Dreaming of a white Christmas? Staying home and wishing for snowfall isn’t the only way to get one. This year, opt for an adventure the whole family will enjoy: a train trek along some of the world’s most scenic wintertime routes. Whether you want to meet Santa Claus at his North Pole digs, feel like you’re living in a snow globe, go Christmas market-hopping, or all of the above, these train routes will deliver the sort of snowflake-sprinkled memories you’ll treasure forever.
A Truly Epic Winter Adventure on the Alaska Railroad

The Aurora train in winter. Steve Heyano 2012