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Queenstown, New Zealand - Queenstown has all you could want from a perfect winter town. Lakes, snow-capped mountains, and scenery that will take your breath away.

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Vancouver, Canada - One of Canada's most densely-populated cities is also one of the most beautiful when the cold comes in.

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Bled, Slovenia - Bled is considered one of the world's most beautiful and unique locations. You can visit the various spas while enjoying the gorgeous views.

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Hallstatt, Austria -

The oldest town in Austria almost doesn't look real, perched on the banks of a lake in the Salzkammergut region.

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Ottawa, Canada -

Canada's capital doesn't escape the snow and it's just as well! Ice skating is one of the most common activities here and there are even ice sculpting contests!

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany - This German town looks like it was taken from a medieval fairy tale and is even more incredible covered in a blanket of snow.

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Chicago, USA - Chicago's beauty is undeniable, but in winter, especially between January and February, the city looks completely different, and even more magical.

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Tallinn, Estonia - The capital of Estonia is worth a visit at any time of year, but winter gives it a little something extra.

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Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic - This charming Czech town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Montreal, Canada -

A walk through Montreal's Mount Royal Park will bring you to the Kondiaronk Belvedere, an expansive terrace with stunning views over the city. 

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New York, USA - Central Park is one of the city's most popular spots when the snow is falling.

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Reykjavik, Iceland - With winter sports, the Aurora Borealis, and hot springs, this place is a winter paradise.

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Amsterdam, the Netherlands - When it snows in Amsterdam, this already-magical city's beauty is unrivaled.

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Quebec, Canada - The Canadian province is a winter wonderland. The Quebec old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Salzburg, Austria - Salzburg is one of the northern Alps best-preserved towns, and it looks like a place worthy of fairy tales.

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Malmö, Sweden -

It normally snows between December and March in Sweden's third-biggest city. The snow tends to melt quickly though, so you won't always see it covered in a blanket of snow.

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Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany - This town is especially popular for its Christmas market in the town center.

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Qaqortoq, Greenland - This place is recognizable for its multicolored houses which sit against a totally white backdrop.

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Boston, Massachusetts, USA - Boston's winter air will cut right through you, but it's worth it to see the city covered in snow.

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Milan, Italy - Surrounded by mountains and boasting architecture which has no equal, Milan is one of the world's best cities to visit at any time of year, but during winter it's really something else.

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Erfurt, Germany - The Christmas market and the layer of snow that cover the town are worth seeing at least once in your life.

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Berlin, Germany - Snow falls between December and March and leaves the city resplendent and captivating.

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Prague, Czech Republic - The Czech Republic's capital and largest city is even more pretty during the winter. The colorful rooftops poke through a blanket of snow.

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London, England - London is already iconic, but when it snows it's simply magic.

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Ljubljana, Slovenia - Slovenia's largest city sees snowfall from December to February. It transforms a city whose medieval architecture already makes it worth seeing.

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Shirakawago, Japan - You can experience a proper Japanese winter in Shirakawago. The traditional houses combined with a snowy cover make for a unique sight.

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Moscow, Russia -

The Russian capital has lots of places to see at any time during the year, but winter is when the city looks its best.

See also: Scenic train journeys to take during winter

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