After a summer of sea trips, now it’s time to live a season made of colors and flavors. While the foliage dominates the scene and the woods are tinged with red and yellow, the local kitchens pamper us with new wines, chestnuts, pumpkins, chocolate and other typical products of the period. AND Europe celebrate In style this moment with many Food and wine events not to be missed.
Here are i Best Autumn Festivals in Europe Do not miss for those who love food and wine tourism.
Oktoberfest in Munich
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From 20 September to 5 October 2025the Bavarian capital hosts the most famous beer festival in the world. Oktoberfest is not only an immense alcoholic festival, but a real immersion in traditional German culture. In the 14 huge tents, including music, songs and costume fashion shows, you can breathe a contagious energy.
An experience not to be missed is the Weinzeltthe wine tent: a refuge for those looking for a more intimate atmosphere. Here you can taste excellent Riesling, Pinot Nero (Spätburgunder) and local sparkling wines, accompanied by typical cheeses. It is the ideal place for a break from the noise of beer, while visitors are observed in lederhosen e dirndl.
Montmartre’s Harvest Festival in Parigi
From 8 to 12 October 2025the most bohemian district of the French capital comes alive thanks to the harvest of the small urban vineyard of Montmartre. The limited production and the atmosphere without comparison animate one of the most loved Paris districts. From being able to sip a glass of Clos Montmartre on the stairs of the Sacré-Cœur up to the fireworks: there are many activities not to be missed.
Festival della vendemmia di Tokaj-Hegyalja in Ungheria
From 3 to 5 October Tokaj Celebrate the “King’s wine”. The Hungarian territory UNESCO Heritage proposes an event entirely dedicated to Tokaj. In the main square, in addition to tasting and markets, there is no unforgettable concerts, fashion shows and gastronomic offers. For the occasion, you enter the underground tunnels Where the barrels make magic by keeping the product, a real wine sanctuary.
Kozjansko apples feast in Slovenia
From 5 to 12 October 2025il Parco part of Kozjansko celebrates the symbol of the season: the mela. The gastronomic festival proves to be an ecological and cultural project, created to preserve the ancient high -stem orchards and promote sustainable development.
During the week they follow one another Exhibitions, conferences, workshops and naturalistic walks. Over the weekend, however, the square is transformed into a large market where you can buy apples of local varieties, craft juices, cheeses, bread, desserts and herbal products. The atmosphere is authentic, without commercial excesses, with a strong link between community and nature.
Ludwigsburg pumpkin festival in Germania
From the end of summer to November 2, 2025 Germany proposes a pumpkin themed party: the Judwigsburg Pumpkin takes place inside the garden of Ludwigsburg castle And a rich exposure with over 450,000 specimens of pumpkins and 600 different varieties fully interpret the autumn period.
The appointment famous for the sculptures made with pumpkins And the gastronomic proposal composed of soups, waffle and ravioli conquers young and old.
Beaujolais Nouveau Festival in Francia
The Francein addition to hosting one of the most prestigious wines museums, enchants enthusiar enthusiasts with the Beaujolais New Festival. The appointment From 19 to 23 November 2025 celebrates the arrival of the new wine and animates the Beaujolais regionbetween the areas of Mâcon and Chalolles (north) and that of Lyon (to the south), and located at the eastern limit of the central massif. Tradition has it that a midnight In this territory the first barrels are stapping accompanying everything with songs, dances and obviously toast. Tastings, gastronomic markets and musical events are part of the rich program.
