Europe's Most Exceptional Ski Spots
Clustered in the dizzying, breathtaking heights of the Alps, Europe's best ski resorts offer some of the most incredible skiing in the world. Whether you're in it for the heart-dropping descents, the expansive backcountry skiing, the world famous views, or the glitzy, glamorous resort life, Europe's best ski resorts are absolutely unforgettable.
6580 St Anton am Arlberg, Austria
The Alps are home to a wealth of backcountry skiing so it takes a special resort to claim it has the finest off-piste terrain. St. Anton, however, does. The Austrian resort may be known for attracting advanced skiers and no-holds-barred partiers...
396 Rue du Lyret, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Chamonix (74) is the famous winter-sports resort in the French Alps at the foot of Mont Blanc. It has the Mer de glâce, one of the biggest glaciers in Europe, accessible by the Montenvers rack railway. Chamonix was the host of the first Winter...
Mürren, 3825 Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
More so than most places, Switzerland offers serious skiers the chance to fly down unblemished mountainsides—especially in Mürren. The town is blessed with powder-packed bowls that maintain fresh snow for days after a big fall, drawing...
Grindelwald, Switzerland
The Jungfrau is one of the main summits of the Bernese Alps, located between the southern canton of Bern and the northern canton of Valais, halfway between Interlaken and Fiesch. It's the perfect place for the quintessential Swiss experience. The...
St Moritz, Switzerland
In a country full of swanky resort towns, St. Moritz takes the crown with its wide array of five-star hotels, designer stores, and award-winning restaurants. The town is also home to such exciting activities as skijoring and ice cricket, which...
Promenade 72, 3780 Gstaad, Switzerland
After a long day of skiing, we stopped here for a few après ski drinks. The view of the mountains is breathtaking as the sun sets. There are huge cushions and lounge chairs to rest. Foozeball tables and hightops provide for a great...
3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
Looking over the town of Zermatt we were pleasantly surprised to find some winter walking trails around the outskirts of the town away from all of the crowds of people. Wondering through the town looking at all of the cabins had us dreaming of...
6370 Kitzbuhel, Austria
As one of Austria’s most prestigious Alpine resort towns, Kitzbühel has a reputation for being a playground for the rich and famous. However, you don’t have to be wealthy or well-known to enjoy winter here. Medieval Kitzbühel...
im Alpenhaus, Wilhelm-Fazokas-Straße 2, 5710 Kaprun, Austria
The Kitzsteinhorn Glacier has a lot to offer - all year round. Whereas I love to go there for spring snowboarding, many others enjoy the amazing Gletscherwelt 3000. With a simple lift pass, you can get as high as 3.029 meter above sea level and...
Belle Plagne, 73210 Mâcot-la-Plagne, France
Skiing during a blizzard with my brother. And no one else. Wake up early to have the mountain to yourself. Stop for soup, cheese, and mulled wine at any of the chalets.
