{"id":13346,"date":"2019-11-13T11:08:16","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T11:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=13346"},"modified":"2019-11-13T11:08:16","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T11:08:16","slug":"best-winter-festivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/best-winter-festivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Winter Festivals Around the World 2023-2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Can’t afford a steamy tropical vacation<\/a> this winter? No worries. Bundle up embrace the cold with these super cozy (and family-friendly) winter festivals found around the world. Some of the best winter vacation spots<\/a> are hiding right in plain sight: explore majestic ice sculptures in China, watch twinkling lights in the Netherlands, compete in winter games in New York, and so much more. Here are our 11 favorite winter festivals for travelers who love the cold:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harbin Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival 2023 in China<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Harbin, China<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> The official opening ceremony is\u00a0on January 5th, 2024,\u00a0but the ice and snow sculptures are open\u00a0to public viewing from December 17th,\u00a02023.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Harbin Ice Festival<\/a> is, by far, one of the coolest<\/em> things to do in China<\/a>. Over 120,000 cubic meters of ice and 111,000 cubic meters of snow are used to create this winter wonderland, hand-crafted by famous ice sculptors from around the country. It\u2019s not just replicas of famous buildings though; you\u2019ll find snow slides, sledding, skating, and over two thousand snowmen. And it\u2019s all lit up with beautiful lights so the fun lasts well into the night. If you\u2019re feeling brave, you can try snow swimming. Don\u2019t miss the opening ceremony with fireworks and music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portland Winter Light Festival 2023 in Oregon<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Portland, Oregon. Hamid Shibata Bennett<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> February 3, 2023 to February 11, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once a year, Portland lights up in a gorgeous Winter Light Festival<\/a> inspired by light festivals all over Europe, such as the famous Festival of Lights in Lyon, France. Designed to banish away the wintery darkness, installations appear all over the city and the levels of creativity are seriously impressive. Portland takes the \u2018turning on the Christmas lights\u2019 tradition to a whole new level with tunnels of light to walk through, acrobatic light displays, and fire performers. This is one of the most instagrammable festivals and full of surprises. You\u2019ll find hot chocolate and street food to keep the chills at bay and there are more than a few choir performances to catch that make for a wholesome, family-friendly outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carnaval de Qu\u00e9bec 2023 in Canada<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Qu\u00e9bec City, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> February 3, 2023 – February 12, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s some serious history behind this exciting winter festival in Quebec City. The tradition dates back to 1894, and was created to brighten up those harsh Canadian winters. Set in Old Quebec, the Quebec Winter Carnival<\/a> feels like you\u2019ve stumbled into a European winter wonderland, if not for all the totally unique traditions that make the festival distinctly Canadian. Do you know how to tie your arrow sash? It was a belt tied in a special way used to keep out the cold, but is now a fixture of the festival. Don\u2019t forget to dress up in red and grab your trumpet! The parades are amazing, as you might expect from the world\u2019s biggest winter carnival. Travel down the Grande All\u00e9e from avenue des \u00c9rables to place George-V in an extravaganza of music, floats, and color. Make sure you catch the races, daily events, and see the ice sculptures to catch all of the wintery fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival 2023 in New York<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Saranac Lake, New York<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> February 3, 2023 to February 12, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the oldest winter festivals in the US, the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival<\/a> has celebrated the winter season since 1897 with a host of events that center around the epic 3000-block Ice Palace. The Winter Carnival Royalty is crowned, winter games commence, and you can try some Nordic skiing, arctic frisbee, and ice skating if you are in any way competent on the ice. The highlight of the event, however, is saved right until the end when the \u2018storming of the palace\u2019 happens: a huge fireworks display is set off around the palace illuminating the ice for an unforgettable, magical finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ljubljana Dragon Carnival 2023 in Slovenia<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> February 18, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slovenia is a country that loves festivals, and their winter carnival, which welcomes in the spring, is a larger-than-life mix of pagan and Christian traditions that have to be experienced. The Ljubljana Dragon Carnival <\/a> is held in the central square in Maribor and is a wash of color, fun, and so many masks. You\u2019ll see most of the city getting into the spirit of things by dressing up in costumes of bears, fairies, witches, and devils in an attempt to scare off the winter months and welcome in the warmer weather. You may be wondering where the dragon comes into all of this, and you won\u2019t miss him since the big, green beast leads the parade and the creatures behind him. You can also head to other parts of Slovenia<\/a> to catch some of the other masked winter festivals that happen around the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vinterjazz Festival 2023 in