Best destinations for a white Christmas
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Here are some of the best white Christmas holiday destinations for your end-of-year travels.
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There’s no Christmas like a white Christmas! Especially for us Aussies who swelter through the festive season on the regular. A snowy white Christmas, and all the cosiness that comes with it, is a must-experience bucket list item for so many of us Down Under. So, what are the best white Christmas holiday destinations?
Here are five of our favourite snowy destinations to experience a white Christmas - it will be one you’ll never forget.
Our top 5 white Christmas holiday destinations:
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#1. New York City, USA
There’s a reason this dazzling city is the backdrop to so many classic Christmas movies! Christmastime in New York is simply magical, and tip-top place to visit if you're planning a white Christmas holiday in America.
If you’re lucky enough to be spending the silly season in the Big Apple, there’s so much to pack into your itinerary. You could stroll through Central Park, go ice-skating under the tree at the Rockefeller Centre, and shop until you drop at the city’s department stores. And that’s just on day one of your trip!
Plus, if you choose to stick around for New Year’s Eve, you can’t go past the excitement of the ball drop in Times Square. Now that’s a dream festive season getaway.
#2. Whistler, Canada
There are two things that Canada does brilliantly - one is poutine and the other is Christmas.
Christmas in Canada is on a whole other level. And with the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, it’s hard to say no to this experience!
Yes, Whistler has an excellent reputation for skiing. But, it also turns into a snowy Christmas wonderland in December.
Don’t say we didn’t warn you - you’ll need some serious cold weather gear if you pick this part of Canada for a white Christmas holiday. But on the flip side, you won’t be hard-pressed to find a cosy chalet and some s’mores roasting over a fire. Stroll through the lit-up village and you’ll feel as though you’ve entered the North Pole.
If you’re thinking of skiing while you’re there, don’t forget to check out our Snow Sports Cover.
#3. Reykjavik, Iceland
Tucked up nice and close to the Arctic Circle where Santa lives, Iceland is a wonderful place to spend time during a white Christmas holiday in Europe.
If you’re not a fan of crowds and the last-minute shopping rush, you won’t find any of it in the rugged wilderness of Iceland.
What you will find are natural hot springs to soak in, spectacular waterfalls and a good shot of seeing the Aurora Borealis.
Who needs Christmas lights when you can see one of the best light shows on earth?!
As for snow, Iceland certainly doesn’t skip out in that regard. You’ll be knee-deep in it during winter. There’s no denying this is one of the best white Christmas holiday destinations for globetrotters who love nature and unique experiences.
#4. The Swiss Alps, Switzerland
When the houses tucked away in the mountains already look like gingerbread houses throughout the year, it doesn’t take too many lights to turn the whole area into a Christmas masterpiece.
The Swiss Alps are a hit with skiers and snowboarders all year around. But, the mountain towns take on a new kind of charm at Christmas time.
You’re basically guaranteed to be covered in the snow during winter, so you can worry less about missing out on the full white Christmas experience.
Most towns will have visits from Santa, sleigh rides, and plenty of mulled wine to go around. Switzerland one of the best places to enjoy the silly season – easily one of the most fun white Christmas holiday experiences Europe has to offer.
#5. Helsinki, Finland
Finland is considered the “official” home of Santa Claus. That’s why many Christmas enthusiasts hop on flights to the far North to sit on the old man's knee.
But you don’t have to venture all the way into the Arctic tundra to have a snowy Christmas. That’s right, it often starts snowing in November in Helsinki.
A city known for its trendy design, Helsinki gives Christmas a unique edge. That why it's one of the best destinations for a white Christmas.
It’s not as quaint or cosy as the countryside. But what it lacks in traditional charm, it definitely makes up for in cool bars, quirky traditions and Christmas markets galore.
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Can't get enough of the snow? If you're dreaming of a white Christmas this holiday season, it's not too late to book a holiday somewhere snowy and festive.
The BBQs, seafood and beach cricket can wait until next year.
Dreaming of a white Christmas?
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