Winter is not necessarily the time to tuck in, stay home, and hibernate. This season happens to be the perfect time to visit these stunningly beautiful cities around the world, which get prettier during the season.
Here are the 11 most spectacular cities to see in the winter.
York, Maine:
Located near the southern tip of the state, York is popular for being a vacation spot during the summer season. However, in the month of January, the snow, the oceans, and the lighthouse, make this a must visit place and plan a vacation for your awesom travel itinerary.
Loket, Czech Republic:
The town of Loket is surrounded on three sides by the Ohre River. The magnificent castle here will remind you of a place straight of the movies. The snow-covered town and the stunning castle make this place a definite go-to during the winter months.
Jamnik, Slovenia:Jamnik is located at a half an hour drive from Brnik airport. This place is completely covered in snow during the winters, and looks like a huge other world, with nothing but a beautiful little church in the middle of it all. The winter in this place is incomparably picturesque.
Shirakawa-go, Japan:
Shirakawa-go is located on the highest peak of Mount Haku, in Ryohaku Mountains. This little village is one of the snowiest places in the world. This is the reason you will find here houses that are weather resistant with sturdy roofs, without which surviving in the snow here is bound to be difficult.
Gobi Desert, Mongolia:A desert covered in snow is definitely worth seeing once in your lifetime. In the month of December, the temperature in Gobi Desert can drop down to -40 degrees. This place and the winter here is something you must experience at least once.
Talling, Estonia:
One look at Talling will give you the feel of a medieval time town. The beautiful buildings covered in snow will take you back in time, like no other place. During the winter months, Estonia gets sunshine for just about half an hour in the entire day.
Gullfoss, Iceland:When talking about beautiful snow-covered winters, there is no way to exclude Iceland. Gullfoss is a waterfall located in the southwest, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations. This huge waterfall covered entirely in snow is without doubt a view that will leave you simply awestruck.
Langwies, Switzerland:
The Langwieser Viaduct is a single track railway bridge that runs from one side of Switzerland, to the other. This place is beautiful with large snow-capped trees, and this track elevated in the middle of this beautiful snowy place makes this a worthwhile experience for sure.
Calitri, Italy:
Located in the Campania region of the southern part of Italy, this place is filled with colourful houses and buildings, made directly on the hill-side. All the streets here are interconnected with stairs made out of marble and stone, giving this place a very exotic feel.
Tromso, Norway:
Tromso is one part of Norway that is known to have been inhabited since the very end of the ice age. The snow covered hills, the lake, and the small houses, make this place a beautiful place to visit during the winters.
Banff National Park, Canada:The Alberta Park, covering an area of 2500 square feet, has the Banff Springs Hotel. Along with being breathtakingly beautiful, this place is a popular and a must-visit destination for skiing. This place is also believed to be haunted by a woman ghost in a wedding dress.
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