Ice skating in the middle of town in Norway
Because of its proximity to the North Pole and its spectacular glacier terrain, the town of Longyearbyen in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway is often breathtakingly beautiful in winter when the surrounding snow is covered. This is one of the most remote human settlements on the planet, where people always carry guns to protect against polar bears.
Longyearbyen was founded as a coal mining town in the early 20th century. Now it is a site of scientific research and adventure tourism. Opened to tourism in 1990, Longyearbyen is a haven for wildlife lovers, who come to see polar bears, seals and whales or explore ice caves.
From the colorful roofs, the winding small roads that stretch far and wide to the bare, leafless trees... everything becomes strangely beautiful when immersed in the white snow.
If you come here at this time, you will feel like you are lost in a fairy tale world because of the white color, erasing the boundary between heaven and earth. In addition to watching the white snow roads, the experience of ice skating in town is also a very unique pleasure that you can only have when traveling in winter.
Longyearbyen is also one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights and the rare "super blue moon" phenomenon.
Play on the snowy Mustolanmaki Avenue in Finland
Not only is Finland a happy and prosperous country, it is also one of the destinations that makes many people sigh in winter when everywhere across this beautiful country is covered in white snow.
Among them, the winding snow-white road of Mustolanmaki, hugging the hillside, is the most popular with travelers thanks to the surrounding scenery dotted with the pure white color of snow. What could be more wonderful than walking with your lover on this magical snowy avenue?
Mustolanmaki in Northern Savonia, Finland, is a large hill, 200 meters north of the Suonenjoki River. Crossing the hill is the regional road 548 connecting the town of Suonenjoki with Karttula in the northwest - southeast direction. This place is considered to have the most beautiful natural scenery on the way from Karttula to Suonenjoki. The winding, bumpy trail on the hillside becomes more beautiful when winter comes. At this time, the space is covered in white snow. From the road to the trees, small houses along the road, everything is immersed in white, making you feel like you are lost in a winter paradise.
Mustolanmaki is also a famous strawberry growing area of Suonenjoki. The southern slopes of the high hills provide favorable conditions for growing these berries. In spring, you can also visit here to admire the strawberry farms along the poetic Suonenjoki River.
Lost in Campigna National Park in Italy
Forget about the beautiful Venice with its green canals, the famous Pisa with its leaning tower or the dreamy, romantic Verona. Visit the country of Campigna in Arezzo to leisurely walk on the snow-covered roads and feel the magical beauty of the Italian winter.
Although the roads were covered with snow, when the sun rose, the weak winter rays filtered through the treetops, making the scene here become strangely magical and shimmering.
Prague Old Town is beautiful and dreamy in white snow in Czech Republic
When talking about the most beautiful snow-white streets in Europe, of course, we cannot help but mention the old town of Prague in the Czech Republic. Normally, Prague is beautiful and ancient with ancient architectural masterpieces that stand the test of time.
In winter, this place has a different beauty, more charming, more romantic when the small roads and red tiled roofs appear and disappear in the white snow. What could be more wonderful than admiring the proud Prague Castle in the white snow or walking on the historic Charles Bridge on a cold winter afternoon.
The famous Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Snow Road in Japan
The Great Snow Walls is another name for the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. This 90km long road connecting Toyama and Nagano prefectures is one of the most famous winter destinations in Japan.
This is the road connecting the two prefectures of Toyama and Nagano, called the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. In mid-winter, the route is covered with snow, but from spring to early summer, a part of the road is opened to hold the event "Walking in the Snowy Road". Going inside, visitors will experience a very unique feeling with a snow wall up to 20 m high, and can see and touch the wall - a masterpiece of nature.
Xuexiang Village, a winter paradise in China
Not noisy, not bustling, Tuyet Huong village has a peaceful fairy-tale beauty, still attracting many tourists, especially in winter. 280 km from Harbin city, Tuyet Huong village in Heilongjiang province, is located at an altitude of 1,500 m above sea level. Due to the influence of warm air from the Sea of Japan and cold wind from Lake Baikal, the snow season here usually lasts more than 7 months. In winter, the snow layer can be up to 2 m thick.
From December to March of the following year is the right time to visit Xuexiang Village. At the end of October, snow begins to form, about 30-40 cm thick. Tourists often combine Harbin City and Xuexiang Village in their itinerary. Known as the Ice City, Harbin is one of the coldest winter cities in China, with temperatures that can drop to minus 40.oC. Therefore, this route is not for people who are cold-sensitive and have difficulty adapting to the weather.
The small village covers an area of about 17 hectares, offering visitors an unforgettable experience. Walking along the road leading to the village, you can observe the houses covered with a thick layer of snow, smooth as milk cream. Local people often hang red chili peppers, corn bunches or effigies in front of their houses. Especially, when the night falls, the brilliant lanterns make Tuyet Huong village become sparkling, strangely attractive. The scene at this time is romantic and peaceful.
