FX.co ★ Seven best winter travel ideas

Most travelers prefer the summer period, when you can enjoy the sea and the sun, visit exotic countries or take sightseeing tours. However, some tourists are keen to travel in winter, enjoy ice mountains, skiing and frosty days. We offer you to get acquainted with amazing places straight out of a fairy tale.

Ice caves in Iceland

A lot of tourists visit Vatnayöküdl every year , the largest glacier in Iceland, located in the south-eastern part of the island. Tourists are greatly impressed by ice caves that are carved out when the ice turns into meltwater leaving cavities to form. The demand for these tours is very high, and it is not surprising: only from January to March you can see sparkling and stunning ice caves.

Icehotel in Sweden

Located in the small village of Jukkasjärvi in northern Sweden 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, Icehotel is a world-renowned attraction. Every year this largest ice hotel melts away each spring to be rebuilt again in the winter. Icehotel is a frozen fairy tale, a real work of art. The coldest hotel in the world accepts tourists from December to mid-April. It is visited by about 50,000 travelers from all over the world, of which 35,000 remain overnight, while for the rest just looking around is enough.

Snow hotels in Finland

In Finland, like in Sweden, there are snow hotels, or igloos. They are located in Lapland and are open from late January to April. Such ice structures include the SnowCastle of Kemi, and the Arctic Snow Hotel near Rovaniemi, as well as the igloo in Lainio's Snow Village, near the ski resorts of Ylläs and Levi, and others.

Wollman Rink in New York City's Central Park

Wollman Rink is one of the most popular ice rinks in the world. It is the largest skating rink located in New York's Central Park. With a surface of 2,700 square meters, the rink is open from October to March. Ice hockey and artistic skating are also held at the ice rink stadium.

Ice fishing in Alaska

Fishing in Alaska is a test for the most seasoned travelers. Before fishing, fishermen drill ice and then open it with their hands. If you do not want to drill a hole, this can be done by specially trained people for a fee. The amount of catch obtained as a result of fishing will depend solely on luck.

Antarctic Ice Marathon

The Antarctic Ice Marathon takes place just a few hundred miles from the South Pole in extreme conditions. Runners brave snow, ice, and sub-zero temperatures. Only the most courageous and strong travelers can meet such a challenge. Athletes have to pay 15,000 euros to take part in the marathon. It includes a flight back and forth from Chile, necessary equipment, food, professional photos, T-shirts and medals, as well as the entry fee of the participant.

Adirondack hiking

Some tourists try their hand at conquering the Adirondack High Peaks, located in northeastern New York, United States. It consists mainly of crystalline rocks, and there are mixed and coniferous forests on the slopes. Fans of such adventures can get the necessary equipment, as well as do special training, where they will be taught basic techniques and rules of survival in the event of an avalanche.