or visiting <em>miradouros<\/em> (viewpoints) for a sunset aperitivo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>READ NEXT: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/spring-tours\/\"><strong><em>Celebrate twice with these spring tours<\/em><\/strong><\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-edinburgh\">Edinburgh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/connor-mollison-d7_TtRp1s9s-unsplash-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset view of Edinburgh with the Dugald Stewart Monument in the foreground overlooking the cityscape while travelling to Scotland in September.\" class=\"wp-image-869750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/connor-mollison-d7_TtRp1s9s-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/connor-mollison-d7_TtRp1s9s-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/connor-mollison-d7_TtRp1s9s-unsplash.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spring is one of the best times to experience Edinburgh&#8217;s green spaces.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes a while for the ancient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-eu\/destinations\/europe\/scotland\">Scottish<\/a> capital to warm up, with temperatures hovering around 9\u201315\u00b0C (48\u201359\u00b0F) between April and May. As spring creeps in you\u2019ll start to get longer days, giving you more time for sightseeing. Cherry blossoms frame the Meadows, Arthur\u2019s Seat is hikeable (without that winter mud!) and the Royal Botanic Garden starts to gain color. Visitor numbers are far lower than during August festival season, meaning easier access to Edinburgh Castle and a more relaxed Royal Mile wander. You\u2019ll certainly want a coat, but it won\u2019t be too brisk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-about-spring-in-europe\">FAQs about spring in Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-wear-in-europe-in-spring\">What to wear in Europe in spring?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring packing is all about layers \u2013 and a little optimism. Mornings will likely be brisk, especially in cities like Edinburgh or Prague, while afternoons in Florence might call for sunglasses and a T-shirt. Think in layers \u2013 so light knits, a jacket, comfortable walking shoes (cobbles are not forgiving), and a compact waterproof jacket or umbrella (just in case). Europeans tend to dress smart-casual, so leave the gym gear behind. Use a scarf to add a chic touch and long with warmth as needed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>READ NEXT: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/popular-spring-trips-europe\/\"><strong><em>Here&#8217;s how you can save money on our 10 most popular spring trips to Europe<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-there-spring-break-in-europe\">Is there \u2018Spring Break\u2019 in Europe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Europe doesn\u2019t do Spring Break quite like the American movies suggest. Schools will have Easter holidays, with dates varying by country \u2013 usually that falls sometime between late March and April. If you travel during this time, expect busier museums and family-friendly attractions in places like Amsterdam and Paris \u2013 but not an all-night party takeover, and definitely no foam parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That&#8217;s our list of the best cities to visit this spring in Europe. Anywhere else we should add to this list? Leave a comment&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is a brilliant time to visit Europe. As the continent shakes off cool winter days there\u2019s a sense of excitement in the air as locals return to enjoying their morning coffee on plaza terraces, and markets overflow with spring asparagus and strawberries. 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