Embrace the Chill: Winter Travel Inspiration

Travel + Leisure Editors

9 September 2024 at 10:00 am·1-min read

Find your winter wonderland.

<p>Roberto Moiola/Getty Images</p> The Northern Lights over a frozen snowy forest in Pallas Yllastunturi NP, Lapland, Finland — Roberto Moiola/Getty Images
The Northern Lights over a frozen snowy forest in Pallas Yllastunturi NP, Lapland, Finland's northernmost region

Winter often gets a bad rap, with its icy temperatures and early sunsets, but the chill also ushers in loads of charm and enchanting seasonal activities: streets aglitter with holiday lights, a fresh blanket of snow for an epic ski run, a roaring fireplace after a day of ice skating, and, of course, the chance to witness the northern lights dancing across an inky-black sky. Whether your ideal winter getaway involves strolling through a dreamy Christmas market, venturing out for something more adventurous like trekking past glaciers and glistening fjords, or decamping indoors at a fireside retreat, here's some cold-weather travel inspiration to help you make the most of the season.

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