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Resorts for your radar - 10 hidden gems for Winter '26/27

Fancy heading somewhere different for your ski holiday in 2025/26? Here are a few of Heidi's favourite up-and-coming ski locations to add to your shortlist for the 2026/27 season. 
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
26 Jun, 2026
1 min read
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Where to head for the best night skiing on the mountain

What is night skiing? We're here to give you the low-down on where to go for the best night skiing resorts in Europe.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
25 Jun, 2026
1 min read
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The best ski resorts in Europe for Intermediate Skiers

Get ready to hit the slopes with Heidi's guide to some of the best ski resorts for intermediates. Whether you want stunning mountain views, a lively apres-ski scene, or an energetic mile-munching mountain experience.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
24 Jun, 2026
1 min read
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The Ultimate Ski Bucket List: Top 30

Grab those ski poles and tighten your bindings, because we're taking you on an unforgettable adventure to count down Heidi's Ultimate Ski Bucket List - the top 30 powder-powered dreams skiers and snowboarders across the nation would love to experience.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
24 Jun, 2026
1 min read
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The biggest ski areas in Europe

Go big or go home. Europe's biggest ski areas serve up hundreds of kilometres of linked pistes, so you can ski a different run every day and still not see it all.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
23 Jun, 2026
1 min read
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How to combine a city break with a ski holiday

If you love the winter wonderland vibes of staying in a ski resort but want the buzz of a city, then a city ski break gives you the best of both worlds. Here are Heidi's top tips on how to get that city escape and ski holiday all wrapped up into one:
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
22 Jun, 2026
1 min read
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The best ski resorts for advanced skiers

Advanced skiers need variety—plenty of red, black, and off-piste runs to keep you coming back for more. These are some of the best advanced ski resorts for experts in Europe and beyond.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
17 Jun, 2026
1 min read
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Best places to go for a half term ski holiday

Planning half term ski holiday this February? With plenty of snow on the slopes and kids' activities galore in the resorts, skiing at half-term is one of the best times for mountain fun with the family.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
29 May, 2026
1 min read
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5 of the best half term ski resorts in Italy

Whisk la famiglia away for an unforgettable Italy half term ski holiday this February. High-altitude peaks, jaw-dropping scenery, exquisite food - and something few other destinations can offer: genuinely quiet pistes.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
29 May, 2026
1 min read
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5 of the best half term ski resorts in France

Our Heidi ski experts have left no stone unturned, meticulously sifting and crunching through all the data to bring you the best of the best: their recommendations for the best half term ski holidays in France.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
28 May, 2026
1 min read
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5 of the best cheap half term ski resorts

Cheap half term ski holidays do exist - you just need to know where to look. And that's with Heidi. We've done the hard work for you, hunting down the best February half term ski deals across Europe so you don't have to.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
27 May, 2026
1 min read
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5 of the best half term ski resorts in Austria

Skiing in the Austrian Alps during February half term - talk about an adventure! High-altitude snow, warm alpine villages, vast ski areas, and crisp apple strudels… these are just a few of our favourite things about half term ski breaks in Austria.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
27 May, 2026
1 min read

February half term ski holiday hacks

Half-term skiing and a mountain full of fresh snow is hard to beat. But it's also hard on the wallet. Here's everything you need to know about how, where, and when to book the best value family half-term ski trip this season.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
21 May, 2026
1 min read
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5 of the best family ski resorts in Italy

Italy is a bit of a hidden gem when it comes to family skiing. And honestly? That's part of what makes it so good. Here are the best family ski resorts in Italy to get you started...
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
21 May, 2026
1 min read
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How to plan a group ski holiday

Sorting a group ski trip is one of life's great tests of friendship. Brilliant fun — but also a logistical puzzle. Here are our top tips for booking a group ski holiday from the team at Heidi HQ.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
21 May, 2026
1 min read
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Top tips for skiing with young children

How to book the best family ski holiday? We've got all the answers. And lucky for you, it's far more straightforward than it sounds. Here are Heidi's top tips for planning a great family ski holiday:
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
20 May, 2026
1 min read

5 of the best family ski resorts in France

Whether this is your child's first time on skis or you're travelling with a mini mountain goat who needs something steeper, France delivers the goods. Explore some of the best family ski holidays in France...
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
19 May, 2026
1 min read
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Our pick of the best après ski resorts

If the après ski is just as important to you as the skiing itself - the sun terrace beers, the table dancing, the Euro-pop anthems you'll still be humming in May - then you've come to the right place. This is the best après ski in Europe.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
19 May, 2026
1 min read
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5 of the best family ski resorts in Andorra

Skiing with kids is chaotic, brilliant, and completely worth it. But picking the right resort? That bit you don't want to get wrong. Here are some of our best family ski resorts in Andorra to help you choose.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
18 May, 2026
1 min read
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Best ski resorts for families with young children

Skiing with kids is one of those trips that stays with them forever. That said, some resorts are better for family ski holidays than others. Here are some of Heidi's best family ski resorts in Europe:
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
15 May, 2026
1 min read
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Best ski resorts for teenagers

Skiing with teenagers. Between the slopes, the snow parks, and the buzz of après ski, there's enough going on to keep even the hardest-to-please teen genuinely entertained on a ski holiday with teenagers.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
14 May, 2026
1 min read
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5 of the best family ski resorts in Austria

Family ski holidays in Austria are all about relaxed, cruisy slopes, incredible convenience for kiddos, and truly epic alpine surrounds. This is our list of the top places to ski in Austria designed for convenient, chilled-out family fun.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
14 May, 2026
1 min read
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5 of the best Christmas ski resorts in Italy

Italian Christmases are just like Italian summers: great food, great company, and a whole lot of la dolce vita! Our Heidi experts are here with their pick of the best Italy Christmas ski holidays to book this December.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
14 Apr, 2026
1 min read

Best places for a Christmas ski holiday

Fancy swapping the Christmas chaos for some quality time on the slopes? Here are some of Heidi's best Christmas ski resorts to inspire your perfect xmas ski trip...
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
14 Apr, 2026
1 min read
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5 of the best Christmas ski resorts in Austria

Snow-capped peaks, legendary Austrian hospitality, and some of Europe's biggest ski areas. From the snowy heights of St. Anton, to Christmas tree diving in Zell am See, here's where to find the best Christmas ski holidays in Austria.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
14 Apr, 2026
1 min read

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