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Giant castle burned at end-of-winter festival in Russia

The wooden effigy was a symbol of the coronavirus and stood 24 metres tall before being burned.

Destinations

Why Moscow is the perfect city for a winter break

In partnership with Discover Moscow

Moscow in winter has a special charm. There are plenty of sights and activities to explore, from skating in Europe's largest ice rink to discovering the palaces and parks of times gone by.

Experiences

This amazing artwork was created by the ancient sport of snowshoeing

Amateur snowshoers in Finland got together to create a design dreamed up by an IT consultant.

Experiences

This beautiful piece of art was created by Finnish snowshoers

A snow-covered golf course outside Helsinki was turned into a giant artwork last weekend

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Germany

Warnings issued for homeless after Arctic blast hits northern Europe

An aid group has said at least four people had been found frozen to death in Germany alone.

Travel News

Snow lovers turn to new wintry pursuits as French lifts remain closed

Many resorts are seeing ticket sales for cross-country skiing jump by more than 30 per cent.

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Snow lovers make the most of winter in Brussels

Brussels residents profited from a beautiful sunrise across a snow covered city on Tuesday after wintry weather brought freezing temperatures and snowfall over large swathes or northern Europe.

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Yorkshire covered in snow as Storm Darcy hits England

The Yorkshire Dales were covered in a thick layer of snow this week as Storm Darcy hit the UK.

World

Heavy snowfall hits swathes of western Europe

Winter weather warnings across Northern Europe as snow and flooding cause havoc.

Stays

Would you work from home in a snow cabin in Norway?

A popular winter destination has seen an increase in people using their holiday cabins as offices.

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Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil says six more weeks of winter

The lore goes that if the groundhog sees his shadow as he did this year, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, spring comes early.

Destinations

Why Munich is better than Disneyland

A tour of all the castles in the German fairytale city.

Experiences

A winter fairytale: Journeying into the heart of the Harz Mountains

Rachael Davies goes back in time with an old-fashioned train trip into northern Germany's rugged mountain region.

My Europe Series

The bike-loving Finnish city that keeps pedalling even in the snow

Despite the long, dark, and snow-filled winters, locals keep pedalling their way to and from work and school.

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China's famous Ice Town sees annual sculpture festival scaled back

While Ice and Snow World and the Snow Sculpture Exhibition, two of the most famous festival sites, are open, all mass gatherings have been cancelled.

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Skin conditions and no utilities as migrants suffer in Bosnia camp

Hundreds of migrants are housed in heated military tents near the Bosnian-Croatian border after days of uncertainty.

Experiences

In pictures: Vintage shots of fun in the snow

Skating in NYC's Central Park, sledging down Montmartre in Paris, snowball fights in the Vatican and skiing in Nice. Here's a selection of black and white photographs to remind us of the timeless fun of the season.

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Parts of Japan see record snowfall as military brought in

Heavy snow feel around the coast of the Sea of Japan due to winter pressure distribution.

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Bosnia migrants 'moved into heated tents' amid more snowy weather

A fresh spate of cold wintry weather on Friday brought more misery for hundreds of migrants who have been stuck for days in a burnt out camp in northwest Bosnia waiting for heating and other facilities

Green News

Why you should never eat icicles in cities, warns a meteorologist

What exactly is inside these icy spikes and why could they be dangerous for humans?