Winter snow is a joyous sight, especially for children in the southern hemisphere who have never seen snow before. The snowflakes gently falling from the sky create a dreamy white wonderland.

There is a list of the top ten tourist destinations with the most beautiful winter snow scenery. So, get ready to pack your bags and head out to these winter wonderlands!

1. Finnish Lapland

The most attractive destination in Finland is Lapland. Three-quarters of the region is located in the polar regions, offering unique polar scenery and indigenous customs that have attracted tourists from all over the world. Winter in Lapland begins in October and lasts for eight months until May. During this time, the land transforms into an icy fairy-tale world.

Lapland is also renowned for its wood products, featuring a wide variety of unique designs. A visit to Lapland is not complete without participating in snow sports, with first-class ski resorts offering the ultimate skiing experience. There's more to snow sports than just skiing, as you can also ride a sleigh while being pulled by reindeer or snow dogs, providing a new and exciting adventure.

2. Vancouver, Canada

Winter in Canada is long, with snowfall beginning in early November in most parts of the country, and lasting until April or May of the following year in high-latitude regions. Vancouver typically experiences winter weather from October, but the climate is still considered mild due to the humid conditions.

The average temperature in winter hovers around 0-5 degrees Celsius, with heavy snowfall in downtown Vancouver being a rare occurrence. If you're looking for heavy snowfall, you can visit the nearby ski resorts in the mountains.

3. Iceland Glacier Lake

The Vatna Icefield's melting has created a glacial lake that looks like a river of stars. Over the last century, the glacial tongue has receded, and the warming climate has affected the size of the lake, which has expanded from 8 square kilometers in 1975 to more than 20 square kilometers today.

4. Lake Tahoe, California, USA

Lake Tahoe is a large lake caused by a fault shifting and sinking between two mountain ranges. The surrounding hills make it an excellent ski area in winter, and the nearby Squaw Village was the venue for the Winter Olympics.

Ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe mountains, such as Heavenly, SUGARBowl, SquawValley, and AlpineMeadows, offer slopes and beautiful mountain views for all levels of skiing abilities. The largest ski resort, Squaw Valley, is located just north of the lake and is a popular spot for tourists looking to capture stunning scenery.

5. Oslo, Norway

Oslo, Norway's capital city, is not just a winter wonderland for nature and skiing enthusiasts, but also for city lovers. The city is only 15 minutes away by subway from beautiful cross-country skiing trails that span over 2,600 kilometers, with 90 kilometers illuminated at night. You can also enjoy sledding on kilometers of flat-bottom trails at high speeds with the wind in your ears.

If you're looking for steeper slopes and wilder landscapes, Norway has more attractions in store for you.

6. Hokkaido, Japan

Hokkaido is a beautiful silvery white world during winter, with drifting ice, snowy mountains, hot springs, and huge snow festivals that attract millions of visitors worldwide. Sapporo's Snow Festival is the largest of its kind in Japan, held every February. At night, countless lights illuminate Odori Park, forming two bands of light that create a giant cross, while the lily of the valley. What's more, Sapporo's city flower also adds to the enchanting.