The most stunning European towns to know about are those blanketed with snow.  

These European city locations are elevating winter wonderland to a whole new level, with Gothic Italian churches sparkling with frost, gilded European castles topped with flashing icicles, and wooden cottages in Norway along fjords. See our selection of the top winter city getaways for more ideas.  

Sweden's Stockholm  

The majority of the year, strolling around Stockholm is enchanting, but nothing is more so than the winter when ice covers the homes and sunshine glints off the Söderström.  

Spain's Granada  

One of Spain's most picturesque sites is especially enticing when the Sierra Nevada mountains in the area are crowned with white caps and the tree limbs are drooping with snow.  

This historic settlement, which has sand-hued homes and natural caverns, is covered in a blanket of snow during the winter months.  

Italy's Matera  

This historic settlement, which has sand-colored homes and natural caverns, is covered in a blanket of snow during the winter months.  

Austria's Vienna  

Vienna's opulent structures and vivid splashes of color provide the perfect backdrop thanks to recent snowfall.  

Scotland's Edinburgh  

The vistas are worth seeing, with Gothic buildings rising above snow-covered lanes hiding cozy bars, adorable cafés, and windswept square gardens. However, steep streets and abrupt curves make for slightly dangerous hikes.  

Here is our list of Edinburgh's best hotels.  

Austria's Salzburg  

This snowy wonderland is full of hilltop castles, freezing turrets, and icy domes that look like they belong in Disney's Frozen.  

Norway's Troms  

Overlooking this Norwegian city, where the Northern Lights are rumored to sparkle up the heavens, is the breathtakingly contemporary Arctic Cathedral.  

France's Paris  

With snow-covered alleyways, cozy cafés selling hot chocolate chaud, and vistas of the Eiffel Tower vanishing into the dense fog, winter in the French capital is about as romantic as it gets.  

See our comprehensive Paris travel guide.

Austria's Innsbruck  

Flying into Innsbruck, which boasts one of the most stunning airports in all of Europe, during the holidays is a sight to see, with vistas of Austria's snowy peaks and alpine ski resorts plunging into vibrant communities.  

Italy's Rome  

Rome seems even more timeless when it is blanketed in snow, with its old stone structures and collapsing buildings.  

These are Rome's most stunning locations.  

Czech Republic, Prague  

The homogeneous red-roofed homes that are characteristic of the Czech capital have an icing-sugar-like appearance during the colder months.  

These are the top activities in Prague.  

Estonia's Tallinn  

Winter in Estonia's capital is especially seductive as old cathedrals glimmer with candlelight and streets are lined with pink and yellow residences.  

Dine in one of the city's top eateries in the multicultural capital of Estonia.  

Munich, Germany  

In this Bavarian city, a courageous surfer braves the chilly water beneath snow-covered trees.  

Bangkok, Hungary  

Inches of snow has covered the streets, yet Budapest's elaborate medieval Matthias Church's towers glisten with ice.  

Switzerland's Zurich  

These blue-tinged cityscapes give Elvis Presley's Blue Christmas a whole new meaning.  

Denmark, Copenhagen  

In contrast to the silvery scenery, the city's vibrantly colored architecture shines out even more in the winter.  

The trendiest activities in Copenhagen are listed here.  

Italy's Venice  

Gondolas laden with snow gently bob in cold canals, while the city's majestic spires and cathedrals are shrouded in a dense mist, giving Venice a charmingly spooky atmosphere in the winter.  

Italy's Florence  

In contrast to the snow-capped Apennines, the city's ornate bell towers and terracotta-tiled domes sparkle.  

Here is our list of the top activities in Florence.  

Iceland's Reykjavik  

With an average winter temperature of 0°C, southern Iceland boasts frozen vistas wherever you turn. Reykjavk, however, is our favorite region of the nation because of its low-rise buildings that contrast with the 3.2 million-year-old Esja mountain range.  

Norway's Bergen  

This town is a stunning flash of color amid a cold blanket of white, surrounded on two sides by pine-covered peaks and infinite mirror-like fjords.  

Belgium's Bruges.  

This historic Belgian village is one of the most romantic places you can discover in the snow. Discover secret cobblestone alleys, lively market squares, and turreted houses as you stroll down the murky canal in the mild winter.  

Here are 27 fantastic activities in Bruges.  

Netherlands's Amsterdam  

Passersby shuffle past, pressed together as closely as the city's unique densely packed dwellings, while thick snow covers the cobblestone streets and melts into the freezing Amstel river.  

Learn more about Amsterdam's most stunning locations.  

Poland's Kraków  

The gentle, white snow on the surrounding roofs contrasts well with the red and orange brick structures that are crowned with green domes.  

England's London  

For a real Dickensian experience, the capital is best visited around nightfall; even the most melancholy Scrooge would brighten up at the sight of the icy streets lighted up with the loveliest lights and joyful Christmas markets.  

Poland's Warsaw  

Colorful Under snow-covered rooftops and frozen spires, Wes Anderson-esque structures may be seen.  

Germany's Berlin  

Berlin gets crowded with market booths selling currywurst and hot glühwein during the holiday season, and they seem even more festive when sprinkled with frost. Berlin is arguably the most festive city in all of Europe.  

UK's Cambridge  

When students depart for Christmas break and return to their homes, the renowned university town of Britain goes silent, leaving a tranquil winter sanctuary behind.  

Discover University Arms, the most lovely hotel in Cambridge.  

Milan, Italy  

This northern Italian city's Gothic duomos, ornate palazzos, and cold piazzas take on an even more striking appearance when the gloomy sky gives way to misty snowfall.  

Stay at one of Italy's most luxurious hotels while visiting the country's fashion hub.  

Slovene Banská Bystrica  

This Slovakian city is among the most stunning in all of Europe in the winter. It is situated in a long, deep valley that spans the Hron River and has the Kremnica Mountains as a background.