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Top 20 Winter Season
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Panorama of Salzburg in winter, Austria
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Our 20 Best Winter Season Europe Tours & River Cruises

Imagine strolling through the festive Christmas Markets of Europe, seeing Paris romantically transformed under a dusting of snow, or searching the skies for the Northern Lights from an incredible vantage point in Iceland. With fewer crowds, lower prices, and a magical moment here and there, it's easy to see why winter travel is popular with travelers worldwide. 

Europe's Christmas Markets

Winter is a magical time across Europe as the Christmas Markets come alive

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Nutcrackers in a German Christmas Market stall

Best Places in Europe for Winter Getaways

Our top European countries to visit in winter.

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Alexander Bridge in winter, Paris, France

Where Next?

USA Shop Now Devils Tower with cattle and cloudy sky, Wyoming
Croatia Shop Now Walkway in Plitvice National Park, Croatia
Italy Shop Now Tours of Cinque Terre, Italy
Great Britain Shop Now Castle Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland
Ireland Shop Now Creek rushing over rocks, Ring of Kerry, Ireland
France Shop Now Eiffel Tower in winter, Paris, France
Spain Shop Now Flamenco dancers with stripes and dots on dresses, Spain