In winter time, some prefer to stay at home and hide under the blanket, sip their hot coffee and watch evening TV shows. But some travelers, adventure seekers continue their journey to the unknown. They thread the untracked snowy cozy towns, sip their coffee there not at home. These cozy towns and villages offer a magical sight of snow to their visitors. Here is a little list of European towns that offer spectacular views of white beauty..
8 Most Beautiful Snow-Covered European Towns
- Bled, Slovenia
Slovenia is a country full of national parks covered with lush green which all turns to white when it snows. Bled and Bohinj lakes are within Triglav National Park. Under the snow and the surrounding area resemble to a postcard! Bled town is the center of winter sports like mountaineering, board, skiing, horse riding, golf and trekking.
- Hallstatt, Austria
Hallstatt one of the best villages of Austria or maybe one of the best in the world fascinates everybody with it’s winter beauty. It takes about an hour to walk the whole village that is under the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is possible to arrive from both Salzburg and Vienna. By the lake there are many winter activities to do. Trekking, visiting the salt mine, taking some selfies in front of old houses and drink from the famous Hallstat beer.
- Transilvania, Romania
How about visiting Dracula’s hometown under the snow? Don’t you think the weather will suit to the situation better rather that hot and sunny days? Transylvania hosts many medieval towns, castles,cathedrals and a rich history. Also it has all the facilities and national parks for winter sports and skiing routes.
- Saariselka, Finland
The other snow postcard destination is Saariselkä. This town is also known as a viewpoint for aurora borealis from November till march.On the north of Saariselka you can try fish hunting in a frozen lake. Here the snow is truely very tick so you can tray a ice safari driven by huskies, have an entertaining ren deer sledge ride or snowmobile activities.
- Bouillon, Belgium
This medieval town on the shores of Semois river is lately became quite popular for natural living, fishing and foodies. Local patisseries and famous Belgium chocolates and the 13th Century Bouillon Castle i all makes this cozy town a winter tale.
- Cortina, Italy
Cortina d’Ampezzo has become very famous after Peter Sellers’s Pink Panther first serial. On top pf that the little town has hosted winter Olympics in 50’s and 60’s. Other than skiing the town is lively as well thanks to the beautiful town centre, the luxory boutiques and stylish restaurants.
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Rothenburg is a very well preserved medieval town that enjoys every winter day as it is a Christmas day. So if you visit the town under snow you may have more sights to see. There is a Christmas Market in the town centers that remain open during the whole winter time. The town under the white snow has a quite and mysterious aura. In a local Rothenburg house you may sip your wine across a well lit fireplace.
- Reine, Norway
Reine village is founded on Moskenesøya north pole and of course it is a small cozy Norwegian fisher village. The village in fact has only 329 inhabitants but it was chosen the best village in Norway. When it snows it becomes easier to understand why this village was chosen.
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