10 Safe Cities For a Winter Break

The safety and security of travellers in any country around the world should be a top priority. If you’re going on a winter break with your loved ones, it is perfectly understandable that you would want to ensure that everything goes smoothly and everyone is safe.  In order to protect you and your family just in case, an unprecedented occurrence happens during your winter holiday, it is a good idea to get cheap European travel insurance. Travel insurance for EU residents is easily available, and there are various options available according to you and your family’s needs and preferences.

For a safe and enjoyable holiday, here are 10 great cities you should visit on your winter break:

• Salzburg, Austria

Tourists come to the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in winter to enjoy some of the finest ski areas of the Alps. In the South of Salzburg province, there are amazing ski areas which are a favourite of winter sports fans. Salzburg is a lovely city which looks especially beautiful in the snow.

 

• Maastricht, the Netherlands

One of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, the university city of Maastricht has many attractions. Its medieval architecture, epicurean delights, and vibrant cultural scene make it a truly interesting city to explore in winter.

 

• Bergen, Norway

Norway’s second largest city is called the Gateway to the Fjords.  This is an ideal city to visit because it has a great combination of natural beauty and cultural gems all wrapped up in a stunning, safe, and beguiling city.

 

• Reykjavik, Iceland

Many travellers are now discovering the beauty of the Icelandic landscape, and the gateway to Iceland’s stunning vistas and natural wonders is its capital city, Reykjavik. Holidaymakers are invited to recharge in one of the many geothermal springs or luxurious indoor spas dotting the city.

• Andorra

This small European country is nestled amidst the Pyrenees mountain range. It has more than 300 km of slopes, perfect for skiing without the usual crowd of people. You and your family can also do snow sledging; go down from a 40-metre zip-line, karting on ice and much more.

 

• Zagreb, Croatia

It is great to visit the capital city of Croatia in winter. Experience winter Zagreb with its stunning parks (Zrinjevac and Tomislavac). If you want to go skiing, the slopes of Mt. Medvednica are a mere 20-minute drive from the city.

 

• Tallinn, Estonia

This gorgeous city is especially wonderful in winter. Walk in its snow-covered cobblestoned streets and appreciate the majestic buildings and fairytale spires of the city’s UNESCO-protected historic centre.

• Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm is one of Europe’s best winter destinations. Visitors can go ice-skating in Kungstradgarden or Vasparken, enjoy the ski slopes at Flottsbrobacken or enjoy an outdoor adventure at Hellasgarden.

 

• Dublin, Ireland

All the wonderful attractions of the city of Dublin can still be enjoyed during your winter visit, including Christchurch Cathedral, Trinity College, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

 

• Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt is a modern financial and business city in Germany, but come winter time, it goes back to a lot of age-old traditional activities such as ice skating at the Eissporthalle, riding the historical trams Ebbelwoi Express, and enjoying the greenhauses at the PalmenGarten.

These 10 stunning cities will let you enjoy your holiday without worrying about safety. Enjoy what these cities have to offer without compromising your well-being and security. You and your family deserve an incident-free and memorable winter vacation.