Thinking about a trip to the UK in December? As winter sets in, the air grows crisp and landscapes turn frosty. But don’t let the cold deter you; December’s one of the best times to visit Britain! I’ve travelled all over the world, but I always come back home in December, because there’s nowhere that […]
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If you’re planning a winter trip to Scandanavia, you might be wondering “does it snow in Sweden”? The answer is it does, but it largely depends on where you’re going and when. All of Sweden can see snow in the winter period, but it’s much more likely in the north and mountains than on the […]
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Are you planning a winter trip to Europe and wondering “when does it snow in Finland?”. In certain parts of the country, you can expect icy weather from November (or even earlier!). It usually snows throughout the country in December, January and February, although the amount and consistency varies depending on where you are. Generally, […]
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When does it snow in Denmark? Is it possible to go skiing near Copenhagen? We’re answering all of these questions in this article! The home of hygge, it’s no surprise that it gets cold in Denmark in the winter. It certainly can snow in Denmark throughout the winter months, but it’s actually rarer in some […]
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Does it snow in Portugal? Yes, but only in limited places! Portuguese snow is usually isolated to the mountainous areas, with cities like Lisbon and Porto only seeing freezing weather on very minimal locations. Portugal’s a narrow country, and many towns and cities are dotted along the coastline, which substantially warms the country. But there […]
If you’re planning a winter trip to Europe and wondering when does it snow in Austria? this blog post is for you! Austria’s well-known for its Alpine mountains, which are a magnet for snow in the winter months. It snows in these mountains from November onwards, with skiing possible often until April. However, snowfall in […]
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Does it snow in Italy? Where can you expect the most snowfall? We’ll go into it in this post! The southern fringes of the Alps peter out in northern Italy, which meant that YES, it very much does snow in some parts of the country! In fact, Italy has a few mountain ranges where snow […]
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Does it snow in Greece? Can you go skiing in Greece? We’ll go into all things Greece and snow in this article! The average high temperature in Athens in January may be a mild 13°C, but that doesn’t mean that Greece is bereft of snow in the winter months! In fact, it snows regularly in […]
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If you’re wondering how to spend Christmas in Montenegro, take a look at this full article, written by Andrej – our Balkans writer! Ancient tradition, family gatherings and on-street celebrations combine during Montenegro at Christmas. The Balkan country in Southeastern Europe is predominantly Orthodox Christian, so the main family celebration is on 7th January. However, […]
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Christmas in Sofia: it might not be your obvious break for a festive experience in Europe, but the capital city of Bulgaria has plenty on offer! Sofia relishes the Christmas atmosphere, with lots of cultural events and religious focused celebrations, along with family activities. If you’re travelling on a budget, beer prices are cheap and […]