Winter magic: The 10 most beautiful travel destinations for your winter vacation

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Are you also planning your winter vacation?

We have the most popular travel destinations for a winter holiday for you.

The best way to enjoy the cold season is on a winter vacation. We have the 10 most beautiful winter travel destinations for you here.

For many people, the cold, wet winter weather is a perfect reason to leave Germany for a vacation and enjoy some sunshine again. However, if you want to use this winter to experience a real winter wonderland, you should read on now.

There are numerous great places in Europe that are reminiscent of a real winter fairy tale and make the contemplative time even more beautiful. And a little break like this before or after the stressful holidays is very useful, right? We present the 10 most beautiful travel destinations for a winter holiday to you here.

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Lapland, Finland

If you want to visit the absolute winter wonderland at Christmas time, Lapland is the right place for you. You've probably already seen this area's beautiful landscape on Instagram. Here you can stay in the coolest accommodations, such as a glass igloo, and enjoy the breathtaking winter panorama.

Active holidaymakers can go skiing and snowboarding or go on winter hikes and reindeer or husky sleigh rides. You can also visit the “Santa Office” in Santa Village, which is one of the most popular attractions in Lapland. And if you're lucky, you can even admire the northern lights and real reindeer in the wild.

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Harz, Germany

The Harz is a low mountain area in the heart of Germany and attracts many winter sports enthusiasts to its slopes every year. With the numerous activities on offer, every ski enthusiast is guaranteed to get their money's worth.

However, if you want your winter vacation to be a little more relaxed, you can simply marvel at the snow-covered landscape and the many sights that are reminiscent of a magical winter fairy tale.

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Black Forest, Germany

The Black Forest is a popular travel destination for Germans at any time of the year. But especially in the cold season, Germany's highest mountain region transforms into an absolute winter paradise for winter sports enthusiasts and those seeking peace and quiet. You can go on snow hikes on around 100 mountains or really work off your energy by skiing or tobogganing.

The Black Forest also has one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany. The Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge is reminiscent of a winter film set and is definitely worth a visit.

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Erzgebirge, Germany

The Ore Mountains are considered one of the most beautiful low mountain ranges in Europe and not without reason. The landscape is incredibly diverse and offers a wealth of activity options for the whole family in both summer and winter.

The region also boasts numerous sights that you definitely shouldn't miss on your winter holiday. This includes, above all, a ride on the Pressnitztalbahn, which travels through the beautiful snow landscape and is reminiscent of the real Polar Express. A ride on the Fichtelberg suspension railway is also recommended. Because from the summit you can enjoy a breathtaking view.

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Allgäu, Germany

The Allgäu lies on the edge of the Allgäu Alps, on the border with Austria, and impresses with its incredible mountain panorama as far as the eye can see. With clear air and bright sunshine, ideal for skiing.

The Allgäu also has the most amazing hiking routes that take you through fantastic winter landscapes. The most popular, for example, is a hike to Neuschwanstein Castle, which seems even more magical in the snowy winter. A hike through the Breitachklamm is also particularly recommended. Here you can admire breathtaking rocky gorges with huge icicles rising from the ceiling.

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More great travel destinations for winter holidays

  • Bavarian Forest, Germany
  • South Tyrol, Italy
  • Baltic Sea, Germany
  • Tyrol, Austria
  • Sauerland, Germany
  • Zillertal, Germany