Ski Holidays in Europe http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com Good News: Europe has great places for ski holidays. Skiing in the alpes or the other mountains is as popular as never before. Find exciting snow events, the best deals for vacation rentals and all the cool places to vistit on skiurlaub-infos.com. http://www.skiurlaub-infos.de/resources/userdata/images/maxtdlogo.gif Ski Holidays in Europe http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com en-en http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:36:32 +0100 Skiing in Switzerland: strong franc enables big discounts http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2012-1353/swiss-discounts-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2012-1353/swiss-discounts-en.html 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. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0100 Seefeld will celebrate the end of winter http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2012-1352/seefeld-winter-gone-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2012-1352/seefeld-winter-gone-en.html 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. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:54:00 +0100 Ice festival at Norwegian ski resort http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2012-1351/ski-norge-ice-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2012-1351/ski-norge-ice-en.html 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. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:51:00 +0100 The cheapest ski resort in Europe is located in Romania http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2012-1350/romania-cheapski-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2012-1350/romania-cheapski-en.html 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. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:42:30 +0100 Ski resorts in Spain are fighting for snow http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2012-1346/spain-fights-snow-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2012-1346/spain-fights-snow-en.html 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. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:14:20 +0100 Ski resort in the United States will build the fastest gondola in the world http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2012-1344/ski-gondola-vail-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2012-1344/ski-gondola-vail-en.html 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. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:36:10 +0100 New snow parks will be opened in Andorra http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2012-1341/andorra-snowparks-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2012-1341/andorra-snowparks-en.html 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. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:01:00 +0100 Finnish ski resorts are waiting for the Russian influx http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1339/ski-finland-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1339/ski-finland-en.html 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. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:30:40 +0100 Ski resorts in Bulgaria will improve food services http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1338/ski-bulgaria-pitanie-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1338/ski-bulgaria-pitanie-en.html 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. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:18:20 +0100 The most expensive ski-passes are in Switzerland and Norway http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1337/swiss-norge-ski-passes-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1337/swiss-norge-ski-passes-en.html 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. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:09:50 +0100 French ski resort offers dinner on the lift http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1333/france-ski-dinner-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1333/france-ski-dinner-en.html 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. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:43:40 +0100 Schlitteda: sleigh rides in St. Moritz http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1332/shlitedda-sankt-moritz-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1332/shlitedda-sankt-moritz-en.html 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. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:56:10 +0100 Austrian ski resort opened the season with snowmobile racing http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1330/ski-austria-season-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1330/ski-austria-season-en.html 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. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:42:10 +0100 Alpine ski resorts received snow at last http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1326/ski-snow-falls-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1326/ski-snow-falls-en.html 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. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:52:00 +0100 There is no snow in the Alps, what the internet says ? http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1327/alpes-snow-en.html http://www.skiurlaub-infos.com/154/2011-1327/alpes-snow-en.html 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: Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:03:40 +0100