The most popular destinations for a long weekend in Europe this autumn

The post-summer months before Christmas can feel pretty long before the festive fun gets underway.

So why not liven up the period where the days get shorter and temperatures plummet by booking a weekend getaway? With less tourists and cheaper flights than the height of summer, it can be a perfect time to explore incredible cities across Europe.

Many of us have already booked a Euro-trip for the last few months of 2018. According to Airbnb, more than 500,000 British people are planning European breaks between now and the middle of December. There are several cities which have grown hugely in popularity - in terms of the number of people booking accommodation with the holiday letting site. Here's where they're heading...