Bad Hofgastein is old spa resort in the centre of one of Austria's largest ski areas, the Gastein Valley. The area is famous
In Pictures: Solar Eclipse in ski resorts
For skiers and snowboarders, there was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the Total Solar Eclipse. Numerous ski resorts were on the totality eclipse path (about 17 US ski resorts saw the 98% Solar Eclipse).
Where skiers go to splurge or save
The global ski industry is one part of the experience economy that tailors its offerings to a wide spectrum of consumers. Whether you’re a budget or luxury traveller, an experienced Alpine skier seeking out black runs or a casual skier focused on the apres-ski scene, there’s a ski resort to suit your needs.
The 10 Best Ski Resorts in the Europe
TopSkiResort website best ski resorts 22/23yr. Considering factors like resort: slopes, ski lifts, apres ski, off piste skiing, freestyle, resorts for family, village beautty&atmosphere... website topskiresort.com anked the Europe best ski resort rating.
Ski passes in Europe ski resorts will be more expensive
According to European media reports, due to inflation and the energy crisis, prices for ski passes at Europe alpine resorts will increase this season by 6%-10%. Most expensive lift pass in Europe ski resorts.
Pandemic risk in ski resorts, Sars-CoV-2 in cable cars
Where do the greatest risks of infection lurk? How can you protect yourself and others even better? Scientists all over the world are working to expand knowledge about Covid-19 – including at Empa. Researchers are now using measurements and simulations
European ski resorts are opening for the 2020-21 ski season
This winter, ski season has been the subject of a Europe-wide debate as Germany, France and Italy pushed for a EU-wide ban on ski tourism until early January. Italy called for the ski areas to be closed across Europe until at least January 10th, however, no joint solution has been reached.
Covid-19 virus: closes ski resorts across all Europe
The ski resorts will be closed from March 14, 2020. Ski Andorra on behalf of the Andorran ski resorts communicates that the ski resorts will close from the 14th March in view of the need to increase precaution and avoid as maximum the risk of contagion of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Austria Bans All Apres-ski Events
Austria is banning all apres-ski events during the upcoming winter tourism season, the country's chancellor announced on Thursday. "The infection risk is simply too high," Sebastian Kurz told reporters in Vienna. "All other activities like skiing, shopping, dining and wellness however will be possible."
Crisis: Ski resorts in Austria shut down due to the coronavirus
On 12 March 2020 the regional government of Tirol decreed new preventative measures aimed at combating and limiting the spread of the Coronavirus. All cable cars and other ski lifts in Tirol will close at the end of the day on Sunday, 15 March 2020.
Coronavirus locks down ski resorts in Italy
Italian ski season ended early as ski resorts shut to prevent coronavirus spread. Regional Affairs Minister Francesco Boccia announced on Monday that all ski facilities in Italy will be closed, starting on Tuesday morning.
Snowpass Card – the first European wide season ski pass
The first European season ski pass, the Snowpass Card, has been launched bringing together more than 100 ski resorts from eight European countries: Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia...
Italy’s Bardonecchia has been named the cheapest family ski resort this winter
For the first time in 12 years, Bardonecchia, which is located in the Piedmont region of Italy and has over 100 km of slopes, has emerged as the cheapest choice for a great value ski holiday in the latest Family Ski Resort Report.
Essential Advice for the Perfect Trip
Les Gets is a village that’s easy to reach from Geneva, and sits at the western end of the massive Portes du Soleil ski area.
Discover Verbier and why to visit
Sitting in a sun-drenched south-western facing bowl, perched high up on a mountainside at an altitude of 1500m, Verbier has
These ski resorts are Europe's best-kept secrets
European ski resorts are legion and often legendary. But are there some alpine aces we've all missed? Are there any secret treasures out there, quietly delivering the goods while the spotlight falls elsewhere?