Beautiful views, fast slopes: ten ski areas in Europe that you should know
Created: 01/03/2023, 09:00
By: Franziska Kaindl
Do you like to use the winter months to plow through the snow in the fresh air?
There are many ski areas in the Alps that are worth visiting.
1 / 10Ski fans are in good hands in KitzSki in Kitzbühel.
The ski resort was voted the world's best ski resort in 2022 by the rating and test portal Skiresort.de with 4.9 out of 5 points.
It received particularly good ratings for its family and beginner-friendliness and the range of slopes in general.
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2 / 10The Skiwelt Wilder Kaiser in Austria was also rated well: Here, skiers can enjoy 270 kilometers of pistes with 20 valley runs, 83 modern lifts, three fun parks and three floodlit toboggan runs.
The ski area is also the largest night ski area in Austria.
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3 / 10Every ski fan is familiar with the Ischgl/Samnaun ski area.
239 kilometers of pistes and 45 modern lifts ensure the perfect skiing experience on Austrian and Swiss soil.
Ischgl is also known for its trendy après-ski parties in rustic huts.
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4 / 10Zermatt should not be missing from a list of the best and most famous ski areas in Europe: With the longest ski run in the Alps, the highest mountain station and 38 mountains that break the 4,000 mark, there is really no lack of action here - and that all against the backdrop of the Matterhorn (4,478 meters), the highest mountain in the Alps.
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5 / 10The Val Thorens ski area in the French region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes was voted the best ski area in Europe in 2022 by the European Best Destinations tourism platform.
It is known for its innovative techniques and a wide range of activities for the young and young at heart.
It is also the largest ski area in the world with 600 km of slopes.
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6 / 10The Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis ski area describes itself as THE ski area for families.
There is also a lot on offer on 186 kilometers of pistes, from a kids' fun park to a children's snow pasture and snow parks for beginners and experts.
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7 / 10Ski fans of all ages also have something to do in the Garmisch-Classic ski area.
Highlights include the famous Kandahar run and Ixis Kinderland.
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8 / 10The Cortina d'Ampezzo ski area in Italy is located against the natural backdrop of the Dolomites.
All levels of difficulty from black to green are offered on over 120 kilometers of pistes - so there is no chance of boredom.
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9 / 10Anyone who thinks about skiing can't ignore the Arlberg either: the cradle of alpine skiing is one of the largest ski areas in the world and, with over 300 kilometers of slopes for all levels of difficulty, a true snow paradise.
There are also more than 200 kilometers of deep snow runs and plenty of practice rails for the little ones.
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10 / 10In the heart of the Dolomites, the Val Gardena ski area awaits you.
It was named the best ski resort in Italy by the World Ski Awards in 2022.
There are 178 kilometers of pistes available for skiing and snowboarding, and guests are also transported by 79 lifts.
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While some make themselves comfortable with a book in front of the fireplace, others are happy to finally put on their skis or snowboard again in the cold months.
Whether family-friendly ski areas with a wide range of ski schools, noble alpine chalets for a hut holiday or wild après-ski parties - there is something for every taste.
