After 50 million euros and six years of planning and construction, Bayerische Zugspitzebahn will inaugurate their new Zugspitze cable car this Frid...
It's impossible not to fall in love with Zermatt after your very first visit. This legendary ski resort at the foot of the Matterhorn (4478m) is ov...
Zermatt is set to complete construction of the world’s highest gondola by autumn 2018, in time for the 2018/19 winter ski season. The 45-million-eu...
Gnarly, dude! Inspired by John Hill's ice skateboard, Youtuber Davidsjones has done the seemingly impossible and created a snowboard completely mad...
Skiing in summer? Yes, it's possible! We're all depressed about the end of the 2018-19 ski season, and most of us are already counting the days to...
Usually we skiers and snowboarders flee as far as we can from the Alps as soon as they start showing hints of green. Who wants to ski on depressing...
Time flies, and it will be winter again in just a bit over a month, bringing along an increasing chance of snow. From 1 November, one is required t...
Since 1 November 2021, driving on winter tyres has been compulsory on certain roads in mountainous areas in France. If you drive without them and d...
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...
Tax-free shopping during your ski holiday? There are at least three options for that! There are tax-free ski villages in Andorra, Italy and Switzer...
Snowboard and ski half-pipe, ski jumping, biathlon mixed relay, figure skating and luge team relay and many other Olympic disciplines could soon be...
Skiers and snowboarders rejoice: winter is not over yet! After experiencing end-of-season stress at the milder, almost spring-like temperatures and...
Have a chance of winning a 6 day ski pass in the resort of your choice simply by reviewing your favorite ski resort(s)*! It’s as simple as it sound...
The start of the 2018/19 ski season is almost upon us, so we figured this was the perfect time to give you the chance to win an amazing prize! We’v...
Otherwise known as the ‘Diamond of the Alps’, the Austrian ski resort of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is nestled at the end of the Ötztal valley and enjoys...
We all know that skiing is not a cheap sport and that ski holidays are one of the most expensive kinds of holidays that exists. You’ve booked your...
As the days get longer and the nights get shorter and shorter, many of us have already written off the ski season. But the winter is far from over!...
The big question on everyone’s mind is will we have a white Christmas in the Alps this year? Will it snow in time for Christmas? So far this season...
A southern current has brought a spell of warm weather to the Alps and it currently feels like spring, with the snow line hovering elusively above...
Wearing a ski helmet while skiing or snowboarding is not compulsory in all winter sports countries. Fortunately, almost everyone goes on the slopes...
If you’re planning on taking your children skiing this season, then I imagine you’d love to know where kids can ski for free. Surprisingly, there i...
After 2 winter seasons with record-breaking snowfalls, there is a very positive atmosphere in ski resorts across the Alps which have been investing...
Now that more women are skiing, ski manufacturers have been quick to capitalise on women’s lines of ski equipment. They advertise women’s equipment...
Nothing cuter than a little tot wobbling their way down their first nursery run! And not to mention the feeling of pride that you as a parent exper...
Even if there is a world-wide recession, hotels and local businesses in ski resorts are determined to encourage people to come back to the mountain...
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...
The right length of your skis depends on several factors. The general rule is that skis should be about 15 centimetres shorter than your height. Bu...
The BOA lacing system is a dial on ski boots that allows you to tighten or loosen a metal cable in stages. The forefoot shell closes evenly by turn...
Your little one on skis - what can be cuter than that? You'll see kids just a metre tall glide down the practice slope on mini skis like proper rac...
For you, there is absolutely no doubt that a ski holiday is the best thing since sliced bread! Skiing, snowboarding, sledging – just about everythi...
Snow, snow and more snow! It's been one heck of a ski season this winter, with January breaking one snow record after another. After a warm and dry...
So what’s Snowplaza all about then? Well, quite simply just about all you need to know about skiing and snowboarding holidays! After the huge succe...
If you’re looking for an original wedding idea, why not getting married in the Alps? Imagine a real white wedding with snowflakes floating around y...
Many regions in France were on yellow and orange alert due to heavy snowstorms yesterday. This morning ski resorts across the Alps woke up to blueb...
It's snowing again in France, Switzerland and Austria, with weather forecasters predicting this weekend could see a few dozen centimetres of the wh...
This weekend winter arrived in all her glory! Mounds of snow fell across the northern side of the Alps in France, Austria, Switzerland and Italy an...
Un-be-lie-va-ble! The snow just keeps coming in the southern and eastern Alps. Even the trees are bowing under the weight of all the fresh snow! Af...
It's unbelievable... this week's weather forecast calls for not centimetres, but METRES of snow! It's been snowing nonstop in the Alps these past f...
It's coming down out there! The western Alps are currently experiencing a major snowfall, with more than 50cm having fallen in the French, Italian...
