As December approaches, things that tend to come to mind are Christmas, hot chocolate, and snow. While some locations are known for their snowy or white Christmas, snow-filled Christmas is the greatest sight and experience in the world. Although it is most common in Canada and Iceland, snowy December is virtually a given in other regions of the world. DFDS, a shipping and logistics company, recommends Brasov in Romania and Lillehammer in Norway for lesser-known yet snowy getaways. Here you will get to know the most underrated white Christmas destinations in Europe.
Essence Of European Snowy Christmas
A white, snowy Christmas in some of the greatest European towns is the ideal way to celebrate Christmas, which is an exciting time of the year in Europe. With the fragrance of snow, fir trees, and Christmas markets brimming with spices and mulled wine, these cities embrace the spirit of Christmas.
Many European nations, including Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Baltic republics, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, and northeastern Poland, celebrate a white Christmas, which is defined as a Christmas with at least one inch of snow on the ground. Snowfall, Christmas folklore, the Northern Lights in Iceland, and snowfall in mountainous areas like the Carpathian Mountains and Alps are all characteristics of this holiday.
At Christmas, there might be snow on the ground or snowfall in northern European towns, including Bergen, Milan, and Turku. The imagery and snowfall associated with Christmas are believed to be the result of traditional stories, songs, and artwork.
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Top 10 Underrated White Christmas Locations In Europe
Kiruna, Sweden’s northernmost city, is the most underappreciated snowy Christmas destination, according to a DFDS study that examined 23 years of snowfall data from 164 European locations. Despite having a 70% likelihood of snowfall on Christmas Day, the city only gets about 100 Google searches a month, and 88% of British people surveyed do not know about it.
Norway’s oldest winter sports destination, Lillehammer, comes in second on the list, followed by Stavanger, Oslo, and Bergen. The regional capital of southwest Finland, Turku, comes in third.
Here is the list:
- Kiruna, Sweden (70% chances of Christmas day snowing)
- Lillehammer, Norway (65% chances of Christmas day snowing)
- Turku, Finland (57% chances of Christmas day snowing)
- Tallinn, Estonia (57% chances of Christmas day snowing)
- Innsbruck, Austria (52% chances of Christmas day snowing)
- Oslo, Norway (52% chances of Christmas day snowing)
- Bergen, Norway (48% chances of Christmas day snowing)
- Brasov, Romania (43% chances of Christmas day snowing)
- Stavanger, Norway (43% chances of Christmas day snowing)
- Lucerne, Switzerland (39% chances of Christmas day snowing)
The study emphasises how significant snowfall is in different Nordic regions on Christmas Day.
Also Read: 8 Best Places In The World To Travel To This Winter For Snowfall, Skiing, & More
During the festive season, families often dream of visiting a winter wonderland. So, which of these destinations in Europe are you planning to visit for a white Christmas experience?
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