One pro tip never carries an item that cannot be paired with one or more others because you will have to mix and match layers to sustain the changing temperatures. There are many other activities to do in Kiruna that kids will love- husky sledding, snowmobiling and a visit to a nearby Sky station, where a cable car takes you up a mountain to an observation lounge and restaurant. The Highlands boast five winter sports centres, where skiers and snowboarders of all abilities can thrive.

When looking for the best white Christmas destinations with your family, look no further than Quebec City, Canada. The Cairngorms National Park is the snowiest location in the UK and is also the country's leading destination for snow sports. Snow festival also takes place, in which you can participate in snow cycling, ice skating rink and sledge racing during the day. If you’re going to travel to see snow this Christmas, you may as well go all the way and visit Santa while you’re at it. Although the term white Christmas usually refers to snow, if a significant hail accumulation occurs in an area on Christmas Day, as happened in parts of Melbourne on 25 December 2011, this can also be described as a white Christmas, due to the resulting white appearance of the landscape resembling snow cover.During winter, the temperature in Iceland’s capital drops to -2℃ at night, making it an ideal place to capture some Christmas snowfall. One of Tromsø’s biggest claims to fame is that it’s the northernmost town in the world with a popular over 50,000 – although it doesn’t feel like it. The stunning coastline offers 750 miles of flawless beaches and hidden coves, and Cardiff offers a vibrant atmosphere and plenty of cultural discoveries. However, if you’re looking for the ultimate Christmas destination with kids, the North Pole, Alaska offers that and so much more.

A varied landscape where mountains tower above lush river valleys and glassy lakes, interrupted only by charming towns, villages and many historic castles. However, make sure they are easy to take off or else they might be a hassle in case of security checks or other halts. From the end of November, the Christmas markets are set up that offer a wide range of colourful and original Christmas gifts and decorations. We did Lapland with kids and we made sure to do the husky and reindeer rides, which are among the most popular excursions for visitors. Vienna is well known for its Christmas markets, and you can find the best gifts and decorations in those markets.Although most places in the UK do tend to see some snow in the winter, it generally falls in January and February. Kids also love the City Ice Rink, where you can ice-skate on the pond that freezes during the wintertime. Other activities such as ice fishing, saunas, chasing northern lights, snowmobiling and ski excursions are also available. There’s plenty going on to keep the whole family happy, and each of the 5 villages holds apres-ski events.

It was extremely unusual, as not only was there snow on the ground at 83% of stations (the highest amount ever recorded) but snow or sleet also fell at 19% of stations. Zakopane is situated at the base of the Tatra Mountains, giving you plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and day trips. Artisan Travel provides dream fulfilling holidays which marry expertise and local knowledge to provide unforgettable year-round experiences.

Make sure to try some of the local mulled wine, delicious Trdelnik, hot mead and the famous juicy ham in the Christmas markets. The day of Christmas is for visiting family and friends, for receiving gifts and for playing outside, in the snow. They have their own Christmas Market and their year-round rides are running with festive holiday decorations.