Kirkenes, Norway
If Switzerland is not to your liking, then maybe you should try out a vacation in Norway! One of the northernmost points in all of Europe is Kirkenes, where you can find out what true winter is all about. Make sure you do not get bothered by the extreme cold, as the temperatures here are in the negatives even in the plain sun, but they are needed if you want to be hosted in one of their ice hotels.
While it may not be everyone’s favorite way of sleeping, it can also just be toured during the day, and then you can check in at one of their amazing lodges or cabins. Being this far north will give you the wonderful experience of being able to catch the Aurora Borealis, and believe us, the spectacular green lights will take your mind off the cold immediately!
Other winter activities include gonif fishing for king crabs, sledding in various ways, and a lot of amazing trails you can go on with guides. It is a quiet place, so if you need a little quiet oasis while still enjoying the winter, this place is definitely one for you!
