Here are some places to get in some family vacation time in before the weather turns cold at these incredible locations.

Most famous for having an abundance of such structures is Norway, bordered by the Norwegian and North Seas and home to over 1,000 fjords.

With downhill slopes, cross-country ski trails, an ice-climbing wall and a snow castle play yard, Europe’s largest indoor snow-sports facility has something for everyone.

Lurking under bridges, camouflaged by stone and dwelling in the mountains, or perhaps they are the mountain itself– trolls are a strange mystical folk featured in legends all around the world.

Danish hygge (hoo-gah) is a cozy-life mentality that has connections to similar ritual comfort practices found in Europe.

Riding the Hurtigruten ferry line along the coast of Norway is an exceptional way to see this Arctic country. Slow travel at it’s best.