5 Best european destinations for this winter
1) Lake Bled, Slovenia.
Lake Bled in January is an excellent choice for people travelling Europe throughout the winter, as the crowds are low and there is a high chance of snowfall between December and early February. The town of Bled is small, yet beautiful year round and offers more to the destination than just the lake.
How to get there:
Bled is accessible from Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, by a quick bus journey taking between 30 minutes to an hour. Booking can be done at the bus station, or online via Omio.
2) salzburg, austria.
Salzburg is a great destination throughout Europe’s Winter months, the whole city looks picturesque with the fortress and the Austrian Alps surrounding. You can stroll through the historic streets during the day, or take a train to a nearby town and engage in skiing activities. Some of the best hikes/walks nearby are Mönchsberg, Schafberg and Untersberg.
How to get there:
Salzburg is extremely easy to get to from cities like Munich and Vienna, your options range from train services to FlixBus.
3) tallinn, estonia.
Tallinn’s medieval old town is the highlight of the city in winter. On top of that the crowds throughout winter time are extremely minimal compared to other places in Europe. Visit the town hall square, and climb up to where Toompea castle is for nice views of the city and the castle. The city is perfect for a get-away during the winter months.
How to get there:
Ferries from Helsinki are regular, otherwise a cheap flight from another European city is a good option. You can also take a FlixBus from Riga taking ~3hrs.
4) malta
For those seeking some blue skies and sun in the winter months, flying to Malta is one of the best options between December and February. Malta receives between 9-10 hours of daylight in the winter months. Visit the historic sites in Valletta, Mdina and Rabat, and take a trip to see the coastal sites on the other island of Gozo. Explore all the islands and take in all the beautiful sunsets you’re bound to see.
How to get there:
Malta has direct flights from around 30 countries. Alternatively you can take a ferry from Italy.
5) transylvania, romania
Visit Transylvania in the winter to see all the gothic, medieval style castles in the snow, as well as the charming cities. The main bases for visiting Transylvania are Brașov, Sibiu, and Sighișoara. Each of these cities are easy to explore on foot throughout the day, allowing you to take in the stunning architecture. Mount Tâmpa is close to Brașov and is a nice walk, however watch out for bears!
How to get there:
Frequent trains from Bucharest are available.