Cold Holidays

While the tourism industry is mainly focused on sunny locations, there are many regions with snowy landscapes. People may choose these areas because they provide slopes for skiing. Alternatively, they might wish to simply snuggle up in a cosy cabin.

Colder climates offer holidaymakers the chance to see unique natural phenomena. For example, Iceland is renowned for its stunning volcanic landscape, which brings in many tourists each year. The Northern Lights are one of the key reasons for travelling to these places.

Along with dramatic views, there may also be animals unique to colder areas. Whale watching has become a highly lucrative industry in countries such as Norway. Some people desire to also see penguins and polar bears in their natural environments.

Due to the thawing of the polar ice caps, an increasing number of tourists have recognised the fact that they have a limited time to see some parts of the Arctic. As a result, they are more likely to book cruises to this region.

Families have been known to visit Lapland because of its associations with Father Christmas. In fact, the village of Rovaniemi gives people the chance to meet Santa along with his elves and reindeer.