{"id":3582,"date":"2019-01-13T14:12:37","date_gmt":"2019-01-13T13:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/luxxory.com\/?p=3582"},"modified":"2021-11-29T20:45:39","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:45:39","slug":"top-20-magical-winter-destinations-that-you-need-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tripminutes.com\/top-20-magical-winter-destinations-that-you-need-to-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 20 Magical Winter Destinations That You Need To Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Escaping the stress of work and social bustle and finding yourself in a winter wonderland is a magical feeling. Although some people are most conversant with summer vacations and destinations, there are a number of winter destinations that you need to visit. We have taken the liberty to pen down some of the best winter locations in the world that are not so known by the lot. These locations have the capacity to keep you spellbound for the rest of your life! Endeavor to make any of these destinations your target in the coming summer vacation and you will be happy you did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Tallinn, Estonia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ever imagined actually experiencing the magic of the Disney movies in real life? In Tallinn, it’s where the curtains are raised to reveal everything you dreamed the winter to be. The stone city of Tallinn has every one of its medieval buildings and picturesque streets covered in a blanket of snow during the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the old town is enchanting every other day, the Christmas winter pushes this quality up a notch. While taking in the sight, you can enjoy locally made soup and fresh hot serves of glogi. By now, the Tallinn Lake must have become iced and you can go ice-skating on it. Or you might just want to speed across the ice with a sled with full surveillance of the Huskies \u2013 and when you think you have gotten too cold, you can use the traditional sauna to warm up!
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2. Richmond Park, UK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This park sprawls over a 2,500 acres of land. The Richmond Park is one of the pride on Londoners and well, they have King Henry VIII to thank for that. King Henry VIII spearheaded the planting of such charming parks in the UK and often made this location his hunting ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the winter, you can see tens of wild deer scattered all over the woody park, either grazing or just roaming. The pouring ice draws visitors who are avid hikers or just want to enjoy a nice time doing snowball fight, flying in the sled, or other activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is the Richmond pub nearby, where you can have a taste of some English traditional meals.
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3. Schloss Neuschwanstein, Germany<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Remember the \u2018Sleeping Beauty’ castle you saw on Disney? It was inspired by this picturesque location. King Ludwig II masterminded the erecting of this beautiful castle that stands as a tall monument and he employed the services of a trusted state designer to help realize this structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right inside this building is one of the most beautiful rooms ever \u2013 the Sangersaal, which is excessively designed and decked with huge golden chandeliers. The walls are painted with images that depict the grand Tannhauser opera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the winter, the forests that surround Schloss Neuschwanstein are always covered in the dust of snow. You can also visit the historic village of Hohenschwangau where King Ludwig’s family home is situated. If you want to satisfy your craving for local meals, you can order a Kaisarchmarnn and wash it down with hot chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

4. Ohrid, Macedonia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ohrid might be everyone’s summer fantasy for sunbathing and swimming but have you thought about the picturesque view of his location in the winter? This lakeside town looks charming with snow-covered cobblestones on the narrow walks. The peaceful little town sprawls on the coasts of Lake Ohrid and is made of traditional ottoman shelters and Byzantine churches. There is nothing as good as going out on a snowy morning finding a Macedonian breakfast and washing it down with some strong local coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

5. Brasov, Romania<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tourists are fond of Brasov than every other location in Romania. The reasons are numerous. Brasov is a classic little town that depicts Transylvania as far back as the 13th century. It is quite easy to access the mountainous Carpathian region and the Bran Castle (which holds much knowledge about Dracula) from Brasov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there is more to this location in the winter. Enjoy the incomparably breathtaking sight of beautiful layers of snow covering the historic buildings and the cobblestones on the tiny streets of Brasov. Just nearby is Poiana Brasov, where a plethora of ski lovers troop to in the ski season.
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6. Lake Tahoe, California<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The beautiful landscape of Lake Tahoe is guaranteed to linger forever in your mind. If you love skiing, then there are a good number of ski resorts and venues for ice-skating at this location. Or you might just want to relish the hot springs, having a view of the vista, indulge in bird watching or stargazing in the night. For the more playful folks, you can always make a snowman from the 125-inch snow of the Lake Tahoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

