The best European cities to visit during the winter

Tobogganing down snowy slopes, wallowing in hot springs as the Northern Lights dance overhead, ice skating and drinking hot gluhwein… Europe has some of the best destinations for a winter city break.

Whether you have a whole fortnight or just a weekend to spare, there’s a limitless amount of places to explore that will suit both winter bunnies and sun worshipers. And while they’re not too far from home geographically, they’ll feel a world away.

Here’s our pick of the best.

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