Austrian villages woke up to a welcome coat of fresh snow this morning, which was especially appreciated in the ski resorts east of the Arlberg. Te...
Skiers and snowboarders in many of the ski resorts in the French Alps woke up to an early Christmas present today: a fresh dump of snow! The snowfa...
In honour of this Wednesday we bring you... fresh snow! It's snowed in all alpine countries and snowfall is expected to increase over the next few...
This week started off with a dusting of fresh snow in the Alps, and the freezing altitude continues to creep lower and lower. After the snow the su...
It's mid-July and as we've seen with the heat wave on the Mont Blanc glacier a few weeks ago, the Alps have had their fair share of summer. But tem...
The southern Alps are already deep in the throes of winter, having had several weeks of generous snowfall. Now it's time for the northern Alps to r...
What a weekend! The western and southern Alps received a dump of snow yesterday, with France and Italy receiving their own, slightly lesser snowfal...
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.
A strong high-pressure area is bringing lots of sun to the Alps this week, with some clouds moving in on Tuesday but no precipitation to speak of....
The weather and snow conditions are, obviously, one of the most important factors when you go on your annual ski holidays and finding a reliable we...
If you’re like me, you’ll recognise the disappoint in having imagined yourself a skiing pro, whizzing down the slopes with perfect technique, only...
We need your help! We'd like to know which is the best ski resort for 2015. Each winter Snowplaza goes in search of the best ski resorts in Austria...
The French Alps are already famous for being home to some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the winter months and hiking, trekking and rock cl...
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...
Voting is on! The annual Snowplaza Awards have begun and the race is on. Do you have a favourite ski resort in Austria, Switzerland, Italy or Franc...
How does it feel to be on a ski lift carrying you towards an erupting volcano? Skiers and snowboarders found out last week at Chilean ski resort Ne...
For those who like to tell friends all about their latest ski holiday, and, in particular, leave them wide-eyed and impressed, then here are three...
Even at the best of times, the Alps are a fair trek away. And now, in the middle of summer, the ski hills seem farther away than ever. But then, wh...
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...
While skiing, we already have enough to worry about: dropoffs, black pistes, moguls, ice, fog, snow, rain, flat light, other skiers and snowboarder...
This gut-churning video analyses Simon Billy’s infamous crash in 2017 while vying for the speed skiing world record at Vars, France. Billy started...
Skiers at an American ski resort were in for a surprise last week when two bears made an appearance in a tree right next to the chairlift. The inci...
You have an important question to ask someone special? You’re looking for a romantic alternative to packed restaurants, over-priced meals and disap...
The skiers’ and snowboarders’ verdict on Snowplaza is clear: the best ski resort in France is Val Thorens! The highest ski resort in Europe already...
Following the huge popularity of Europe’s highest zipline in 2014, the ski resort of Val Thorens in the popular French ski area of Les 3 Vallées is...
For the first time ever in Val d’Isère’s 82-year history, this popular French ski resort plans to open its winter slopes in the summer! Although th...
Val d'Isere in the French Alps has everything you could ask for in a skiing resort: it has a fantastic ski area adapted to both skiers and snowboar...
The Jungfrau Region will inaugurate two new lifts for the 2019-20 ski season. The "V-cableway" - so called because both lifts will start from the s...
Anyone who's ever ventured into the world of ski shopping will recognise the barrage of unfamiliar terms: flex! camber! rocker! You feel pressure t...
This coming winter season will, for many British skiers and snowboarders spending their ski holiday in French ski resorts, be the first time in ove...
With ski resorts constantly striving to offer better skiing, more skiing and more activities off the slopes, mega linked ski areas are quickly beco...
Ski season is well underway but it's never too late to plan a last-minute trip to the continent! From music festivals to international skiing and s...
There’s something rather satisfying about being able to name one of Europe’s scariest ski runs – being able to ski one of them is quite a different...
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 popular Königstour ski circuit in Austria’s Hochkönig ski resort is getting a facelift, with several lift upgrades and new pistes planned for t...
In the run-up to next ski season, Ischgl has announced plans to further update its lift infrastructure. Last year saw the introduction of the Gampe...
Following the inauguration of the Carosello 3000 gondola in December 2017, the Italian ski resort of Livigno has opened two more new lifts to furth...
The Kitzsteinhorn Glacier is getting even easier to reach with the inauguration of the 3K Kaprun-Kitzsteinhorn-K-onnection in the 2019-20 ski seaso...
Austria had a great winter, with an unforgettable stint of record-breaking snowfall in January. Now, several months later and well past the date wh...
Skiing in the famous champagne powder of the Rocky Mountains is at the top of the bucket list for many Europeans. Set against the backdrop of the R...
A young French alpinist recently stumbled across a treasure chest as he was approaching the summit of the famous Mont Blanc mountain, Europe's high...
