By Michael Alan Connelly
January 31,2016; 6:40AM,EST
Like it or not, winter seems to have finally arrived. And while that might be a cause for grumbling and daydreaming about warmer locales, you have to admit that winter isn't all bad. In fact, snow-covered mountains and icy lakes make for some of the most captivating scenery on the planet. Don't believe us? Keep reading to find 20 places that are so pretty that it's worth braving the cold to visit them.
VATNAJOKULL NATIONAL PARK, ICELAND
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Jokulsarlon is a large glacial lake located in Vatnajökull National Park, which covers roughly 13 percent of Iceland.
Plan Your Trip: Visit Fodor's Iceland Guide
BAVARIAN ALPS, GERMANY
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In Ramsau, St. Sebastian Church stands in front of a mountain backdrop, forming a typically stunning scene in this region.
Plan Your Trip: Visit Fodor's Bavarian Alps Guide
LAPLAND, FINLAND
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Remote and sparsely populated, the largest and northernmost region of Finland features stunning scenery and iconic hotels like the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort.
Plan Your Trip: Visit Fodor's Finland Guide
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