The spirit of Christmas comes alive with the markets, events and festivals that breathe in the magic into the atmosphere with candles, lights and Christmas decorations. As well as the Cairngorms National Park and Glencoe, remote areas in the Highlands and the Isle of Skye are highly likely to see snow and are some of the best places for snow in Scotland. The official town of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi, Finland, is one of the ultimate white Christmas destinations!

White Christmases were more frequent in the 18 th and 19 th centuries, even more so before the change of calendar in 1752 which effectively brought Christmas Day back by 12 days. 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! a b c "ZNAMO U POSTOTAK: Meteorolog izračunao, evo kolika je vjerojatnost da će ovaj Božić biti bijeli – po regijama". With its mountainous landscape and northern location, it's no surprise that the Scottish Highlands are often topped with snow. Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is known for its architectural landmarks and rich history and culture.Another popular Christmas destination in the USA is Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with some amazing mountain resorts to stay. Enjoy a winter holiday and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle and take part in a variety of outdoor experiences with provided equipment, including snowshoeing, skiing, and snow-powder hiking. For families with younger children, we feature an exclusive and personal range of holidays to visit Father Christmas in his home in snowy Lapland. The people in Krakow like to celebrate Christmas in high spirits even with the harsh climatic conditions. While the season is much shorter and more unreliable, the Lake District does offer skiing opportunities, too.

If you are looking for a place that lets you enjoy all the aspects of being somewhere for a white Christmas, Big White has it covered. To discuss your extra special night, contact one of our Family Travel Experts who will be happy to help you plan your winter break. Our kids favourite is watching the fireworks go off down by the skating rink surrounding a warm fire and roasting marshmallows. Make sure you take the funicular up the top for great views and delicious local food, located just near the city centre.Check out our Scotland, Northumberland, County Durham, Cumbria and Wales cottages, amongst others, to plan your own snowy escape! Just make sure to book these activities before your trip as it can be sold out during the holiday season. Almost anything you can imagine to do in the snow can be done at Big White and your family will have no shortage of ways to help celebrate a white Christmas.

The season for Scottish ski resorts runs from December to early April but this can vary depending on the amount of snowfall. The theory goes that it was his own bitterly cold (although heart-warmingly happy) childhood Christmases that inspired him to give both The Pickwick Papers and A Christmas Carol a snow-covered backdrop and that, in doing so, he created a lasting feeling that the very best Christmases were white.During winter, the temperature in Iceland’s capital drops to -2℃ at night, making it an ideal place to capture some Christmas snowfall. If you’re visiting as a family, group bookings are available or if you prefer the one-on-one approach, private sessions can be arranged. On the edge of the village of Allenheads, there is a small ski facility with a variety of slopes, rope pulls and at the bottom, a lovely spot for a picnic lunch! You can experience the true spirit of Christmas roaming around the market with scents of cinnamon and clove in the atmosphere. Salt Lake City is one of the most family-friendly destinations in the Western United States, and since it’s so easy to head up to the mountains, you’ll surely have a White Christmas there.