A scenic tour through the best places in the world to see a blanket of autumnal colors.

Bavaria, Germany

Perched high in the Austrian Alps, the craggy scenery of Hinterriss is perfect for hikes and mountain-bike tours.

The Science of Cooking

Dalarna, Sweden

Dotted with fishing lakes and rich with dense forests, Dalarna (meaning “the valleys”) in central Sweden provides wonderful escapism for foliage lovers. 

The Science of Cooking

Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

With clusters of mountain ash and atmospheric fern glades, the Dandenong Ranges combine wilderness adventure with the pleasures of attractive villages offering cream teas and art galleries. 

The Science of Cooking

Douro Valley, Portugal

The wide Douro river links Porto with the Spanish border, and is lined with spectacular terraced vineyards. 

The Science of Cooking

Great Wall of China

The mighty wall, parts of which date back to the 7th century BC, takes in some grand mountains and deep valleys – as well as offering stretching hikes for walkers. 

The Science of Cooking

Kashmir Valley, India

The lakes and orchards of the gorgeous Kashmir Valley are encircled by terraced paddy fields and epic snowy mountains. 

The Science of Cooking

Lake Bled, Slovenia

Tucked away in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia, Lake Bled has at its tranquil center a wooded islet with a tall church, all with a dramatic mountain backdrop. 

The Science of Cooking

Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Situated in eastern Kyoto, this historic Buddhist temple features wonderful gardens where deer roam and the trees put on a dazzling fall display. 

The Science of Cooking

New England, USA

This most spectacular fall scenes begin in northern New England (Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire) in late September, sweeping south to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island in late October.

The Science of Cooking

Patagonia, Argentina

At the most southerly tip of Chile and Argentina, Patagonia is fabled for its wild beauty: hike through the national parks and stunning glaciers. 

The Science of Cooking

South Island, New Zealand

With sharp peaks rising from the sea, deep fjords, and lush lakes, the richly forested South Island of New Zealand is crammed with natural wonders.

The Science of Cooking

Temple Gardens, Kyoto, Japan

These symphonic fusions of manmade and natural marvels are at their best when the leaves begin to turn.

The Science of Cooking

Transylvania, Romania

The hardwood forests of Transylvania, dotted with medieval castles and punctuated with wildflower meadows, are a dream for hikers.

Westonbirt, Gloucestershire, England

The National Arboretum tree collection in leafy Gloucestershire turns every shade of gold, pink, and red when the fall descends.

The Science of Cooking

White River National Forest, Colorado, USA

River deep, mountain high: this National Forest is cut through by the foaming White River and features an amazing 2,500 miles of trails.

The Science of Cooking