All Ski Countries
53 countries with ski resorts worldwide
The Alps
6 countries · 1,413 resorts
Austria
The Alps
Austria is the heartland of Alpine skiing culture, with charming villages, legendary après-ski, and superb terrain. St. Anton, Kitzbühel, and the Arlberg region offer world-class skiing with authentic Tyrolean hospitality.
Switzerland
The Alps
Switzerland offers iconic skiing amid dramatic Alpine scenery. Zermatt's Matterhorn views, Verbier's challenging terrain, and St. Moritz's glamour make it a premium destination. Swiss efficiency means excellent lift systems and immaculate grooming.
France
The Alps
France is home to the world's largest linked ski areas including Les 3 Vallées and Portes du Soleil. From the legendary steeps of Chamonix to the glamour of Courchevel and family-friendly Avoriaz, French skiing offers unmatched variety and exceptional cuisine on the slopes.
Italy
The Alps
Italy's Dolomites offer some of the most stunning skiing landscapes anywhere. The Sella Ronda circuit, Cortina d'Ampezzo (2026 Winter Olympics), and the Val Gardena combine exceptional skiing with Italian cuisine and culture.
Germany
The Alps
Germany's skiing is concentrated in the Bavarian Alps, with Garmisch-Partenkirchen as the flagship resort. While smaller in scale than its neighbours, Germany offers excellent value, family-friendly resorts, and easy access from major cities.
Slovenia
The Alps
Slovenia punches above its weight with excellent resorts like Kranjska Gora and Vogel at a fraction of Western Alpine prices. Stunning Julian Alps scenery and proximity to Ljubljana make it an emerging favourite.
North America
2 countries · 885 resorts
United States
North America
The US offers incredible skiing diversity — Colorado's champagne powder, Utah's Greatest Snow on Earth, Vermont's classic New England charm, California's sunny Sierra slopes, and Alaska's extreme terrain. Over 470 ski areas nationwide.
Canada
North America
Canada delivers legendary skiing from coast to coast. Whistler Blackcomb is North America's largest resort, while the Rockies offer Banff, Lake Louise, and Revelstoke. Quebec's Mont-Tremblant adds Eastern charm and reliable snowfall.
Eastern Europe
9 countries · 715 resorts
Czech Republic
Eastern Europe
The Czech Republic's Giant Mountains (Krkonoše) offer accessible skiing close to Prague. Špindlerův Mlýn is the flagship resort, popular with families and weekenders.
Poland
Eastern Europe
Poland's Tatra Mountains on the Slovak border host Zakopane, a vibrant ski town with great value. Białka Tatrzańska and Szczyrk add further options.
Slovakia
Eastern Europe
Slovakia's High Tatras offer dramatic mountain scenery with affordable skiing. Jasná is the standout resort, with modern infrastructure and varied terrain.
Romania
Eastern Europe
Romania's Carpathian Mountains offer charming skiing in Transylvania. Poiana Brașov and Sinaia combine affordable skiing with fascinating history and culture.
Bulgaria
Eastern Europe
Bulgaria offers the best-value skiing in Europe. Bansko, Borovets, and Pamporovo provide modern lifts, good snow, and lively après-ski at remarkably low prices.
Latvia
Eastern Europe
Latvia's modest hills host several ski centres including Žagarkalns and Baiļi, popular for family skiing and Nordic sports.
Hungary
Eastern Europe
Hungary's Mátra and Bükk mountains offer small but charming ski areas. Kékestető is the highest point, with several resorts popular for day trips from Budapest.
Estonia
Eastern Europe
Otepää is Estonia's winter capital with several small ski areas. Known more for cross-country skiing but with downhill options too.
Lithuania
Eastern Europe
Snow Arena Druskininkai is Lithuania's standout — an indoor ski slope complemented by small outdoor hills for winter skiing.
Japan & East Asia
3 countries · 610 resorts
Japan
Japan & East Asia
Japan is a powder paradise. Hokkaido's Niseko, Furano, and Rusutsu receive enormous snowfall of ultra-light Japow. Honshu adds Hakuba, Myoko, and Nozawa Onsen, combining world-class skiing with hot springs and incredible food.
China
Japan & East Asia
China's ski industry is booming post-2022 Beijing Olympics. Chongli, Yabuli, and Changbaishan offer expanding terrain and improving infrastructure in a rapidly growing market.
South Korea
Japan & East Asia
South Korea's modern resorts, built for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, offer excellent facilities. Yongpyong, Alpensia, and High1 provide accessible skiing close to Seoul.
Scandinavia
4 countries · 431 resorts
Norway
Scandinavia
Norway offers dramatic fjord-side skiing, glacier runs, and some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Europe. Hemsedal, Trysil, and the Lofoten Islands provide diverse experiences from family-friendly to extreme.
Sweden
Scandinavia
Sweden's premier ski destination Åre hosted the 2019 World Championships. Family-friendly resorts, reliable snow, and the chance to ski under the northern lights make Sweden a compelling choice.
Finland
Scandinavia
Finland's Lapland resorts like Levi, Ruka, and Ylläs offer a magical winter experience. While the terrain is gentler than the Alps, the northern lights, husky safaris, and Santa Claus Village make it unique.
Iceland
Scandinavia
Iceland's emerging ski scene offers truly unique experiences — skiing into the ocean, heli-skiing on volcanic peaks, and the midnight sun in spring. Dalvík and the Troll Peninsula are gaining international recognition.
