Category Archives: Northern Europe

Most tourists land in Iceland and head straight to its epic nature, and while this is bucket list worthy, I think Reykjavik is well worth a city break in its own right – even in February.  I recently went on a February trip to Reykjavik to see exactly what there is to do in this […]

Are you planning to visit Iceland in February? Here’s everything you need to know! Take a February trip to Iceland and enjoy the Northern Lights, snowy landscapes and fantastic Nordic culture. It’s an off-peak time to visit, but I think that February is a fantastic time to visit Iceland. I recently went to Iceland for […]

Does it snow in Tallinn? Most certainly! However, climate change has affected snow patterns a little. It was very snowy when I was in Tallinn in December 2023, and I spent some time discussing snowfall in the city with a few locals. So, here’s all you need to know about snow in the capital of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you’re thinking of visiting Copenhagen in March, this blog post is for you! Scandinavian winters – they can be tough. However, as March progresses, daytime temperatures gradually warm up in Copenhagen – but the tourist crowds haven’t quite made it yet.  This is why I love Copenhagen in March. It has all the hygge […]

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 […]

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, […]