Discover 5 fun autumn activities that invite you to enjoy and relax. Perfect for indoors and outdoors! Read on quickly!
Rogier Rijnja5 fun autumn activities!
🍁 Autumn often gets labeled as gray days and wet jackets. But on the other hand, this is also: the season for rest, reflection and small discoveries. The air is fresher, nature changes visibly, and indoors becomes cozy again. It's precisely this contrast that makes autumn so special.
Are you looking for ways to keep from getting bored during these months, indoors or outdoors? Then we have five activities that invite you to pause for a moment, enjoy yourself or actually head out. Which one appeals to you most?
🦌 1. Walking through the forest and spotting wildlife
A walk in the forest is at its most beautiful in autumn: you walk among the red-yellow leaves, hear them crackling under your feet and smell the moist earth. You notice that nature is changing and you're walking right through it.
Did you know that the chance of seeing wildlife is greatest in autumn? Deer in rutting season, squirrels preparing for winter, sometimes even a fox. Early mornings or when it's getting dark are the perfect moments. Bring binoculars, find a quiet path on the Veluwe or in the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, and see what shows itself.
🔥 2. Seeking warmth in the sauna
As soon as temperatures drop, you can only think of one thing: warmth. A day in a sauna or wellness center is then a good solution to find warmth again. You leave the outside world behind for a while and you can enjoy a zen moment. Additionally, your body comes to rest and your mind becomes quiet.
Have you ever thought about
Thermen Bussloo? They offer a relaxing environment by a lake, with heated outdoor pools, infusion saunas full of autumn scents and atmospheric lighting that provides a cozy experience. Other places like Thermen Berendonck or Thermen Maarssen are at their most beautiful during this season.
Prefer staying home? No problem at all! You can recreate the idea and feeling of wellness at home with a warm bath, scented candles and your favorite tea.
🌌 3. Stargazing
Staring outside on a clear autumn evening... It sounds simple, but it can feel very peaceful and impressive. In autumn, the nights are darker and clearer; perfect for spotting stars. And you don't need much for this at all.
Find a dark spot, such as the Lauwersmeer area, the Veluwe, or one of the official dark sky areas in the Netherlands. And bring a blanket, thermos with hot chocolate, and maybe a mat. Before you know it, you'll recognize constellations or see a shooting star.
🍷 4. Discover the taste of the season
Autumn calls for rich flavors: stews, nuts, full-bodied wines, or a bock beer. A tasting is then the perfect activity to stimulate your senses. Whether you choose wine, beer, or even tea; you'll discover new flavors and stories.
Many breweries organize autumn tastings. Think of Jopen in Haarlem or the Texelse Bierbrouwerij. You can often also visit local wineries for small tours and tastings. You'll learn not only about the process, but especially about what you find delicious.
Don't feel like going out? Organize a mini tasting at home with friends. Choose three different wines or beers, set out some matching snacks (like figs with brie or stewed pears) and compare your favorites.
🏡 5. Night away in a tiny house
Sometimes you need very little to really get away from it all. A cozy house in the forest, a fireplace and a stack of books. Sounds good? Then consider a night (or two) in a tiny house.
In the Netherlands, there are more and more special places to be found. Such as
, where you stay in atmospheric houses in the middle of nature, with views of misty meadows or green forests. Or look on platforms like natuurhuisje.nl for a cabin on the heath, by the water, or in a National Park.
These mini-vacations are not only relaxing, but also provide space for new ideas, plans, or insights. And one of the most beautiful qualities is simply: not having to do anything.
Where the summer is often full of plans and busyness, autumn offers space to catch your breath. To gain new energy, experience nature and enjoy small moments. A season that invites you to do things just a little differently.
🍁 Which of these activities will you try this autumn?
About the author Rogier Rijnja
Rogier is co-founder van Findmino. Hij heeft veel internationale ervaring in senior management rollen in bedrijven als Nike, Apple, Amazon, Danone en een paar Nederlandse merken. Naast business is hij geïnteresseerd in wat Nederland nou zo mooi maakt.
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