{"id":155118,"date":"2026-08-29T09:43:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T09:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/155118\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T09:43:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T09:43:24","slug":"time-it-right-expert-picked-travel-destinations-for-autumn-and-winter-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/155118\/","title":{"rendered":"Time it right: Expert-picked travel destinations for autumn and winter 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travellers looking to avoid peak-season crowds should consider visiting Europe in autumn and winter, according to travel experts at eShores.\u00a0From sun-soaked coastlines that stay warm well into November to fairytale Christmas cities, the tailor-made holiday specialists have revealed four destinations worth adding to your travel list before the 2027 rush.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAutumn and winter are some of the most rewarding times to travel,\u201d says Gavin Lapidus, founder of tailor-made holiday specialists eShores. \u201cWith fewer crowds,\u00a0better availability and plenty of seasonal experiences on offer, travellers can often enjoy better value and a more authentic experience than during the summer months.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eshores.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">eShores<\/a>\u00a0has shared its top European destinations to visit between September and December 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>September:\u00a0Kotor, Montenegro\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bigstock-133531727.jpg\" alt=\"Kotor, Montenegro\" class=\"wp-image-203845\"  \/>Swap the summer crowds for a slower pace in Kotor, one of the Adriatic\u2019s most scenic destinations. Image credit: Nightman1965\/Bigstock.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swap the summer crowds for a slower pace in Kotor, one of the Adriatic\u2019s most scenic destinations. Set against a backdrop of towering mountains and the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor, September still brings warm weather\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0ideal for swimming,\u00a0sailing\u00a0and waterfront dining.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors can wander the maze-like streets of the medieval Old Town, climb the city walls for panoramic views, or explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurylifestylemag.co.uk\/travel\/montenegro-reimagined-the-allure-of-lustica-bay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Montenegro\u2019s<\/a> coastline without the intense heat and packed beaches of midsummer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>October: Ljubljana\u00a0and\u00a0Lake Bled, Slovenia\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bigstock-Lake-Bled-Slovenia-Beautiful-213575293-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Bled, Slovenia\" class=\"wp-image-203844\"  \/>Autumn suits Slovenia perfectly. Image credit: _jure\/Bigstock.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Autumn suits Slovenia perfectly. In Ljubljana, riverside caf\u00e9s spill onto colourful streets lined with Baroque architecture, while just an hour away Lake Bled is surrounded by golden-orange woodland at its most photogenic.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October also coincides with harvest season, making it\u00a0one of the best times to experience Slovenia\u2019s growing food and wine scene. From wine tasting in nearby vineyards to sampling seasonal dishes in the capital, visitors can enjoy the country at a much more relaxed pace after the summer crowds have\u00a0departed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>November: Albanian\u00a0Riviera\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bigstock-Aerial-Panorama-Of-Saranda-Wit-306865468.jpg\" alt=\"Albanian\u00a0Riviera\" class=\"wp-image-203847\"  \/>Travellers can enjoy the region\u2019s\u00a0crystal-clear\u00a0waters, dramatic mountain\u00a0scenery\u00a0and laid-back seaside towns. Image credit: Leonid Andronov\/Bigstock.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Albanian Riviera\u00a0remains\u00a0one of Europe\u2019s best-value coastal escapes, and November is when it really comes into its own. With tourist numbers dwindling but temperatures still mild, travellers can enjoy the region\u2019s\u00a0crystal-clear\u00a0waters, dramatic mountain\u00a0scenery\u00a0and laid-back seaside towns without the peak-season crowds.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the beaches of\u00a0Ksamil\u00a0to the coastal villages of\u00a0Himar\u00eb\u00a0and\u00a0Dh\u00ebrmi, the region offers a blend of Mediterranean charm, fresh\u00a0seafood\u00a0and affordable prices that\u2019s increasingly drawing travellers away from more established hotspots such as Greece and Croatia.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>December: Tallinn, Estonia\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bigstock-Tallinn-Estonia-Panoramic-Vi-284526505.jpg\" alt=\"Tallinn, Estonia\" class=\"wp-image-203846\"  \/>Visitors can browse traditional wooden stalls, warm up in cosy caf\u00e9s and explore centuries-old buildings dusted with snow. Image credit: dimbar43\/Bigstock.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0looking for a festive city break, few destinations rival Tallinn in December. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurylifestylemag.co.uk\/travel\/how-to-experience-the-best-of-tallinn-estonias-historic-capital-city-during-tallinn-music-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Estonian<\/a> capital\u2019s medieval Old Town looks straight out of a Christmas card, with cobbled streets, twinkling lights and one of Europe\u2019s most atmospheric Christmas markets.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors can browse traditional wooden stalls, warm up in cosy caf\u00e9s and explore centuries-old buildings dusted with snow. Smaller and less crowded than many of Europe\u2019s better-known festive destinations, Tallinn offers all the Christmas magic with a little more breathing room.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Travellers looking to avoid peak-season crowds should consider visiting Europe in autumn and winter, according to travel experts&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":155119,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[89],"tags":[167,166],"class_list":["post-155118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tallinn","tag-estonia","tag-tallinn"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@dk\/117178152383155407","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=155118"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155118\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/155119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=155118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=155118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=155118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}