Eibsee, Germany's highest lake, features crystal-clear water and hiking trails. Berchtesgaden National Park contains untouched alpine lakes and biodiversity. Black Forest stretches across southwest Germany with pine trees and thermal spas
Lapland has 8 distinct seasons, unlike traditional 4. Summer offers 24-hour sunlight, winter brings Northern Lights. Fall displays iconic 'ruska' colors and offers hiking opportunities. Region provides best air and water quality
Opened in 1985 as Rovaniemi's official Santa Claus hometown. Located 8 km northeast of Rovaniemi and 2 km from airport. First Arctic Circle building was Roosevelt Lodge built in 1950s
Courchevel is a French Alps ski resort in Tarentaise Valley. Located at 1,747 metres (5,732 ft) with four satellite villages. Part of Les Trois Vallées, world's largest linked ski areas. Merged with La Perrière into new commune in 2017
Located at foot of Mont-Blanc massif, one hour from Geneva airport. Accessible by motorway network and bus station. Sallanches SNCF station 13 kilometers away
Moscow combines ancient architecture with modern shopping and museums. St. Petersburg features imperial palaces and 300 kilometers of canals. Peterhof Palace resembles Versailles and contains 10 museums. Vladivostok is Russia's largest port city with Russky Bridge