Christmas in the Snow

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Once you’ve had your fill of outdoor fun, there’s plenty to do indoors. Wander one of the town’s 25 art galleries, book a spa treatment, or splurge on an unforgettable meal. Weather Visit vintage funfairs exceptionally open for the Christmas holidays or enjoy ice skating on the Eiffel Tower or under the beautiful glass cupola of Grand Palais. The hotel organises activities and has all the equipment you need so you don’t need to spend hours shopping for single-use clothing. They also make Christmas magical for children. If your main purpose for visiting Door County is to enjoy the snow, cross country skiing is what you should try before anything else. The county has approximately 50 miles of trails in its state parks. Enjoy stunning views while cross country skiing through one of the trails.

The closest international airport is Seattle, just over 2 hours drive. Alternatively, you can take Amtrak 8 which goes from Seattle to Chicago with a stop at Leavenworth. Hotel Recommendation After a full day outside in the snow, stop by Lake Champlain Chocolate Factory for the best traditionally made hot chocolate you will ever taste. You can also wander along the pedestrian mall at Church Street for cute shops and delicious restaurants. Weather While the temperature during winter frequently falls well below zero, and the days are short, it is during wintertime that you can also find many other ways to spend your days. From stopping into an ice museum to visiting the hot springs, skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling, or learning how to ice fish with the locals, they are all available for your US winter holidays. The most amount of sunshine recorded on Christmas day is 7.5 hours, recorded in Penzance, Cornwall and Aberporth, Dyfed in 1944, Faversham, Kent in 1979 and Camborne, Cornwall in 2010. Sunshine hours CountryThe official town of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi, Finland, is one of the ultimate white Christmas destinations! Ahwahnee Dining Room becomes an elegant hall of music and Yuletide cheer, serving up a delicious seven-course meal. The mountains start getting “termination dust” (the first snowfall on the mountains) as early as September and snow begins to arrive in Anchorage by November. The Mammoth Lakes’ area is known for its many natural hot springs, perfect for cold winter days. If you enjoy landscape photography, visit Convict Lake for an especially stunning winter scene. Weather

More experienced Nordic skiers will enjoy the mixed ability terrain at nearby Catamount Outdoor Family Center or Sleepy Hollow Ski Center. Snowshoeing and winter fat biking are also popular at these centers. Snowfall can begin as early as November and last until late March or even April. However, typically December through early March is when you will find the best snow.Expect around 10 inches of snowfall per month on average. Temperatures can range at this time of year from 35 degrees Fahrenheitto below zero, especially in January and February. Best Way To Reach Destination Try one of these traditional Christmas desserts from around the world for your festive menu! Copenhagen, Denmark Tivoli Gardens at Christmas time, CopenhagenIf you want to drive your regular vehicle, you can enter at the North Entrance and see Mammoth Hot Springs, which are especially lovely surrounded by snow. You can also take a dip in the heated Boiling River and drive the Lamar Valley where you may get to see snow-covered bison. And I want also my kids to have beautiful memories of this time of year, so we either spend Christmas at home, in Bucharest or at our relatives, in Transylvania. The town is mostly known for its ski areas at the Sun Valley Resort – Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain. Bald Mountain has more than 3,000 feet of fall line skiing and is one of the best ski experiences in the country. There are great beginnerhills as well as challenging runs for more experienced skiers. If you’re looking for some guaranteed real snow, head to CopenHill. CopenHill is Denmark’s first indoor ski slope. Head there for the only real skiing in Denmark or at least pop in for some apres-ski gløgg.