Europe might be best known for its summer holidays, with “Eurosummer” a highlight of many travellers’ years, but winter brings a completely different kind of escape, from snowy adventures beneath the Northern Lights to sun-soaked island breaks.
Now, a new guide to the best places to visit in Europe this winter has been released, with destinations for everything from avoiding the cold altogether to embracing it, and making the most of quieter, crowd-free city breaks.
Here are the top 10 best European destinations to visit this coming winter, according to Lonely Planet.
Cappadocia, Türkiye
While winter means less daylight to see the natural beauty of Cappadocia’s incredible natural rock formations and buildings cut out of the rock, there are some upsides to visiting off season.
