When You're Not Skiing
Winter Activities
What many don’t realise is that skiing and snowboarding are just two of many, many winter activities waiting to be tried. For beginners, ski holidays need not be spent entirely on the slopes. Half day lessons are often available, leaving afternoons free to experience other activities such as winter walking, snow-shoeing, tobogganing, snowmobiling and ice-skating, or something more relaxing like an afternoon being pampered in a spa centre. Some resorts offer day trips to local attractions, for example, Fjord excursions from our
Norwegian ski resorts or city excursions to Salzburg or Innsbruck from our
Austrian ski resorts.
The Best Resorts For Non-Skiers and Winter Activities
We grade every resort in our programme according to its suitability for non-skiers. Resorts we recommend as great for non-skiers will have a superb choice of non-ski activities and excursions, a good resort infrastructure offering a wide choice of shops, restaurants and bars. We recommend the following resorts as the best resorts for winter activities and non-skiers:
Après Ski Your Way
For many, skiing or boarding is just one enjoyment to be had, and ski holidays for beginners are no exception. After a day on the slopes, unwinding in a local bar with new-found friends can be relaxed and low-key or as lively as you want it to be. Just ensure you pick the right resort.
The Best Resorts For Lively Après Ski
We recommend the following ski resorts as the best destinations for lively après ski in a great choice of bars and clubs: