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Top 10 Cities for a Winter Vacation
Edinburgh, Scotland: Princes Street Gardens gives the city a thorough Christmas feel with an enormous tree, ice rink and Ferris wheel, all in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.Prague, Czech Republic: Gas street lamps plus stunning architecture under a sheet of snow give Prague that fairytale look.Salzburg, Austria: With its snow-covered fortress and traditional markets, Salzburg is perfect for winter. ‘Silent Night’ was first performed on the outskirts of town in 1818.Tromsø, Norway: Known as the capital of the Arctic, Tromsø is a great base for seeing the northern lights. Fascinating attractions include the Polar Museum, which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expedition.Amsterdam, Netherlands: Amsterdam isn’t as tourist-clogged in winter, making museums such as the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank House a quiet and educational escape from the cold.Nagano, Japan: The former Winter Olympics host city is a great base for exploring ski resorts in the area, and its nearby onsen (natural hot springs) are also worth a visit.Washington, D.C.: Befitting the White House, the annual Christmas tree is impressive. Nearby, Union Station is also spectacularly bedecked for the holidays.
