30/09/2026
New Year’s Eve 2010 Ski Holiday
The alpine ski regions of Germany, Austria and Switzerland are especially popular with holidaymakers at New Year’s, as they want to experience the turn of the year in the mountains.
Nachrichten aus den Skigebieten - fĂĽr Skifahrer und Rodler
Photo: Dago Wiedamann
30/09/2026
New cable cars in Sölden
With the Gaislachkogl cable car, Sölden is setting new standards in operational safety, comfort and increased transport capacity.
30/09/2026
Skiing despite aftershocks in New Zealand
Despite the dangers posed by aftershocks in the Christchurch region, on the east of New Zealand’s South Island, the North Island in particular and the southeast of the South Island are attracting visitors with opportunities for skiing.
30/09/2026
GroĂźglockner Resort Kals-Matrei wins an award
The GroĂźglockner Resort Kals-Matrei in Austria was named the best ski area in Austria for families by the jury of the independently operating Association for Consumer Information.
30/09/2026
Hafling a popular choice for a ski holiday in 2010
Located directly on the Tschögglberg at an altitude of 1,200 to 2,500 metres, not far from the River Adige, Hafling is an ideal destination for a ski holiday in 2010. Guesthouses, hotels, holiday apartments and holiday homes in Hafling are available in a wide range of
30/09/2026
Gotthard Tunnel breakthrough
The breakthrough of the Gotthard Tunnel will soon make travel to many ski resorts in Switzerland easier. The breakthrough of the Gotthard Tunnel is expected on October 15.
30/09/2026
Ski passes in Europe are getting more expensive
The situation is clear: prices in Europe’s ski regions are rising sharply, as a comparison of the costs of six-day passes in various ski regions during the coming peak season shows.
30/09/2026
Money-saving tips for a ski holiday
The first rule for minimizing the cost of a ski holiday is to look around carefully and, above all, compare prices.
30/09/2026
New Ski Hotel Opening in Sölden
The “Bergland Sölden” ski hotel (4-star superior) has undergone extensive modernization. Its highlight is a 1,700-square-meter spa area.
30/09/2026
ADAC SkiGuide 2011 names the most family-friendly ski areas
In the new ADAC SkiGuide 2011, the authors present the most family-friendly ski regions in five European countries.
30/09/2026
Kitzsteinhorn: Gipfelwelt 3000
A spectacular new attraction opens on Austria’s Kitzsteinhorn in December. At an altitude of 3,029 metres, it will be the highest point in the Salzburger Land that everyone can reach easily: the new “Gipfelwelt 3000”.
30/09/2026
Lenggries: Cheapest Ski Resort 2010 / 2011
The ADAC price survey makes it clear: Ski holidays in Germany remain affordable in some ski regions, including Lenggries.
30/09/2026
Schladming: Best Ski Resort in the Alps
Schladming-Dachstein in Styria is not only one of Austria’s best-known ski resorts, but can also call itself the best ski resort in the Alps in the years ahead.
30/09/2026
Ski season in the Sauerland
Snow in the Sauerland—the 2010/2011 ski season is ready to get underway. By the second weekend of Advent, the Sauerland ski resorts will also be officially (almost) fully open.
30/09/2026
Ski Passes in Austria 2011
Skiing is getting more expensive in Europe—this is also confirmed by a study by the magazine “Konsument.” So, in the 2010/2011 winter season, more than ever before: take your time, compare carefully, and only then book.
30/09/2026
Rocker skis set to revolutionize the ski industry in 2011
According to industry experts, rocker skis are more forgiving of mistakes and have advantages over carving skis in deep snow.
30/09/2026
Dispute over the Kandahar downhill in Garmisch
The Kandahar downhill course on Hausberg in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is one of the most traditional venues on the Alpine skiing circuit and has hosted World Cup races since 1970.
30/09/2026
Four Hills Tournament 2011 in Innsbruck
When the Four Hills Tournament returns to Innsbruck in 2011 after the events in Oberstdorf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Upper Bavaria, thousands of fans will once again fill the hill.
30/09/2026
Ski World Championships 2011 in Oslo
From 23 February to 6 March 2011, the skiing world will turn its eyes to Oslo to follow the 2011 Ski World Championships in the Nordic disciplines.
30/09/2026
Gaislachkoglbahn in Sölden sets records
The modern cable car now has to recoup its costs, which is why its operators in the Ă–tztal are charging winter sports enthusiasts a pretty penny for its amenities.
30/09/2026
Ski World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen 2011
Preparations for the 2011 Ski World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen are in full swing, so that the opening ceremony can take place at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Olympic Ski Stadium on February 7.
30/09/2026
Ski schools in Germany report a decline in student numbers
One reason for the falling demand for lessons at German ski schools is that, in recent years, ski holidays have become significantly more expensive, especially for families with children.
30/09/2026
Ski World Cup in Zwiesel 2011
Media interest in the Ski World Cup in Zwiesel next Friday and Saturday (February 4–5, 2011) is greater than ever before, the organizers proudly announced ahead of the event.
30/09/2026
Volksbiathlon Hochfilzen 2011
The second Volksbiathlon will take place in Hochfilzen / Pillerseetal from 25 to 27 March 2011. Anyone can take part in the biathlon on the World Championships course in Hochfilzen, with expert guidance from biathlon coaches.
30/09/2026
Sled Dog Race in Winterberg Cancelled
The traditional International Sled Dog Race in Winterberg has to be cancelled due to a lack of snow. There is still enough snow for the ski lifts.
30/09/2026
WDR4 Schlager-Express in Winterberg
Schlager party on the wintry Sahnehang in Winterberg: On 19 February 2010, WDR4’s famous Schlager-Express stops in the Sauerland region. Admission is free to the open-air live broadcast, starting at 12 noon.
30/09/2026
Last-Minute Ski Holidays February 2011
Last-minute ski holidays February 2011: Skiers booking at short notice can find package holidays in the snow in February, from Sölden and La Plagne to Livigno, sometimes at steep discounts as last-minute ski deals or special offers.
30/09/2026
2011 Biathlon World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk
The 2011 Biathlon World Championships will take place in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, from March 3 to 13. The new champions will be crowned in a total of eleven events in this hugely popular winter sport.
30/09/2026
Snowkiting Masters in Winterberg
For the first time, snowkiters will gather in Winterberg from February 17 to 20, 2011, for the German Kitejunkie Snowkite Masters. The event in Winterberg could become one of Germany’s biggest snowkiting events of the year.
30/09/2026
PlayStreets in Bad Gastein 2011
For Red Bull PlayStreets in Bad Gastein 2011, the town centre of Bad Gastein was transformed into a freestyle skiing course. 10,000 enthusiastic spectators cheered on winner Elias AmbĂĽhl.
