17 Cool Things to Do in Helsinki in Winter (2026)
Helsinki in winter can be cold, but there are still so many things to do here in the winter! Here are my top picks.

Helsinki in winter can be cold, but there are still so many things to do here in the winter! Here are my top picks.
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A quaint old town crisscrossed by an intricate system of canals and alleys, a turquoise blue lake fringed with snow-capped mountains… yes, there’s no mistaking, this is Annecy in winter! Home to a delightful culture and culinary scene (Savoyard food is perfect for winter!), the convenient location of Annecy is just an hour away from…

Dog sledding in Tromso is a bucket list must. Here’s what you need to know — from someone who’s gone dog sledding three times!

Tallinn in winter is as magical as it gets — here are my favorite things to do in the charming Estonian capital in winter!

A trip to Finnish Lapland is expensive, so you’ll want to be sure you’re timing it perfectly so you can have the Arctic experience of your dreams. And if you’re trying to decide what the best month to visit Rovaniemi in the winter is, I’d argue that February is a seriously strong contender for most ideal…
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New Year, new you, new holiday destinations, anyone? If you’re looking to escape the more frigid clutches of other parts of Europe, don’t worry! Lovely warm European destinations in January are usually never more than a few hours’ plane ride away. Plus, prices for these Europe vacation spots in January are usually lower than they…

Not sure if it’s worth visiting Svalbard in February? I think it is, but there are a few things you should know about this particular, transitional month!

Colmar is possibly, just possibly, the most picturesque town in Alsace — a high distinction in a region that counts Riquewihr, Strasbourg, Kayserberg, and Eguisheim amongst its neighbors. Between its half-timbered colorful houses, its labyrinthine alleyways set along a canal, artisan shops — not to mention its cute cafés and rustic eateries — Colmar really…

Seeing the Northern lights is a true bucket list must, and the part of Norway north of the Arctic Circle is one of the best places in the world to tick it off your list! You can just as easily see the Northern Lights elsewhere in Northern Europe, like Swedish hotels or Finland glass igloos…