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...
With an endless variety of piste and off-piste skiing, renowned après-ski and internationally famous music and comedy festivals, the Mayrhofen ski...
Touted as the “most modern cable car concept in the world,” the 3S Penkenbahn gondola lift at Mayrhofen has been awarded an “Innovation Prize” for...
This weekend marks the official season opening of Saalbach ski resort. The number one ski resort in Austria, Saalbach’s stellar selection of pistes...
Tired of reading articles about nursery slopes and colour-coded ski accessories? Sure, maybe girls look for different things when we ski - the marg...
Looking for somewhere to escape for the weekend with your sweetheart? Search no further! Straight out of a fairy tale, the Mayrhofen ski resort is...
Mayrhofen ski resort, nestled in Austria’s Zillertal Alps, is famous for legendary après-ski, a good music scene and the invigorating Hara Kiri, on...
Nestled at the end of the Stubai Valley, Austria’s Stubai Glacier is one of the most popular glaciers in Austria. In the preseason, when the pictur...
Nestled in the Zillertal valley of the Austrian Alps, Mayrhofen encompasses several ski resorts plus the Hintertux Glacier and offers skiing as far...
As January draws to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on the past month and assess how you’ve been doing on your New Year’s Resolutions. Ok, so...
This weekend marks the finale of the annual Art on Ice show, which played at Zurich and Lausanne earlier this week and is staging two more performa...
With Valentine’s day right around the corner, I’m sure we’re all eagerly awaiting the romantic weekend that our better half will have orchestrated...
It's a plane! It’s a train! It’s… an elephant! It might not be the cute, cuddly sculpture you were seeking for Valentine’s Day. But this giant whit...
“You have to go to Saalbach Hinterglemm!” If you’re getting tired of your friends nagging you, maybe it really is time you checked it out for yours...
Taken out of context, it’s a situation no one would readily agree to: sat hip-to-hip with a stranger, wearing heavy plastic boots and a helmet and...
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...
S'no missing Snowbombing! This event of epic proportions is a dream come true. Set in the Mayrhofen ski resort and featuring some big-name headline...
It's the first trip of the year and skiing is the only thing on your mind. The view over the snow-capped mountains is spectacular, and as you ride...
Austria’s Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski resort is famous for its 270km of slopes and fabulous après-ski scene. With four resorts combined into one, skie...
We only ever talk about the endless powder, the wonderful food, the laughs and the good times. But, while it’s hard to admit, sometimes a few thing...
No sun? No stress! Not for nothing is Mayrhofen among the most popular ski resorts in Austria. Nestled in the beautiful Ziller Valley of the Austri...
The ski resort of Monts Jura lies a stone's throw from Geneva in the French region of Franche-Comté. Nestled in the Jura Mountains, which form the...
From the words “kaiser” and “schmarnn,” kaiserschmarrn literally means “the Emperor’s nonsense,” and it’s easy to see why this muddle of broken pan...
After a week of powder and good times, there’s no better way to impress your friends and family back home than with the world’s perfect selfie. Whe...
Legendary for its après-ski, music and comedy festivals and Austrian hospitality, Mayrhofen is perhaps best known as one of Europe’s premier ski de...
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...
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!...
Freshly groomed pistes, exciting terrain, mouth-watering food and après-ski with good company… throw all the right ingredients in the blender and y...
A favourite ski resort in the Austrian Alps, Mayrhofen has it all - the steepest piste in Austria, a great variety of beginner and intermediate ter...
Germany’s Black Forest is a surreal cluster of dense forests and pristine lakes dotted over the mountains. In the heart of it all is Feldberg ski r...
Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is a beehive of activity in the winter. Millions of skiers choose to go to the Glemm Valley for their skii...
If you’re one of those people who googles “best après-ski joints” before checking the number of slopes or the snow conditions at a ski resort, then...
The traditional snow dwellings of the Inuit people have a certain undeniable charm. At 2000m above sea level, Mayrhofen’s White Lounge Igloo Villag...
Results are in: Snowplaza readers have selected the best 20 ski resorts in the Alps! A huge thank-you to the 55 000 skiers and snowboarders all aro...
