AUTUMN

Warm colors, soft light, and landscapes that change every day. Autumn is the season when forests, mountains, and coastal areas come alive. A perfect time for photography, tranquility, and discovering nature.

Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons to head outdoors. Forests slowly shift from green to yellow, orange, and deep red. Mist hangs low over lakes and valleys, and the light becomes softer and warmer. The landscape gains a new atmosphere every day — sometimes crisp and bright, sometimes mysterious and quiet. For hikers and photographers, this season is full of opportunities.

In many regions, autumn begins early. Scandinavia, the Alps, and the Dolomites often show their colors as early as September, while areas like Germany, the Netherlands, and the British Isles are at their best in October. The combination of low sun, longer shadows, and clear light makes this the ideal time to photograph. Whether you love forests, mountains, lakes, or rugged coastlines, autumn gives every landscape its own character.

The season is also known for its calm atmosphere. The summer crowds are gone, and many hiking trails, viewpoints, and natural areas become quiet again. This makes autumn perfect for traveling at your own pace and enjoying space and silence. Misty mornings, passing rain showers, sunlight breaking through clouds — it is a season full of variation and mood.

In the mountains, autumn is short but intense: golden larches, cool mornings, and clear skies. In forests, color plays the leading role, while coastal areas often become wilder with wind and waves. Every place has its own autumn character and offers unique moments to capture.

Whether you are looking for peaceful hikes, photogenic landscapes, or a period of relaxation in nature, autumn brings a sense of slowing down and stillness that no other season offers.

travel stories

My Autumn Stories

Read more about autumn destinations and photography.

Josefsthaler Wasserfälle: Waterfall Photography at Schliersee

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Grosser Ahornboden: Photography at the Ancient Maples of the Karwendel

Ancient Maples and Autumn Light in the Karwendel Mountains In the heart of the Karwendel [...]

Königssee, Ramsau and the Zauberwald: Hkining and Photography in the Bavarian Alps

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Himmelbjerget and Silkeborg: Hiking, Autumn Colours and Practical Tips for Denmark’s Lake District

Himmelbjerget – The Autumn Colours Around Silkeborg’s Lakes In the heart of Jutland, not far [...]

Seiser Alm – The High Plateau of the Dolomites

The Magic of Seiser Alm Seiser Alm – or Alpe di Siusi – is one [...]

The magic of mushrooms in autumn

For me, autumn is the season of beautifully colored forests. Everywhere you look there are [...]

Why Autumn Is the Most Beautiful Season for Photography

Autumn may well be the most enchanting season for photographers. Forests turn into a sea [...]

Autumn in the Dolomites: Best Photo Spots & Tips

Autumn is perhaps the most magical season to explore the mountains. While many people immediately [...]

Dolomites Photo Spots: The Interactive Photography Book

Discover breathtaking locations, routes, and golden hour tips with QR codes The Dolomites are often [...]

Autumn Photo Book

In my photo books, I collect the most beautiful stories and photographs of a destination. In my book about autumn, I’ve gathered 110 pages of the most beautiful photos and locations into a stunning publication.

  • Printed on high-quality glossy paper.
  • It makes a wonderful reference work or gift for anyone who loves nature or photography.
  • The locations include QR codes that give direct access to background information.

Autumn Destinations