Denmark<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Copenhagen, Denmark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> February 2, 2023 – February 26, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re after a winter festival of a different colour, throw yourself into Vinterjazz<\/a>, where they celebrate the cold months with over 600 jazz concerts all over Denmark. You can get into the winter spirit at some of Denmark\u2019s largest music venues, or even snuggle up in a cozy Copenhagen cafe<\/a> to absorb all the hygge atmosphere. With both national and international musicians performing and both paid and free performances, there\u2019s never a dull moment during a Denmark winter season… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cologne Winter Carnival 2023 in Germany<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cologne, Germany<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> February 16, 2023 to February 23, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Millions of people come from all over the world to gather in the city and enjoy the festivities that date back to the Middle Ages. Being Germany, the beer and gl\u00fchwein are excellent and free flowing, making this one of the booziest winter festivals on this list. The Cologne Winter Carnival<\/a>‘s crazy events include \u2018Fat Thursday\u2019, involving women cutting off men\u2019s ties and rewarding them with a kiss, and \u2018Rose Monday\u2019, which polishes off a weekend of drinking and fun with a day of marching bands, outrageous floats, and street parties. The festivities last around a week and, while things are still open, you\u2019ll actually find people dressed up and in the holiday spirit all week long, even while working!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amsterdam Light Festival 2024 in The Netherlands<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Amsterdam, Netherlands. Janus van den Eijnden Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> November 30, 2023 to January 21, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is easily one of the most exciting events in Amsterdam over the winter, and one of the easiest to catch because it lasts a couple of months in an attempt to banish those winter blues. Comprised of hundreds of art installations made of light, the Amsterdam Light Festival<\/a> is home to exhibits both on land and on water. The water exhibits are drawn out over the picturesque Herengracht canal and make for a stunning winter stroll with mulled wine– you can even see them on the water by taking a canal tour!  The land exhibits get particularly innovative with interactive light installations that respond to touch and sound. Winter has never been this fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venice Carnival 2024 in Italy<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Venice, Italy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> February 3, 2024 to February 13, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venice is special at the best of times, but during Carnival Festival<\/a>, it\u2019s like stepping into another world of elegance, color, and fun. The festival lasts two weeks and signals the end of winter. While it\u2019s a fun-packed fortnight, there are a few events within the two weeks that you don\u2019t want to miss. First, the Water Parade, where brightly decorated boats sail down Rio di Cannaregio in a stunning display, and then the party really starts when the food stalls and music get going. Next, you\u2019ll want to catch the Festa delle Marie, which is on the second Sunday and features the costumed procession that the carnival is most famous for. This is where you\u2019ll see those incredible outfits and masks as they travel from Garibaldi to Piazza San Marco. Finally, the Flight of the Angel, also on the second Sunday, sees a rope angel fly up to the doge, an impressive acrobatic display that rounds off the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sapporo Snow Festival 2024 in Japan<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sapporo, Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> February 4, 2024 – February 11, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every February, Sapporo hosts Japan\u2019s most popular winter festival, the Sapporo Snow Festival<\/a>, attracting two million visitors each year. Similar to the Harbin festival, the ice sculptures are the main event here with towering, illuminated castles and statues as tall as 15 meters to admire. Have a go on the snow slides and get lost in the snow maze for some chilly activities. What makes the Sapporo festival particularly cozy, however, are the amazing food and drink stalls lining the three festival sites: Odori Site, Susukino Site, and the TsuDome Site, plus the live music that adds to the fun and festive atmosphere. If you’re seeking a super cozy way to snow this winter season, this the Sapporo Snow Festival is one of the best things to do in Japan<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival in South Korea<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hwacheon-gun, South Korea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> Dates TBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like most Korean festivals, there isn\u2019t a dull moment to be had at the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival<\/a>. Hwacheon is a village in the northernmost part of South Korea. Ready to try fishing with your bare hands in the freezing cold water? If not, you can watch the more experienced brave the cold. It\u2019s seriously impressive. You’ll even start seeing people jumping into the ice pool, possibly a soju induced decision. Any fish you catch, with your hands or otherwise, can be taken and freshly cooked for you on-site, which is a big part of the festival. If fishing isn\u2019t your thing, there\u2019s also huge ice-skating rinks, zip-lining, sledding and delicious Korean street food<\/a> to enjoy, or you can just sit back and watch the ice hockey and ice soccer games. The town of Hwacheon is also beautifully decorated with winter lanterns and lights and is perfect for a walk after all the fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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