LibGuides: Christmas: Virtual Tours

Virtual Tours

Arctic Snow hotel and glass igloos, Finland
The images switch between the igloos, the beautiful Arctic Snow hotel and the surrounding countryside. You can also use your mouse to navigate around them. I
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If the page is blank when it first loads, you may need to click the compass in the bottom right of your screen. Happy exploring!
Carol Services
Carol services are a major tradition for many families at Christmas. This year things will obviously look a little bit different, but luckily there are plenty of virtual carol services online. Clicking the link above will take you to a service with readings as well as all your favourite carols. (35 min.)
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2019
If you would normally be visiting Hyde Park at this time of year for your Winter Wonderland fix, then this video of last year’s event should keep you going until next year, when Covid-19 will hopefully be a distant memory.
Virtual dog sledging in Sweden
Race with dogs in a beautiful snow-covered wonderland! Through the wonder of technology, not only do you experience riding behind huskies while in the warm, but you can also use your keyboard arrows to get a good look at your surroundings.
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The experience does take a bit of loading and does buffer a lot, but it’s worth it. I recommend loading the page and letting it sit for a least five minutes. Constantly press the arrow keys and you’ll feel like you’re racing along this amazing national park in the Artic.

Google Santa Tracker
If you wish every day was Christmas, then you’ll want to visit Google Santa tracker where are you can play games all year round. View how many days it is until Christmas and, later, track the man himself on Christmas Eve as he delivers presents around the world. It’s a perfect way to keep your kids occupied.
Ride with Father Christmas!
Join Father Christmas in his sleigh pulled by reindeer in this immersive animated video! Fly through the skies and see the wonderful sights whilst listening to some festive music.
Santa Claus Village Arctic Circle Live video webcam (Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland)
The Official hometown of Santa Claus, you can view the main square of Santa Claus Village, crossed by the Arctic Circle
Santa Television Youtube channel
A selection of videos following Santa, his elves and the all-important reindeer as they prepare for Christmas. Some videos are in English, others are in Spanish.

Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin, Germany
Set in the grounds of Charlottenburg Palace, this market in Germany normally has more than 250 stalls selling all things festive with enough Christmas lights to give you a warm fuzzy feeling. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of it through the magic of a 360-degree tour of it (recorded pre-Covid, like many of the tours on this list). Those lucky enough to own virtual reality headsets will get even more out of the experience.
Manchester Christmas market
Tour the Manchester Christmas Market from a street level view.
Vienna Der Kleine Eistraum – Little Ice Dream, Vienna
Settle in for this 16 minute YouTube tour that gives you glowing views of the market and surrounding scenery. However, you may want to mute the repetitive loop music and play your own Christmas tunes while watching.

Leavenworth: Your Winter Wonderland
When the weather turns cold and the days get shorter, Leavenworth, WA is transformed into the quintessential winter wonderland. It's no wonder people claim to feel like they're in a snow globe! From stunning downtown light displays and annual winter events, to mountains, rivers, and meadows perfect for outdoor winter recreation, Leavenworth has everything you need for the perfect winter vacation.
London's Christmas Lights
This is only a short video, but it showcases London in all its glittery glory. The lights are sparkly, the Christmas trees are huge and there is even some cheesy Christmas music in the background.
New York City Christmas Walk
this tour was put together by someone holding a camera, probably on their smartphone, and walking around New York at Christmas. They walk past 5th Avenue, the Rockefeller Center, and the Radio City Music Hall. There is a lot of traffic noise, as well as some bad language.
The World's Most Magical Christmas Towns
Christmas is a magical time of year and these picture-perfect towns offer unforgettable holiday experiences. See more: http://www.tripstodiscover.com/19-of-... Trips To Discover is a destination and travel discovery platform. We aim to inspire you to travel more, to turn day dreamers into fanatical travelers. Check out our site: http://www.tripstodiscover.com

Chatsworth Virtual Christmas Tour
Started in 2001 Trust has been celebrating Christmas at Chatsworth. A message given by the Duke and Duchess .
Holiday Tour of Historic Stetson Mansion, Florida's First Luxury Mansion
In this episode of The Design Tourist, host Karen LeBlanc travels to Deland, Florida for a tour of the historic Stetson Mansion, elaborately decorated for the holidays. Every year, owners Michael Solari and J.T. Thompson invite the public inside for a visual extravaganza of Christmas decor that J.T. single-handedly designs and creates to celebrate the season. Learn the fascinating history of Florida's first luxury mansion built in the Gilded Age by the founder of the iconic Stetson Hat Company, John B. Stetson as his winter home. Next year, Stetson Mansion is calling on HGTV to stage a Designers' Challenge bringing in high-end designers to adorn each room in a friendly holiday competition.
White House Unveils Holiday Decorations
(28 Nov 2022) "We the People" at heart of 2022 White House holiday decorations. (Nov. 28)

Israel Holy Sites Tour: Christian Sites, Bible Tour of Israel, Holy Land Travel, Tourist Attractions
See all the main tourist and biblical sites in Israel. Must see video for travel info and help in understanding Israel, the Holy Land. Walk where Jesus walked, take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, and behold where Christ was crucified, buried, and rose again. (1:08:15 min.)
Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus - Biblical Israel Ministries & Tours
Experience an incredible walk with Jesus, with Biblical Israel Ministries & Tours. In this 17 minutes video you will "follow the sandals" of Jesus in the Galilee, along the Sea of Galilee, at various biblical sites, on mountain tops, and in synagogues. We end in the grand city of Jerusalem where Jesus fulfilled His redemptive purpose. See the life and ministry of Jesus come alive! (17;14 min.)