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Skiing in Switzerland: strong franc enables big discounts, (30/01/2012)
(Switzerland Ski Region)
Because of strengthening of the Swiss franc against euro and dollar prices for holiday in Switzerland have significantly increased and many tourists prefer to visit less expensive resorts in French or Austrian Alps. To save potential customers many ski resorts in Switzerland reduced prices for accommodation and services.
(Switzerland Ski Region)
Because of strengthening of the Swiss franc against euro and dollar prices for holiday in Switzerland have significantly increased and many tourists prefer to visit less expensive resorts in French or Austrian Alps. To save potential customers many ski resorts in Switzerland reduced prices for accommodation and services.
Seefeld will celebrate the end of winter, (30/01/2012)
(Austria Ski Tipps)
At the world-famous Austrian ski resort of Seefeld on February 19 will be organized Maskentreiben 2012 festivities. Originally a small celebration created by local residents for the tourists evolved into a vivid entertainment show, enjoying great popularity among the guests of the resort.
(Austria Ski Tipps)
At the world-famous Austrian ski resort of Seefeld on February 19 will be organized Maskentreiben 2012 festivities. Originally a small celebration created by local residents for the tourists evolved into a vivid entertainment show, enjoying great popularity among the guests of the resort.
Ice festival at Norwegian ski resort, (29/01/2012)
This year the Ice Music Festival will be held from 3 to 5 February, while the ticket price will be about 300-400 NOK for the entire festival. Ticket holders will be able to reach the venue of the festival on a free bus from the central square of Geilo.
This year the Ice Music Festival will be held from 3 to 5 February, while the ticket price will be about 300-400 NOK for the entire festival. Ticket holders will be able to reach the venue of the festival on a free bus from the central square of Geilo.
The cheapest ski resort in Europe is located in Romania, (29/01/2012)
(Other Ski Regions)
Predial ski resort in Romania became the cheapest European winter skiing destination. The average price of accommodation in local hotels was about 55 Euros per night.
(Other Ski Regions)
Predial ski resort in Romania became the cheapest European winter skiing destination. The average price of accommodation in local hotels was about 55 Euros per night.
Ski resorts in Spain are fighting for snow, (22/01/2012)
Heavy snowfalls, which literally flooded half of Europe in early January would have been now like manna from heaven for some ski resorts in Spain. Because of the unusually warm weather many ski holiday centers in Madrid forced to close most tracks or open only a small number of them.
Heavy snowfalls, which literally flooded half of Europe in early January would have been now like manna from heaven for some ski resorts in Spain. Because of the unusually warm weather many ski holiday centers in Madrid forced to close most tracks or open only a small number of them.
Ski resort in the United States will build the fastest gondola in the world, (15/01/2012)
(USA Ski Country)
Vail, the US ski resort with a half century history, reported about construction of a new super-modern gondola timed to the 50th anniversary of the resort, which will be celebrated here in the next 2012-2013 ski season.
(USA Ski Country)
Vail, the US ski resort with a half century history, reported about construction of a new super-modern gondola timed to the 50th anniversary of the resort, which will be celebrated here in the next 2012-2013 ski season.
New snow parks will be opened in Andorra, (08/01/2012)
Ski resorts in the Principality of Andorra are very popular both among professional athletes and tourists, who like to spend holidays in the mountains. At the same time to maintain the highest level of service infrastructure of the resort is annually upgraded and improved in line with the latest alpine skiing technology.
Ski resorts in the Principality of Andorra are very popular both among professional athletes and tourists, who like to spend holidays in the mountains. At the same time to maintain the highest level of service infrastructure of the resort is annually upgraded and improved in line with the latest alpine skiing technology.
Finnish ski resorts are waiting for the Russian influx, (31/12/2011)Ski resorts of Finland during the first days of the New Year are waiting for the mass arrival of tourists from Russia. According to some Finnish media, in particular Helsingin Sanomat, during the period from 2 to 4 of January, 2012 the border between Russia and Finland in both directions will be crossed daily by 50 000 tourists.
Ski resorts in Bulgaria will improve food services, (30/12/2011)
The agency for food safety of Bulgaria started active checks of catering services in connection with the start of the winter tourist season at Bulgarian ski resorts. The reason for such large-scale action was the fact that serious violations were revealed during the late summer spot checks of such facilities. Representative of the Bulgarian agency for food safety Lubomir Kulinsky also said that many cooks at the Bulgarian resorts do not have professional education, which violates the nutrition law.
