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5 incred European winter experiences

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Written by Jemima Forbes

Our European winter 2023-24 trips slap. Get ready to embrace the REAL you (just with a cute beanie on your head and a hot choc in your hand).

Ready for some epic sightseeing? Or are you allllll about that après ski? There’s HEAPS to ❤️ about a Europe winter trip. Here’s a lil reminder…

 

AWESOME xmas markets

 

signs at a Christmas market bar

 

Twinkly lights🎄 Festive tunes 🎶 The scent of cinnamon in the air 😋Europe’s Chrissy markets are VIBES.

Just like T-Swift is the princess of pop, Germany is the prince of festive markets. Book a spot on our Get Social: Central & Eastern Europe Wintertrip and prep yourself for plennttty of 🎅 goodness in Berlin and Dresden.

Don’t celebrate xmas? No drama. Europe’s winter calendar is choc-a-bloc with other events. See the Dam sparkle during the Amsterdam Light Festival. Or don your kilt for Hogmanay in Edinburgh – it’s UNREAL.

 

So. Much. Tasty. Food.

 

People dipping potatoes into cheese fondue

 

Puffy panettone. Mega cheesy fondue. Warming apple strudel. Sugar-coated chimney cake. ’nuff said.

But seriously – your taste buds will be thanking us after these drool-worthy bites 😋 Some are only served in the chillier months. Luckily, our winter trips include Europe’s top foodie cities, so you can really treat yo’ self.

 

City strolls without the heat 🚶

 

People taking a walking tour with a tour guide next to a Christmas tree

 

Summer in Europe may have its perks. Sweatin’ it out walking around busy cities ain’t one of them 🥵

Winter walking tours = no burning sun on your back, fewer people blocking your views + seriously pretty scenery. Our Play & Pause: Great European Winter trip features over 10 amazing city strolls. Don’t say we never spoil you 😘

And if you are craving some heat? You can always have a soothing spa sesh in Budapest’s thermal baths 🛁

 

Sports that make your 💓 race

 

people ice skating in Amsterdam

 

Forget football. We’re talking sports where you can REALLY be in the moment (and get some cool clips for your #traveltok, obvs).

Zip through fresh powder skiing in Switzerland or go ice skating in Amsterdam on our epic AF Get Social: Central Europe Highlights trip. Wanna try snowshoeing? The Norwegian Alps are calling your name.

 

*Magical* scenery ✨

 

Topdeckers throwing their arms in the air in the snow

 

Fact: Europe has some of the BEST winter scenery on the planet. And we don’t just mean mountains 🏔️

Seeing our fave sights lit up or speckled with snowflakes is pretttyyy special, too. And then there are those beaut landscapes that offer pure *pinch me* moments. Think cosy road trips through the Scottish Highlands and strolls around Slovenia’s frosty Lake Bled.

 

Deadset on a cold weather ❄️ adventure? Say hello to our range of ultimate Euro winter trips.

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