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Discover winter destinations in Eastern Europe. Prepare for freezing temperatures and look forward to frosty cities, frozen rivers and snowy ski resorts. Take a look at our 10 top wintery destinations.
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Visit for lake skating and downhill or cross country skiing at nearby Vogel ski resort. Go exploring round charming local villages, famous for their fruit brandy. And wake up to great views at Hotel Bohinj right on the lake.
Lake Bohinj in Slovenia becomes a spectacular winter skating rink © Marko Crncevic/Shutterstock
Riverside warehouses Gdańsk, one of Poland's best winter destinations © Tomasz Guzowski/Shutterstock
Aerial view of the Dzukija forest in Druskininkai, Lithuania © Mantas Ore/Shutterstock
Belgrade, Serbia looks its best with a coating of snow © MarkoF/Shutterstock
The Czech countryside looks picturesque in the snow © Richard Semik/Shutterstock
Warm up in wintery Budapest with a soak in Szechenyi Baths © Majicphotos/Shutterstock
Tallinn's fairy tale spires look enchanting when dusted with snow © Anatoli Styf/Shutterstock
The shores of Ohrid Lake take on a new character in winter © Mrotchka/Shutterstock
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Dubrovnik's Winter Festival offers an alternative reason to visit Eastern Europe in winter © Martin Seperic/Shutterstock
Poprad Airport is conveniently close to Stary Smokovec. And if you feel like a ski break, think about staying at Hrebienok Resort. Then catch the electric train to Hrebienok ski slopes and make time for fun sledging on Jakubkova Llúka.
Train ride through High Tatras mountains in Stary Smokovec, Slovakia ©Shevchenko Andrey/Shutterstock
Inspired to take a winter trip? Take a look at our pick of the best places to visit in winter – for sun and snow.
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written by Jonathan Bousfield
updated 17.12.2021
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