7. Gullfoss, Iceland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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At Gullfoss, you will experience pristine natural beauty \u2013 the sight of the partially freezing Hvita River, with snow capping the surrounding mountains and rocks. Just nearby is the Langjokull, which happens to be one of the most expansive glaciers in the Nordic country.
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8. Midway, Utah<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Sprawling over the west region of Heber city is a beautiful winter town of Midway. Artists often come here to build movable castles of ice every winter and that could be one of the reasons people troop into this location \u2013 to feast their eyes on creativity. You can climb into the structure and appreciate the intricacies of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entertainment is a guarantee as you can hop onto a horse-dragged sled, go skiing or try out your scuba diving skills by jumping into one of the natural water baths sculptured by the hot craters.
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9. Harbin city, China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Come to the cold Chinese city of Harbin to enjoy one of the most memorable Ice and Snow Festival during winter. Just like the structures created by artists in Midway, Harbin City’s snow festival drags a huge crowd for because tourists want to come to feast their eyes of the magnificent ice structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These structures are the biggest ice structures you will find anywhere in the world and they get more beautiful at night when they are lighted up by diverse colored lights. Plus, you can hop on the sled or go ice-skating under the beautiful Chinese lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

10. Abisko, Sweden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Scandinavian country borrows the Nordic wildlife and puts it on display, alongside hundreds of reindeer. Abisko, the \u2018Swedish Lapland’ houses a national park and offers clear views of the aurora borealis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen closely; it is believed that the northern light does sing. Activities you can do here asides enjoying the charming winter view are dog-sledding, downhill skiing, ice fishing and more. Here, you can have a chance to interact with the Sami people and get close to a reindeer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

11. Uludag, Turkey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Once a revered Mysian Olympus, Uludag is one of the most beautiful winter towns you can find yourself. To get the enchanting vista of the overlooking mountains and oceans covered in freezing snow, you might fancy a ride in the Olympos Teleferik; a cable car that travels up through the peak heights of northwestern Turkey. You can get engaged in several winter sports here like skiing and dog-sledding or just sit in a corner while enjoying your coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

12. Perito Moreno glacier, Argentina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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There is something beautiful about hearing the thunderous cracking of frozen mountainous ice on a sunny afternoon. At Perito Moreno, from November to March is a heavenly period of observing the wonders and beauty of nature. The glacier, bordered by alpine flowers, is located right in Los Glaciares National Park. It is 3 miles wide and 558 feet deep. To get a closer look at the breaking ice, you should visit the glacier cave that lies at the north of Perito Moreno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

13. Kirkjufell, Iceland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This site is just magical! Too beautiful to be real \u2013 just like one of the scenes in Disney fairytales! When covered in winter snow, there’s nothing as beautiful as the Kirkjufell Mountain. At night, the mystic northern lights form a backdrop to the plane view of the mountain. After seeing this beautiful sight, you might also fancy visiting Grundarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, which is a small beautiful town harboring about 900 individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

14. Jigokundani Monkey Park, Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This park is housed in the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park where there is a heavy downpour of snow for about 3-4 months.
There are a plethora of snow monkeys in this park and you can come here to see the monkeys frolic as the warm themselves in the hot springs masterminded by the natural steam vents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

15. Lake Bled, Slovenia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Lake Bled is one of the most visited photography landscape in the world. Right in the Julian Alps of Slovenia is where this picturesque view of Lake Bled is naturally replicated. The whole Bled Island is believed to be owned by the Baroque church of 1465, whose site was once a temple for the Slavic goddess, Ziva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the winter, all you will see are frosty blue color of the lake, snowcapped surrounding mountains overlooking carpeted forests. If you want to enjoy the view, nothing is better than enjoying a Bled cake and watching from the nearby caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

16. Svalbard, Norway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Polar bears love this location probably because of its arctic qualities. Here you can find wildlife and several ancient mining towns which collectively make the group of neighboring islands a beautiful sight. However, in the winter, a beauty of nature described as the Polar Night takes place here. The sun doesn’t set and leaves a blue twilight in the sky, coloring the nearby snow-capped mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

17. Whitefish, Montana, USA<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whitefish is a mountainous town, with direct access to the Glacier National Park. In the winter months, his is a place you must visit. Being one of the top 25 skiing locations in the world, as according to National Geographic, you can always come with your ski kit. Besides the skiing trails, you can visit the local restaurants downtown and enjoy an assortment of local cuisines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

18. Langwies, Switzerland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You’re about to experience a train journey, one you may never forget in a hurry. The track, called the Langwieser Viaduct was built to convey visitors through the alpine landscape of Switzerland while taking in the charm of the outside view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

19. Rothenburg ob de Tauber, Germany<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This Bavarian town is nothing short of magical in the winter. The \u2018Reiterlesmarkt’ (Bavarian Christmas market) that dates back to the 15th century can be found in this ancient city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can walk the narrow twisting streets that lead to the ancient town hall where you can find anything from local delicacies to crafts and Christmas souvenirs.
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20. Engelberg, Switzerland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Right in the heat of the Uri Alps is the charming village of Engelberg. It is quite easy to explore mount Titlis from Engelberg; with the mountain having the highest suspension bridge (3200 meters) in all of Europe. For a fun downhill skiing and glacier sighting, Engelberg is a place to be.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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