Birmingham has been named as one of the 10 best cities to visit during winter in 2023.
The Telegraph has released its list of the best European cities to enjoy over the winter months, with Birmingham placed at number two - and the only UK city to feature in the listing.
The UK's second city was mentioned the likes of Seville (Spain) Helinski (Finland) Thessaloniki (Greece) and Berlin (Germany). Birmingham's Christmas German Market makes the city one of the best locations to visit during the festive season, and the market was also pinpointed by The Telegraph.
Birmingham was the only British city named in the list, while Spain had three entries. The report said the best time to visit the city is between November and December.
In its review of the best cities to visit, The Telegraph wrote: "Britain’s second city (calm down Manchester; take a seat Edinburgh) has done a fine job of improving its image since the turn of the millennium, and you might easily spend a long weekend in its company, ambling along its celebrated network of canals, or picking up something which glitters in the Jewellery Quarter."
What are The Telegraph's top 10 winter cities in full?
Let's take a look here.
5. Helsinki
The stunning Finnish city is famed for its Christmas markets. The Telegraph say it's best to visit between November and December Photo: Julia Kivel / Visit Finland
6. Thinking you're in Venice because of all the canals
Birmingham actually has more miles of canals than Venice - 35 of them, in case you were wondering. But that's not all Brum has in common with the Italian city. Venice is a magical place to visit at Christmas | Marius Igas - stock.adobe.com
7. Vienna
Vienna transforms into a winter wonderland at Christmas, with attractions including the Christmas Market near the Burgtheater. The Telegraph says it's best to go between January and March Photo: Calin Stan - stock.adobe.com
8. Tenerife
Spain's party island is a surprisingly good place to visit in the winter. The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife was mentioned as particular highlight in February | cristianbalate - stock.adobe.com