Did you know that you can hit the road with a motorhome during the autumn vacations as well? Especially if you do not like the wet and gray autumn days in the Netherlands. In other parts of Europe the weather is often still fine, making it easy to seek out the sun. And you don't have to go far from home at all! Therefore, a motorhome vacation in autumn is a very good idea.

Hit the road with the motorhome in October

Fall break falls in October every year and lasts one week. Just the right time to get away to a beautiful destination. Do you choose a place where you have a good chance of sunshine? Or do you choose the cold side of Europe for the beautiful landscapes? There is plenty of choice. Plus, you'll be warm and dry in the motorhome, so there's no need to worry about cold and wet suits! Check out our Discoverer Deluxe, Mountaineer Deluxe and Sun Of The Road, for example. These RVs offer plenty of room if it's really cold or wet one day.

Benefits of camping in the fall vacations

There are many advantages of camping with an RV in the fall vacations. For one, it is often cheaper because you are out of the high season. Not only is RV rental lower, but you often book camping sites and tickets to fun outings at a discount. Because you are out of high season, you also have a good chance of not encountering as many tourists. This gives you plenty of time to visit all the cultural highlights. Tourist villages and activities are now wonderfully quiet!

Fun destinations in the fall RV vacation

You can make it as crazy as you want. Close to the Netherlands there are already plenty of nice places to spend a week, but also further afield in Europe there are many gems that you must have seen. We give you some tips for destinations that are great to visit during the autumn vacations.

Destination 1: Norway

If you are not looking for a warm and sunny destination for your vacation, Norway is really worth considering. You can make the most beautiful walks in the mountains there. Especially in autumn, the landscape has a beautiful color palette. In addition, there are plenty of cultural activities you can do in autumn as well. Rainy day? Then just dive into the museum, right? Think about the National Museum of Norway or the MUNCH Museum. And the real photography lovers should drive a little further; to the Lofoten. In the north of Norway you will find this archipelago where you can admire rugged rocks and tempestuous beaches. Did you know that you have a good chance of spotting the northern lights here?

Destination 2: France

France is not only a popular vacation country in the summer. It is also a great place to camp in autumn. The autumn colors give the landscape a beautiful glow. There are several regions in France where you can go well in autumn. Don't want to drive that far? Then opt for the north of France. In Normandy there are many, child-friendly, campsites. Often you can do many fun activities around these campsites. Think of cycling, hiking or a day of shopping in a village. Paris is also easy to reach with a campervan. Choose a campsite near Paris and book a day at Disney. The south of France, of course, is also wonderful to visit. Especially if you like the beach, we recommend going a little further south. 

Destination 3: Germany

Germany a boring vacation country? Not at all! We may be repeating ourselves a bit, but the German landscape also turns warm orange, red and brown in autumn. Perfect for taking a nice walk or looking for chestnuts in a large forest. And you don't have to drive far at all; just across the border you'll find plenty of options for fun outings. Think of a tropical swimming paradise, a climbing park and a zoo. So there is a suitable day out for every weather condition.

Destination 4: Spain

Time for a siesta? No need for that in the fall! While temperatures can rise quite a bit in the summer, it is a lot more pleasant in Spain in the fall. Here you can quietly enjoy the cozy villages, fantastic food and usually good weather. The average temperature in October in Spain is about 17 degrees. Great to stay, right? Especially if you are not bound by school vacations, and thus have the opportunity to go on vacation for longer than a week, Spain is the ideal vacation country for the autumn. Escape the rainy Netherlands and exchange it for the lovely Spanish beaches.

Destination 5: Italy

Whereas in summer you stumble over the tourists, in autumn it is wonderfully quiet in the cozy streets of Italy. You don't have to stand in line at that one delicious restaurant and you can go wherever you want. The same goes for the beaches. In the fall, temperatures in Italy are pleasant. It's not blazing hot, so you can do fun activities without sweat pouring down your back. Autumn is the perfect time of year to soak up some culture in Italy. All the theaters and museums are open and the lack of tourists means you hardly have any wait times! And say honestly, aren't the delicious pizzas and pastas enough reasons for a week trip to the boot?