Many winter sports enthusiasts travel to ski resorts by car, making it the most popular means of transport. Is it any wonder? You can take everythi...
Ski holidays on a budget sounds like a pipe dream, but with a little clever thinking, you can go on ski holidays this year without breaking the ban...
Dancing on tables at après-ski was fun back in the day, but with young children in tow, the image of your ideal ski resort will have to shift a lit...
A beloved hotspot for skiers and snowboarders all over Europe, the Austrian Alps are especially popular among families with children. Austria has a...
Out with the old, in with the new: spice things up this year by spending New Year’s Eve 2019 in a ski resort! All across the Alps, skiers and snowb...
Every skier or snowboarder knows that moment: you've finally arrived at the ticket window, fresh-faced and eager to start your ski day... and your...
The "Top of the French Alps" label, recognized by the French Ministry of Tourism, has been awarded to a handful of French ski resorts that offer a...
Once again, the biggest ski resorts in the Alps will celebrate the start and end of ski season with a host of music festivals, parties and other ev...
Ski season is also party season! As soon as the fluffy white snow starts falling across the Alps, ski resorts come alive with rockin’ music festiva...
Are you suffering from cold feet? (no, we don’t mean that kind!) Tired of being covered in bruises after a day of snowboarding? Panicking about how...
It’s nearly March 17 again and time for everyone’s favourite holiday – St. Patrick’s Day! With festivities in every corner of the world from Buenos...
A multitude of dedicated freestyle spots have bloomed across the Alps in recent years. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, it’s very easy to f...
Tree-lined slopes offer many advantages: they can hold their snow better, they're easier to navigate in flat light and they're sheltered from the w...
Results are in: Snowplaza readers have decided on the 20 best ski resorts in the Alps in 2018! The Snowplaza Awards 2018 results range from posh Sw...
After last weekend’s snowfall, we’re getting pretty stoked for winter! Among the things we most look forward to are the dozens of parties, concerts...
In Austria, you can find many campsites where you can stay with a camper van or caravan in winter. Winter camping is becoming increasingly popular,...
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's nothing more heartbreaking than arriving at your long-awaited ski holiday only to find brown hills and a couple of cows grazing! When you'v...
Nothing beats a ski holiday with a group of your closest friends! No matter if half the group wants to tackle black pistes and the other half is st...
Snow cover is one of the most important aspects of a ski holiday. There's nothing worse than arriving at your skiing destination after a long summe...
More and more ski resorts in the Alps are linking up or partnering to give skiers and snowboarders access to hundreds of kilometres of slopes with...
Excuses, excuses! We’re all guilty of them, and this applies to a ski holiday as well. How can you justify to your friends that you just don’t feel...
The highest-altitude ski areas are starting to open for ski season soon! Below is a list of ski areas that are projected to open in September and O...
Panicking about what to get for your skiing or snowboarding friend or family member? We've got you covered with the latest gadgets and useful skiin...
Part of the reason we love our ski holidays so much is because they give us the chance to be at one with nature. So, smelly car exhaust fumes aren'...
For those of us who like broadening our horizons, there’s nothing better than endless slopes to explore. If you’re a diehard skier looking to rack...
A ski holiday isn’t a ski holiday without après-ski, and we can all thank Austria for propelling this once-tame tradition into an all-out party sce...
The Alps are home to some of the most spectacular panoramas in the world, but a surprising number of ski resorts manage to totally trash this scene...
Austria is one of the most popular destinations for British skiers and snowboarders, and it’s no wonder why: more than 7000km of slopes, a lively a...
Aside from skiing and snowboarding, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn offers a selection of different toboggan runs, a fun opt...
To truly experience winter in Germany, you have to pay Bavaria a visit . There's something for everyone here, whether relaxed days in the snow or u...
Ski season is almost upon us and if you're not ready yet, it's time to start preparing! From finding accommodation to arranging ski rental to getti...
The Tirol Snow Card is your ticket to one of the largest groups of ski areas in the world. Just one ticket grants you unlimited skiing all season l...
All right, so we've just about had enough of the summer! It seems like ski season can't come fast enough. What wouldn't you give to have a day - na...
Congratulations, you’ve taken the leap and decided to try out snowboarding! Whether you’re a skier looking for a new challenge, or a budding snow s...
There's no denying that beginner skiers and boarders benefit greatly from lessons with a trained instructor. Professional lessons instil confidence...
Whether there is snow or ice on the road, being faced with a potentially slippery surface makes any normal driver anxious. Add having to negotiate...
We spend a lot of time sorting through prices, package deals, types of terrain, beginner vs. expert-friendly, snow conditions and the like. But how...
An après-ski hangover is as good a time as any to discover that après-ski is not always the... healthiest choice. But that doesn’t stop us from wan...
