Winter Wonderlands to Visit During Winter
Looking for places to visit during the winter? If so, you came to the right place. The following are five locations to check out during the cold weather! Each of these sites contain a small caption and a link beneath the image for information regarding traveling to the location. Scroll to begin!
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Shirakawago, Japan
This small village in Japan is known for its winter light-ups, which draw visitors from around the world. Every winter on certain evenings, many of the farmhouses in the village turn all their lights on and illuminate their snow-covered roofs, creating a beautiful wintry scene that looks like something you might find inside a snow globe.
For more information visit Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Travel Guide.
Quebec City, Canada
Quebec City is a North American city with a distinct Old World European feel. Visit this Canadian city in the winter for a truly magical, snowy experience.
For more information visit Quebec City Tourism Website.
Northern Lights in Iceland
Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights, and one of the most accessible. Winter is the best time to go because the nights are the longest so your chances of spotting this natural phenomenon are higher.
For more information visit Northern Lights Iceland.
Bergen, Norway
Bergen, Norway is a picturesque town with colorful wooden houses and beautiful snowy hills surrounding it. You can find great skiing nearby, or if you’d rather admire the snowy mountains from afar, you can take a cruise through the icy fjords.
For more information visit The capital of Fjord Norway - Visit Norway.
Lake Bled, Slovenia
Lake Bled is gorgeous all year round, but it looks most magical in the winter. There are plenty of outdoorsy winter activities you can take part in around here, including skiing, snowshoeing, and even ice skating on the lake when it freezes over!
For more information visit Lake Bled.