Top 5 European Festivals to Visit This Winter

As winter rolls around and we feel the gloom of the early sundown, it can be tempting to hibernate in our own homes, but rather than accept this sedentary lifestyle we should look to the continent for more exciting things to do.

One thing Europe has plenty of are festivals, these are great places to make new discoveries and enjoy different cultures, plus, they’re easy to get to with coach hire or even a quick flight. Keep reading to find out which festivals make it into our top 5.

Ice Sculptures in Zwolle, NetherlandsOk, so it isn’t much of change from the icy conditions of the UK, but the city of Zwolle in the Netherlands plays host to some of the most magnificent ice sculptures you’re likely to see. Artists from all around the world show off impressive ice sculptures on a variety themes, making the winter weather suddenly seem worth putting up with.

Where’s The Music, Norrköping, Sweden

Can’t wait until next summer to get your music festival fix? Then this February festival will keep you going. Where’s The Music in Norrköping in Sweden showcases the best of upcoming Swedish and international music across a variety of venues throughout the centre of the city.

Fete du Citron, Menton, France

Down in the south of France you’ll find a slightly wacky sounding festival dubbed “The Lemon Festival”. Whilst the weather isn’t quite up there with their summer temperatures of 28℃, the February based Fete Du Citron festival will make a pleasant change to the typically dour British weather. Here you’ll witness the celebration of the regions major export – lemons. With floats made from citrus fruits and a carnival atmosphere you’ll be hard pressed to find anything else like it.

Eurosonic, Groningen, Netherlands

Another Netherlands based festival, this time for music. This festival is quite the eye-opener, giving up and coming bands the chance to prepare for the busy festival season in summer. Taking place in January, this is for the dedicated festival goer who wants to be the first to hear the next big thing.

Freeze, London, UK

If you’re not keen on travelling to other countries for festival fun then look no further than London’s very own Freeze festival in Southwark. There will be plenty of music, winter sports, food and drink to enjoy. This is a festival which makes the cold weather fun, so if you’re looking to cast off the winter blues then the trip will be more than worth it.

While we’ve picked 5 of our favourites, there are still plenty more European festivals for art, music and sports out there to find. Be sure to get your tickets early and arrange transport in advance to avoid missing all the action.

At Wyatt Coaches we can provide festival minibus and coach hire, we can even provide airport transfer services if you’d prefer to fly to any of the festivals taking place in Europe this winter.