Some of Europe's wonders can only be experienced in winter, such as: Christmas markets, the Northern Lights, downhill skiing, the beauty of Venice. In December, January and February, many attractions are reducing their hours to weather cold or wet, but snow-capped medieval villages, cozy mountain huts, locals will entertain you with plenty of mulled wine as that helps ward off the cold. Below are our favourite winter resorts in Europe.
Let's take a look at all the places.
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Germany
Nowhere is Christmas as full as in Germany. From late November to early January, it seems that a Christkindlmarkt will pop up in every public square in the country to celebrate the holiday. Everywhere there are carols, nativity scenes, twinkling lights. From Berlin's 11-something markets to small-town festivals in the Black Forest setting, there's a sea of joy everywhere. Cologne's music-filled market kicks off in front of the city's famous cathedral, where Dresden's version of a 1-ton fruitcake appears in front of everyone. In addition to Christmas events, Germany rewards winter visitors with legendary skiing in the Bavarian Alps and fairytale scenes from frosty castles.