text: Europe October, best cities: weather, festivals, attractions
  West Europe October, Best Cities
  The Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria, Europe October.
  Europe October Weather
  European tourism start going downhill in October, days get noticeably shorter, wind get chillier, grey clouds drift in carrying gloom and drizzle, and cool people drift south, though autumn colours are superb in some locations.
  Europe October Festivals
  Nationwide, La Semaine du Gout (Tasting Week) – teaching peopleto appreciate good home cooking with public tastings, exhibitions, street parties.
  Paris, Salon du Chocolat – every possible aspect of the brown wonder-drug is explored at this big celebration in Port de Versailles. Three or four days in late October.
  Munich's Oktoberfest beer frenzy, mid Sept – early October
  Ireland: Wexford Opera Festival – a small but perfectly formed showcase for rare works by famous composers in the tiny Theatre Royal (evening dress required! ) and around the town. Late November -early October.
  Hungary: Budapest Autumn Music Festival – all sorts of arts, music, drama, dance, exhibitions, poetry and kid's stuff. Mid to late October.
  Best West European cities October for sightseeing in good weather
  Italy: The southern part of Italy has generally mild winters with blue skies, so Rome, Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sicily are excellent cultural targets, while Amalfi takes good care of those who need a scenic uplift. Venice is reverting to its mysterious quality, enhanced by the lack of tourists (and relatively welcoming locals), and spectacular Florence will be relatively uncrowded too.
  UK: London's Museums and Art Galleries are exceptional, in English and free! A great experience in any weather.