Russia & CIS
2 countries · 124 resorts
Russia
Russia & CIS
Russia's ski landscape spans from Sochi's Rosa Khutor (2014 Olympics) to Siberian resorts. The Caucasus mountains offer excellent snow and dramatic terrain.
Ukraine
Russia & CIS
Ukraine's Carpathian resorts including Bukovel (Eastern Europe's largest) offer affordable skiing with modern infrastructure.
Western Europe
8 countries · 119 resorts
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Scotland's Cairngorms and Glencoe offer authentic highland skiing, while the Nevis Range and Glenshee provide additional options. Unpredictable weather but magical when conditions align.
Spain
Western Europe
Spain's Pyrenees host Baqueira Beret (royalty's favourite) and Formigal, while Sierra Nevada near Granada offers skiing with Mediterranean sea views. Over 30 resorts nationwide.
Netherlands
Western Europe
The Netherlands offers indoor snow centres like SnowWorld — the world's longest indoor slope. A testament to Dutch determination to ski despite having no mountains.
Belgium
Western Europe
Belgium has several indoor snow centres and the small slopes of the Ardennes. Popular for beginner lessons and day trips.
Andorra
Western Europe
This tiny Pyrenean principality packs in Grandvalira and Vallnord — large, modern ski areas with duty-free shopping and excellent value compared to the Alps.
Denmark
Western Europe
Denmark's CopenHill in Copenhagen features a ski slope on a waste-to-energy plant roof. Innovative urban skiing in one of the world's flattest countries.
Portugal
Western Europe
Serra da Estrela is Portugal's only ski resort, sitting in the country's highest mountain range. A unique and little-known European skiing experience.
Liechtenstein
Western Europe
Tiny Liechtenstein offers Malbun, a charming family-friendly resort in the Alps. One of the world's smallest countries with its own ski area.
The Balkans
8 countries · 108 resorts
Turkey
The Balkans
Turkey offers diverse skiing from Uludağ near Istanbul to Palandöken in the east and Erciyes in Cappadocia. Modern infrastructure, excellent value, and unique cultural experiences.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Balkans
Sarajevo hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics and Jahorina and Bjelašnica still offer excellent skiing. Incredible value, warm hospitality, and a fascinating history.
Greece
The Balkans
Greece has 24 ski centres across its mountains, with Parnassos and Vasilitsa being the largest. Skiing with views of the Aegean and authentic Greek mountain villages.
Serbia
The Balkans
Kopaonik is Serbia's premier ski resort with 55km of runs and modern infrastructure. Stara Planina and Zlatibor offer additional options at excellent value.
Croatia
The Balkans
Sljeme near Zagreb hosts a World Cup slalom event. Croatia's small but enthusiastic ski scene includes several resorts in the Dinaric Alps.
North Macedonia
The Balkans
Popova Šapka and Mavrovo offer affordable skiing in the Šar Mountains with dramatic Balkan scenery.
Montenegro
The Balkans
Kolašin 1450 and Durmitor National Park offer skiing in stunning Montenegrin mountains, with massive investment in new infrastructure.
Kosovo
The Balkans
Brezovica sits on the slopes of the Šar Mountains with excellent natural snow and improving infrastructure.
South America
2 countries · 66 resorts
Chile
South America
Chile offers spectacular Andean skiing with resorts like Portillo, Valle Nevado, and La Parva within easy reach of Santiago. The season runs June to October, making it perfect for Northern Hemisphere summer skiing.
Argentina
South America
Argentina's Patagonian resorts offer dramatic skiing. Cerro Catedral in Bariloche is South America's largest resort, while Las Leñas is legendary for its off-piste terrain and dry powder.
Central Asia & Middle East
5 countries · 47 resorts
Iran
Central Asia & Middle East
Iran's Dizin and Shemshak near Tehran offer surprisingly excellent skiing with reliable snow and dramatic scenery. An adventurous and affordable destination.
Georgia
Central Asia & Middle East
Georgia's Gudauri and Bakuriani offer incredible value with modern infrastructure, abundant snow, and dramatically improving facilities. Gudauri's freeride terrain is world-class.
Kazakhstan
Central Asia & Middle East
Shymbulak near Almaty sits at high altitude with reliable snow and improving infrastructure. Kazakhstan's vast Tien Shan mountains hold huge untapped ski touring potential.
Lebanon
Central Asia & Middle East
Lebanon's Cedars and Mzaar resorts offer the unique experience of skiing with views of the Mediterranean Sea. Short transfer times from Beirut and a vibrant après-ski scene.
Uzbekistan
Central Asia & Middle East
Chimgan and Beldersay near Tashkent offer skiing in the Tien Shan mountains. Growing infrastructure and affordable prices.
Oceania
2 countries · 43 resorts
New Zealand
Oceania
New Zealand offers remarkable terrain variety from commercial fields like Queenstown's Remarkables and Coronet Peak to legendary club fields and heli-skiing. The season runs June to October.
Australia
Oceania
Australia's Snowy Mountains in NSW and Victoria host Perisher, Thredbo, Falls Creek, and Mt Buller. While modest in scale, they provide accessible skiing for Australia's urban population.
Himalayas & South Asia
1 country · 4 resorts
Africa
1 country · 3 resorts
