Holidays overseas are normally related to the lengthy summer season holidays, however there are some journey gems that are particularly lovely within the colder months, be it the tip of autumn, or nearer to Christmas time. Here’s a record of 4 locations to go to in the course of the colder half of the 12 months.

Estonia — Tallinn

Estonia is a Baltic nation in Northern Europe. Its capital metropolis, Tallinn, is dwelling to a fantastic Jap Orthodox Cathedral, a Gothic City Corridor, and a quaint Outdated City. In case you take pleasure in happening hikes, take into account visiting Tallinn in October to November-time, as the attractive nationwide parks and forests close by the capital will likely be stuffed with golden timber and mushrooms. Alternatively, wait till the snow falls in December, and witness a white Outdated City and a buzzing christmas market proper within the centre of Tallinn. Temperatures can fall to -5 levels however don’t worry, a scorching glögi (mulled wine) will maintain you heat.

Finland — Helsinki 

Finland can also be a Northern European nation, and it’s solely two hours away from Tallinn by ferry so it may be simply mixed right into a multi-country weekend away! Helsinki, its capital, is a seaport metropolis within the south of the nation. Equally to Estonia, Helsinki’s autumn boasts lovely golden timber. With the colder months, there are additionally extra wet days in Helsinki, however that simply provides to its attraction! You’ll be able to take a 15-minute boat to Suomenlinna — a Finnish islet — via the misty waters of the Baltic sea and uncover a mid-18th-century fortress. You may as well disguise from the rain in one in every of Finland’s lovely cafés and snack on a korvapuusti — a Finnish cinnamon roll. In case you’re feeling courageous, you might even take a dip within the icy sea after which heat up in a sauna at Löyly. This Finnish custom is supposedly good in your immunity so, paradoxically, keep in mind to carry your swimming costume!

Czech Republic — Prague

Prague is dwelling to many lovely landmarks equivalent to synagogues, a fortress, museums, a fifteenth century astronomical clock, and plenty of extra. Traverse the cobblestoned Outdated City with a chimney cake in-hand or spend hours searching via Prague’s many museums, together with the Museum of Communism, a Franz Kafka museum, and the Mucha museum! If you wish to begin planning a visit for the winter vacation, take into account visiting Prague whereas its Christmas Markets are up. The markets are lovely, and on most nights they’ll host points of interest, equivalent to concert events and speeches within the Outdated City Sq. in preparation for Christmas. 

Scotland — Edinburgh

When most consider Edinburgh, they think about foggy, cobblestoned streets glistening with recent rain fall — fortunately this picture can simply turn out to be a actuality as for many of autumn, and a part of winter, Edinburgh is a Gothic, atmospherically-grey metropolis. With the Edinburgh Fortress looming over the streets, the Outdated City appears like one thing straight out of Harry Potter. On wet days, you may go to the Nationwide Museum of Scotland totally free – its six flooring of exhibitions will take you on a journey via science, nature, historic historical past, and extra. Within the evenings, go to one in every of Scotland’s pubs or award profitable eating places (I personally advocate the Makars Connoisseur Mash Bar) and take a look at some haggis for dinner. 

Discover extra winter journey locations from Redbrick Journey right here:

Christmas Markets Across the World

Edinburgh: The Epitome of the Festive Spirit

Christmas Traditions in Chile