The Case for Offseason Travel to Europe

A Christmas Market in Goslar, Germany demonstrating why they call it "the most wonderful time of the year."

Fewer Crowds = (Almost) All to Yourself

They call it the “offseason” for a reason; it’s the time of year less traveled for most. For the intrepid few who do make the trek, the results are unsurpassed. Imagine the famous landmarks, museums and other prominent hot spots of your dream destination, sans crowds. The atmosphere is wholly different — intimate even — as you have the place (almost) all to yourself. There’s no rush to move along, you can stay put and meditate on what the space means to you — and all those who came before you.

Fall in Frankfurt, Germany is simply breathtaking.

Savoring Shoulder Season & Sweater Weather

While summer might conjure images of sunny skies and the sparkling turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, depending on the locale, fall and winter usher in a charm quite unmatched during the rest of the year. Whether you’re looking to watch cascades of color as the trees change hue in autumn or to stroll through a winter wonderland coated in freshly fallen snow, chances are the scene overseas is downright magical.

A romantic alpine picnic in the Dolomites.

Northern Lights, Christmas Markets & Other Seasonal Delights

Perhaps the best part of traveling in the offseason is what becomes uniquely (sometimes solely) available based on the time of year. In Northern Europe, your chance glimpsing the miracle that is the northern lights increases exponentially. In European cities and towns, Christmas markets appear as they have for hundreds of years, offering mulled wine and festive cheer that no Hallmark^® channel original film could ever hope to capture or replicate. And, on the chance that your travels take you to any of the many stunning mountain ranges, quaint villages transform into hubs of winter sports. Après ski, anyone?

Paris, the City of Love, proves even lovelier in the wintertime.

Deals on Your Getaways

Keeping with the theme of offseason, deals on everything from travel and lodging to food and souvenirs blossom in a proverbial springtime manner — and our travel agents are ready to help you make the most of it. With hard-earned travel expertise and professional relationships with the biggest names in travel, harvesting deals on your getaway is as easy as saying “Yes please.” Case in point: Delta Airlines, a tried-and-true partner of our travel agencies, has made it their mission to create a more connected world through travel bringing people together — and thus is perfectly poised to help you discover the joys of offseason travel.

Connect with a travel agent to book your European getaway with Delta Vacations today.