City Ski Championships Through Feb. 3, Switzerland

If you’re a skier or simply love to watch others dominate this sport, check out the ski championships held in Mont Blanc de Courmayeur. Witness a skiing spectacle filled with professionals, eat delicious Swiss food and drink and take in the charming, historic surroundings.

Chinese New Year Feb. 5, London

Celebrate “The Year of the Pig” in London’s festive Chinatown. This part of the city will be vibrant with color, dragons and noise in order to start the Chinese New Year. A parade with dancing lions will also take place to ensure good luck to the house and shops.

Berlin International Film Festival Feb. 7-17, Berlin

Considered to be one of the country’s most prestigious events, the film festival, or Berlinale, plays more than 400 films each year and the winner receives a Golden Bear. Film premieres are held at this event and celebrities will also grace the stage.

St. Valentine’s Day Feb. 14, Italy

This Valentine’s Day, take your loved one to the birthplace of it all in Terni. Events and all things hearts and love are taken place throughout the town’s Basilica to honor not only this holiday but Saint Valentine as his remains were laid to rest here.

Fête du Citron (Lemon festival) Feb. 16-March 3, France

Held every February, the beautiful coastal town of Menton showcases the works of over 300 professional artist who create citrus-themed floats which require 145 tons of citrus fruits! The Jardins Biovès are blanketed with citrus fruits in the form of sculptures. Dancers and folk groups are also highlights in this event.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival Feb. 24-March 10, Spain

If you’re thinking about traveling south for the winter, head to Tenerife for their Carnival season. Colorful dancing parades, floats, drinks and food make Carnival in this island comparable to the one in Rio de Janeiro.

Cologne Carnival Feb. 28-March 5, Cologne

The highly anticipated Carnival highlight in Cologne is back which includes traditional events, silly costumes, colorful masks, music and of course, beer. At exactly 11:11 a.m., watch Cologne turn into a city full of magic and fun!

Motorcycle Fair Feb. 2-4, Leipzig

For those who feel the need for speed, head to Leipzig’s Motorrad Messe for models on the latest bikes, quads, trikes and gear. Boasting as the largest motorcycle fair in Germany, be sure to catch live performances from professional riders.