Every year, in June, several countries compete to elect the best animation film, in several categories. At this festival, which often paves the way to the Oscars and the Palms for animated movies, you can enjoy premieres and benefit from open air showings on the Pâquier lawn.

During the summer, South Harbour Park turns into a vibrant playa, teeming with life and activity for all to enjoy. Amongst waving palms, volleyball courts, and ice cream kiosks, visitors can engage in beach activities, creating a lively atmosphere. There is also the opportunity to borrow sports equipment for free via Fritidsbanken. Additionally, tour boats beckon from South Harbour, ready to ferry visitors into the enchanting archipelago. As the seasons shift to winter, the park adapts, offering warmth by fireside seats with views of the popular ice track leading to Gråsjälören and the Northern Harbor. Weekends are infused with family-friendly activities, making South Harbour a dynamic destination year-round.

County Kildare is home to the windswept Bog of Allen, and to a leisurely section of the restored Royal Canal. There’s a masterpiece of an 8th-century High Cross in Moone. Maynooth Castle anchors the leafy university town of the same name. Kildare is also home to one of Ireland’s great driving routes. Following the course of the Gordon Bennett Cup, which saw racing daredevils whizz through Kildare, Carlow and Laois in 1903, the 104-mile circuit recalls a time when Ireland’s speed limit was just 12mph. The county is a marvellous mix of old and new, of natural landscapes and precisely manicured gardens, of horseracing competitions and stylish fashion events.

The Yorktown Wine & Oyster Festival is a must-visit for wine lovers and seafood fans alike. Taking place in October at Riverwalk Landing, this waterfront event brings together Virginia wineries, local oyster vendors, live music, and artisan booths. Sip on regional wines, sample freshly shucked oysters, and take in views of the York River as you explore.