Family ski holidays in Europecountries to visitFamilies looking for ski holidays in Europe have an abundance of choice - so much that it can be difficult to know where to start.You need to decide which country should you visit, how will you get there and do you speak enough of the language – and that’s before you even start thinking about the type of ski resort. Will you choose a large or small resort, one interlinked with others, or one with easy access from an airport. There are so many things to consider. So to help you, here's a just a brief overview of where you can take family ski holidays in Europe. There are differences between the 'feel' of ski resorts in the various countries, just as there are differences between European and North American ski vacations. Skiing in the UKYes, you did read that correctly. We do have snow skiing here in the UK, in beautiful Scotland. It’s great if you live within a few hours drive and can make the most of great conditions when the weather allows and can be flexible....but... For most UK skiing families, ski holidays in Europe are going the mean a trip abroard – easily done by plane in a couple of hours, or by crossing the English Channel and driving to resort. Popular with plenty of choiceThe most popular family ski holidays in Europe are those in the Alps in either France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria. That’s probably because they feature heavily with UK tour operators operating in Europe. A 'package' ski vacation is easy to find to a wide choice of resorts that are easy to reach from the UK by plane, train or car.Traditionally good value and good for learning to skiBulgaria, Romania and Slovenia have a well-known reputation for friendly skiing and good value. The ski areas are smaller in comparison to the huge interlinked areas you’ll find in France, for example. But that’s a good thing. It makes them an ideal place to learn and build confidence.Take a look at this travel guide to discover more about ski holidays in Bulgaria. Ski ScandinaviaFinland, Sweden and Norway will appeal to those looking for places where English is widely spoken. The long snow season makes Scandinavia an attractive option if you're looking for snow-sure resorts.Ski surprisesGermany is often overlooked in favour of it's neighbours and certainly doesn't feature widely on the tour operator ski circuit (you might say that's a good thing for the rest of us!).Likewise skiing isn't the first thing you associate with Spain - it's far more likely to be a destination of choice for the dedicated beach hunter. There's skiing up in the Pyrenees mountains including Formigal or Candanchu. Neighbouring Andorra also in the Pyrenees has a handful of ski resorts such as Soldeu or Pas de la Casa. So where to startWhen you're planning family ski vacations why not start by thinking about how you want to travel, and what language abilities you have (or have not, depending on the country!). It's a real bonus for children to practice phrases in other languages when they can.Getting there Many families like the convenience of flying from the UK, although don't discount driving to ski holidays in Europe. We've driven to France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Spain and Andorra and it's a great option. It gives the convenience and flexibility that you just don't get if you fly or go by train. Plus, with car full of passengers works out cheaper than flying, too. |
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Thanks for the great website - very handy. We are planning our first ski trip for us and our 5 kids!Chrisna
Skiing tips for families. Written by an English couple who love to ski and play in the snow with their children.
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