Mirella Pandjaitan
Sep 15, 2025
Are you thinking of travelling in September? There are a few days of the month left, but you can always consider travelling next year too, if you’re not the spontaneous type of traveller.
In short: September is when the world slows down just enough for you to savour it. Here are five places to visit in September.
Benefits of travelling in September
September is shoulder season, aka one of the travel world’s best-kept secrets—a time when the world seems to exhale after the high energy of summer, yet still hums with life, colour, and possibility. Think beautifully temperate weather that’s warm enough for outdoor adventures without the scorching heat or unpredictable spring rains.
September is the start of a gentle shift into autumn, as well as the rise of space and serenity. Crowds are dissipating day by day; museums are quieter, restaurant reservations are easier to come by, and popular landmarks no longer require navigating seas of tourists.
It’s travel at a more relaxed, thoughtful pace!
Don’t forget the practical charm: better value. Flights and accommodations often dip in price. Thus, your travel budget tends to stretch further in September, without sacrificing quality. Sounds intriguing, right?
Copenhagen, Denmark
There’s something effortlessly poetic about Copenhagen in the early autumn months. As the city slips into its signature hygge season, café terraces flicker with candlelight, and a mellow golden hour drapes the streets in cinematic calm. The Danish capital becomes a symphony of style and comfort where art museums invite unhurried afternoons, and boutiques usher in the season’s textures and tones. September also brings rare chances to score coveted tables at culinary temples like Alchemist, while hotel rates begin to soften. Just be sure to bring layers—this is a city that embraces the rain as part of its charm.
Dublin, Ireland
Few cities charm quite like Dublin in September. Its walkable streets, imbued with history and heart, invite exploration at a gentle pace. As summer crowds thin and the air takes on a soft crispness, the city’s parks, Georgian facades, and riverside strolls feel even more welcoming. Navigating Dublin is effortless, thanks to its thoughtful layout and ever-hospitable locals who seem to offer directions with a story. Here, every turn of a cobbled street reveals not just a pub or a poet’s plaque—but a quiet sense of safety and warmth that makes wandering a pure delight.
Namibia
Ready to immerse in the untamed wilderness that meets otherworldly beauty? Namibia is for those of you seeking both tranquillity and raw, cinematic adventure. Vast golden dunes ripple endlessly toward the Atlantic, creating a surreal dance between desert and sea. This is a land of striking contrasts—quiet coastlines give way to rugged, red-earthed interiors where wildlife roams free. And every encounter feels deeply intimate, almost ancient.
New Zealand
In New Zealand, September is a fresh start for a land already known for its untouched beauty and quiet strength. Indeed, the landscapes will keep you in awe, but so will the deep sense of peace that seems to pulse from its mountains, fjords, and rolling green hills. This is a place where adventure and soothingness go hand in hand. Go retrace the steps of epic films across Middle-earth (The Lord of the Rings)or hike among blooming wildflowers in Aoraki!
Vermont, USA
Come September, because Vermont transforms into a living watercolour with its lakes like mirrors, mountains brushed with the first hints of amber and rust, and a serenity that whispers rather than shouts. There’s a gentle magic in the air, where time feels slower and moments stretch longer. Gaze out over still water or stand atop a ridgeline kissed by early autumn wind. For many, Vermont is more than a destination; it’s a sanctuary of beauty, reflection, and quiet wonder.