We will tell you the best places to go in order to understand the beauty of the cold season and fully enjoy the winter fairy tale.
Lapland-beyond the blue light
If you crave the most beautiful winter landscapes with snow-covered fir trees, then you are here! The sun appears here-from 11 to 15 hours, the rest of the time the area is painted in an unusual bluish color. And add to the unusual natural effect the amazing Northern lights, wild reindeer and the Christmas atmosphere that reigns here-it's impossible to resist!
Japan-for affection
In Nagano Prefecture on the Japanese island of Honshu, there is an amazing Jigokudani Park – "Japan's monkey resort". A place of the most amazing contrasts: boiling water flows out from under the ice and geysers boil. In winter, the monkeys get a kick out of the natural baths, get up to their necks in hot water and sit there most of the day.
Sweden-behind the Northern lights
Amazing views of the Aurora can be observed in the Jukkasjarvi and Torne valleys. The small village of Jukkasjarvi, with a population of just 600 people, is famous for the world's first ice hotel. If you want more snow, ice and cold, you can have lunch in a tent in the middle of the icy desert in Esrange center. Or go to the thornedalen region on the river thorn, where local residents can enjoy the best views of the surrounding Area. sledding and dog sledding can be arranged by travel companies.
Hungary-for baths in the open frosty air
There is snow and cold all around, and you can bask in the warm water, breathe in the fresh frosty air, sipping hot mulled wine... just go to Hungary – to places with thermal springs, of which there are many on the territory of this beautiful country. For example, in the capital itself – Budapest, where the famous thermal Szechenyi complex. It is located in the city Park and combines 18 different pools and 10 types of saunas and steam rooms. You can also choose Heviz lake with healing water – another hot thermal spot on the map of Hungary.