{"id":136431,"date":"2018-10-02T20:30:24","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T19:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.society19.com\/uk\/?p=136431"},"modified":"2018-12-11T15:56:15","modified_gmt":"2018-12-11T15:56:15","slug":"best-european-cities-to-visit-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.society19.com\/uk\/best-european-cities-to-visit-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best European Cities To Visit In Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer may be wrapping to a close, but contrary to popular belief, that doesn\u2019t mean that the holiday season is finishing. As the nights get darker and the days get colder, there are a number of European cities that turn into winter wonderlands. Get your passport at the ready, because these are the cities you\u2019ll want to visit this winter.<\/p>\n

1. Reykjavik, Iceland<\/h2>\n

The sun sits really low in Iceland through winter with small hours of daylight, meaning you can catch a stunning sunrise every day and watch the sunset in the early hours of the evening. If you visit any time between late September and March, you also have much higher chances of seeing the Northern Lights light up the sky. It might get quite chilly, but you can heat yourself up in Iceland\u2019s natural geothermal waters, relaxing in the natural spas scattered across the country.<\/p>\n

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2. Innsbruck, Austria<\/h2>\n

Innsbruck\u2019s Christmas markets are well worth a visit, cosy markets which see clusters of wooden stalls selling homemade food and trinkets. It\u2019s also one of the best places for winter sports, and skiers often head to the Alps that surround the city. The mountains are home to some of the steepest runs in Europe, and some of the most popular ski resorts.<\/p>\n

3. Grenada, Spain<\/h2>\n

The best time to book your trip to Grenada is following Christmas, anywhere from January to April, when the weather is at its best \u2013 when it\u2019s at its least humid and driest. The end of January marks the beginning of Grenada\u2019s festival season, and you can plan your visit to coincide with their annual sailing festival or the colourful Carriacou Carnival.<\/p>\n

4. Copenhagen, Denmark<\/h2>\n

If you head to Copenhagen in winter, you\u2019ll avoid the large numbers of tourists who flock to the city during summer. You can step out of the cold into a sauna or hot tub looking out over the city and the popular CopenHot<\/a>,\u00a0and the low winter sun means the whole city is basked in the \u2018golden hour\u2019 throughout the early evening.<\/p>\n

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5. Abisko, Sweden<\/h2>\n

Another stunning place to catch the Northern Lights, if you book your trip to Abisko you\u2019re likely to see them light up the sky in greens and reds. There are a number of ski slopes and Sweden is the perfect place to head for some cross-country skiing, and you can easily book a snowmobile trip out to the nearby lake Tornetr\u00e4sk. The city is also a short trip from the world-famous ICEHOTEL<\/a>\u00a0if you\u2019re a fan of the colder seasons.<\/p>\n

6. Lisbon, Portugal<\/h2>\n

It might surprise you, but it turns out Lisbon is worth booking a winter trip to. Lisbon is actually one of the warmest European cities to visit in winter, and you\u2019ll enjoy a comfortable temperature around the mid-teens if you head towards the end of the winter months. Heading in the colder season also means you avoid the large tourist numbers and are free to explore the city in the quieter months, without queues and packed streets ahead of each attraction.<\/p>\n

7. Vienna, Austria<\/h2>\n

If you make your way to Vienna this winter, you\u2019re highly likely to be greeted by a white Christmas; it\u2019s almost guaranteed that you\u2019ll get snow in the winter months. If you\u2019re a fan of winter sports, there are a number of nearby ski resorts you can head to at the weekends, and Vienna is the perfect place to try a little bit of ice skating with a number of rinks throughout the city. As an impressively cultural city, winter is also often the best time to go for some of the city\u2019s shows, whether you head to the world-famous Opera House or the more casual church concerts.<\/p>\n

8. Budapest, Hungary<\/h2>\n

Budapest can get extremely cold over winter, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not worth a visit. It\u2019s home to Europe\u2019s largest ice rink \u2013 the City Park\u2019s frozen boating lake \u2013 which is one of the most popular things to do in the city. Budapest\u2019s Christmas markets are also worth a trip through, where you can warm yourself up with some mulled wine and grab a bag of roasted chestnuts from a street vendor. In St Stephens Basilica, you can enjoy an impressive light show. When you start to get really cold walking through the city, head to the thermal spas to relax and heat yourself up.<\/p>\n

9. Prague, Czech Republic<\/h2>\n

Temperatures often slip below freezing during the winter months in Prague, but the snowfall can turn the city into something magical. As with some of the other cities, heading in winter means you avoid the high tourist season \u2013 it\u2019s still popular, but you won\u2019t have to dodge past people on the streets. Its Christmas markets are typically European, and worth a visit, where you can pick up local food and hand-made gifts to take home with you.<\/p>\n

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10. Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/h2>\n

With a high chance of snow, Ljubljana turns into a captivating winter wonderland throughout the cold season. Twinkling fairy lights bring the whole city to life, you\u2019ll find yourself with some stunning Instagram material, and the Christmas market that winds through the city fills the streets with the aroma of mulled wine. Heading to the mountains close to the city will reward you with postcard views of Lake Bled and fresh, mountain air, and the city offer plenty of day trips to nearby ski resorts. This is one of the best European cities to visit in winter!<\/p>\n

Have you been to any of these European cities in winter? What did you think of them? What are your favorite European cities to visit in winter? Tell us in the comments!<\/h5>\n
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