Breathtaking Fall Leaves Around the World

The region’s famous wine valleys are perfect for wine-tasting and leaf-peeping.

For a truly fairytale trip, head to Neuschwanstein Castle when it’s flanked by red and orange leaves.

Plan a trip to Denali before the first snow for a chance to see the park's ice-capped peaks contrasted by the stunning fall leaves.

Austria’s charming Alpine villages and lake towns are even more attractive during the fall season.

The Hudson Valley is one of the best destinations in the Empire State for admiring the fall foliage. Adventurous travelers can enjoy aerial views of the changing scenery from a hot air balloon or private helicopter tour.

In October, Italy’s grape vines and trees show off their best fall hues.

West Iceland’s waterfalls are somehow more impressive when flanked by the colors of the fall season.

Take a bike ride or go for a hike for stunning views of the Berkshires in mid-October.

Ancient temples and the radiant colors of fall make Japan an unforgettable destination for autumn leaf-seekers.

Spend a night at a cozy North Conway inn after a 26-mile fall foliage drive along the Kancamagus Highway. (Or join locals for an afternoon of hiking, cycling, or rock climbing.)

Enjoy the City of Light’s landmarks flanked by autumn hues during a November trip to Paris.

In Colorado, the aspen trees become an impossible yellow-gold color in the fall, just before the first snows of ski season.

The wine-growing region of the South Island is famous for its pinot noirs (and its wine-colored autumn leaves).

There’s really no bad place to see fall foliage in Vermont, which typically reaches peak between mid-September and mid-October. (Make a pit stop in Peacham, which is considered one of the state’s most photogenic towns.)

See beautiful cathedrals and fall leaves in one fell swoop during an autumn trip to Moscow.

Avoid the crowds (and see the mosaic of red, orange, and yellow leaves) during the region’s fall season, which occurs between March and May.

Bundle up in a Scottish wool sweater and enjoy the country’s brilliant fall foliage on a brisk morning drive.

Take a boat tour along the Mississippi River for the best views of autumn leaves falling in Wisconsin.

In the English countryside, the first flush of fall can be seen in September, though travelers often have until November to admire the leaves.

Just a few hours east of Seoul is Seoraksan National Park, where the rugged peaks and valleys become magic during the fall.