8 Unexpected Places Around the World With Stunning Fall Foliage

[Destinations]( [Collections]( [Hotels]( [8 Unexpected Places Around the World With Stunning Fall Foliage]( [8 Unexpected Places Around the World With Stunning Fall Foliage]( From apple picking and cider tasting to squash roasting and scarf knitting, there are many ways to embrace the autumn season. But none are more prevalent than leaf peeping the stunning mix of green, bright red, orange, and golden yellow trees that comes with the transition between summer and winter. While New England destinations like Vermont and Maine are well-known for their prime fall foliage, there are numerous travel-worthy places around the world that have beautiful vegetation from September to November. Check out our picks for destinations with unexpectedly stunning fall foliage, and book your flights, stat! [Oyster Bullet] 1. Kyoto, Japan You probably know that Kyoto offers bountiful cherry blossoms in the spring, but its fall foliage is equally beautiful and widespread. The numerous maple trees turn a bright red and are surrounded by other trees in various shades of green, yellow, and orange. [Oyster Bullet] 2. Bavaria, Germany Visitors typically head to Bavaria, Germany in fall for its huge Oktoberfest celebration in Munich, but a bonus is the fall foliage that is usually on display at the same time. The month of October offers the best array of colors, but they can extend from September to November. [Oyster Bullet] 3. The Great Wall of China Travelers to China can combine leaf peeping with sightseeing by visiting The Great Wall of China during autumn, located about an hour and a half outside of Beijing. The historic attraction is a must-see for many, and during the fall months, the approximately 4,000-mile long fortification is lined by trees in picturesque shades of red, green, and yellow. [8 Unexpected Places Around the World With Stunning Fall Foliage]( [Oyster Bullet] 4. Loire Valley, France Combine fall foliage viewing with wine tastings in the pretty Loire Valley region of central France. Under two hours by train from Paris, Tours is the region’s capital and acts as a good jumping-off point for exploring the nearby chateaus and their exceptionally manicured gardens. [Oyster Bullet] 5. Canton of Bern, Switzerland Switzerland sees a majority of visitors during the warmer summer months and ski-suitable wintertime, but its wondrous landscape dotted with colorful leaves makes it worthy of a trip in September, October, and November. [Oyster Bullet] 6. Reykjavík, Iceland You shouldn’t expect the colorful landscape of Vermont during autumn in Iceland, but the country still offers a pretty foliage season with a backdrop of waterfalls and rolling hills. Seasons in Iceland are unsurprisingly different, so peak foliage typically occurs from late August to late September. [CONTINUE READING]( Looking for a place to stay? Here are our picks. [Kyoto]( [Shinmonzen Ryugin]( [Shinmonzen Ryugin]( [Book Now]( [Bavaria]( [Hotel Brauereigasthof Amberger]( [Hotel Brauereigasthof Amberger]( [Book Now]( [Beijing]( [The Opposite House]( [The Opposite House]( [Book Now]( [Loire Valley]( [Château d'Artigny]( [Château d'Artigny]( [Book Now]( [Switzerland]( [Eiger Mürren Swiss Quality Hotel]( [Eiger Mürren Swiss Quality Hotel]( [Book Now]( [Iceland]( [ION Adventure Hotel]( [ION Adventure Hotel]( [Book Now]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [Flipboard]( [Oyster]( [My Preferences]( [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( [Contact Us]( © 2023 Oyster 1 Washington Mall #1150, Boston, MA 02108 855.946.2532 This email was sent to {EMAIL} because you indicated that you wish to receive emails from [Oyster.com]( . If you wish to update what you receive, please visit the preference page. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please [unsubscribe]( on Oyster.com. Did a friend forward this email? [Become a member now](. Oyster.com is an unbiased travel information service producer where you can get insider travel advice from travel experts. We also provide you with information about third-party travel suppliers’ prices and we link you to their sites. Though all information is validated at time of publish, we have no control over the third-party travel suppliers, and we therefore do no warrant or guarantee that their prices will not change or become unavailable. Please see their sites for the most up-to-date offer information and all applicable terms and conditions for their products, services, or site content. Oyster.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to [Amazon.com](.