Does it snow in Riga? You bet! The capital city of Latvia is no stranger to snow throughout the winter season. Climate change has made it slightly less snowsure, but you have a fairly high chance of seeing the white stuff on a winter break to Riga. When I visited in December 2023, the city […]
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Does it snow in Vilnius? YES, but it’s not guaranteed. While Vilnius – and Lithuania in general – used to be snowsure for most of the winter, global warming means it’s nowadays less likely. That said, snow is still fairly common, and when I visited Vilnius in December 2023, it was very snowy indeed. Here’s […]
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It’s certainly not Europe’s busiest Christmas market, but Tallinn’s is gloriously underrated. The square’s usually dusted with snow and sits in the shadow of the historic town hall – the oldest of its kind in Northern Europe. Purchase local souvenirs, try Estonian glogg and gorge on delicious Baltic cuisine – here’s all you need to […]
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Are you planning a trip to the Riga Christmas Market? I recently went and sussed it out for you! The sun sets early in the capital city of Latvia in December. But, as soon as the sky turns inky black, soft Christmas lights turn on throughout the city as if all locals had come to […]
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If you’re planning on visiting the Wroclaw Christmas Market, read on for my full review! Wroclaw, or Poland in general, might not leap to mind when you think of Europe’s most Christmassy destinations. Surely the markets of Bavaria, or the slopes of the Alps, have more to offer? Wrong. Poland is actually one of my […]
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Does it snow in Prague? Yes, fairly frequently! Snow’s by no means guaranteed in the winter any more, but you may well see it if you’re planning a winter trip to the Czech capital. And Prague – a beautiful city any time of year – looks even more stunning underneath a frosty white blanket! Here’s […]
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Does it snow in Bucharest? If you’re planning a winter trip to the capital of Romania, you may be wondering just how cold the weather will be. It can and does snow in Bucharest all winter long. But, it’s becoming rarer. In this post, we’ll look at the snowfall patterns in Bucharest are – so […]
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One of Europe’s most beautiful countries, Switzerland is an idyllic destination to travel to. However, while road-tripping is dreamy, if you’re driving in Switzerland in winter, there’s quite a lot to consider! In this article, we chat all about winter driving in Switzerland, whether you should opt for road-tripping at this time of year, and […]
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Does it snow in Albania? When and where can you expect the white stuff? We’re breaking it all down in this post! Albania’s somewhere that is on a lot of Europe traveller’s radar at the moment – if you’re planning a winter trip there, you might be wondering about the likelihood of seeing some snow. […]
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Does it snow in Romania? In the cooler season, yes! Here’s all you need to know. Sitting in Southeastern Europe, Romania has a long cold season largely thanks to its mountain ranges in Transylvania. Average temperatures in much of the country are low, although Bucharest and the Black Sea coast can have slightly warmer weather. […]