How to pack for 2 weeks in Europe Winter is not easy because the combination of packing lightly while also looking stylish in a variety of outfits usually doesn’t go hand in hand.
But this packing guide will tell you exactly what you need to pack for 2 weeks in Europe during winter and how to create chic outfits with a limited amount of clothing items. This Europe packing list is can help you know what to pack for Europe in November, December, January, and February – the coldest months of the year.
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Packing List For Europe Winter
How to pack for a 2 week winter trip? Here’s the full packing list in summary.
- 5 tops
- 2 thermal undershirts
- 2 thermal leggings
- 4 pants
- 1 coat or puffer jacket (or both)
- 1 pair of boots
- 1 pair of sneakers
- 5 pairs of socks (1 per 3 days)
- 14 pairs of underwear (1 per day)
- 5 bras (1 per 3 days)
- 1 scarf
- 1 pair of gloves
- 1 fanny pack, crossbody bag, or tote bag
- 1 luggage
- 1 wallet
- 1 phone charger, laptop charger & adapter
- 1 portable charger
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- Skincare (remember sunscreen)
- Makeup
- Jewelry/Accessories
- Passport
- Noise-canceling headphones
Tops
Bring 5 tops for this 2-week trip because that way, you can reuse each top 2 more times. You don’t want to carry too many tops because winter clothes are bulky and will take up a lot of space in your luggage. These tops can include sweaters or knit quarter zips.
In addition to the 5 tops, I recommend packing 2 thermal undershirts to really keep warm. These shirts seriously make all the difference if you’re in a place that is 50 degrees Fahrenheit or below. They don’t take up much space in the suitcase also. Since it’s winter, you won’t sweat much so you can reuse these 2 thermal undershirts.
Lillusory Turtleneck Oversized Sweater
Efan Oversized Quarter Zip Sweater
Lapasa Thermal Top
Pants
Bring 4 pairs of pants for this trip so that you have enough variety of pants to pair with different outfits. For example, you can pack a pair of light-wash blue jeans, dark-wash blue jeans, black jeans, and a pair of flowy trousers.
On top of these 4 pants, make sure to bring 2 pairs of thermal leggings so you can keep warm. It’s especially needed for flowy trousers since they tend to be a bit thin.
Levi’s 724 High Rise Straight Jeans
Levi’s Low Pro Jeans
Levi’s 725 High Rise Bootcut Jeans
Hooever Casual High Waisted Trousers
Coat or Puffer Jacket
In Europe’s cold weather, you definitely need a large outwear piece to keep warm. Bringing a coat or a puffer jacket is based on personal preference but you tend to see more Europeans wearing a coat. If your luggage has some extra space, bring both!
Since we’re only bringing 1-2 outerwear pieces, it’s important that they are neutral colors like beige, black, or gray so that they can go with more of your outfits. If you’re bringing a long coat, make sure it’s thick and long so that you can keep your whole body warm. Coats like this are some of the best coat for winter travel in Europe.
As for puffer jackets, they are filled with insulation or synthetic fibers that can keep you extra warm. Sometimes, they may do a better job at keeping you warm than long coats do because of that insulation. But for long coats, the key to staying warm is to wear layers inside.
Most people who ask the question of how to pack for 2 weeks in Europe winter are usually wondering how to fit 1 or 2 big outwear pieces in their luggage. The answer is to wear the biggest piece on you when you are at the airport.
Chouyatou Long Wool Coat
Merokeety Women’s Puffer Down Jacket
Shoes
Bring 1 or 2 pairs of shoes to Europe. 2 pairs if your suitcase allows room for it. The first pair of shoes you should bring is a boot. It’s important to bring a waterproof boot so in case it rains, your feet won’t get soaked.
A classic one is Dr. Marten’s 1460 Shoes or Dr. Marten’s Chelsea Boot. These boots are really comfortable and you can walk many many miles without your feet hurting.
If you’d like to add some different looks to your outfit, you can bring a pair of sneakers as well.
