Guides
Practical guides that help you choose, plan and pack. No marketing fluff, just what you need to know.
The best ski resorts for beginners
Six resorts where learning is easy, from Winterberg and Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis to Livigno, plus how many days you need, what to book and the indoor warm-up.
5 October 2026
The cheapest ski resorts for Belgian and Dutch skiers
Lift pass, bed, drive and food: how to compare the real cost of a ski week, with a ranked shortlist from Winterberg to Alpbachtal and Livigno.
5 October 2026
Driving to Austria from Belgium: route, vignette and winter tips
The two main routes, the jams to avoid, the ASFINAG digital vignette and extra toll tunnels, winter tyres, charging stops and drive times to six resorts.
5 October 2026
Ski holiday with kids: the checklist for a stress-free week
How to pick a family-friendly resort, when to book ski school and childcare, what to pack for children and how to survive the long drive to the Alps.
5 October 2026
The complete ski trip packing list
Layers, ski gear, documents, insurance that covers mountain rescue, a winter car kit and the extras children need: one printable checklist for your ski week.
5 October 2026
When to go skiing: holidays, crowds, snow and prices
The ski season month by month, the Belgian and Dutch school holidays to plan around, where snow is certain in December and April, and when to book.
5 October 2026
Plan your trip
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