Bettmeralp in the Valais region of Switzerland has to be one of the best places to have a white Christmas with kids – young or old. Christmas with our three boys was full of festive Swiss charm and special memories. I am not a skier and I have never been to Zermatt but I love the descriptions (including the descriptions of waffles and crepes, being my weak spot and made me hungrier than I already was) and the vast array of characters are simply divine as they lead you on a complex journey that will not only hold your interest but sometimes you will gasp realising that you've been holding your breath for too long. The twists and turns just keep on coming (like Legs and Iz descending the piste in Zermatt) and even when you think you've seen the last, there is more waiting for you round the corner. Karen Swan has a fabulous style of writing; it is detailed and it immerses you in the story making you feel as though you are really there in the exotic (and in this case, frozen) locations. An outstanding novel I devoured in two days, Christmas in the Snow was the first book I read by Karen Swan, but it certainly won’t be my last! Courmayeur, in the Italian Alps, is the perfect place to spend Christmas if you want to be surrounded by snow and picture-postcard alpine views. It is also an outdoor enthusiasts’ paradise. In case there is no real snow, Tivoli always has decoration snow to ensure you get the look of a white Christmas.

If you’re looking for some guaranteed real snow, head to CopenHill. CopenHill is Denmark’s first indoor ski slope. Head there for the only real skiing in Denmark or at least pop in for some apres-ski gløgg. Imagine sipping on a hot drink while listening to local musicians playing Christmas carols, going on a hike by torchlight, or attending Christmas Eve Mass in the church at the centre of the village. For the parents, expect hot chocolate, vin chaud (mulled wine), candy canes and gingerbread whilst you wait for your excited children to return. Skaitant padėką paaiškėjo, kad rašytoja rašė remdamasi tikrais įvykiais, kas dar labiau sužavėjo. Slidinėjant Cerma kalnais ir daugiau sužinojusi apie 1951 m. Tragediją autorė buvo nustebusi kaip vos per dvi kartas pasikeitė gyvenvietė: iš ūkininkų bendruomenės virto prabangiu kurortu ir slidinėjimo aistruolių iš viso pasaulio susibūrimo vieta. Labai suintrigavo, kad tai, ką perskaičiau yra tiesa.The official town of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi, Finland, is one of the ultimate white Christmas destinations! Die Schwestern Allegra und Isobel verstehen sich zwar blendend und sind fast schon beste Freundinnen, trotzdem könnten sie nicht unterschiedlicher sein. Während Isobel verheiratet, Mutter und eine Frohnatur ist, fühlt sich Allegra in ihrem Büro am wohlsten. Tatsächlich ist sie eine der erfolgreichsten Frauen in London und weiß, sich unter all den Männern im Finanzsektor zu behaupten. Ihre Karriere steht für sie immer an erster Stelle. So ist es nicht weiter verwunderlich, dass sie – als sie den attraktiven Sam Kemp kennen lernt – sich dafür entscheidet, ihn so schnell wie nur möglich loszuwerden. Doch dann stellt sich heraus, dass sie beide gegeneinander arbeiten sollen, um einen riesengroßen Deal für das Unternehmen zu gewinnen – und nur einer von ihnen kann gewinnen. Let’s start with one of the all-year activities, the world-famous thermal baths in Budapest. They are great during the whole year, but in winter you can often enjoy the warm pools with snow outside them.

Christmas trees will tower over you in the Great Hall topped by authentic flying witches and inviting fireplaces will be adorned with festive holly, mistletoe, and wreaths.The Big White is nestled in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia Canada. It is a winter wonderland that brings out the magic of Christmas. However, if you’re looking for the ultimate Christmas destination with kids, the North Pole, Alaska offers that and so much more. Labai mėčiausi vertindama knygą žvaigždutėmis, trys atrodo per mažai, keturios lyg ir per daug, tai tebūnie 3.5⭐. Make sure you take the funicular up the top for great views and delicious local food, located just near the city centre. Picture perfect Alpine cabins set the scene for all types of winter sports, including skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoe walking.

Your visit will end with a walk around the Hogwarts Castle model, which is blanketed with snow, this meticulous transformation takes place at the Studio Tour each year, the same process as the one used in the films. Don’t forget to find the minuscule snowman figures hidden somewhere new on the model. Almost anything you can imagine to do in the snow can be done at Big White and your family will have no shortage of ways to help celebrate a white Christmas. Try one of these traditional Christmas desserts from around the world for your festive menu! Copenhagen, Denmark Tivoli Gardens at Christmas time, Copenhagen Technically, 2022 was the last white Christmas in the UK with 9% of stations recording snow falling, although none reported any snow lying on the ground. Before that 2021 and 2020 were also white Christmases, with 6 % of weather stations recording snow falling in both years, but less than 1 % of stations reported any snow lying on the ground in 2021 and only 4% in 2020.

From here you can explore a frozen lake on skis or snowshoe through the forest looking for elk on your way to a massive frozen waterfall.And don’t forget to make some snow angels! They have Canada’s highest outdoor skating rink, tube riding, ice climbing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and fat biking. Salt Lake City is one of the most family-friendly destinations in the Western United States, and since it’s so easy to head up to the mountains, you’ll surely have a White Christmas there. Other activities such as ice fishing, saunas, chasing northern lights, snowmobiling and ski excursions are also available. No matter what you choose to do, make sure you are properly dressed for cold weather.

Budapest is one of the most colourful cities in Central Europe that offers a large variety of activities for all ages. The setting of Zermatt was beautiful; although I've never been there myself I was able to imagine the mountains, the huts, and the shops, especially the gift shop that sold wooden ornaments. It certainly got me in the mood for Christmas, not that I needed any help in that department. Bettmeralp makes for the perfect family Christmas. One that you will remember long after the snow has melted and your children have grown. The day of Christmas is for visiting family and friends, for receiving gifts and for playing outside, in the snow.Even if there’s no fresh snow in the village, families are guaranteed a white Christmas on the slopes of the Ski Jewel Alpbachtal Wildschönau. There are a variety of blue and red runs to keep all members of the family happy. Christmas is coming soon but Allegra doesn't notice it. She's - as always - deep into closing the next biggest deal in her career. It includes travelling to Switzerland and doing business with conservative Japanese businessmen this time, but for Allegra the more difficult client, the better is this for her. She only can't predict one thing: that they don't want to do business with a woman. On her way to Switzerland Allegra meets a mysterious guy who, only minutes after the landing, turns out to be her new work - colleague, moreover, he's the one who's best friends with the Japanese businessman's son, and so Allegra's boss decides that Sam is going to carry on with this case. But Allegra doesn't want to give up of course - is she going to win this account? Or is she going to put herself in trouble? Is it possible to play fair in this business? There is plenty to do in the surrounding area too. You could head through to nearby Chamonix to go dog sledding, or head visit the region’s capital, Aosta. Downtown Salt Lake is close to just about everything, and a trip there would not be complete without seeing the iconic Christmas lights at Temple Square and the candy displays across the street at City Creek. Kids also love the City Ice Rink, where you can ice-skate on the pond that freezes during the wintertime. The rink is situated in one of the loveliest areas of Budapest, in the City Park, just next to Vajdahunyad Castle.