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Winter Travel Guides by Country

Explore winter travel guides organized by country. Each section includes pillar guides for all cities.

Japan

20 cities with travel guides

Norway

7 cities with travel guides

Switzerland

15 cities with travel guides

EXPLORE BY THEME

Choose Your Winter Travel Theme

Curated winter travel experiences—snow activities, winter markets, cozy dining, cold-weather adventures, and scenic winter routes—built around how you like to explore

Winter Activities

Ice skating, skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking, and cold-weather outdoor adventures.

Christmas Markets

Festive markets, holiday shopping, mulled wine, traditional crafts, and winter celebrations.

Cozy Dining

Warm restaurants, hot chocolate spots, comfort food, winter cuisine, and cozy cafes.

Mountain Destinations

Alpine towns, ski resorts, mountain views, winter sports, and snow-covered peaks.

Winter City Breaks

Snow-covered streets, winter architecture, indoor attractions, and urban winter experiences.

Winter Sports

Skiing, snowboarding, ice climbing, sledding, and cold-weather athletic activities.

Ice & Snow

Ice caves, frozen waterfalls, ice festivals, snow sculptures, and winter wonderlands.

Warm Escapes

Hot springs, saunas, thermal baths, cozy retreats, and warming winter experiences.

Northern Lights

Aurora viewing, polar nights, winter stargazing, and celestial winter experiences.

TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

Real Stories from Real Winter Travelers

See how our winter travel guides help travelers discover authentic snow destinations, winter activities, and cold-weather adventures:

Sarah L.

Sarah L.

New York, USA

"Travel by Season made my winter travel planning effortless—found snow-covered destinations, winter activities, and perfect cold-weather adventures all in one guide for 2026."

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James T.

James T.

London, UK

"Loved the winter destination guides—perfect snow activities, winter sports, and cold-weather tips. The weather information saved me from making mistakes."

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Maria G.

Maria G.

Sydney, Australia

"Used the polar destination guides—great balance of popular spots and hidden winter gems. The winter activity recommendations were the highlight."

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Robert K.

Robert K.

Toronto, Canada

"The winter travel guide nailed it—snow destinations, cold-weather tips, and practical packing advice for winter trips."

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Elena P.

Elena P.

Stockholm, Sweden

"I live here and still found new winter destinations and activities. The winter sports section is gold for planning winter vacations."

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David M.

David M.

Chicago, USA

"The winter guide helped me plan the best snow destinations and cold-weather activities, plus what to pack for winter trips. Super practical."

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Our winter travel guides have helped

50,000+ Travelers this year

Discover authentic winter destinations—snow-covered cities, winter activities, cold-weather adventures, and polar experiences—with expert guides for 2026

OUR MISSION

What Is Travel by Season?

A vibrant collage of winter destinations, snow-covered cities, and cold-weather adventures

Travel by Season is your ultimate resource for winter travel in 2026, featuring the world's most captivating snow-covered destinations, winter activities, and cold-weather adventures—beyond the typical tourist spots.

We're passionate about uncovering authentic winter travel experiences. Our editors and local experts explore winter destinations worldwide, uncovering snow-covered cities, winter activities, polar experiences, and cold-weather gems that showcase the beauty and adventure of winter travel.

Whether you're planning a winter vacation, exploring snow-covered destinations, seeking winter sports, or looking for cold-weather adventures, our guides help you discover the perfect winter destinations for 2026 with confidence and expert local insight.

Frequently Asked Questions About Travel by Season

Learn how Travel by Season curates winter travel guides for 2026—from snow-covered destinations and winter activities to cold-weather adventures and polar experiences—kept current with expert local insight.

Travel by Season focuses exclusively on winter travel destinations for 2026 with expert-first research, mixing popular snow destinations with hidden winter gems, cold-weather adventures, and polar experiences so you can plan the perfect winter trip beyond the usual tourist spots.

We cover winter destinations worldwide—from snow-covered cities to polar adventures, winter activities, cold-weather experiences, and hidden winter gems—with travel guides, destination maps, and expert tips for 2026.

Our editors update guides regularly, checking weather conditions, activity availability, safety, seasonal changes, and destination updates with local experts and winter travel specialists.

Yes. Each guide includes snow-covered destinations, winter sports, cold-weather activities, polar adventures, and practical travel tips so you can tailor any winter travel preference for 2026.

Absolutely—send tips or requests via our contact page and we'll consider them for upcoming winter travel guides.

Still have questions about winter travel? Contact our winter travel editors

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