You might not immediately think of Switzerland as a child-friendly skiing destination. However, there are over 20 ski resorts around the country th...
There is no shortage of child-friendly ski resorts in Italy. In the land of pasta and pizza, the 'bambini' hold a very special place. Italians love...
We cannot deny it: winter sports are expensive. A week of skiing often costs as much as a few weeks of summer holidays. Especially if you go skiing...
Gridlocked access roads to the village, crowds at the supermarkets and queues for the ski lifts. They may all be avoided if you choose a winter spo...
What are the best ski resorts for a winter sports holiday with children? To be honest, for most kids, a snowy slope and a sledge are already enough...
France has many huge ski resorts. It even boasts the largest ski resorts in the world! Hundreds of kilometres of slopes are the rule rather than th...
Good food and skiing go hand in hand in Austria. After all, you need enough fuel to whizz down the slopes all day. There is no shortage of good mou...
There are many different types of skis: from those that allow you to go off-piste to competition skis. They all have specific characteristics and p...
The steepest slopes in the Alps are right up the alley of experienced skiers. The ten pistes in this article require the necessary skiing technique...
Anyone using the Swiss national roads this year will need a Swiss vignette for 2023. This requirement applies to all residents, tourists and vehicl...
On the slopes, you might come across some drinks known only to winter sports enthusiasts. If you ordered a Willy mit Birne or Lumumba in the UK, th...
Would you like to have your own skis, but your budget doesn't allow for a pair of brand new slats? Then second-hand skis might be a good solution....
After winter sports, it is time to wash your ski gear. Before returning everything to the closet, remove all stains and unpleasant odours. Never wa...
Wearing a ski helmet while skiing or snowboarding is not compulsory in all winter sports countries. Fortunately, almost everyone goes on the slopes...
Are you going on your first winter sports holiday this coming winter? In this article, we will answer all your questions about your first winter sp...
In Austria, all motor vehicles up to 3,500 kg must purchase and correctly display a vignette to be allowed to drive on Austrian motorways (there ar...
A winter sports holiday with a baby - is it possible and fun? Of course, your little one is still too small to ski, and as a parent, you will ski a...
'Do you ski on a ski boot with an 80-degree flex? That's a beginner's boot! I have 130!' It sounds as if the flex of your ski boot could indicate h...
Only some people grow up on the slats from an early age, so many adults still need or want to learn to ski later in life. For some, no problem, whi...
While most people race down the slopes worry-free and with much fun, some struggle with ski anxiety. Most winter sports enthusiasts don't hit the s...
Most ski enthusiasts hate it: rock-hard slopes with ice sheets. It is difficult to get a grip on an icy slope, and many people spontaneously cramp...
Between 16 and 22 January 2023, the 83rd edition of the Hahnenkamm Races will take place. Training is scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday...
Hoe wordt de winter van 2022/2023 in Nederland, Oostenrijk, Duitsland, Zwitserland, Frankrijk en Italië? Er zijn mensen die geloven dat bepaalde ge...
Going on a winter holiday with your child(ren) is a wonderful prospect! But what to pack for your trip? Is this the first time you are taking your...
The Sellaronda is definitely one of the most beautiful ski circuits in the Dolomites and the entire Alps. No matter which piste you descend from al...
The Harakiri in Mayrhofen is among Austria's most notorious and steepest slopes. Should you venture downhill without sufficient skiing experience,...
We are all anxiously following the weather reports. After the heavy rainfall and record warm turn of the year, conditions could be better. That mos...
Snowboarding for beginners equals bruised knees and bottoms from falling, fights with the drag lift and a lot of contact with the cold snow. The fi...
What should you bring with you when you go on winter holidays? Especially when you go skiing for the first time, it can be pretty challenging to th...
After a few very cold days in the Alps, it got a bit warmer yesterday. In some areas, sleet and freezing rain caused much inconvenience. In certain...
If you're looking for a snow-sure winter sports destination, ski resorts with many slopes above 2,000 metres are the right choice. Especially if yo...
The end of 2022 is approaching, and the first signs of winter are already noticeable. In the coming days, most of Europe can expect cold air from t...
How much snow will fall during the winter of 2022/2023? Where in the mountains will there be the most snow? How much snow is expected, and when? In...
Slightly panicked about the possibility of spending all summer stuck inside? Don't worry, we're all in the same boat. Luckily, there are a few quic...
Why not go on winter holidays, even if you don't enjoy skiing or snowboarding (anymore)? Plenty of people enjoy winter holidays in the Alps off-pis...
Now that December and the start of meteorological winter are already here, we can forget the mild autumn weather. This will not change, for the tim...
People often make mistakes when buying a new pair of ski boots. Too bad, because the wrong ski boots can really ruin your winter holiday. To avoid...
In almost all ski resorts in the Alps, ski passes are free for children up to 5 or 6 years old. After that age, finding a ski area where you pay no...
A new week has started, and an important question immediately pops up. What about those excellent snow forecasts we spoke about last week? Last wee...
The forecasts for next week are really promising. It looks like it will start snowing heavily on Tuesday.
