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If you’re planning a skiing holiday this winter, Friedrichshafen is a good starting point. British Airways’ direct flights get you to Friedrichshafen Airport in under two hours, putting you within easy reach of some of Europe’s best ski resorts. With many destinations just a 60- to 90-minute transfer by coach, the only thing left for you to decide is what kind of ski break suits you best.
For night skiing
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Why not maximise your snow time and carve down the slopes by floodlight? Selfranga in Klosters offers night-time skiing, as well as cross-country and skating after dark throughout the season.
For snowboarding
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One of the best destinations for freeriders outside the US, St. Anton boasts both excellent off-piste action and the highly rated Stanton Park, which is carefully designed to offer serious challenges at all levels.
For cross-country
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Seefeld benefits from the Olympiaregion’s 250km+ of well-groomed cross-country ski trails, plus the allure of winter hiking routes dotted with cosy mountain huts serving delicious traditional treats.
For adrenaline thrills
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It’s impossible to resist ‘licence to thrill’ quips at Sölden. Its photogenic Ötztal mountains, demanding runs and BMW Snow and Ice Driving Experience would suit any 007 script. No surprise, then, that scenes for Spectre were actually filmed here.
For all-round winter sport
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Davos ticks all the boxes above, together with world-class tobogganing and sledging. It also boasts riding, paragliding and ice climbing up waterfalls in the Sertigtal valley. When you finally stop, take a plunge in the open-air vapour baths.
