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Scotland: Skiing in the Cairngorms
Scotland is magic: the landscape, the people, the dialect. You can also ski very well. And taste the whiskey. And all this in a single day.
With a two-hour flight time from the capital Edinburgh, Scotland is an ideal destination for a short trip or even for snow sports. There are five medium-sized ski resorts in Scotland, easily accessible by car from major cities. The Cairngorms mountain range is particularly beautiful with three winter sports hotspots. The town of Braemar is recommended as a base camp, around which you can experience everything Scotland is famous for: charming country castles, cozy tearooms, whiskey distilleries and the Queen’s holiday home, Balmoral Castle.
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It’s best to fly direct to Edinburgh. From there you can reach Braemar in about two hours by rental car. We recommend you to have a pleasant journey with sightseeing stops in Stirling and Perth. More travel tips here.
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Swabian Alb: snow fun just behind the border
Deep valleys, vast plains, stunning castles: The Swabian Alb in southern Germany is a wonderful holiday destination. Moreover, in winter! The symbol of the Swabian Alb is the Hohenzollern Castle. The ancestral home of the noble family has risen on a witness mountain above the surrounding area for millennia, attracting most visitors to the southern German region. But the quiet low mountain range with its typical karst plateaus stretching for about 200 kilometers from the west of Lake Constance to the northeast has a lot to offer, especially for those who enjoy a relaxed holiday: in summer you can go hiking or cycling here. Visit medieval Villages in the Upper Danube Valley and discover geological features. For example, at the northern tip of the Swabian Alb lies Nördlinger Ries, the world’s best-preserved meteorite crater.
In winter, it’s worth crossing the border to hike or cross-country ski in the snow-covered cultural area. If there is enough snow, more than two dozen cross-country trails are organized. For example, the 17-kilometer-long Gerstetter cross-country ski track north of Ulm is very beautiful. There are also 10 thermal baths to warm up after a day of snow in the geologically active region.
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Transportation: Of course, it is possible to reach the region by bus and train, but the most comfortable way is your own vehicle. The journey from Zurich to Hohenzollern Castle takes approximately two hours.
More information here.
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Poland: Skiing near Krakow
Do you want to go skiing in Poland? If you want to combine a few twists and turns with city culture, you will find interesting slopes around Krakow. Poland is not the first place that comes to mind when it comes to skiing. There are beautiful hills for some fun in the snow, especially in the south, on the border with Slovakia. Surely it’s not worth going to Poland just for this reason. The areas are small and open but therefore particularly suitable for families and beginners. The most famous ski resort in Poland is Kasprowy Wierch near the small town of Zakopane.
Here, in addition to skiing or snowboarding on 15 kilometers of tracks, you can also take a romantic ride through the landscape on a horse-drawn sleigh. Krakow, one of the most beautiful cities in Poland, is just 150 kilometers from Zakopane. At least 5,000 houses from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Baroque adorn the historic centre, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After skiing, head to the Kazimierz district, where traditional klezmer sounds and techno rhythms emanate in equal measure from the bars.
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Transportation: Switzerland flies from Zurich to Krakow several times a week. More information here.
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Glacier Express: Classic gets a new seating class
The Glacier Express is one of the most famous train rides in the world and one of the most beautiful. And soon there will be even more comfort. We think it’s time to rediscover the beauties of Switzerland this winter! If you want to take a break from skiing or just want to relax a bit, you can hop on the Glacier Express and take you to your local winter wonderland.
The Glacier Express is one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world; Even with international travel tips, a trip to the Alps is always at the top of the list. Of course, it’s not just the view, it’s also Switzerland’s two most famous mountain resorts, Zermatt VS and St. Moritz is the last train station on the GR. A special feature of the elevator is its own kitchen. Fresh food is cooked during the trip and the food is then served at your seat. By the way, the wine comes in a glass with a curved bottom so that fine wines do not spill despite the tilt.
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All Zermatt–St. Moritz (or vice versa) is available in 2nd class, starting from 153 francs. GA and half-fare travel cards are valid. Seat reservation is mandatory. The three-course menu starts from 40 francs. More information here.
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France: Sun and snow on the Côte d’Azur
Côte d’Azur is one of the oldest holiday destinations discovered by British people escaping the winter. Nowadays you can combine snow and beach here. So, why not get your tan on the beach while enjoying the snow fun during your winter holiday? There is no problem in the French Alpes-Maritimes region. The beaches of the Côte d’Azur and the snowy worlds of the Alps are just an hour’s drive away. 15 ski areas with a total of 660 kilometers of pistes are spread throughout the section.
If you need a break from the snow, you can sample the high society in Nice or Cannes or visit villages like Saint-Paul de Vence. In the hinterland lies the perfume city of Grasse, where you can make your own scented water in a workshop. If you come in winter, you can avoid the summer crowds and still enjoy French laissez-faire. Resource surprise!
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Transportation: Direct from Zurich, Basel and Geneva with Swiss and Easyjet.
Source : Blick
I am Dawid Malan, a news reporter for 24 Instant News. I specialize in celebrity and entertainment news, writing stories that capture the attention of readers from all walks of life. My work has been featured in some of the world’s leading publications and I am passionate about delivering quality content to my readers.
