Tag: europe

• Arlberg

  The Arlberg is perhaps the most outstanding skiing region of Austria. Unlike the United States, where a ski resort is a single base for a skiing area near it, Europe terms large areas with many towns and villages that offer skiing as a ski resort. The Arlberg is the name given to a group of […]

• Yllas

  Ylläs – pronounced ‘oo-lass’ – ski resort is situated in Kolari, on the Swedish border of Finland, deep within the magical landscapes of West Lapland. An idyllic unspoiled Lappish vacation resort with stunning scenery and cozy log cabins dotting the woods, Yllas is made up of two Sami or ethnic Lappish villages, Akaslompolo is on […]

• Berchtesgaden

  Berchtesgaden has an enchanting old world charm about it with its medieval marketplace, castle square and ancient winding back streets that entice a visitor to explore them. Not far from the Austrian border and only 23kms from Salzburg, Berchtesgaden Land ski resort is located in southeastern corner of Bavaria. A popular ski vacation resort for […]

• Sweden

  A ski vacation in Sweden offers an opportunity to get in touch with nature in the best possible way. The resorts are not built in an area cleared for the purpose, but are in the midst of unspoiled wilderness surrounded by lakes and forests. A vacation in Sweden is perfect for those who want to […]

• Wengen

  Wengen is a ski resort for those who want to have a relaxed vacation and admire the old style charm of this traditional Swiss village. The people of Wengen match their village: both are sunny and inviting, and welcome visitors. Cradled in the midst of the magnificent the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau mountains, in the […]

• Hopfgarten

  The idyllic Austrian village of Hopfgarten lies at the foot of the ‘Hohe Salve’ mountain, which rises to 1 629m. It has everything you would possibly want a ski resort in the heart of the Austrian Tyrol to be. It is part of the Skiwelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental ski area where these resorts with ancient wooden […]

• France

  Skiing in France can be a truly remarkable and memorable experience. Ski resorts in France offer you a wide variety of accommodation options, from traditional villages to the modern ski-in/ski-out resorts. Large areas of snow and mountain are interlinked, creating perfect conditions for cross country skiing. French resorts are fantastic for the whole family to […]

• Garmisch-Partenkirchen

  Take a ski vacation in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the undisputed ‘Winter Sports Capital’ of Germany. This is the most famous ski resort in Germany, located only a short distance from the Austrian border in the country’s southwestern corner. Just an hour’s drive away from Munich, Garmisch and Partenkirchen were two towns that came together in order to […]

• Arefjallen

  Over a hundred kilometers of superb quality snow await you at Arefjallen, Northern Europe’s largest ski resort! Located on the edge of a large frozen lake, Arefjallen in Sweden hosts the world’s biggest downhill skiing race every April, the Skutsjutet. This time-honored ski resort also is home to the Freeride and Red Bull Big Air […]

• Luxury Vacations

  A luxury ski vacation offers world-class skiing in a glamorous resort and accommodation in the lap of luxury with service to match. America and Europe have some exclusive ski resorts where the rich and famous go on vacation. In addition to excellent slopes these vacation resorts boast of an astounding range of bars, restaurants and […]

• Innsbruck

  Austria is pretty obsessed with snow skiing and it occupies much of the time and interest of outdoor-loving Austrians. It is not uncommon to find people in business suits in places like Innsbruck carrying skis during their working day. Unlike in America where a ski resort means a base for a single resort, in Europe […]

• Adelboden

  The Adelboden ski resort, located to the east of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, is a great choice for an idyllic ski vacation at the foot of the Wildstrubel Mountain. The beautiful Swiss village, lined with old chalets, is traditional, pretty and sedate with spectacular scenery. Adelboden shares the same range as the internationally famous Gstaad […]