10 Best Places to See Snow Around the World (2 of 6)

2. Alaska

In Alaska, everything is bigger: the snowy mountains, the icy rivers, the deafening silence, and even the sky. Just like Norway, Alaska is also known for having great spots where you can see the Northern Lights, plus you’ll find winter festivals that fully commit to the theme, with ice sculptures, fun events, and that “cold doesn’t bother us anyway” attitude. And if you’re sick and tired of the regular skiing and snowboarding, Alaska has extreme competitions and winter races that will make you respect the athletes but also question their life choices.

3. Norway

Norway is as “winter” as winter can get. The north, especially around Tromsø, is famous for the Northern Lights season—a sight that will stay in your memory forever. During the day, you can dog-sled, snowshoe, or take iconic train rides through mountains and forests that look unreal. And yes, there are snow hotels in the far north, so you can spend the night inside a literal ice sculpture, wrapped like a burrito in thermal gear, just like Carol Sturka did in Pluribus.