Bravo Toulouse, the French city hitting all the right musical and culinary notes
This newly-crowned Unesco City of Music in south-west France has historic and innovative cultural venues, and superb regional cuisine to boot
A Swiss ski resort that doesn’t cost the earth? Welcome to Interlaken
Switzerland is not the most affordable place to ski, but the Jungfrau area – with super-fast pistes and long toboggan runs – is a happy exception
Christmas in Copenhagen: a Scandi winter wonderland
Twinkling lights, communal feasting and beer delivered by horse-drawn wagons bring festive cheer to the Danish capital
From Transylvania to Santa’s village: eight of Europe’s best winter train journeys
These epic winter rail trips are only the start of the adventure – taking you to small ski resorts, mighty fjords and romantic cities
Europe’s geography ‘kind of reshaped’ as Paris-Berlin night train returns
Advocates for rail travel hope the revived connection will help people to experience ‘the joy of the journey’
‘The reflection of snow-tipped trees in an ice-cold lake melted hearts’: readers’ favourite winter train rides
Snowy mountains, frozen lakes, forests and glaciers wow our tipsters, who recall wintry rail journeys great and small across Europe
Tell us about your favourite winter walk – you could win a holiday voucher
Share details of a winter walk in the UK – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
‘Just strap on the footwear and walk’: a snowshoeing holiday for beginners in Bulgaria
A week conquering a new winter sport across three magical mountain ranges is both challenging and exhilarating – with hot springs and hikes providing the icing on the cake
Hilly horizons and shooting stars: a car-free adventure across Coniston and south Cumbria
Boats, trains and buses lead to a hauntingly beautiful side of the Lake District, bursting with wildlife, culture and relics of the past. While dark-sky canoeing makes for a magical night
Highland refuge: Scotland’s serene, socially-conscious hideaway
A beautiful new holiday let with an unusual ethos offers solitude, space to reflect, brilliant walks and views to the Isle of Skye
Limerick: the not-so-gritty city is one of Ireland’s overlooked gems
This handsome city on the west coast has atmospheric waterside pubs, medieval architecture, and a passion for sport and the performing arts
Waterfront wonders: 10 glorious lakeside winter stays around the UK
From romantic hideaways to fun-filled activity centres, a few days by the water is the perfect seasonal tonic
Twinkle towns: eight great places in the UK for a festive getaway
From Scotland to the South Downs, we celebrate top spots for a sparkling last minute pre-Christmas break – or fun-filled day trip
Rugged lakes, panoramic peaks and sparkling bays: five underrated Victorian walks
From history lessons to art appreciation, these lesser-known walks in regional Victoria immerse visitors in nature and so much more
‘The old town is adorned with twinkling lights’: readers’ favourite Christmas breaks in Europe
Our tipsters revel in Christmas markets, seasonal tipples and live choral performances from Bath to the Black Forest