17 Vintage Photos of Winter Wonderlands Around the World

It's that time of year again, when the holiday season has us dreaming of hot chocolate and snow. Here are 17 gorgeous photos that prove that no matter where you are, or when you are, there's something magical about new-fallen snow.

Boston, Massachusetts, 1875

By J.J. Hawes [Public domain]/ via Wikimedia Commons

Lovely weather for a sleigh ride.

Chile, 1890

By Frank G. Carpenter/loc.gov

The mountains of Chile may be snowy most of the year, but they are still beautiful.

St. Petersburg, Russia, 1910

By Internet Archive Book Images [No restrictions]/Wikimedia Commons

A light dusting of snow  over some of St. Petersburg's iconic architecture.

Lafayette Park, Washington D.C., 1909

Courtesy of loc.gov

A quiet snow walk through Washington D.C.

Shimla, India, 1875

By James Craddock/bl.uk

India may be famously hot, but up in the mountains, the snow days are beautiful.

New York, New York, 1907

By Alfred Stieglitz/loc.gov

New York's morning commute in the winter has always been tough.

New South Wales, Australia, 1950

By National Library of Australia from Canberra, Australia [No restrictions], via Wikimedia Commons

Those are some high-tech vintage skis that attach to ski boots with leather straps.

Beijing, China, 1920

By Bundesarchiv, Bild/Wikimedia Commons

If it weren't for the distinct architecture, snow-covered Beijing could be anywhere.

England, 1889

By Peter Henry Emerson/bl.uk

Looks perfect for ice-skating!

Paris, France, 1940

By whatsthatpicture from Hanwell, London, UK/Wikimedia Commons ca 1940

A classic.

Russia, 1900

By Frank G. Carpenter/loc.gov

Festive decorations on a horse-drawn sleigh.

Detroit, Michigan, 1900

By Detroit Publishing Company/loc.gov

Peeking through the snow-covered trees in Detroit.

Murree, Pakistan, 1865

By Baker and Burke/bl.uk

Like India, Pakistan is not usually thought of as a snowy country, but these powder-covered mountains are proof enough.

Victoria, Australia, 1905

Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Who's up for a snowball fight?

Japan, 1974

By Toshimasa TANABE/Wikimedia Commons

There's something extra romantic about trains in the snow.

Canada, circa 1900

Courtesy of loc.gov

It's all fun and games until the family dog refuses to play along.