There’s cold in them thar hills… miners made this town rich (unwelcome visitors banked on it), but winter sports enthusiasts bring in the cash now. Photograph: Photos 12/AlamyThe surrounding mountains boast great skiing and a frozen waterfall creates a stunning ice climb. Photograph: Aurora Photos/AlamyFestivals make the most of its picture perfect location – just ask Tom and Katie. Name the town. Photograph: Erika Goldring
This week’s winner will receive a £150 voucher from Hotels.com which can be used at more than 120,000 places to stay across the world, from quirky B&Bs and family bolt holes to boutique hotels. Hotels.com customers can get a night free for every 10 stayed with its rewards scheme. Email your answer by Thursday to viewfinder@observer.co.uk or send a postcard, with address and phone number, to Viewfinder, The Observer, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU. ■ Last week’s answer was Muscat, Oman. The winner was Helen Power, from Reading. Photograph: Scott S. Warren/National Geographic Society/Corbis
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