Winter Bucket List: 15 Things That Make Every Cold Day Better

On our winter bucket list you will find great activities that will brighten up the gray and cold winter.

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Winter is probably the least popular of all seasons. At least for many people. Because little sunlight and freezing temperatures give many people what they call winter blues. Personally, I love winter. But only during the contemplative Christmas season. As soon as Christmas is over, I think spring could start again.

But winter doesn't always have to be dull and gray. Even the coldest of all seasons has great activities to offer that can make winter the most wonderful time of the year.

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And we have put them all on our “Winter Bucket List” for you. A list that captures all the activities and excursions that will brighten up the winter. There are great things to do and travel destinations that you can go to, as well as cozy home activities for a cozy evening at home. We'll introduce you to the things that definitely shouldn't be missing from your winter bucket list.

Hike in the snow

What gives more winter vibes than snow? Right, nothing! Grab your favorite person and go for a hike in the snow. Of course, this always depends on the weather, but if you're lucky, you don't have to travel far to visit an absolute winter wonderland near you. To round off the winter feeling perfectly, you can warm up with a hot chocolate in a cute café. Simply perfect!

Visit Christmas markets

As winter approaches, the holidays also get closer and closer. This means: numerous Christmas markets across Germany will open their doors again towards the end of November. At the numerous beautiful Christmas markets in Germany you can really get into the Christmas spirit and have a good time with a waffle and a mulled wine.

These are the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany:

  • Tegernsee Advent magic
  • Lindau harbor Christmas
  • Augsburg Christmas market
  • Christmas market Ravenna Gorge
  • Dresden Striezelmarkt
  • Erfurt Christmas market

Go ice skating

If you want to make your contemplative time a little more active, you should definitely go ice skating this winter. You don't have to wait for frozen lakes, because there are beautiful ice rinks and rinks in every city. Many Christmas markets also have ice skating rinks where you can rent a pair of ice skates for little money. So you can combine both activities and spend a perfect winter day.

Spend a wellness weekend

At no other time of year is a wellness and relaxation holiday as good as winter. When it's bitterly cold outside, there's nothing better than relaxing with a massage or in the sauna or swimming a few lengths in the wonderful indoor pool. So you can start the new year really relaxed and well-rested.

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If one day of relaxation is enough for you, you can have one on an icy winter dayVisit the thermal baths. Here you usually have similar wellness offers that you can use for relaxation.

By the way: A wellness trip like this is also a great gift idea for your favorite person. Everyone is guaranteed to be happy about a little relaxation.

Go on a ski holiday

A popular activity in winter is a classic ski holiday with lots of action and fun in the snow. You can really work off your energy on the slopes and forget about your stressful everyday life surrounded by the fantastic mountain panorama. If you're a real professional with your own equipment, a skiing holiday isn't all that expensive. However, if you need a ski instructor and have to rent suitable clothing, the costs can rise.

Indoor activities for home

If you prefer to spend the winter in your cozy home and are looking for great activities to brighten up the cold season without having to travel far, we have a range of indoor activities for you that radiate absolute winter vibes.

  • A-Decorating competition with your favorite people
  • Bake and decorate cookies
  • Watch cheesy Christmas films and series
  • Paint windows with chalk pens
  • Read a Christmas book
  • Make/get Christmas presents
  • Build a snowman (if there is snow, of course! ;))