Autumn Harvest: Events That Shine, Memories That Last
There are many reasons to travel in fall: Summer high season is over. It’s time to travel. The time is ripe for a new adventure. It’s time to travel. The highest temperatures in Europe’s cities should be gone. It’s time to travel… ;-)
To give you a few more reasons, we’ve collected some of the most outstanding events happening in “our” cities this fall.
be womly invited.
Vienna
Wiener Wiesn | 24 September–11 October
Munich has Oktoberfest. Vienna has the “Wiener Kaiser Wies’n”. It’s smaller and perhaps a little less traditional than its Munich sibling, but the ingredients are all there: music, partying and plenty of beer served in steins. Prost, Vienna style.
Waves Vienna | 1–3 October
The boutique music festival takes over various venues across Vienna, with more than 100 live acts on the programme. There’s also the Waves Vienna Conference, featuring lectures, panels and workshops.
Wombat’s, again, is a proud partner of Waves Vienna! We even have a WomBEATS artist on the bill: GOT’YA (photo) will perform on Saturday, 3 October.
Vienna Night Run | 17 September
Fancy running around one of Vienna’s most spectacular boulevards at night? The Vienna Night Run takes you on one lap around the Ringstraße, lined with some of the city’s most impressive historic sights. No sightseeing bus required.
Vienna Comic Con | 21–22 November
Anime & Manga. Comics & Graphic Novels. Cosplay. Fantasy & Sci-Fi. Gaming & E-Sports. Basically, a must for us colourful nerds.
Munich
Oktoberfest | 19 September–4 October
Say no more. O’zapft is. The party is on. Check out our guide to Oktoberfest magic and learn how to Skål your way into new friendships: Oktoberfest Magic – Wombat’s guide
Munich Marathon | 11 October
A runners’ festival with a city-wide party atmosphere. The marathon route takes you through Munich’s city centre and the Olympiapark – and right through Werksviertel, too.
K-Pop Forever! | 14 & 23 October
The world’s biggest K-Pop tribute show is coming to Germany for the first time. Expect hits from BLACKPINK, BTS, TWICE and “K-Pop Demon Hunters” at BMW Park.
London
London Fashion Week | 17–21 September
Be where the buzz is. London will be packed with VIPs, paparazzi, content creators and fashion lovers – and with very good reason: One of the Big Four international fashion weeks is in town.
High School Musical
Twenty years after it premiered on Disney Channel and became a global phenomenon, High School Musical is back – this time as a new immersive stage production at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
It Doesn’t Have to Be Soccer
London knows how to do sports. And sometimes, it’s worth trying something other than football. Dive into the city’s mega temples of sport and check out these top events:
NFL London | 4 & 18 October | Wembley Stadium
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Rugby Nations Championship Finals | 27–29 November | Allianz Stadium London
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Bonfire Night | 5 November
Remember, remember the fifth of November… Dating back to 1605, Bonfire Night is one of those wonderfully British traditions that lights up London with bonfires, fireworks and drone shows. Basically: November has its own fireworks season.
Budapest
Budapest Wine Festival | 9–12 September
For 35 years, the Budapest Wine Festival has been a defining meeting point for Hungarian wine culture. Set against the stunning backdrop of Buda Castle Palace, it brings together wine, food and live music.
Downtown Beer Festival | 1–6 September
Where’s wine, there usually is also beer. ;-) This September, the Downtown Beer Festival returns to Szabadság tér for its 10th edition, bringing six days of golden pours, late-summer evenings and one of the city’s most relaxed open-air vibes.
And yes, it’s within walking distance to our City Hostel!
National Galopp | 2–4 October
The National Galopp celebrates the history and tradition of horse racing in Hungary. The 17th edition takes place around the impressive Heroes’ Square, with races, concerts, food stalls, wine stalls and plenty of festive action.
Budapest Marathon | 10–11 October
Hungary’s largest running event takes you on routes passing UNESCO World Heritage sites. It’s a two-day running festival with music, crowds, parties and plenty of different distances and races. Whether you’re running, cheering or simply enjoying the atmosphere, there’s plenty going on.
Budapest Art Market | 15–18 October
The biggest art fair in Central and Eastern Europe brings together exhibitors from more than 50 countries across five continents. Come for the art. Stay for Budapest. Or the other way round.
Pitbull | 24 November
Mr. Worldwide is coming back to Budapest! Following overwhelming demand for his European summer shows, Pitbull is returning this fall for another unforgettable night.
Leipzig
Mega Concerts Within Walking Distance
The Quarterback Immobilien Arena is just a 15-minute walk from Wombat’s City Hostel Leipzig – and October is shaping up to be a busy month.
Nena | 1 October
Bryan Adams | 10 October
Placebo | 30th Anniversary Tour
Thirty years? How time flies. 😱
European Speed Climbing Cup | October
Europe’s climbing elite is heading to Leipzig!As part of Hobby Messe Leipzig, the Glashalle at Leipzig Messe will host the European Speed Climbing Cups.
DOK Leipzig | 26 October–1 November
The famous 70-year-young festival for documentary and animated film returns to Leipzig. Seven days of films, stories and perspectives from around the world.
And there’s more…
Don’t forget to check Wombat’s event calendar for free concerts, yoga sessions and plenty more fun happening right here at your City Hostel.
Because sometimes the best travel memories happen after you’ve stopped following the itinerary…
be womly welcome.
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