So, whether you’re looking for a festive break in December to meet the big man in red, a New Year adventure to chase down the Northern Lights, or a half-term getaway to experience the delights of a winter wonderland; our team will be on hand to help you organise the very best family escape. The town itself can be reached by Hurtigruten cruise, plane or bus making it easily accessible for holidaymakers. Not only that but Scotland is swathed in historic castles, stately homes and attractions to suit just about anyone. When you’re done, immerse yourself in the festive spirit of the Christmas markets and outdoor ice rink in Budapest City Park or take a Christmas boat ride along the Danube.

In the contiguous United States, the highest probabilities are in the Upper Midwest and parts of northern New England, along with higher elevations of the Rockies. In Europe, snow at Christmas is common in Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Baltic states, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus, and northeastern Poland. During Christmas you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding on kilometres of slopes or you could take the calmer way and ski cross country or go snowshoeing through the silent woods. We have given our 2 girls a passion for adventure since they could walk and we hope our family travel tips, guides and inspiration will help you make incredible family travel memories too!When considering where to have a white Christmas, it’s usually images of Europe or North America that come to mind. Budapest is one of the most colourful cities in Central Europe that offers a large variety of activities for all ages. However, the Dickensian scene of widespread snow lying on the ground on Christmas Day is much rarer. During winter, the temperature in Iceland’s capital drops to -2℃ at night, making it an ideal place to capture some Christmas snowfall. While the snow isn’t always heavy, there are many ways to make it a while Christmas in the Danish capital.

Therefore, being car-free means you can easily ski to the local supermarket and pull kids along on toboggans without worrying about traffic. Whether it’s pristine beaches, picture-perfect villages or dramatic river valleys, between them, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset offer some of the UK’s most stunning scenery. There are various ski areas and ski schools on the mountain for you to get an amazing skiing experience. The city is filled with beautiful bright lights, amazing food and the echos of Christmas carols everywhere.There are many other activities to do in Kiruna that kids will love- husky sledding, snowmobiling and a visit to a nearby Sky station, where a cable car takes you up a mountain to an observation lounge and restaurant. Utilising over 1,500 outstanding photographic entries we received as part of our Winter Watch competition in partnership with the RSPB, we’ve chosen our favourite images of snow-covered fells, frost-bitten woodlands and blisteringly white fields blanketed in powder and sunshine to create a UK snow map.

These are very different from the express charter trips which are often exhausting for the whole family and will leave you craving more festive fun.You can pretty much guarantee snow – after all, this is where they build the world-famous Ice Hotel every year! Our unparalleled knowledge, along with our connections across this wonderful region, allows us to offer families some simply spectacular opportunities to create shared memories that will last forever. It was extremely unusual, as not only was there snow on the ground at 83% of stations (the highest amount ever recorded) but snow or sleet also fell at 19% of stations.