Ötztal – ski on exclusive slopes with a great elevation in Austria

January 24, 2012 by europeexplored No Comments

Ötztal – ski on exclusive slopes with a great elevation in Austria Updated: January 24, 2020 | By Claire | More 65-kilometres long Tyrolean valley Ötztal stretches in the Ötztal Alps massif. On its steep slopes extend exclusive pistes boasting a great elevation. Ötztal, or rather ski resorts that are located in this valley, offer […]

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Where to ski in Portugal – Serra da Estrela

January 20, 2012 by europeexplored No Comments

Where to ski in Portugal – Serra da Estrela Updated: January 20, 2020 | By Claire | More Have you already tried skiing in Portugal? Maybe it seems to be strange as Portugal could mainly be known as sea-site and summer holiday destination. But the country also boasts a great mountain which could partially compete […]

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Monte-Bondone – a popular ski resort suitable for families with young kids in Italy

January 18, 2012 by europeexplored No Comments

Monte-Bondone – a popular ski resort suitable for families with young kids in Italy Updated: January 18, 2020 | By Claire | More Monte Bondone is a popular ski resort located in northern Italy, just 20 kilometers from the famous university city of Trento. Seamless access to the historic city center is attractive for those […]

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Glass Igloo Village Kakslauttanen – watch Northern Lights above the bed

January 13, 2012 by europeexplored No Comments

Glass Igloo Village Kakslauttanen – watch Northern Lights above the bed Updated: January 13, 2020 | By Claire | More From the height it looks a bit like UFO landing site. Shining glass balls situated in the snow and geometrically perfectly arranged in the middle of the forest… But in fact it is a glass […]

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Baqueira-Beret – the best, biggest and most popular ski resort in Spain

January 6, 2012 by europeexplored No Comments

Baqueira-Beret – the best, biggest and most popular ski resort in Spain Updated: January 6, 2020 | By Claire | More Baqueira-Beret is one of the best ski resorts in Spain and at the same time it is one of the largest ski resorts in Catalonia. The resort is located in the Pyrenees, in the […]

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Stuben – Cradle of Alpine Skiing | Austria

January 6, 2012 by europeexplored No Comments

Stuben – Cradle of Alpine Skiing | Austria Updated: January 6, 2020 | By Claire | More Stuben ski resort is situated above the Stuben village, and together with popular St. Anton and St. Christoph forms a vast ski area St.Anton-St.Christoph-Stuben, which is known for its various skiing possibilities off the groomed slopes and for […]

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Kaprun – all year round skiing in Austria

January 2, 2012 by europeexplored No Comments

Kaprun – all year round skiing in Austria Updated: January 2, 2020 | By Claire | More Kaprun is one of the most famous ski resorts in Austria, situated near another famous sports resort of Zell Am See. It lies in the State of Salzburg at the foot of Kitzsteinhorn glacier, which is, with a […]

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The beauty and mystery of Transylvania | Romania

July 27, 2011 by europeexplored No Comments

The beauty and mystery of Transylvania | Romania Updated: July 29, 2020 | By Claire | More Interesting and popular tourist area of Transylvania haven’t become famous worldwide thanks to any historical monuments or natural beauty, but thanks to a well-known novel Dracula written by Bram Stoker. Perhaps everybody read this great book (including me) […]

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Lake Wörthersee – the warmest lake in Austria

May 2, 2011 by europeexplored No Comments

Lake Wörthersee (Wörthersee) is Austria’s warmest and most glamorous alpine lake — a 17-kilometre-long ribbon of turquoise water in the southern state of Carinthia where summer water temperatures reach a balmy 28°C, surrounded by the forested peaks of the Karawanks and the elegant Belle Époque resort town of Velden am Wörthersee. Long the summer playground […]

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Val d’Ese – ski resort in Corsica, France

February 16, 2011 by europeexplored No Comments

Val d’Ese is Corsica’s premier ski resort — an unlikely Alpine-style winter sports destination set on the Mediterranean island of Corsica, where you can ski with views of the sea at altitudes up to 2,350 metres in the rugged mountains of the Corsican interior. One of France’s most unusual ski areas, Val d’Ese proves that […]

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