Showing posts with label europe trip planner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label europe trip planner. Show all posts

Thursday, December 1, 2016

What are some of best places to visit in Europe during winters?

Europe can be a majestic and beautiful place to visit during the winter season. While it is true that plenty of European cities experience snowfall and can be extremely cold, the cities do become alive with the celebrations of Christmas and offers people plenty of scopes to celebrate in their own way. As an ardent traveller, you must be eager to learn about all the best places that you can visit in Europe during the winter. Here is a look at the European places that make for perfect tourist spots in winter season.

Amsterdam
The winters in Amsterdam may seem quite chilly to some people but it is also the best time to visit this amazing city. While the weather is just perfect for sightseeing, one can also enjoy lazy strolls around the roads and lanes which offer an authentic Dutch vibe for ardent travellers.

Zurich
The vibrant city streets of Zurich along with the closeness to Swiss Alps truly make it an ideal place to visit during the cold winter months. You can walk down the cobblestone streets, explore all the medieval architecture and take in the beauty of scenic lake vistas while enjoying mouthwatering Swiss chocolates.   

Innsbruck
Innsbruck is an idyllic city in Austria’s state of Tyrol. Surrounded by the beautiful Alps Mountains all over, it is a very popular site for winter sports. So if you love activities like skiing, mountaineering and hiking, then Innsbruck can be the best getaway. The city also has plenty of modern and imperial architecture that you can explore on foot.

Salzburg
Salzburg offers the perfect blend of chilly winters with medieval architecture. If you want to explore beautiful cathedrals, castles and other stunning baroque architecture marvels covered in snow, then you should definitely visit Salzburg during the winter season.  

Make a Plan for your Europe Trip During this Winter
Vienna
During the winter, Vienna becomes alive with ice skating rinks for the public, numerous advent markets, and lavish parties. The buildings and rooftops get covered with snow and you will have plenty of reasons to celebrate in the nearby ski slopes. The markets, people and streets create a majestic European wonderland.

Lisbon
Although Lisbon is mainly known for mild winter temperatures with a little bit of rain, it is still the best time to visit the city as the hotel charges drop greatly during this time. The narrow lanes, picturesque shops, ornate architecture that gives Lisbon its distinct personality is best explored on foot. 

Paris
Paris is often regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and it is still exciting to go there during the winter months. You can visit a nice roadside café and get yourself warmed up by sipping some nice hot coffee. Later you can explore the best sights and locations of the city, like Musée du Louvre, Musée d'Orsay and Musée Rodin. 

Prague
Prague offers a range of fine places to hang out in the winter months that can make your stay here every bit as exciting as in the summer months. The medieval castles and landmarks serve as excellent sightseeing points and the underground restaurants are the best places to socialize. You can also enjoy the numerous concerts and shopping options available in the city. 

Budapest
Budapest can be quite cold during winter months and snowfall is common. However, this is also the best time to visit the city as it becomes extremely scenic and beautiful with all the snow that covers the rooftops and trees.

Venice
Although the winter is considered to be low season in Venice, it is still a good time to come here as you can take advantage of the low fares. The month of February also sees the celebrations of the Carnevale.

Friday, July 22, 2016

What are the Best Places in Europe to Visit in Winter?

On any day, Europe is the best destination to travel. No matter where you go, Europe has a lot to offer for your memory kitty. If you want to have a medieval and ancient historical tour, go to Italy or Greece, for an emotional or rather modern war history, go to Germany, Austria etc, to revel the natural beauty, go to Switzerland, for a more fashionable experience, go to France or if you want simply to enjoy the life while on vacation, go to Spain. If you managed to get a leave during Christmas or winter in general, Europe can still be the best bet. Whether you like to enjoy snow and chill or you want a break from the chills you can choose the destination accordingly.

Christmas Markets in Europe

Christmas is undoubtedly the most charming of all festivals. The ambience around you changes and even if you do not belong to the faith, you unknowingly be a part of that merry making. Christmas market is something that you will rarely find anywhere else in the world in such splendour. These are the historic markets that pop up anywhere and everywhere. Shops that look like cottages, selling pretty stuffs that may or may not signify Christmas. Glass balls, ginger breads, mulled wine, sleigh bells, and of course the essence of festivity which is good cheer. If you are planning your Europe trip in and around Christmas, then your destination should be Germany, Austria or Sweden. The Christmas market of Cologne, Munich, Vienna and Stockholm is a treat to eyes and soul. And if you can explore the smaller towns, it will be an experience you will cherish for the rest of your life.

Plan Your European Discovery on Upcoming Winter
Sweden, Iceland and Norway

These three countries are added in the list for one of the most fascinating geographical marvel called aurora borealis or northern lights. These countries remain in the lap of night for several weeks in December and January. You will no get to see sun during this time but the night sky can give you an unforgettable sight. Go to Abisko or Jukkasjarvi in Sweden, Reykjavik in Iceland or Svalbard in Norway, you will see the eccentricity of nature with vibrant colours. There are many other places where these lights are seen, Scotland in UK being one of them, but the magnitude of these lights is surely the highest in these countries.

Adventures and Thrills

Life can be boring without adventures and thrills. So, if you want to enjoy the fun of adventurous sports in snow, head straight to the ski resorts in Jasna in Slovakia, or to the Swiss Alps which is home to the winter sports. There are snowshoe trails, trekking, cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowparks, Winterland and what not. Engelberg, Murren, Lucerne, Gstaad, Crans-Montana, Zermatt and Chateau-d'Oex must be on your itinerary. France too has some of the best ski resorts in Europe. Val Thorens, La Plagne and Alpe de'Huez are the top most resorts of Europe located in the French Alps.

Refuge from Snow and Cold Breeze

If you are from a cold place or dread the extreme winter, go for places that are comparatively warm during this time of the year. Best options would be Italy and Spain. There are places in Italy that witness their share of dusting snow like Venice, Florence and part of Tuscany, but if you move towards coastal area or southern mainlands including Sardinia and Sicily are really comfortable. In Spain, you can enjoy the tropical sun in winter. If you want to see Mediterranean Sea at its best, go to Barcelona, Majorca, Andalucia or Tenerife Islands. Spain is the perfect example of the proverb 'seize the moment'.