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Ice skating in the heart of a town in Norway
Because of its proximity to the North Pole and its spectacular glacial landscape, the town of Longyearbyen in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway, is breathtakingly beautiful in winter when it is covered in snow. It is one of the most remote human settlements on the planet, where residents always carry guns to protect themselves from polar bears.
Longyearbyen was founded as a coal mining town in the early 20th century. Now, it is a center for scientific research and adventure tourism. Opened to tourists in 1990, Longyearbyen is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, offering opportunities to see polar bears, seals, and whales, or explore ice caves.
From the brightly colored rooftops and winding, endless streets to the bare, leafless trees... everything becomes extraordinarily beautiful when covered in a blanket of white snow.
If you visit at this time of year, you'll feel like you've stepped into a fairytale world, with a blanket of white blurring the boundaries between land and sky. Besides admiring the snow-covered roads, ice skating in the town is a unique experience that you can only enjoy when traveling in winter.
Longyearbyen is also one of the most beautiful places in the world to admire the Northern Lights and the rare "super blue moon" phenomenon.
Enjoying a stroll along the snow-covered Mustolanmaki Avenue in Finland.
Finland is not only a happy and prosperous country, but also one of the destinations that captivates many in winter when the entire beautiful country is covered in a blanket of white snow.
Among them, the winding Mustolanmaki snow-covered road, hugging the hillside, is the most popular with travelers thanks to the surrounding scenery adorned with the pristine white of the snow. What could be better than strolling with your loved one along this magical snow-covered avenue?
Mustolanmaki, located in North Savonia, Finland, is a large hill situated 200 meters north of the Suonenjoki River. The area's Highway 548, connecting the town of Suonenjoki to Karttula in a northwest-southeast direction, cuts across the hill. It's considered one of the most scenic areas along the route from Karttula to Suonenjoki. The winding, bumpy trail along the hillside becomes even more beautiful in winter, when the landscape is covered in pristine white snow. From the road itself to the trees and small houses along the way, everything is bathed in white, making you feel as if you've wandered into a winter paradise.
Mustolanmaki is also a famous strawberry-growing area of Suonenjoki. The southern slopes of the high hills provide ideal conditions for growing these berries. In spring, you can also visit to admire the strawberry farms along the picturesque Suonenjoki River.
Lost in Campigna National Park in Italy
Forget about the beautiful Venice with its verdant canals, the famous Pisa with its Leaning Tower, or the dreamy, romantic Verona. Visit Campigna in Arezzo to stroll along snow-covered streets and truly experience the magical beauty of Italian winter.
Although the roads were covered in snow, when the sun rose, the weak winter rays filtered through the trees, transforming the scene into an unusually enchanting and magical place.
Prague's Old Town is enchantingly beautiful in the white snow of the Czech Republic.
When mentioning the most beautiful snow-covered streets in Europe, of course, we cannot fail to mention Prague's Old Town in the Czech Republic. Prague is normally beautiful and ancient, with its towering architectural masterpieces standing defiantly against the ravages of time.
In winter, the city takes on a different, more charming and romantic beauty, with its narrow streets and red-tiled roofs peeking out from behind the pristine white snow. What could be better than admiring the majestic Prague Castle in the snow or strolling across the historic Charles Bridge on a chilly winter afternoon?
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Snow Road is famous in Japan.
The Great Snow Walls is another name for the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a 90-kilometer-long snow-covered road connecting Toyama and Nagano prefectures. It is one of Japan's most famous winter destinations.
This is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a road connecting the Toyama and Nagano prefectures. In mid-winter, the route is covered in snow, but from spring to early summer, a section of the road is opened for the "Snow Walk" event. Inside, visitors can experience a unique sensation with a snow wall up to 20 meters high, and can see and touch the wall – a masterpiece of nature.
Snow Village, a winter paradise in China.
Quiet and unassuming, the Snow Village possesses a peaceful, fairytale-like beauty that attracts many tourists, especially in winter. Located 280 km from Harbin city, Snow Village in Heilongjiang province sits at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level. Influenced by warm air currents from the Sea of Japan and cold winds from Lake Baikal, the snow season here typically lasts for more than seven months. In winter, the snow can reach a depth of 2 meters.
The period from December to March of the following year is ideal for visiting Snow Village. Snow begins to form in late October, reaching a depth of 30-40 cm. Tourists often combine Harbin city and Snow Village in their itineraries. Known as the "Ice City," Harbin is one of the coldest cities in China during winter, with temperatures potentially dropping to -40 degrees Celsius.oC. Therefore, this route is not suitable for people who are sensitive to cold or have difficulty adapting to the weather.
This small village, spanning just over 17 hectares, offers visitors an unforgettable experience. Walking along the path leading into the village, you can observe houses covered in a thick, smooth layer of snow, like creamy milk. Locals often hang bunches of red chili peppers, corn cobs, or figurines in front of their homes. Especially at night, the dazzling lanterns make Snow Village incredibly enchanting and captivating. The scene at this time is romantic and peaceful.
