Christmas is always more festive with snow. So, whether you like to make snowmen or want to sit by the roaring bonfire and watch the flakes fall outside while it’s snowing somewhere at Christmas, a cool smile on your face.
UK winters available without snow from 2040Traveling further may be the only way to see snowflakes during the holiday season.
Holidu rounded out the top five snowiest countries in Europe according to the average number of snow days per month in winter, so you can dress warmly and enjoy the festive mood.
5. Helsinki, Finland – 16.5 days of snow per month
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is in fifth place with 16.5 snow days a month. If you want to enjoy the outdoors, buy a “regiment” – sledges that you can buy all over the capital. Sinebrychoff Park is a popular toboggan run, and you can descend down the magnificent hills.
When you have cooled down properly, enjoy the locals and go to the sauna to warm up and relax. There are many saunas to choose from, including the famous ones Steam, which features three heated saunas, a restaurant and an outdoor pool if you feel particularly adventurous.
If you are lucky enough to visit in the winter, you can even take a walk in the frozen Baltic Sea. Join the locals who skate, ski and drill holes for fishing.
4. Turku, Finland – 16.75 days of snow per month
Also in Finland, Turku is the oldest city in the country. The southwest coast is full of medieval castles dating back to the 13th century.
One of the most unusual ways to explore the city is on skates. In winter, the Aura River, which flows through the city, freezes completely, so you can go skating or walking to see the various sights.
If you want something cultural, visit Aboa Vetus Ars Nova Museum, which combines modern art and ancient artifacts under one roof.
3. Erfurt, Germany – 17.25 days of snow per month
In third place is the small town of Erfurt, the capital of the German state of Thuringia. If you are looking for a quiet winter getaway with only 213,000 people, this may be the place for you. With 17.25 snow days a month, the city has many unique medieval architectures, including St. Mary’s Cathedral where Martin Luther, the leader of the Protestant Reformation, was ordained in the 8th century.
The Krämerbrücke bridge with postcard buildings is a great base for winter holidays. Severo Church is a Gothic five-nave church.
2. Vilnius, Lithuania – 18.5 days of snow per month
Vilnius is in the second place, with an average of 18.5 days a month. As the bustling capital of the country, Vilnius is famous for its baroque architecture in its historic center, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.
If you want to feel the spirit of winter, ski resort Liepkalnis is only 5 km from the city and offers wonderful views of Vilnius.
And if you’re more cultured, why not visit Lithuanian National Museum of Art To discover the country’s rich art history or something more modern, explore the city’s unique range of street art as you explore on foot.
1. Tallinn, Estonia – 20.5 days of snow per month
Plowing straight into the first place with 20.5 days of snow a month is the city Tallinn In Estonia. The country’s capital and cultural hearth (or maybe it should be cold?) Is very romantic in the winter. Its old town of Kesklinn is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe – it looks especially beautiful covered in snow.
If you enjoy winter sports, the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds becomes an entertainment center in the winter, offering snowboarding, skiing and ice skating.
Or, to learn more about the city’s history, visit St. In the church of Olaf, which dates back to the 13th century. However, lightning struck the tower about 10 times, so be sure to visit on a clear day.
The other five snowiest cities in the study were:
6. Kiev, Ukraine – 16 days of snow a month
7. Kaunas, Lithuania – 16 days of snow per month
8. Grenoble, France – 15.5 days of snow per month
9. Riga, Latvia – 15.5 days of snow per month
10. Innsbruck, Austria – 15.5 days of snow per month
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