The agency for food safety of Bulgaria started active checks of catering services in connection with the start of the winter tourist season at Bulgarian ski resorts. The reason for such large-scale action was the fact that serious violations were revealed during the late summer spot checks of such facilities. Representative of the Bulgarian agency for food safety Lubomir Kulinsky also said that many cooks at the Bulgarian resorts do not have professional education, which violates the nutrition law.
The most expensive ski-passes are in Switzerland and Norway, (30/12/2011)
Ski resorts of Norway and Switzerland earned not only the title of the snowiest resorts in Europe, but also one of the most expensive. The study of the German travel portal ab-in-den-urlaub.de demonstrates the level of prices for one-day ski passes. On average the most expensive passes were found in the two countries mentioned above.
Ski resorts of Norway and Switzerland earned not only the title of the snowiest resorts in Europe, but also one of the most expensive. The study of the German travel portal ab-in-den-urlaub.de demonstrates the level of prices for one-day ski passes. On average the most expensive passes were found in the two countries mentioned above.
French ski resort offers dinner on the lift, (19/12/2011)
(Snow Regions in France)
The French ski resort of les Gets located in the Portes du Soleil region presented an unusual offer for the guests, who will arrive on holiday in les Gets for the Valentine's Day in 2012. Resort operator offers all lovers the opportunity to book a dinner in gondola.
(Snow Regions in France)
The French ski resort of les Gets located in the Portes du Soleil region presented an unusual offer for the guests, who will arrive on holiday in les Gets for the Valentine's Day in 2012. Resort operator offers all lovers the opportunity to book a dinner in gondola.
Schlitteda: sleigh rides in St. Moritz, (18/12/2011)
(Switzerland Ski Region)
Swiss ski resort of St. Moritz located in the Engadine Valley is known worldwide as one of the most exclusive and expensive winter recreational areas. Tourists often call this Swiss resort the Top of the World. Entertainment in this "reserve of the millionaires" is also appropriating: Cartier Polo World Cup, classical music festival Snow & Symphony, sailing regatta on the Lake St. Moritz and unique Ice Golf Championship.
(Switzerland Ski Region)
Swiss ski resort of St. Moritz located in the Engadine Valley is known worldwide as one of the most exclusive and expensive winter recreational areas. Tourists often call this Swiss resort the Top of the World. Entertainment in this "reserve of the millionaires" is also appropriating: Cartier Polo World Cup, classical music festival Snow & Symphony, sailing regatta on the Lake St. Moritz and unique Ice Golf Championship.
Austrian ski resort opened the season with snowmobile racing, (15/12/2011)
(Austria Ski Tipps)
Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski resort in Austria started the ski season. The season opening was accompanied by one of the most spectacular this year shows - snowmobile races Swatch Snow Mobile, which took place on the streets of the resort on December 8-11, 2011.
(Austria Ski Tipps)
Saalbach-Hinterglemm ski resort in Austria started the ski season. The season opening was accompanied by one of the most spectacular this year shows - snowmobile races Swatch Snow Mobile, which took place on the streets of the resort on December 8-11, 2011.
Alpine ski resorts received snow at last, (07/12/2011)(Snow Regions in France)
Pessimistic predictions about the upcoming Alpine ski season did not realized, which pleased skiers and resort operators in Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland. The Alps experienced heavy snowfalls on Monday.
There is no snow in the Alps, what the internet says ?, (06/12/2011)
(Other Ski Regions)
Studying the situation in the leading ski areas in Europe online community leaves different comments about the lack of snow. Below are given some of the most striking comments that have been published on the forum of the British publication guardian.co.uk:
(Other Ski Regions)
Studying the situation in the leading ski areas in Europe online community leaves different comments about the lack of snow. Below are given some of the most striking comments that have been published on the forum of the British publication guardian.co.uk:
Alpine skiing: France, Switzerland, Norway, Austria are ready, (06/12/2011)
Les 2 Alpes follows Swiss Zermatt and Italian Cervinia. Both alpine resorts, which are united by a common ski pass, reported about opening of all ski tracks. From now on Zermatt-Cervinia offers its guests 177 kilometers of prepared ski slopes.
Les 2 Alpes follows Swiss Zermatt and Italian Cervinia. Both alpine resorts, which are united by a common ski pass, reported about opening of all ski tracks. From now on Zermatt-Cervinia offers its guests 177 kilometers of prepared ski slopes.
