Europe Up Close

  • Home
  • About
    • Writers
    • Contact
    • Work with us
    • Jobs & Internships
  • Travel Gear
  • Hotels in Europe
  • Europe Deals
  • UNESCO Sites
  • View over Florence, Italy - European Tour Packages
prev next
  • Travel Tips
    • Beyond Europe
      • Africa
      • Asia
      • Caribbean
    • General Tips
    • Money Matters
    • Packing Tips
    • Travel Health and Safety
  • Top Cities
    • Amsterdam
    • Athens
    • Berlin
    • Dublin
    • Edinburgh
    • London
    • Madrid
    • Paris
    • Prague
    • Rome
  • Western Europe
    • Belgium
    • Channel Islands
    • England
    • France
    • Ireland
    • Luxembourg
    • Monaco
    • Northern Ireland
    • Scotland
    • The Netherlands
    • Wales
  • Central Europe
    • Austria
    • Czech Republic
    • Germany
    • Hungary
    • Liechtenstein
    • Poland
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Switzerland
  • Northern Europe
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • Iceland
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Norway
    • Sweden
  • Southern Europe
    • Andorra
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Gibraltar
    • Greece
    • Italy
    • Malta
    • Montenegro
    • Portugal
    • Serbia
    • Spain
    • Turkey
  • Eastern Europe
    • Bulgaria
    • Moldova
    • Romania
    • Russia
    • Ukraine

Ski Gear: Ultimate Ski Trip Packing List

October 14, 2019 By Emmalie Roberts This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Blue and green skis laid out on the floor with their poles by their sides

Ski Gear: Ultimate Ski Trip Packing List In the winter, the snow falls on the slopes of countless ski resorts around the world. These resorts beckon thousands of people every single year. Why would they not? The soft snow blanketing the natural scenery while the fireplaces blaze in chalets and cabins. While many visit these resorts for things beyond skiing, there are also many dedicated to the ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Packing Tips, Travel Tips Tagged With: Packing Tips, winter, europe packing tips, skiing

Best Ski Resorts in Austria: Plan The Perfect Ski Holiday In Austria

October 14, 2019 By Emmalie Roberts This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

A resort on top of a snowy mountain

Best Ski Resorts in Austria Austria is notorious for being a beautiful country. The villages are breathtaking and the history is fascinating. Not to mention the food is comforting and delicious. But have you ever skied there before? In the winter, Austria becomes a wonderland you'd think snow fairies live in. There is no good way to choose which are the Best Ski Resorts in Austria to go to for ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Central Europe, Austria Tagged With: winter, Alpes, skiing

Six Reasons to Visit Europe this Winter

October 14, 2019 By Katherine Sazdanoff This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Berlin, Germany-acting like a local while sipping hot cider at an outdoor market

In the summer, travelers flock to Europe to tour the sites while basking in the warm sunshine. Sounds perfect, right? Well, it is perfect until you step off the plane and realize that everyone else has the same idea. Along with the picture-perfect weather, come throngs of camera-toting tourists. To escape the crowds, consider visiting Europe in the winter. Yes, the weather may ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Southern Europe, Travel Tips, Italy Tagged With: Europe, travel tips, winter, skiing

New Years Skiing in the Austrian Alps

October 7, 2019 By Sascha Matuszak This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

  A group of friends and I took a Winter trip to Austria to go skiing in the Austrian Alps one year during New Year's, or Sylvester as it is called in German-speaking countries. All of my friends were experienced skiers or snowboarders and I was the only one who had never done either before. We went to a place near Salzburg, if I remember right, called Zell Am See. From there we went to ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Central Europe, Austria Tagged With: winter, skiing, Vienna, Salzburg

Follow EuropeUpClose

Facebook Instagram Twitter

Get Our Expert Europe Tips

As Seen On:

Logos of publications that have featured EuropeUpClose: Culturetrip, Slate France, Buzzfeed, Business Insider, Huffpost, Matador Network, Apartment Therapy, USA Today, National Geographic, MSN, TED

Copyright © 2019 Europe Up Close · All Rights Reserved · Privacy Policy · EuropeUpClose.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Log in

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkDisclosure Policy