Our list of the best European ski destinations

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Are you looking to take a ski holiday this year in Europe?  Then consider visiting one of these top European ski destinations!  Some of these ski destinations you may be familiar with.  Some may be hidden gems you are not aware of.  But all of these can make wonderful ski trips.  We also give you advice on where to stay during your ski trip.

Italy

Italy is a wonderful ski destination for guests of any age.  In fact, we tell you about some great family-friendly ski resorts in Italy here.

But here are some ski resorts in Italy we’d like to highlight:

France

Not to be outdone, France also has lots of wonderful ski areas:

Austria

Austria is a great place to visit to ski.  It can even be a great travel destination if you are visiting with children; in fact, we talk about the best family-friendly Austrian ski hotels here.

Here are some Austrian ski destinations we’d like to highlight:

Switzerland

Switzerland has great terrain that is sustainable for all levels and ages (which is part of why Switzerland has great ski resorts for families).  Its beauty and quality resorts also make Switzerland a great choice for a ski trip.

Great ski destinations in Switzerland include:

Norway

Norway is a wonderful ski destinations with a lot of wonderful ski hotels, as we outline in our list of the best Norway ski hotels.

Here are some specific ski resorts and destinations we’d like to highlight:

Sweden

Sweden has some great ski resorts with great terrain that is not as crowded as other European ski destinations, which can make visiting there quite appealing.  Here are a few great ski destinations in Sweden:

Germany

The Bavarian Alps are a charming travel destination, and Germany has over 700 ski resorts, so this is a great choice for a place to visit for skiing.

Destinations in Germany we’d like to highlight as being great for skiing include:

Finland

Finland can be a beautiful white wonderland in the winter, and has great ski destinations to boot, such as:

Bulgaria

Bulgaria has risen in popularity in recent years as a ski destination.  They have some great ski destinations, like:

Poland

Poland is also an underrated ski destination, with gems like:

Other Great Ski Destinations

Here are some other great ski destinations: