Western Europe

Beyond the Alps, Western Europe offers diverse skiing from Scotland's rugged Highlands to Spain's Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada. Andorra's duty-free resorts and even indoor snow centres in the Low Countries add variety to the European ski landscape.

Countries & Territories

Explore ski resorts in Western Europe

Andorra

This tiny Pyrenean principality packs in Grandvalira and Vallnord — large, modern ski areas with duty-free shopping and excellent value compared to the Alps.

4 resorts

Belgium

Belgium has several indoor snow centres and the small slopes of the Ardennes. Popular for beginner lessons and day trips.

10 resorts

Denmark

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.

4 resorts

Liechtenstein

Tiny Liechtenstein offers Malbun, a charming family-friendly resort in the Alps. One of the world's smallest countries with its own ski area.

1 resorts

Netherlands

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.

17 resorts

Portugal

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.

2 resorts

Spain

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.

37 resorts

United Kingdom

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.

44 resorts