Winter can be a beautiful and exciting time to travel: landscapes transform under snow, ski resorts open, ice hotels are built, and cities light up for the holidays. So as the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, now is the perfect time to plan your next winter getaway in Europe.

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One of the most stunning places to go is Finland's. Here, trees are covered in frozen snow deposits, creating a landscape full of stark, otherworldly shapes. is also impressive winter site. This lake freezes over each winter,allowing tourists to access a submerged 14th century church steeple.

Skiiers should head to Spain's , one of the best in the country. Located in the Pyrenees mountains, this resort features 202 individual pistes. Also not to miss is the lesser known , home to the longest ski runs in the country. This is a great resort for skiiers of all levels as there are numerous pistes of varying difficulty.

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So whether you want to see a , or wander through a , click on the slideshow above to see the best winter destination in every country of the European Union.

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