From the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland to Italy’s white-capped mountains – if you love the cold, in these destinations winter is always coming...

If you fancy having a go at skiing or other winter pursuits in the mountains, here’s everything you need to know

CREATIVITY HAS LONG REIGNED IN SWEDISH LAPLAND — WHERE THE SÁMI HISTORICALLY USED THEIR INGENUITY TO SURVIVE THE COLD, DARK WINTERS, AND REGIONAL ARTS AND CRAFTS STILL FLOURISH

Real-life ice kingdoms to visit this winter

(whatever your budget!)

Spot magnificent wintertime sky illuminations in these key hotspots