Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is an incredibly well preserved
medieval old town that every winter transforms into something that
resembles a fairytale.
Mt Buller, Australia
Mt Buller is one of the few places in Australia that actually
see frequent snowfall. This beautifully snow-capped mountain region is
popular with bikers, skiers, snowboarders, and hikers.
El Chaltén, Argentina
Surrounded by mountain paths, El Chaltén is popular with
trekkers during the summer. During winter, the town is pretty much
deserted - with only the most experienced walkers taking on the cold.
Queenstown, New Zealand
Source: Photo by Sarah and Todd Sisson
Queenstown is built around the beautiful Lake Wakatipu, which
has spectacular views of surrounding mountains including Walter Peak and
The Remarkables.
Naarden, Netherlands
Naarden is a town built within a star fort, complete
with fortified walls and a moat. During winter, the defences that once
protected the town freeze over.
Bled, Slovenia
Sheltered by picturesque mountains, Bled was founded in 1004 and
considered so beautiful by the Holy Roman Emperor that it was gifted to
the Bishop of Brixen. The castle at Bled sits in the center of the
enchanting Lake Bled which borders the town. The town of 5,000 is now
notable for having some of the most beautiful health spas in the area.
Grise Fjord, Canada
If you've ever wanted to escape humanity, this is the
place. Grise Fjord is the northernmost community in Canada, during
winter they experience 104 consecutive days of darkness and the nearest
village is more than 200 miles away. You probably won't be getting a
broadband connection here.
Štramberk, Czech Republic
Štramberk lies on the slope of a forested hill dominated
by a magnificent medieval tower that still looks over the town. The
beautiful timbered houses keep the lucky residents toasty during the
colder months.
Shirakawa-go, Japan
Shirakawa-go is a small, traditional village known for its
incredibly steep roofs that were made to withstand some of the heaviest
snowfall in the world.
Damüls, Austria
Damüls receives 30 feet of snowfall every year, making it the
snowiest place in Europe. Unsurprisingly, this small town of 300 is a
popular winter getaway for sport junkies.
Serfaus, Austria
Evidence suggests that this beautiful area has been inhabited
since the Bronze Age, when it was used as a pasture. Now, the area is
used for pleasure, with the the town acting as a stopping point on the
road to to the Ski-Area "Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis".
Marlow, England
Marlow is a sleepy parish on the River Thames. While the town is
only 30 miles from hectic London, it feels like an entirely different
world - especially during winter.
Vyborg, Russia
Vyborg lies on the border between Russia and Finland and is
surrounded by the Saimaa Canal, which freezes over in winter. From
the castle tower, the entire town is visible in its snow-capped beauty.
Bamberg, Germany
The magnificent town center of Bamberg is considered a world
heritage site, with the settlement dating back to 902 AD. This
incredibly well preserved medieval town and its cobble streets become a
treat to stroll around during winter.
Hallstatt, Austria
Sheltered by picturesque mountains, Bled was founded in 1004 and
considered so beautiful by the Holy Roman Emperor that it was gifted to
the Bishop of Brixen. The castle at Bled sits in the center of the
enchanting Lake Bled which borders the town. The town of 5,000 is now
notable for having some of the most beautiful health spas in the area.
Siglufjörður, Iceland
Siglufjörður is a small fishing town along a narrow fjord
surrounded by mammoth mountains on the land. This quaint village was
inaccessible by land until the 1940s, when a long tunnel was dug through
the rock.
Loket, Czech Republic
Loket means "elbow" in English, the town is named this because
the town centre and castle are surrounded on three sides by the fierce
Ohře River.
Funes, Italy
Surrounded by the Italian Alps, Funes is blanketed by a layer of crystal white snow every winter.
Reine, Norway
Reine is a quaint fishing village that can be found on the
beautiful arctic island of Moskenesøya. The port has a population of
only 329, but was rightfully voted the most beautiful village in all of
Norway - during winter, it's easy to see why.
Calitri, Italy
Calitri is built on the beautiful hills of Campania. The town is
a labyrinth of historic houses and cobble streets which become even
more interesting to navigate after a snowfall.
Zermatt, Swizerland
Zermatt lies in the picturesque Matter Valley at an elevation of
over 5,000 feet in the shadow of Switzerland’s highest peaks. At times,
it's hard to see the roofs amongst the snow.
Qaqortoq, Greenland
This area has been inhabited for around 4,300 years, when the
Saqqaq first settled the land. The modern town is famous for its
multi-colored houses, which contrast rather starkly with the white
snow.
Chichilianne, France
Chichilianne is dominated by the breathtaking Mont Aiguille,
which is nearly 7,000 foot tall and offers amazing views of the French
Prealps.
Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge is a sleepy rural town in the shadow of the Rocky
Mountains. The small houses of this ski town are dominated by their
landscape, especially during winter. A climb to the peaks offer an
incredible panorama of the town below.
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
From the capital of Iceland, you’ll need to get on a once-weekly
plane to Greenland and then get a helicopter ride to this small,
colorful town which sits by the longest glacial river system in the
world.
Langwies, Switzerland
This small town of a few hundred is perched precariously on the
edge of the vast Langwies valley. Lucky visitors can take a train ride
over the valley and trek among the snow covered trees.
Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic
The name of this town roughly translates to 'Apple Orchard on
the River Neisse' because of its immense beauty. Founded in 1356, this
town rose to fame in the 18th century for producing the first piece of
artificial jewellery.
Jamnik, Slovenia
Jamnikeastern can be found on the slopes of the Jelovica Platea.
The local church is built upon a hill with a breathtaking backdrop of
the Julian Alps.
San Marino, Italy
San Marino is a micro-republic of just 24 square miles in the
beautiful landscape of Northern Italy. Founded in 301 AD, it is one of
the oldest surviving sovereign states and constitutional republics in
the world.
Engelberg, Switzerland
Engelberg is a resort town surrounded by the Alps on one side
and the crystal clear waters of four lakes on the others.
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