When Visiting Europe in Winter, These Ten Cities Cannot Be Missed

Romania | Timisoara

Timisoara is a city blessed by winter, and the beautiful snow is its best decoration.

As the economic and cultural center of western Romania, Timisoara is deeply influenced by Austrian culture. There are also several historical districts in the old town, with many churches. After snow, the ancient Timisoara Orthodox Church and St. George's Cathedral , the Millennium Church became more solemn.

Standing in the city's most famous Victory Square, looking up and looking around, you will see mottled old buildings with the same style everywhere. They reveal the vicissitudes of time under the warm winter sun.

 

After a light snowfall, sip on a glass of hot local plum liqueur (tuica) and you'll be completely immersed in the winter atmosphere.

Norway | Bergen

When the winter snow puts a cold coat on Bergen, the ancient Hanseatic piers and colorful wooden buildings appear more vivid and warm.

 

Bergen is the largest and most beautiful port city on the west coast of Norway. It relies on the harbor and seven hills, and the urban area is adjacent to the Black Bay.

In this city, the Scandinavian-style architecture relies on the deep geographical environment of the fjord, and the cobblestone streets are lined with dense pine forests, which is a natural fit with the tranquility of winter.

At night, the street cafes, shops and galleries sparkle with fairy lights.

 

You can climb Mount Floyen to watch the sun fade to the dazzling lights, and then take a sleigh ride from the top of the mountain directly to the city center. At the Festival of Lights, thousands of Bergens gather at the lakeside with flaming torches to watch the lighting of the Christmas trees, filling the dark winter nights with carols and dazzling fireworks.