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Die Alaska Railroad verkehrt das ganze Jahr über und verbindet Anchorage und Fairbanks. Beobachten Sie von der Wärme der Aurora-Winterzug. Verbringen Sie eine Nacht in Fairbanks unter dem smaragdgrünen Schein der Aurora Borealis oder bringen Sie Ihren Adrenalinspiegel in Anchorage mit endlosen Möglichkeiten zum Eisklettern, Langlaufen und Hundeschlittenfahren in Schwung.

Must-See: Stop at the Aurora Ice Museum in Fairbanks, the world’s largest year-round ice environment, created from more than a thousand tons of snow. Don a complimentary parka and head to the bar for an appletini served in an ice glass.

Where to Stay: Get off the beaten path at the remote Winterlake Lodge on the Iditarod National Historic Trail, where visitors fly over ice-glazed peaks and glittering lakes to reach a 15-acre adventurer’s paradise.

Fun Fact: Auroras make weird noises—spectators often report the sounds of crackling and hissing during powerful displays.

One of Oregon’s Seven Wonders, this 363-mile stretch of coastline is punctuated by moody landscapes, towering waves, craggy headlands, and spectacular winter storms. There’s no shortage of stops on the scenic route from Astoria to Brookings—explore quirky coastal communities, spot sea lions at Shore Acres State Park, watch dancing jellyfish at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and explore 79 state parks.