10Lake Baikal, Russia
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If you ever get to Siberia, be sure to participate in what some call one of the world’s “most stunning” ice skating experiences. This freshwater lake spans an area of 12,248 square miles. This World Heritage-listed wonder is actually larger than all of Belgium and holds more water than the Great Lakes combined.
The best time to visit is between the months of November and April when it transforms into the planet’s largest ice skating rink. The ice is, on average, more than a foot thick and is so transparent you can actually see through it into the unfrozen black abyss below.
