There’s a particular stillness to Cambridge in winter. The kind that settles just after dusk, when the bells of King’s College begin to chime and the lamps flicker to life along the cobbled streets. The river drifts under bridges veiled in mist, shop windows glow with candlelight and the scent of roasted chestnuts threads through the evening air.
There is something special about Stuttgart in spring. The light softens. Trees blush with blossom. Cafes angle chairs towards the morning sun like flowers following warmth. Easter arrives right as the city wakes up, not in a rush but in a gentle joyful stretch. It is a brilliant moment to visit with children because Stuttgart does not ask you to keep up. It invites you to wander, pause, taste, rest, and play through long spring days that unfold with their own rhythm.
Every winter, just as the nights settle in early, Geneva transforms into an open-air gallery of light and imagination. The Geneva Lux Festival returns from 16 January to 1 February 2026.
The festival spreads across the lakefront, bridges and squares, bringing together international artists and local talent to turn the city into a trail of glowing sculptures, projections and playful surprises. And the best part? It’s completely free to explore.
There are winter cities that feel cold, and there are winter cities that feel alive. Leipzig belongs firmly in the second category.
As temperatures drop, the city becomes a warm invitation. Candlelit cafés ease you into your day. The scent of roasted almonds drifts through historic lanes. Brass musicians rehearse behind old stone doors. Lakes take on a Nordic stillness. And everywhere you turn, there is culture, creativity and comfort waiting to wrap around you.
This is a winter destination full of personality and pleasure.
With the lake glittering below and the Alps rising on the horizon, Geneva is a city that invites you to pause and then play. In winter, it becomes the ultimate base for mountain lovers. Within a short drive or train ride, you’ll find yourself surrounded by some of Europe’s most spectacular ski destinations, both in Switzerland and the French Alps.