A glistening ribbon of snow spread out over the Zillertal valley, the Mayrhofen ski resort offers many kilometres of pistes at a variety of levels...
If you thought this year’s ski season was over, you can think again! Ski resorts across the Alps are finally celebrating the arrival of bluebird da...
Nothing can beat the vibe of spring skiing. With bright sunshine and flowers peeking through the snow, everyone seems to be in a good mood. Even ap...
With Easter weekend just around the corner, it’s time to start looking at your best options for this chocolate-filled holiday. And what better way...
Winter isn’t over! It seems that Mother Nature didn’t get the memo about it being spring, but you won’t hear us complaining! Ski resorts in Austria...
Has the thought of taking a ski holiday in the summer ever crossed your mind? Now that it’s so late in the season and closing festivals are being a...
It’s never too late to start planning your 2017/2018 ski and snowboarding holidays! If there’s one thing we’ve learned from last season’s bizarrely...
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 never too early to start planning your winter ski holiday! While the rest of us are basking in the summer sunshine, the dedicated staff at our...
It’s sport like no other, a sport that fills you with a rush of adrenaline as you sail down the side of a mountain in a whirl of white powder. Skii...
With so many different kinds of skis out there, how do you find the type that’s right for you? This depends on a few things. First, do you consider...
The first thing you think of when you hear “European ski resorts” is undoubtedly the Alps. What better place to ski or snowboard than on these maje...
The history of winter sports at Chamonix goes way back. This Savoyard ski town lies at the foot of the legendary Mont Blanc, which at 4810m is the...
Your ski holidays may be more expensive this winter, with ski pass prices rising significantly in many ski areas across the Alps in the 2017/2018 s...
One of the best ways to get in the mood for winter is by binge-watching a few great ski and snowboard flicks. With temperatures dropping and the fi...
Dig out your woolly jumpers and dust off your equipment… ski season is here! In an early-season gift from Mother Nature, several ski areas across t...
One of the best parts of a ski day is stopping in at a cosy alpine hut for a cup of tea (or something stronger, of course). Whether high up on the...
If you’ve been keeping tabs on weather reports in the Alps over the last few weeks, you’ll have noticed that more and more of that white stuff keep...
Skiing has gotten a lot easier since the days when we had to wave our ski poles in the air to help our friends find us! In the last few years, Alpi...
Fancy a ski holiday with sunny slopes and guaranteed snow? Come discover Carinthia, Austria’s best-kept secret! Starting December 16, EasyJet is of...
Mother Nature has brought more fresh snow to the mountains! Another cold front reached the northern side of the Alps on Sunday night and brought a...
If you needed another reason to love Ed Sheeran, he’s just filmed the music video of the year at the Hintertux Glacier in the Zillertal Arena. The...
Stoked for the beginning of ski season? We are too! And so are many Alpine ski resorts, with event calendars jam-packed in anticipation of another...
Nestled on the border between Austria and Italy, Carinthia is known for its guaranteed snow and exceptional amount of sunny days. This is the perfe...
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...
The sunny province of Carinthia, nestled on Austria’s southern border next to Italy and Slovenia, has a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Therapeutic...
The heavy snowfall that blessed Austria over the last few weeks has finally hit France, just in time for the ski season opening at Les Trois Vallée...
In recent weeks, winter sport lovers have been flooded with photo after photo of the incredible snowfall in the Alps. For four weekends in a row, s...
Exciting new developments are coming to the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn! Earlier this year, the Skicircus announced that it...
Today marks the opening of La Plagne, one of France’s most popular ski resorts. Along with Les Arcs, La Plagne forms part of the Paradiski area, th...
It’s always a good time for a Maccy D’s run! At the Lindvallen ski area in Sweden, you can get your salty fix with the McSki, strategically placed...
It’s that time of year when millions of frantic shoppers make a mad dash for Oxford Street, panting jealously after those smug people who are alrea...
As we inch closer to Christmas, weather forecasts are starting to call for colder temperatures on Christmas Day in the UK. Although it’s the deares...
