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LOOKING FOR A PERFECT PLACE FOR YOUR WINTER REST? KEEP CALM, COME TO ARMENIA

The hot summers of Armenia would lead one to believe that Armenia probably has pretty mild winters, but the landscapes and nature actually do the opposite. Armenia can get cold!

Fortunately, the cold and the winter sceneries of Armenia can be enjoyed and admired. If you’re traveling to Armenia in winter, you will be pleased to know that there are plenty of activities to keep you occupied.
Usually winter lasts three months in Armenia, starting from December until February and it is typical for the first snowfall to take place in early December in the mountains.
Armenia is a mountainous country with rather rugged terrain in some parts and lush forests in others. The raw beauty and untouched nature in Armenia really lend itself to some awesome winter activities. There is a long list of things to do in Armenia in winter for the adventurous traveler and nature lover. Here are some of them:
Skiing in Armenia
Skiing is one of the most exciting activities to do during winter in Armenia. You can either take to the slopes or put your feet into a pair of cross-country skis and glide along the Armenian Highlands. There are several opportunities for skiing and winter sports in Armenia. Here are a few of our recommended places to ski in Armenia:
• Tsaghkadzor (downhill)
• Jermuk (downhill)
• Ashotsk (cross-country)

Ice Skating in Armenia
Another favourite winter activity is ice skating. You can go ice skating in Armenia in a few places but we suggest heading to Yerevan to do it as you will be able to easily rent gear and enjoy it in a city environment. Here are a few places where you can go skating during the winter:
Yerevan Winter Park
Swan Lake (near Opera)
Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex
While the Winter Park in Yerevan is known for its ice skating, it is also a really pleasant place to hang around during the colder months. There are games, food stalls, and it is in its own little way, a winter wonderland.
Winter Hiking in Armenia
This activity is definitely not for rookies or those who are not in great shape. Winter hiking in Armenia is an adventurous activity that takes a lot of skills, patience, and endurance.
Visit Hot Springs in Armenia
Like many other mountainous countries, Armenia has a few hot springs you can visit. Here are five well-known hot springs in Armenia that you can visit during the winter:
Jermuk Hot Springs and Geyser
Hankavan Thermal Springs
Arzakan Hot Springs (Aghveran)
Tatev Thermal Springs
Spitaklich Thermal Spring (Ararat)
If you decide to visit a hot spring in Armenia, please leave no trace and be sure that you leave the nature as you found it.
Prepare your stomach for the most delicious Caucasian cuisine
If you’re in Armenia in winter, you’d better be ready to pack on the weight and have no regrets whatsoever because the food is out of this world.
You will find everything from sweet sujukh to pomegranate to ghapama gracing tables and here are a few of our recommendations for Armenian winter foods that you must try when you visit.
Test Your Taste buds with Khash; love it or hate it, khash is one of the most embraced foods and cultures in Armenia. Khash is a soup made from pig trotters that cook long overnight and is typically eaten in the mornings as a ‘hangover’ cure… alongside a shot (or many) of vodka. Khash in Armenia – an absolute winter MUST. Served with dried lavash, raw garlic, and a lot of salt, this fatty soup also comes with a gelatinous pig trotter inside of it. It is definitely not for the faint of heart but if you look past its appearance, you may just find the perfect winter meal.

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