Winter sports

The ski resorts of Austria and France are very popular among Dutch skiers. It is with good reason that many skiers go to these countries every year. Both countries have large ski resorts with connected slopes, excellent facilities and beautiful winter sports houses.

During a winter sports holiday in Austria it is pure enjoyment for young and old alike. Many ski resorts in Austria are aimed at children as well as younger and older people. In Serfaus, Fiss & Ladis you will find special childcare facilities, children's ski schools and fantastic winter playgrounds. In the Zillertal Arena, too, children want for nothing. This makes Austria the perfect destination for a winter sports holiday with children. Of course, Austria is also known for its exuberant après-ski life. In almost every ski resort you can enjoy fantastic music until the early hours in exceedingly cosy après-ski bars. In Gerlos, après-ski starts in the afternoon on the slopes. While you're making your best descents, some winter sports enthusiasts are already going crazy to Schlager music.

If you're not that bothered about après-ski, then a winter sports holidy in France is an excellent choice. In some ski resorts, such as Val Thorens or Paradiski, you will find a cosy après-ski bar, but it is not as exuberantly popular in France as it is in Austria. Looking for a winter sports chalet on the slopes? A major advantage of French ski resorts is that the holiday homes, chalets and winter sports apartments are often located in the ski resort itself. So you can put on your skis at your chalet door and head onto the pistes straight away.

If you don't want to drive that far to the snow, then a winter sports holiday in Germany or a ski holiday in the Czech Republic are your ideal destinations.Of course, it is not always certain whether there will be sufficient snow in these winter sports resorts, but with enough snow cannons the likelihood of a wonderful winter sports holiday will be high.

Skiing in Germany, is that possible? Yeah, sure! The German ski resorts of Winterberg and Willingen are part of the Sauerland winter sports arena. These ski resorts are a short drive from the Netherlands, so you can easily enjoy a weekend or midweek skiing break. These resorts are particularly nice for children and novice skiers. During a winter sports holiday in Winterberg you can for example ride a toboggan, go cross-country skiing, but also relax in your own holiday home in Germany.

In addition to Winterberg and Willingen, Feldberg and Braunlage in Germany also offer excellent skiing. In Feldberg you have about 50 kilometres of pistes at your disposal, which are mainly suitable for novice to slightly advanced skiers. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Feldberg also offers beautiful winter walks through the forest or an adventurous ride on the toboggan run. The ski resort of Braunlage may sound a little less familiar to you. Yet this ski area has about 14 kilometres of slopes, and the après-ski is superb. Braunlage is a true paradise, especially for winter hikers and cross-country skiers. Some skiers come here especially for the beautiful trails and stunning winter hiking trails.

In addition to Germany, a winter sports holiday in the Czech Republic is also highly recommended for a skiing holiday close to home. If you are looking for a cheap winter sports holiday in the 'real' mountains, you have come to the right place in the Czech Republic. If you decide to rent a winter sports chalet in the Giant Mountains, there are several ski resorts to choose from. Špindleruv Mlýn is a popular ski resort in the Giant Mountains where novice and slightly advanced skiers in particular get their money's worth. Špinderluv Mlýn has 24 kilometres of slopes, is child-friendly and has cosy après-ski bars. The Ore Mountains also offer various possibilities when it comes to winter sports. Keilberg is the largest ski resort in the Ore Mountains. Keilberg is especially suitable for novice and intermediate skiers. Here you have almost 20 kilometres of slopes at your disposal. Keilberg is also a great winter sports destination for cross-country skiers.

Winter sports with a group? On the Belvilla website you can even book a fantastic winter sports house for large groups. Whether you go on holiday with young children, a group of friends or all adults, there is a holiday home for every type of travel group. Staying all together in one holiday home is a lot more fun of course than being spread out!

Whether you are going on a winter sports holiday with eight, fifteen or twenty people, in most ski resorts you will find large chalets or special group houses that cater for large groups of holidaymakers. Most group houses have several bathrooms, so you don't have to wait long to get to the slopes in the morning. If you are planning to go on winter sports with the whole family and younger children, then a winter sports chalet with a high chair and cot is ideal for you!

In addition to the space and extra bathrooms, many winter sports chalets also have a lovely sauna, whirlpool or infrared cabin. So you can relax your muscles after skiing to be fighting fit on the slopes the next day.

Have you already booked your winter sports holiday? Not sure yet when exactly you want to go on holiday? At Belvilla you can also book your 2020 or 2021 winter sports holiday last minute.