Skiing holiday

Ski resorts in Europe – Classics with guaranteed snow

Alps, Pyrenees and Nordic mountains. Here you’ll find everything from luxury resorts to real budget gems – and more than 10,000 km of slopes in total.

• Ski areas Austria World-class Aprés-ski and cozy alpine huts. St. Anton, Sölden, Zell am See and Ischgl always deliver – for the family as well as the wild freerider.
• Ski areas France The world’s largest continuous ski areas. Les Trois Vallées, Paradiski and Espace Killy offer endless slopes and Michelin-starred food at altitude.
• Ski areas Sweden Åre and Sälen are the Danes’ absolute favorites: wide slopes, plenty of children’s areas and northern lights above the tree line.
• Ski areas Norway Trysil, Hemsedal and Geilo – dramatic scenery, deep powder and some of Europe’s best off-piste opportunities.
• Ski areas Italy Dolomiti Superski and Via Lattea: UNESCO mountains, sunny slopes and Italy’s best pasta at 2,000 meters altitude.
• Ski areas Switzerland Zermatt with Matterhorn, Verbier and Saas-Fee. Car-free villages, luxury and snow you can count on all season.
• Ski areas Czech Republic Krkonoše and Špindlerův Mlýn – perfect for a cheap weekend getaway just a few hours drive from the border.
• Andorra Grandvalira and Vallnord ski areas: duty-free shopping, sunshine and modern lifts at a fraction of the price of the Alps.
• Ski areas Germany Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Oberstdorf – German order, good beer and slopes just outside Munich.
• Ski areas Poland Zakopane – the pearl of the Tatra Mountains. Genuine Polish atmosphere and prices that hurt the wallet (in a good way).
• Ski areas Slovakia Jasná in the Low Tatras – modern lifts, wild nature and still totally underrated.
• Ski areas Bulgaria Bansko and Borovets – newly built lifts, long season and après ski for less than half price.
• Ski areas Romania Poiana Brașov – Dracula mysticism meets well-groomed slopes just 2½ hours from Bucharest.
• Ski areas Russia Krasnaya Polyana (Sochi) – Olympic slopes, subtropical climate and Russian hospitality.
• Ski areas Serbia Kopaonik – the Balkan gem with 55 km of slopes and a top-class spa.
• Ski areas Scotland Cairngorms and Glenshee – real British snow (when it comes) and whisky at the lodge.
• Ski areas Slovenia Kranjska Gora and Maribor – compact, family-friendly and right on the border with Austria and Italy.
• Ski areas Spain Baqueira-Beret – Spain’s royal favorite in the Pyrenees. Snow in winter, Mediterranean Sea just a few hours away.
• Ski areas Bosnia and Herzegovina Jahorina – 1984 Olympic history and Balkan warmth at bargain prices.
• Ski areas Greece Parnassos and Vasilitsa – Greek sun, olives and snow in one vacation.
• Ski areas North Macedonia Popova Šapka – Balkan charm and slopes for almost no money.
• Ski areas Georgia Gudauri and Bakuriani – Caucasus powder and heli-skiing at prices that make Austrians cry.

Ski resorts in Asia & Oceania – Exotic snow adventure

From champagne powder in Japan to summer winter on the other side of the globe.

• Ski areas Japan – Niseko, Hakuba, Rusutsu. World’s best powder snow and onsen baths after last trip.
• Ski areas China – Yabuli and Wanlong. Modern resorts and ice lanterns in Harbin.
• Ski areas India – Gulmarg and Auli. Himalayan adventure and yoga with snow on your boots.
• Ski areas Iran – Dizin and Tochal. Persian carpets and slopes above Tehran.
• Ski areas Israel – Mount Hermon. The Middle East’s only ski area – with views of Syria and Lebanon.
• Ski areas South Korea – Yongpyong and High1. Olympic standard and K-pop in the lift queue.
• Ski areas Turkey – Uludağ and Palandöken. Turkish tea and kebabs at 2,500 m.
• Ski areas Uzbekistan – Chimgan. The Silk Road meets snow cannons.
• Ski areas Australia – Thredbo and Perisher. Ski in the morning, barbecue and kangaroos in the evening.
• Ski areas New Zealand – Queenstown, Cardrona, Treble Cone. World’s most beautiful heli-skiing and bungee between tours.

Ski areas in America – Wilderness and giant resorts

• Ski areas Canada – Whistler Blackcomb. North America’s largest ski area and consistently top-3 in the world rankings.
• Ski areas USA – Aspen, Vail, Jackson Hole, Park City. Champagne powder and celebrity spotting.
• Ski areas Chile – Valle Nevado and Portillo. Ski in July-August with views of the Pacific Ocean.
• Ski areas Argentina – Bariloche and Las Leñas. Patagonia, steaks and wine after the slopes.

Ski areas in Africa and other wild corners

• Ski areas South Africa – Tiffindell. Ski in the morning, safari in the afternoon.
• Ski areas Finland – Levi, Ruka, Ylläs. Northern lights, reindeer and sauna with snow on the roof.