The recent few weeks were all about biking and hiking for us, but today we are having a preview of autumn in Berlin, with the…
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In fact, while planning the recent weekend trip to Austria, we intended to check the freeride routes in Stubai only. However, on Saturday morning our…
Skiparadies Sudelfeld is a Bavarian ski resort close to Munich that can offer some freeride opportunities on a snowy day.
Here’s a short video from a weekend trip to Oberwiesenthal in January. What more is there to say? Well, okay, a few tips: Update from…
It was supposed to be a perfect weekend foray: 6am flight to Salzburg out of Tegel on Saturday, 9pm return flight on Sunday.
I was feeling a bit uneasy though.
We had a couple of fantastic days in Bansko last February! Never expected so much snow there, and so few people. There was virtually no…
What you can expect to pay when flying with your winter stuff in Europe.
Here are a few online resources that we use while planning our ski trips from Berlin. We usually check the locations, routes, and weather for…
Just came across this awesome chart of European school vacations (download as PDF). Source: Eric Bonnel, the Directeur de Val Thorens Tours. They take it seriously in…
One of the best freeride routes on the Hintertuxer Gletscher, starting at the Hintertux top station Gefrorene Wand and with a total descent of up to 1750m.
The nearest skiing place to Berlin, about 3.5 hours’ drive
Located in Krkonoše Mountains, it’s similar to Klínovec / Fichtelberg, but reachable only by car, 4+ hour drive. The local food and its abundance are worth special notice.
A fairytale destination, but requires some advanced transport planning… or a car! Also, it can get really busy on weekends as we heard.
A weekend or longer trip, more expensive than the nearest Czech mountains but still on budget. Lots of ski resorts from 1hr away.
Going to the Alps through Innsbruck is usually a bit more expensive compared to Munich, but Innsbruck has shorter travel time to the slopes. Our…
Another great Austrian destination! There is a couple of Eurowings flights that makes it perfect for the weekend trip (early Saturday to late Sunday).
A solid option for a 4+ day ski trip from Berlin. We tested it in 2017 by going to Jasná Nízke Tatry via Bratislava. Ski…
The starting point for many great trips!
Note: if you’re going to France, avoid the school holidays period (Feb 06 — Mar 06)!
Another great option for a weekend plus a couple of days. Flights to Milan stay cheap all winter long and there are many ski resorts…
Venice is cheap to fly to in winter, so it’s a great port of entry on your way to Dolomites or Slovenian ski resorts. Makes…
Top slopes all around! Good for a longer getaway, since getting from Lyon to the mountains takes a while. Ski resorts Alpe d’Huez and La…
Did you know that you could also shred in Bulgaria? The slopes there may be less groomed than in the Alps, but you get to see some local culture!
A rare combo of sea and snow in one weekend. Since it’s very southerly, the snow conditions may be not perfect for off-piste, but it’s still a destination worth visiting.
A destination we haven’t thought of earlier. Here’s what one of our readers is writing about it: The best ski area is Kopaonik — I…
A bit wild but super authentic, good for 4-5 days’ trip. Everyone who’s been to Georgia has stories about the endless hospitality of the locals.…
Berlin has good transport connections with many other potential ski destinations in Europe. There are lots of places still to be explored! Just to name…