The area around Denmark's Susa River is indicative of the country's beautiful autumn colours. With a raft of great outdoor activities and cosy hotels to snuggle up in, it's an easy choice for a last-minute getaway.

With plenty of enticing colours, Romania is a wonderful, if slightly off-the-beaten-track destination for autumn travel. Its challenging roads also make it one of the best European destinations for a road trip.

This Swedish county is full of forests that turn a myriad of colours as autumn draws to a close. Sat in the very south of Sweden, there's still enough time to schedule a trip before the snow begins to fall.

The German city of Hamburg has an astounding amount of autumn colour to offer. The perfect size for a weekend getaway, you'll find autumnal landscapes outside and warming gluhwein inside.