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Watch: Tourists return to Harbin ice and snow festival

A tourist hotspot that has been put on ice for three years because of COVID-19 travel restrictions has re-opened in Harbin, China.

Green News

Europe’s ski resorts forced to close amid record-breaking temperatures

The anomalous temperatures have left mountainsides bare and slopes covered in slush.

Travel News

Road to Iceland airport reopens but hundreds of travellers still stuck

Hundreds of travellers have been left stranded at Keflavik Airport after all international flights were cancelled due to severe weather.

Climate

Is climate change making a white Christmas a thing of the past?

In the popular imagination, Christmas is synonymous with snow. But as climate change bites, how likely is snow on Christmas Day?

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Are flights to and from the UK still affected by snow?

Freezing temperatures and snowfall lead to cancellations for flights to and from the UK.

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More bad weather affecting Finland and Portugal

Helsinki is suffering from the latest winter storm, with bus and train routes cancelled or reduced, and residents in Lisbon are being told to stay at home after more heavy rain overnight has flooded Portugal’s capital.

United Kingdom

Three boys die after falling into an icy lake in England, say police

A fourth boy remains in a critical condition in hospital.

United Kingdom

UK airports brought to a halt due to heavy snowfall

Stansted has suspended all flights for the foreseeable, while Gatwick and Heathrow have cancelled more than 50 flights. Roads and railway also disrupted.

Europe News

Snow disrupts travel in the UK as cold snap grips northern Europe

A cold snap across northern Europe is affecting several countries, causing flights to be cancelled and other travel disruption in the UK, and avalanche warnings in Poland.

Travel News

European ski breaks 2023: Here's how to save money as prices rise

Ski passes are more expensive across Europe this season, but there are ways you can save money.

Mobility

This all-electric snow-bike could be hitting the Alps this year

The snow-bike won’t be allowed on regular slopes but will be allowed on special closed snow-bike areas or guided trails.

World News

First snowfall of the season in Scandinavia causes havoc on the roads

Heavy snowfalls in Denmark and Sweden made treacherous driving for motorists, causing accidents and traffic jams

Travel News

Cairngorm funicular: UK’s highest railway set to reopen in 2023

Structural problems forced the Cairngorm funicular to shut in 2018. Now, it’s set to reopen.

Experiences

Six of Europe’s budget ski resorts for a cheap winter break

53 per cent of frequent package holiday skiers are looking for better value ski resorts, new research suggests.

Destinations

New Zealand’s spring ski season was cut short this year - here’s why

Rainfall and rising temperatures have caused snow in New Zealand’s Tūroa ski area to melt faster than usual.

Destinations

Christmas: Stay at an ancient nature retreat for the ultimate recharge

With rich traditions, beautiful nature and stunning snowy scenery, this region of Romania offers an alternative winter break destination.

Destinations

These are the top 7 ski resorts in Europe

Ski season is almost upon us, so we’ve rounded up the best resorts to practice your technique.

Travel News

Clouded judgement: A surprising reason hotels get bad reviews

Regardless of the weather when you stayed, hotel experiences can be clouded by the climate on the day you write your review.

Climate

Melting glaciers make Alpine walking routes impassable this summer

Warmer temperatures are speeding up glacier melt and thawing permafrost and scientists it is being driven by climate change.

Green News

A melting glacier is moving the Italian-Swiss border

The location of one Italian mountain lodge is uncertain with two-thirds of the building now technically in Switzerland.