Waar naartoe in augustus

25 bestemmingen met het juiste weer en seizoen in augustus, met temperaturen en wat je niet mag missen.

• 🌡️ 29°C

  Hiroshima

  Japan

  Peace memorials, summer festivals and nearby Miyajima Island.

  Summer

  • Peace Memorial Park
  • Miyajima Island
  • Itsukushima Shrine
  • Summer festivals

  Gids Japan →
• 🌡️ 23°C

  Madagascar

  Madagaskar

  Unique island with lemurs, baobabs and dry season wildlife viewing.

  Dry season

  • Lemur watching
  • Avenue of Baobabs
  • Tsingy formations
  • Unique wildlife

  Gids Madagaskar →
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  Gulf of Orosei

  Italië

  In August the sea is at its warmest and boats run daily to coves reachable only by water or long hikes.

  Sea season

  • Cala Goloritzé
  • Cala Luna by boat
  • Gola di Gorropu
  • Bue Marino cave

  Gids Italië →
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  Favignana

  Italië

  August is perfect for cycling between coves and swimming in Cala Rossa, with fresh tuna and granita every day.

  Island summer

  • Cala Rossa
  • Bike tour
  • Former tuna factory
  • Levanzo by boat

  Gids Italië →
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  Campo Imperatore

  Italië

  In August this high plateau stays cool, and its dark skies are ideal for the Perseids around 10-12 August.

  Perseids

  • Perseids stargazing
  • Corno Grande hike
  • Rocca Calascio
  • Arrosticini

  Gids Italië →
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  Ascoli Piceno

  Italië

  On the first Sunday of August the Quintana brings knights, a Renaissance parade and jousting to the travertine city.

  Quintana

  • Quintana joust
  • Piazza del Popolo
  • Olive all'ascolana
  • Caffè Meletti

  Gids Italië →
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  Salzburg

  Oostenrijk

  The Salzburg Festival runs all August, with opera, concerts and Jedermann staged in front of the cathedral.

  Salzburg Festival

  • Festival concerts
  • Hohensalzburg Fortress
  • Mirabell Gardens
  • Wolfgangsee swim

  Gids Oostenrijk →
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  Lucerne

  Zwitserland

  August opens with fireworks for Swiss National Day on the 1st, and the Lucerne Festival begins mid-month.

  Swiss National Day

  • Chapel Bridge
  • Lake steamer
  • Mount Pilatus
  • Lucerne Festival

  Gids Zwitserland →
• 🌡️ 24°C

  San Sebastián

  Spanje

  In mid-August the Semana Grande brings a nightly fireworks contest over La Concha, with cooler Basque weather.

  Semana Grande

  • Fireworks over La Concha
  • Pintxos in Parte Vieja
  • Monte Igueldo
  • Zurriola surf

  Gids Spanje →
• 🌡️ 27°C

  Budapest

  Hongarije

  On 20 August St Stephen's Day ends with huge fireworks over the Danube, and the thermal baths stay open late.

  St Stephen's Day

  • Danube fireworks
  • Széchenyi Baths
  • Fisherman's Bastion
  • Ruin bars

  Gids Hongarije →
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  Kefalonia

  Griekenland

  August has the warmest Ionian water for Myrtos and Antisamos, and village festivals with wine and dancing.

  Panigiri season

  • Myrtos beach
  • Melissani cave
  • Assos
  • Robola wineries

  Gids Griekenland →
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  Naxos

  Griekenland

  Authentic Greek island with pristine beaches and ancient ruins.

  Summer

  • Portara monument
  • Plaka Beach
  • Traditional villages
  • Ancient temples

  Gids Griekenland →
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  Brittany

  Frankrijk

  In early August the Interceltic Festival in Lorient fills the coast with bagpipes and Celtic music, in mild weather.

  Interceltic Festival

  • Lorient festival
  • Pink Granite Coast
  • Saint-Malo walls
  • Crêpes and cider

  Gids Frankrijk →
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  Lake Ohrid

  Noord-Macedonië

  August is warm for swimming in the lake, and the Ohrid Summer Festival holds concerts in the ancient theatre.

  Summer Festival

  • Church of St John at Kaneo
  • Ancient theatre
  • Lake swim
  • St Naum monastery

  Gids Noord-Macedonië →
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  Gdańsk

  Polen

  Through mid-August St Dominic's Fair fills the old town with stalls, music and food, with Baltic beaches nearby.

  St Dominic's Fair

  • St Dominic's Fair
  • Long Market
  • Sopot pier
  • Malbork Castle

  Gids Polen →
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  Isle of Skye

  Verenigd Koninkrijk

  In August the heather turns the moors purple, the days are long and the weather is at its kindest for hiking.

  Heather bloom

  • Old Man of Storr
  • Fairy Pools
  • Quiraing
  • Portree harbour

  Gids Verenigd Koninkrijk →
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  Geirangerfjord

  Noorwegen

  August brings the fjord's warmest days, all mountain roads open and waterfalls still running down the cliffs.

  Fjord summer

  • Seven Sisters falls
  • Dalsnibba viewpoint
  • Trollstigen road
  • Fjord kayak

  Gids Noorwegen →
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  Kaş

  Turkije

  August has the clearest, warmest water on the Lycian coast, ideal for diving, kayaking over ruins and island hopping.

  Sea season

  • Kekova sunken city
  • Kaputaş beach
  • Diving
  • Meis island trip

  Gids Turkije →
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  Flores

  Indonesië

  Hidden gem with Komodo dragons, volcanic lakes and traditional villages.

  Dry season

  • Komodo National Park
  • Kelimutu lakes
  • Traditional villages
  • Pink Beach

  Gids Indonesië →
• 🌡️ 29°C

  Maui

  Hawaii, USA

  Discover waterfalls, volcanoes, and Hawaiian beaches.

  Summer

  • Beaches
  • Volcano hikes
  • Surfing
  • Waterfalls
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  Valencia

  Spanje

  City of Arts and Sciences, paella birthplace and Mediterranean beaches.

  Summer

  • City of Arts and Sciences
  • Paella restaurants
  • Beaches
  • Central Market

  Gids Spanje →
• 🌡️ 27°C

  Rovinj

  Kroatië

  Venetian architecture, Istrian cuisine and Adriatic summer charm.

  Summer

  • Old Town
  • St. Euphemia Church
  • Istrian truffles
  • Coastal walks

  Gids Kroatië →
• 🌡️ 18°C

  Cape Town

  Zuid-Afrika

  Enjoy whale watching and stunning coastal landscapes.

  Winter

  • Table Mountain
  • Whale watching
  • Beaches
  • Vineyards

  Gids Zuid-Afrika →
• 🌡️ 22°C

  Vancouver

  Canada

  Perfect for hiking, cycling, and outdoor adventures.

  Summer

  • Stanley Park
  • Hiking trails
  • Seafood
  • Mountains

  Gids Canada →
• 🌡️ 19°C

  Edinburgh

  Scotland, UK

  Home of the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

  Summer

  • Fringe Festival
  • Castles
  • Pubs
  • Royal Mile