Alta Badia: alpine skiing in Italy and Italian cuisine, (06/12/2011)
(Skiing in Italy)
The well-known Italian region Alta Badia in the Dolomites, which combines several small ski resorts, including Corvara and Colfosco, intends to promote winter holidays on its slopes as "gastronomic alpine skiing".
(Skiing in Italy)
The well-known Italian region Alta Badia in the Dolomites, which combines several small ski resorts, including Corvara and Colfosco, intends to promote winter holidays on its slopes as "gastronomic alpine skiing".
Ski resorts in Austria, France and Switzerland open the season, (27/11/2011)
Ski season in Europe starts in November. Ski season comes timidly to the slopes of Alpine Europe. Why timidly? It is because conditions at many ski resorts are not ideal or simply absent. Only high-altitude resorts have the opportunity to announce the opening of ski season in late November.
Ski season in Europe starts in November. Ski season comes timidly to the slopes of Alpine Europe. Why timidly? It is because conditions at many ski resorts are not ideal or simply absent. Only high-altitude resorts have the opportunity to announce the opening of ski season in late November.
Winter ski resort in Andorra gets new tracks, (26/11/2011)
Already five new ski tracks will be introduced in the current ski region in the Andorran region of GrandValira. The length of the new tracks is 12 kilometers. Thus, the total length of the ski tracks in GrandValira will grow up to 205 kilometers. Among the ski resorts of the Pyrenees no one has exceeded this figure except Grandvalira.
Already five new ski tracks will be introduced in the current ski region in the Andorran region of GrandValira. The length of the new tracks is 12 kilometers. Thus, the total length of the ski tracks in GrandValira will grow up to 205 kilometers. Among the ski resorts of the Pyrenees no one has exceeded this figure except Grandvalira.
New ski area appeared in France, (19/11/2011)
(Snow Regions in France)
Several small alpine resorts in France merged into one large ski resort area, which was called "Ski Lake Annecy". Local slopes are distinguished by relaxed atmosphere, tranquility and beauty of the alpine nature, which is combined with the traditional developed French ski infrastructure.
(Snow Regions in France)
Several small alpine resorts in France merged into one large ski resort area, which was called "Ski Lake Annecy". Local slopes are distinguished by relaxed atmosphere, tranquility and beauty of the alpine nature, which is combined with the traditional developed French ski infrastructure.
Skiing in Switzerland: Duran Duran in Klosters, (18/11/2011)
(Switzerland Ski Region)
Klosters ski resort, which is along with the Davos forms one of the most famous winter recreation areas in Switzerland, this year promises to be especially popular among the tourists not only because of its tracks and alpine landscapes. On January 21, 2012 here will be held a festival, which promises to be one of the most vivid Swiss shows in 2012. Altitude Festival is the name of the new festival, which Klosters will host in January.
(Switzerland Ski Region)
Klosters ski resort, which is along with the Davos forms one of the most famous winter recreation areas in Switzerland, this year promises to be especially popular among the tourists not only because of its tracks and alpine landscapes. On January 21, 2012 here will be held a festival, which promises to be one of the most vivid Swiss shows in 2012. Altitude Festival is the name of the new festival, which Klosters will host in January.
Lower Austria introduces Winter Card, (16/11/2011)
(Austria Ski Tipps)
In Austrian federal state of Lower Austria authorities plan to improve the image of the region and make it more appealing to the winter holidays fans by traditional measures. Lower Austria is preparing to present the Winter Card.
(Austria Ski Tipps)
In Austrian federal state of Lower Austria authorities plan to improve the image of the region and make it more appealing to the winter holidays fans by traditional measures. Lower Austria is preparing to present the Winter Card.
Family holidays in Austria: Stubai 2011-2012, (15/11/2011)
(Austria Ski Tipps)
The authors of the guide to the ski resorts in Europe, which is published by the German ADAC motorists club, often called the Stubai Valley the best ski region in Austria for the family holidays. In the 2011-2012 season the Stubai Valley once again confirms the rightness of the German motorists.
(Austria Ski Tipps)
The authors of the guide to the ski resorts in Europe, which is published by the German ADAC motorists club, often called the Stubai Valley the best ski region in Austria for the family holidays. In the 2011-2012 season the Stubai Valley once again confirms the rightness of the German motorists.
