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Europe in Winter

Northern Lights, reindeer, dogsledding, fjords, arctic tundra ... this 7 day Norway winter itinerary has it all! Here's the perfect Norway travel itinerary for winter.

The Perfect 7-Day Norway Itinerary for an Epic Winter Trip

I've always loved winter travel. There's something so incredibly magical about snow and ice, about bundling up to explore in the frigid air and then heading inside to warm up over a cozy cup of coffee and a hot meal. But there's quite a big … [Read more...] about The Perfect 7-Day Norway Itinerary for an Epic Winter Trip

Noway, in the winter is a stunning winter wonderland. Northern Lights, reindeer, dog sledding, and fjords - our photo guide to Norway in the winter will have you booking a flight to Norway in no time!

35 Photos of Norway in the Winter to Inspire your Wanderlust

When I was invited by Impact Travel Alliance, Visit Norway, and Norwegian Airlines to join a sustainable press trip to Norway in the middle of January, I was delighted. Visions of icy fjords and dogsled rides past herds of frolicking reindeer under … [Read more...] about 35 Photos of Norway in the Winter to Inspire your Wanderlust

We created not just one but TWO detailed winter Europe travel itineraries! The 2-week Northwestern Europe itinerary takes you from Copenhagen to Bremen to Amsterdam to Bruges to Brussels. The Central Europe itinerary takes you from Vienna to Hallstatt to Cesky Krumlov to Prague. From Christmas Markets to castles, these itineraries have it all!

Two Super Detailed Winter Europe Itineraries (for Two Weeks)

Our favorite time of the year to travel in Europe is during the winter. As the weather gets colder, the Christmas markets come to life, snow begins to fall, and it’s the perfect time to throw on cozy sweaters, puffy coats, and winter boots and wander … [Read more...] about Two Super Detailed Winter Europe Itineraries (for Two Weeks)

Celebrate Christmas in Vienna this year! Here are the best things to do in Vienna in the winter.

10 Things to do in Vienna in the Winter: The Ultimate Vienna Christmas Guide

Christmas Markets, palaces, classical music, coffee, cake, and a bunch of weird Hapsburg history: welcome to Vienna, Austria in the winter! Vienna is absolutely magical at Christmastime - and that's not just the Weihnachtspunsch talking. Walking … [Read more...] about 10 Things to do in Vienna in the Winter: The Ultimate Vienna Christmas Guide

What to pack for Europe in the winter: the essential backpacking in Europe winter packing list.

Europe in Winter Packing List: 32 Essentials for Him & Her

Living in California makes us antsy for winter. We crave snow and Christmas weather and yearn for hot mulled cider. But other than watching cheesy Christmas movies and crying into our peppermint bark every night, the only way we can get our Christmas … [Read more...] about Europe in Winter Packing List: 32 Essentials for Him & Her

23 Photos Proving that Hallstatt, Austria in Winter is a Fairytale

Hallstatt, Austria is a fairytale come to life. I've been dreaming of visiting this magical village ever since I first saw a picture of it, and I knew instantly that I wanted to visit in winter. I'm a mountains & snow girl, and there's … [Read more...] about 23 Photos Proving that Hallstatt, Austria in Winter is a Fairytale

Český Krumlov is a medieval town & UNESCO World Heritage located in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. There's so much to discover in this gorgeous fairytale village! Here's 14 reasons why it's well worth it to take a trip to Český Krumlov this winter - and everything you need to know for your visit.

14 Enchanting Reasons to Visit Český Krumlov, Czech Republic this Winter

Český Krumlov is a medieval town located in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. It's also a UNESCO World Heritage site, so you KNOW it's gonna be freaking gorgeous. The town is built around a windy river at the foot of a giant castle, like that … [Read more...] about 14 Enchanting Reasons to Visit Český Krumlov, Czech Republic this Winter

Beautiful, snowy Prague in December!

33 Magical Things to Do in Prague in Winter

Prague is one of the most stunning cities in Europe, with the added bonus of being budget-friendly AND having Christmas Markets that stay open after New Years (a HUGE plus!) And Prague in winter is magical: there's nothing more romantic than … [Read more...] about 33 Magical Things to Do in Prague in Winter

Copenhagen, Denmark in the winter is a magical holiday fairytale land full of Christmas cheer and hygge! Here's all the best things to do in Copenhagen in the winter.

12 Charming Things to Do in Copenhagen in Winter

When we stepped off the plane in Copenhagen on a brisk December afternoon, we weren’t sure what to expect. We’d seen pictures of Copenhagen in the winter, which had given us high expectations of fairytale castles dusted with snow, Christmas Markets … [Read more...] about 12 Charming Things to Do in Copenhagen in Winter

Bruges, Belgium is the most ridiculously adorable medieval town in Europe. Christmas in Bruges is a magical land of swans, horse-drawn carriages, chocolate shops, little lace shops, and Christmas Markets. Here's our list of the most adorable things to do in Bruges at Christmas!

14 Adorable Things to do in Bruges, Belgium at Christmas

Bruges, Belgium is possibly the most ridiculously adorable medieval town in Europe. Christmas in Bruges is a magical land of swans, horse-drawn carriages, chocolate shops, little lace shops, and Christmas Markets. Bruges in winter takes charm to a … [Read more...] about 14 Adorable Things to do in Bruges, Belgium at Christmas

Visit Bremen, Germany in the winter for a magical fairytale winter wonderland and some of the best German Christmas Markets!

10 Magical Things to do in Bremen, Germany in Winter

Bremen, Germany is a German fairytale town we'd actually never heard of before we began planning our trip to Europe. It's a bit off-the-beaten path, and you won't find it on most "where to visit in Germany" lists. We decided to visit the medieval … [Read more...] about 10 Magical Things to do in Bremen, Germany in Winter

Delicious steaming moules frites in Brussels, Belgium on the Global Enterprises Brussels All-In Discovery Tour.

Exploring Brussels, Belgium with the Brussels All-In Discovery Food Tour

Every time we travel to a new place, we like to find a food tour to help us learn about its culture and history. The Brussels All-In Discovery Tour is exactly what it sounds like: a full, complete, comprehensive Brussels walking tour that covers its … [Read more...] about Exploring Brussels, Belgium with the Brussels All-In Discovery Food Tour

Take a self-guided day trip to see 2 fairytale castles in Copenhagen, Denmark! One of the best day trips from Copenhagen in winter.

Copenhagen Castles Guide: Self-Guided Day Trip from Copenhagen

Fairytale castles topped our list of must-see places in Europe in winter. We imagined snow-topped spires and icy moats sparkling with Christmas lights. And any other year, we probably would’ve gotten our wish - it just so happened that this year, it … [Read more...] about Copenhagen Castles Guide: Self-Guided Day Trip from Copenhagen

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