November is a sweet spot for serious treasure-hunting: dealers are back from summer, stock is fresh, and Europe’s great fairs roll out one after another. This plan strings together four high-impact stops—Amsterdam, Vienna, Verona/Milan, and Newark—on a rail-first route that favours vetted quality at the start, small carry-ables in the middle, and significant character buys to finish. It’s paced for real humans: enough time to explore, recover, and write, without losing momentum.
We open at PAN Amsterdam for blue-chip design, jewellery and fine art—perfect for calibrating your eye and notes. The Nightjet then turns travel time into sleep, delivering you to Vienna for Hofburg’s ART&ANTIQUE, where provenance-rich Biedermeier and 19th-century pieces reward patient browsing. From there, the Alps carry you south to Verona’s Veronafil, a compact trove of smalls—medals, prints, coins—that slip neatly into a cabin bag and a story outline. A quick hop to Milan on the 23rd brings a shot of curated vintage and mid-century lighting at East Market, ideal for variety in colour, texture, and price point. Finally, a short flight positions you for Runway Monday at Newark on the 24th—early trade textiles, gardenalia, and industrial finds to round out the mix.
The rhythm of our ANTIQUE FAIR ROUTE is intentional: start with vetted, move to portable, end with tactile. You’ll have repeatable train corridors, clear venue wayfinding, and fallback options if weather or strikes nudge the schedule. Pack light, buy smart, ship selectively. With this sequence, you’ll gather publishable material, bankable contacts, and pieces that travel well—ready to turn into finished work the moment you’re home.
Amsterdam | 2–5 November
Event
PAN Amsterdam, RAI Amsterdam. Dates: 2–9 November 2025. Visit during 2–5 Nov to avoid the peak weekend.
Official site: https://www.pan.nl
Visitor info: https://www.pan.nl/en/visit
Venue & address
RAI Amsterdam, Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Venue info & directions: https://www.rai.nl/en/route
Getting there → Vienna (overnight)
ÖBB Nightjet NJ 40421 Amsterdam Centraal → Wien Hbf. Typical evening departure, morning arrival (~09:00). Book couchette/sleeper.
Nightjet overview: https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/nightjet
Nightjet 2025 route list incl. NJ 40421: https://www.oebb.at/static/tarife/en/guide_for_travelling_with_the_oebb_night_train_in_germany/Resources/pdf/2999415051__en.pdf
What to hunt
Mid‑century Dutch/Scandi design, studio ceramics, vetted fine art & jewellery.
Vienna | 12–17 November
Event
ART&ANTIQUE Hofburg Vienna. Dates: 13–17 November 2025.
Hours: Thu–Sun 11:00–19:00, Mon 11:00–17:00.
Official site: https://www.artantique-hofburg.at/
Details & hours: https://www.artantique-hofburg.at/willkommen/daten-fakten/
Venue & address
HOFBURG Vienna (Congress Centre). Heldenplatz, 1010 Wien, Austria. Entrances: Heldenplatz / Michaelerkuppel.
Venue info: https://www.hofburg.com/en
Getting there → Verona (day)
Wien Hbf → Verona Porta Nuova via Salzburg–Innsbruck–Brenner. Fastest journeys ~8–9 hours with 1–2 changes.
Plan & book via ÖBB or partners: https://www.oebb.at/
What to hunt
Biedermeier/Empire furniture, 19th‑century jewellery, and Austrian art with provenance.
Verona base → Milan day trip | 19–23 November
Event (Verona)
Veronafil — stamps, coins, medals, prints, small antiques. Dates: 20–22 November 2025.
Official site: https://www.veronafil.it/
Organiser/venue listing: https://www.veronafiere.it/en/manifestazione/veronafil-2025-2/
Venue & address (Verona)
Veronafiere, Viale del Lavoro 8, 37135 Verona, Italy.
Venue info: https://www.veronafiere.it/en/
Getting there → Milan (day of 23 Nov)
Verona Porta Nuova → Milano Centrale. Direct high-speed trains take ~1 hour 10–1 hour 20 (Frecciarossa/Italo), running frequently throughout the day.
Trenitalia: https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Italo timetable page: https://www.italotreno.com/it/destinazioni-orari/treni-verona-milano
Event (Milan)
East Market Milano — curated vintage/retro with antiques. Date: Sunday, 23 November 2025. Hours typically 10:00–21:00.
Address: Via Mecenate 88/A, 20138 Milano.
Official site: https://eastmarketmilano.com/
What to hunt
Small items for carry‑on: medals, coins, maps/prints, jewellery. In Milan, mid‑century lighting, Italian fashion & textiles.
United Kingdom | 24 November
Event
Runway Monday @ Newark — one‑day antiques & collectors fair. Date: Monday, 24 November 2025.
Official listing: https://www.iacf.co.uk/antiques-fair-calendar/runway-monday-24-november-2025/
Venue & address
Runway Newark, adjacent to Newark Air Museum / Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground, Drove Lane, Newark, NG24 2NY, UK.
Event info: https://www.iacf.co.uk/runway-newark/
Getting there (from Milan)
Evening flight on 23 Nov to the London area (LHR/LGW/LTN) or East Midlands (EMA). Overnight near a mainline station.
Morning of 24 Nov: London King’s Cross → Newark North Gate with LNER, fastest ~1h20, very frequent.
LNER route info & times: https://www.lner.co.uk/routes/london-kings-cross-to-newark-north-gate-trains/
What to hunt
Textiles, industrial, gardenalia, farmhouse furniture; arrive for early trade.
Suggested departure times
Amsterdam → Vienna: Nightjet NJ 40421, typical 19:00–20:00 departure, ~09:00 arrival. Book early for a couchette/sleeper.
Vienna → Verona: Morning departure around 08:30–09:30, arriving late afternoon/early evening (~17:30–18:30) with changes at Salzburg/Innsbruck.
Verona → Milan (23 Nov): Early train around 08:00–09:00, arriving ~09:15–10:15 to maximise market time.
London → Newark (24 Nov): LNER departures from ~06:00 onward; aim for an arrival at Newark North Gate by ~07:30–08:30.
Light‑travel buying tips
Prioritise carryable pieces (jewellery, medals, smalls, textiles, prints). Photograph labels and receipts for customs. Ask dealers for packing and shipping quotes on the spot.
At‑a‑glance dates
Amsterdam: 2–5 Nov (PAN runs 2–9 Nov).
Vienna: 13–17 Nov.
Verona: 20–22 Nov.
Milan: 23 Nov.
Newark (UK): 24 Nov.