Aspen presented super ski pass for $25,000, (10/11/2011)
(USA Ski Country)
$25 000 for the opportunity to be the first to enjoy the full range of tracks of one of the best ski resorts in the United States. This opportunity is offered by the well-known Aspen resort in Colorado.
(USA Ski Country)
$25 000 for the opportunity to be the first to enjoy the full range of tracks of one of the best ski resorts in the United States. This opportunity is offered by the well-known Aspen resort in Colorado.
Bulgaria, Slovenia, Andorra are the cheapest ski resorts, (30/10/2011)
Bulgaria, Slovenia, Andorra - ski resorts in these countries have the lowest prices for the 2011-2012 season. These data are presented in a report of the British companies Post Office Travel Money and Crystal Ski. At the same time, skiing in Switzerland this season has increased in price more than usual, mainly due to the strengthening of the Swiss franc to major world currencies.
Bulgaria, Slovenia, Andorra - ski resorts in these countries have the lowest prices for the 2011-2012 season. These data are presented in a report of the British companies Post Office Travel Money and Crystal Ski. At the same time, skiing in Switzerland this season has increased in price more than usual, mainly due to the strengthening of the Swiss franc to major world currencies.
Ski resorts in France: Three Valleys news, (28/10/2011)
(Snow Regions in France)
One of the most famous ski areas of France - Three Valleys - is going to be fully prepared for the new season. Such resorts as Courchevel and Meribel, which are parts of the region, will offer its guests updated lifts and new elements of ski infrastructure.
(Snow Regions in France)
One of the most famous ski areas of France - Three Valleys - is going to be fully prepared for the new season. Such resorts as Courchevel and Meribel, which are parts of the region, will offer its guests updated lifts and new elements of ski infrastructure.
Skiing in Austria 2011: Zillertal news, (28/10/2011)
(Austria Ski Tipps)
Zillertal Valley resorts, which tracks are located on the slopes of the Kitzbühel Alps, prepared several grand innovations for the new season. New lifts, shops and entertainment - these benefits will be available for those, who wants to spend winter holidays in the Zillertal-Arena region in 2011-2012 season.
(Austria Ski Tipps)
Zillertal Valley resorts, which tracks are located on the slopes of the Kitzbühel Alps, prepared several grand innovations for the new season. New lifts, shops and entertainment - these benefits will be available for those, who wants to spend winter holidays in the Zillertal-Arena region in 2011-2012 season.
Alpine skiing in France: Rock on Snowboard 2011, (27/10/2011)
(Snow Regions in France)
Several ski resorts in France this year will participate in the festival Rock on Snowboard, which will unite the fans of winter recreation and music.
(Snow Regions in France)
Several ski resorts in France this year will participate in the festival Rock on Snowboard, which will unite the fans of winter recreation and music.
Alpine skiing in Austria: 80 million Euros for the Ski Amade, (18/10/2011)
(Austria Ski Tipps)
The largest combined ski area of Austria in the Salzburg land - Ski Amade - this year actively prepares its slopes to the season. The total amount of investments in the modernization of the resorts that are part of Ski Amade in 2011 is approximately 80 million Euros.
(Austria Ski Tipps)
The largest combined ski area of Austria in the Salzburg land - Ski Amade - this year actively prepares its slopes to the season. The total amount of investments in the modernization of the resorts that are part of Ski Amade in 2011 is approximately 80 million Euros.
Lucerne attracts with ski discounts, (09/10/2011)(Switzerland Ski Region)
Ski Switzerland prepares a surprise for its guests in many cities. After the end of the summer season more and more holidaymakers are turning their attention to the ski resorts of Switzerland
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30/01/2012
Skiing in Switzerland: strong franc enables big discounts
Because of strengthening of the Swiss franc against euro and dollar prices for holiday in Switzerland have significantly increased and many tourists prefer to visit less expensive resorts in French or Austrian Alps. To save potential customers many ski resorts in Switzerland reduced prices for accommodation and services.
30/01/2012
Seefeld will celebrate the end of winter
At the world-famous Austrian ski resort of Seefeld on February 19 will be organized Maskentreiben 2012 festivities. Originally a small celebration created by local residents for the tourists evolved into a vivid entertainment show, enjoying great popularity among the guests of the resort.
29/01/2012
Ice festival at Norwegian ski resort
This year the Ice Music Festival will be held from 3 to 5 February, while the ticket price will be about 300-400 NOK for the entire festival. Ticket holders will be able to reach the venue of the festival on a free bus from the central square of Geilo.
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