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Snowflakes swirl over cobbled streets, fairy lights glow through frosted windows, and steaming cups of cocoa line café tables. From the Alps to Lapland, Europe turns into a living snow globe each winter. Here are five destinations where the season feels truly alive.
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In the French Alps, Val Thorens sits wrapped in snow from November to May. As Europe's highest ski resort, it offers perfect slopes, crisp air, and views that stretch into white infinity. When the sun dips, the village glows golden — pure alpine bliss.
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Far above the Arctic Circle, Lapland feels unreal. Frozen forests, reindeer-dotted fields, and glowing skies paint a world that looks hand-drawn. It is where the Northern Lights dance quietly above log cabins, and winter feels endless in the best way possible.
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Innsbruck is where winter and city life blend effortlessly. One minute you are skiing above the clouds, the next you are sipping hot chocolate in a Baroque café. The Nordkette cable car carries you straight from cobbled streets to snow-covered peaks-a rare city with mountain soul.
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Tucked beneath the Matterhorn, Zermatt feels both remote and alive. This car-free village hums softly with ski boots and laughter. Take the Gornergrat train for views that silence you — peaks, glaciers, and sunlight bouncing off snow in every direction.
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Hallstatt looks like it belongs in a storybook. The pastel houses, the still lake, the snow falling over church spires — every frame feels unreal. Visit the Dachstein Ice Cave or simply walk by the water as the mountains reflect in silence.
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