From the U.S.S.R., a year ago, came icy blasts that plunged all Europe into the misery of one of the worst winters it had known in years. This time the story was different. All winter long ...

On January 5, temperatures plummeted—not, perhaps, a surprise in European winter. But 1709 was no ordinary cold snap. Dawn broke the next morning on a continent that had frozen over from Italy ...

To guide you through the continent's wintry choices, U.S. News combined reader votes and expert analysis to rank the best winter vacations in Europe. Start planning your next trip using these ...

Here are a few ideas – from the storybook setting of Copenhagen to the trendsetting streets of Berlin – to inspire you to grab your passport and plan a budget-friendly winter trip to Europe.

I had this vision of European winters being all about gray skies and endless layers, but instead, I found myself in a much more dynamic fashion scene. The way people styled themselves for winter ...

While this week most of Europe has seen so far temperatures as high as 20 C (68F), an Arctic blast will send temperatures and wind speeds plummeting, in a late-winter test for Europe’s energy ...

However, there's a stunning island not too far from our shores that boasts temperatures over 20 degrees in February and it's one of Europe's hidden ... Brits seeking some winter sun.

If the thought of winter's chill has you dreaming of warmer climes, Murcia in Spain could be just the ticket with its 19C temperatures, clear skies and a reputation as a haven for those in search ...