Ski Holiday in May?
A ski holiday in the middle of May? That seems pretty unusual. But here in Europe, too, you can still speed down wonderful slopes in May, enjoying the glorious spring sunshine on slopes that are already relatively quiet. Who wouldn’t dream of a ski holiday like that? And yet, so far, only insiders seem to have focused on May as a month for skiing. Luckily for the relatively small number of people interested.
Hintertux Glacier in Austria
The best tip here is probably Hintertux Glacier in Austria. The picturesque Zillertal in Tyrol invites you to enjoy sunny skiing on its glacier. You can ski here all year round—that’s 365 days a year. What’s more, the Hintertux ski resort offers wonderful, wide slopes with guaranteed powder snow through May. A springtime ski holiday dream that is sure to set snowboarders’ hearts racing, too. They can let loose in the fun park to their heart’s content. And sometimes they can even admire the tricks performed by world-famous snowboarders, who show off their jumps here.
Ski Holiday in May?
Date: 19/04/2010
The number of ski holiday destinations in Europe that are suitable for this is actually quite substantial. You just need to know where skiers can still find such dream destinations. However, only a few providers specialize in trips at this time of year.
Dachstein Glacier
At Dachstein Glacier, the Edelgries run is currently closed because of avalanche danger. Normally, Dachstein Glacier is also open for skiing all year round. Its ski holiday offerings are considered the most diverse in the entire Alps.
More glacier ski resorts
Other ski holiday destinations include Mölltal Glacier in Carinthia and Tyrol’s Pitztal Glacier. Both are expected to remain open until May 8. At around 3,440 meters, Pitztal Glacier is considered Austria’s highest ski resort. In Sölden, Tyrol, the ski season is scheduled to end on May 30, 2011.
In the Tyrolean ski resorts of Kaunertal and Stubaital, the season doesn’t end in May. Kaunertal is expected to close its ski season on June 12, 2011. The fun on the slopes in the Stubai Glacier area is even set to continue until the end of June 2011.
So skiers can enjoy the snow for a little while longer in this glorious spring weather. Skiers, snowboarders, freeriders and cross-country skiers will all get their fill. And the breathtaking mountain panorama will remain unforgettable for everyone. In some ski resorts, the slope conditions are currently even better than in January or February. A spring ski holiday like this can hardly leave anything to be desired.
Dagmar Tripp