Dr. Martens 1460 Boots
Dr. Martens Chelsea Boot
Socks
Bring 5 pairs of socks so you can change socks every 3 days. If you plan to bring boots, bring some longer socks to wear so the boot won’t scrape against your foot.
It’s also important you bring warm socks so merino wool socks are going to be your best friend. They’re super warm yet breathable.
EnerWear 4 Pack Merino Wool Socks
Undergarments
Bring 14 pairs of underwear for a 14-day trip, one for each day. Also, bring 5 bras so you can wear one every 3 days.
Purses
In Europe, it’s good to be aware of pickpockets. They are very discrete when stealing so to prevent that as much as possible, get yourself a fanny pack or a crossbody bag. This way, the bag can stay in front of your body and close to you at all times.
Backpacks are a really easy target for pickpockets so if you do decide to wear a backpack, make sure to wear it in the front.
Zorfin Fanny Pack w/ Adjustable Strap
JW Pei Mini Flap Crossbody Bag
Luggage
On this 2-week trip, one big piece of luggage to check-in will be adequate. If you’re keen on bringing just a carry-on, make sure you have no big liquid bottles and you may need to bring a smaller number of items.
If your luggage is a very common color, make sure to put one of these adjustable suitcase belts to prevent others from mistakenly taking your luggage.
SwissGear Large Check-In Luggage
Luggage Adjustable Strap
Scarf & Gloves
Bring 1 scarf and 1 pair of gloves to this trip. It’s going to be cold so these two items are key to staying extra warm. For the warmest scarf, get a 100% wool scarf.
You also will want to bring fleece gloves that are flexible and have a touchscreen design.
Tartan 100% Pure Wool Scarf
Fleece Lined Gloves w/ Touch Screen
Wallet
Bring a small wallet so it won’t take up too much space in your bag.
Bostanten Women’s Wallet Case
Phone & Laptop Charger + Adapter
Make sure to bring the right charging cable. In addition to the phone charger, you’ll need a special adapter so your charger works with the European outlet plugs. If you’re bringing a laptop, remember to bring that charger as well.
European Travel Plug Adapter
Portable Charger
This is a must. Taking pictures and using your phone to navigate google maps is going to take up a lot of battery life so definitely bring a portable charger.
Anker Portable Charger
Sunglasses
Even though it’s cold, there may be parts of the day when the sun is out or when the sky is very bright white so sunglasses are needed during those times.
Ray Ban New Wayfarer Sunglasses
Skincare (remember sunscreen)
Pack just the skincare essentials such as sunscreen, toner, moisturizer, and a makeup remover.
Makeup
Like skincare, pack only the makeup essentials like mascara, a lip product, eyeliner, and maybe some foundation.
Jewelry/Accessories
Bring any jewelry, watches, or other accessories to this trip. Make sure to store them in a sealed bag so they don’t get lost.
Passport
Can’t miss this one. Make sure it’s not expired.
Noise-canceling headphones
This will be so helpful on the plane to block out the plane sounds. Apple AirPods Pro does a great job at noise canceling but if you want an over-the-ear type of headphones, these ones by Anker Life are really affordable.
Apple AirPods Pro 2
Anker Life Noise Cancelling Headphones
If you have any other tips on how to pack for 2 weeks In Europe in winter, share them in the comments or shoot us a message!
FAQ: How To Pack In Europe Winter
How much clothes do I need for 2 weeks in Europe?
All you need are 5 tops, 2 thermal undershirts, 2 thermal leggings, 4 pairs of pants, 2 coats, 1-2 pairs of shoes, a scarf, 1 pair of gloves, 14 pairs of underwear, and 5 bras. That’s it. To pack as light as possible, we’ll reuse clothing items to put together another new outfit.
How do people dress in winter in Europe?
European fashion overall is very minimalistic, classy, put-together, and effortless. Europeans like to stick with classics and like to dress according to their personal style more than what’s the trend at the moment. They reuse pieces to create different outfits and always carry themselves with confidence.
Some common winter pieces you’ll see in Europe are long thick coats, thick scarves, and boots of all kinds.
Read here to know more about what specifically Parisian style looks like.