After 50 million euros and six years of planning and construction, Bayerische Zugspitzebahn will inaugurate their new Zugspitze cable car this Frid...
A few days before her first birthday, little Cash Rowley has already been bitten by the snowboarding bug. This American toddler is so cute she even...
Not just a ski area for pros, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn boasts family fun for children of all ages. Younger tots can e...
Hurrah, it’s almost time for the 2018 Winter Olympics – and let’s face it, for us skiers and snowboarders, these are the most exciting ones! This y...
Looking for a way to end 2017 in style? Hoping to start off the year 2018 with a bang? There’s no better way to celebrate than with an alpine holid...
The World Cup piste at the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn offers a juicy challenge for advanced skiers and boarders who want to...
The whole skiing world is buzzing after seeing this video of Polish skier Pawel Babicki, who pulled off a stunning race at the Stelvio downhill in...
After wreaking havoc in the UK, Storm Eleanor has moved towards the continent, bringing extreme weather, floods and strong winds. Major French ski...
After a brief reprieve in the wake of Storm Eleanor last weekend, the Southern Alps across France, Switzerland and Italy received another bout of h...
10 stages, 11 days, 18 mushers: from January 13-24, ski resorts in the Savoie-Mont Blanc region of France will welcome back the 14th edition of La...
It's the world’s most demanding skiing competition! On January 20, 2018, the legendary Hahnenkamm Races will return for the 78th time to the Streif...
It's a big competition trying to work out which of the so-called “longest pistes in the Alps” are actually the longest. But why settle on just one?...
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...
This hilarious clip from 1985 is a fantastic example of the early reactions to the mysterious sport that was snowboarding. From the very first tria...
Skiers and snowboarders in France and Austria are breathing a cautious sigh of relief after the heavy snow that has been plaguing many ski resorts...
True skiers make the most of their time on the slopes, getting up at the crack of dawn to lay down fresh tracks on the first gondola and staying un...
Austria is a popular destination with skiers and snowboarders thanks to the excellent skiing conditions, the reliable snow and the huge ski areas....
We talk a lot about ski resorts that are beginner-friendly and family-friendly, but we admit that it can sometimes be difficult to find a ski resor...
For true skiers, it’s a no-brainer: as soon as their offspring are old enough, it’s off to the ski school to follow in their parents’ tracks. Unfor...
When is the last time you were in an infinity pool at 2050m above sea level? That's right, never. This incredible spot in Kühtai breaks the mould,...
It's the most beautiful sport in the world and a sure-fire way to bring out the endorphins. Fresh mountain air, spectacular mountain views, carving...
Après-ski is an integral part of skiing and shouldn’t be overlooked when planning your holiday! Conveniently placed umbrella bars at the edge of th...
Skiing is absolutely the best sport in the world but there’s no getting around it: you’re bound to experience some embarrassment and humiliation on...
The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea will kick off the events this year with an opening ceremony at 8pm KST today (11am GMT). With...
35-year-old Candide Thovex is a legend in the freeriding world, coolly pulling off stunts that ordinary skiers and snowboarders can only dream of....
Those endless ski lift queues in high season are something to be avoided at all costs, and we can’t think of a better way to do that than by choosi...
For many skiers and snowboarders, the size of a ski resort is one of the main factors to consider when planning a ski holiday. With its generous of...
Every skier or snowboarder has that one friend who is totally obsessed with the snow, but has never been on skis or a snowboard. Much as you pester...
Nestled halfway between Vancouver and the Rocky Mountains is Sun Peaks Resort, Canada’s second-largest ski area and best-kept secret. Savvy skiers...
With 270km of slopes, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ranks among the largest ski areas in Austria. Skiers and snowboarders...
It’s been a chilly week in Europe, with a cold snap sweeping much of the continent. As might be expected, ski resorts in the Alps are expecting bit...
In the market for a new pair of skis this year? If you want to get an idea of recent innovations and upcoming trends for the 2018/2019 season, the...
The Olympics made it look easy, skiers and snowboarders effortlessly whizzing down insanely steep slopes and beating each other by a matter of seco...
