Ideal period to visit these 10 European cities

Are you looking to leave and enjoy the magic of winter in a little place visited by tourists? From the Pyrenees to Scandinavia, these little-known European cities are wonderful in this period of the year.

Hallstatt, Austria Situated beside the banks of Lake Hallstatt, this fabulous Austrian village is a 16th-century maze lodge filled with welcoming bars and pleasant shops.

If you want to enjoy the entire landscape from above, take the train to Skywalk Hallstatt, you will be amazed by the look of the lake and the snow-capped valleys.

Funnes Valley, Italy also known as the German name Villnöß, this small village is located in northern Italy, in the South Tyrol region, overlooking the Dolomite mountains and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Funes Valley is a breathtaking alpine village with warm wooden houses that welcome you after a long day of hiking in the mountains.

Puigcerdà, Spain bordering France, Puigcerdà is the capital of the Catalan region La Cerdanya. Surrounded by mountains, the village has a good infrastructure that connects with snowflakes and alpine panoramic paths. The village is vibrant at the weekend with the arrival of tourists from the city.

Bamberg, Germany The old medieval town of Bamberg is well preserved and declared a UNESCO world heritage, and you can easily understand it when you walk in the rose garden.

Bamberg is a fabulous city which has among others 11 brewery and a rich cultural program.

Jasná, Slovakia hidden in the Low Tatras Valley, Jasná is one of the most popular places in Slovakia for skiing.

It is a quiet village, ideal for family vacations; those looking for a bit more zest and movement, can go to Liptovský Mikuláš to play bowling, hockey and to go for cheap shopping.

Damüls, Austria If you are looking for a wonderful place in winter, Damüls should be what you are looking for, thanks to the record 9.3 meters of snow each year - the highest record in Europe.

Reine, Norway a small fishing village near the Lofoten archipelago, Reine is a quiet winter destination that offers tourists the opportunity to stay home to fishermen's waterfront. Winter is ideal for a walk on the mountain and to read beside a chimney with the mountains in the background.

Kingham, England If you are not ready for the mountains, but want to enjoy the cold breakfasts and the smell of the fire, Costwolds is the ideal place in this time of year. In 2006, Kingham was chosen "the most beloved village in England" thanks to stone houses and English pubs serving delicious food and real beers.

Notre Dame de Bellecombe, France located in the French Savoy, the small village Notre Dame de Bellecombe is located between the two mountains in Val d'Arly. With a spectacular view from the White Mountain, this country has maintained its identity.

Arties, Spain located in Val d'Aran, in the middle of the Spanish Pyrenees, the small village of Arties is surrounded by green fields and snow-capped high peaks in this period of the year.

Arties, which at first glance looks like a country isolated from the world, is ideal for a romantic getaway or for a single trip to think and suck fresh mountain air.