Ski resorts for beginners in Europe

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Ski resorts for beginners in Europe – Beginners Arber
Ski resorts for beginners in Europe – Beginners KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg Ski resorts for beginners in Europe – Beginners Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl Ski resorts for beginners in Europe – Beginners Wildkogel – Neukirchen/Bramberg Ski resorts for beginners in Europe – Beginners Obertauern

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1-50 out of 435 ski resorts
1. Arber
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Arberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Arber
Beginners have excellent learning conditions at Arber. The ski pedagogical progression at Arber goes… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner4.5 km(39 %)
  Overall: 11.5 km
Details
1. KitzSki – Kitzbühel/​Kirchberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbühel (District) Kitzbühel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg
Beginners can use 10 practice facilities in the valley free of charge. Here, complimentary conveyor… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner102 km(54 %)
  Overall: 188 km
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1. Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/​Reit im Winkl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
The Winklmoosalm is the perfect area for beginners. Gentle and wide slopes make it easy to get started… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(48 %)
  Overall: 42 km
Details
1. Wildkogel – Neukirchen/​Bramberg
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Zell am See
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Wildkogel – Neukirchen/Bramberg
The Wildkogel-Arena is a perfect ski resort for beginners and those returning to skiing, as it offers… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner35 km(47 %)
  Overall: 75 km
Details
1. Obertauern
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Lungau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Obertauern
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Obertauern
Around the Obertauern pass summit, there are several practice slopes with conveyor belts, drag lifts,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner61 km(61 %)
  Overall: 100 km
Details
1. Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
Beginners feel very comfortable in the area of Areitbahn II and III. Here, the slopes are perfectly… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner30 km(39 %)
  Overall: 77 km
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1. Stubai Glacier (Stubaier Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Stubai
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Stubai Glacier (Stubaier Gletscher)
A perfect beginner area has been created around the Gamsgarten mountain station. Right at the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner38.9 km(60 %)
  Overall: 65 km
Details
1. Mayrhofen – Penken/​Ahorn/​Rastkogel/​Eggalm (Mountopolis)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Mayrhofen-Hippach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Tux-Finkenberg
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Mayrhofen – Penken/Ahorn/Rastkogel/Eggalm (Mountopolis)
The entire ski area is very well suited for beginners. Practice areas with conveyor belts and practice… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner44 km(31 %)
  Overall: 142 km
Details
1. Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/​Bettmeralp/​Fiesch Eggishorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Aletsch Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn
The Aletsch Arena is very well suited for beginners. In all three locations—Riederalp, Bettmeralp, and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner42 km(40 %)
  Overall: 104 km
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1. Carezza
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eggental Valley (Val D’ega)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/​Fassatal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Carezza
At the Karer Pass, beginners will find a wonderful beginner ski area with several platter lifts and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner19 km(48 %)
  Overall: 40 km
Details
1. Ischgl/​Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Beginners can ski from the Idalp (Ischgl) to the Alp Trida (Samnaun) on easy slopes. There are also… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner47 km(20 %)
  Overall: 239 km
Details
1. Arosa Lenzerheide
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Arosa
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Lenzerheide
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Arosa Lenzerheide
Arosa and Lenzerheide offer many easy slopes for beginners. Especially in the valley areas, you will… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner110 km(49 %)
  Overall: 225 km
Details
1. SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Wilder Kaiser
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Holiday Region Hohe Salve
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
There are very nice practice areas and beginner slopes in each of the SkiWelt resorts. These are… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner115 km(42 %)
  Overall: 275 km
Details
1. Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Glemmtal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Saalfelden Leogang
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
There are dedicated beginner areas with practice lifts in all locations. In Hinterglemm and Saalbach,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner140 km(52 %)
  Overall: 270 km
Details
1. Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/​Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)
The ski resort offers large beginner areas at the Hochzillertal mountain station as well as at the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner38.3 km(43 %)
  Overall: 88.9 km
Details
1. Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
Beginners will find excellent conditions in Nauders for their first attempts at skiing and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner25 km(33 %)
  Overall: 75 km
Details
1. Schlick 2000 – Fulpmes
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Stubai
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schlick 2000 – Fulpmes
Schlick 2000 is a perfect ski resort for beginners. The big advantage: from every lift, you can take a… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner13.5 km(54 %)
  Overall: 25 km
Details
1. Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg
The slopes in Ramsau am Dachstein are very well suited for beginners. Most of the slopes face the sun… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7.7 km(60 %)
  Overall: 12.9 km
Details
1. Sonnenkopf – Klösterle
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Alpenregion Bludenz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sonnenkopf – Klösterle
For the first turns on skis or a snowboard, the practice area right next to the mountain station of… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner12.8 km(43 %)
  Overall: 29.5 km
Details
1. Loser – Altaussee
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Loser – Altaussee
For beginners, the Loser ski resort is a paradise. The entire ski area can be explored on easy slopes.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner21 km(62 %)
  Overall: 34 km
Details
1. Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen – Ehrwald
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen – Ehrwald
The Wettersteinbahnen Ehrwald ski area is particularly well-suited for beginners on the Sonnenhang… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner15 km(71 %)
  Overall: 21 km
Details
1. Berwang/​Bichlbach/​Rinnen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Berwang/Bichlbach/Rinnen
Berwang/Bichlbach/Rinnen is a perfect ski area for beginners. Especially around the Egghof Sun Jet and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner18.5 km(52 %)
  Overall: 35.3 km
Details
1. Folgaria/​Fiorentini
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Alpe Cimbra
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Folgaria/Fiorentini
The ski resort is perfectly suited for beginners. The ideal practice area is located between Costa and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner37.5 km(51 %)
  Overall: 74 km
Details
1. Hochficht
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Mühlviertel Rohrbach Holiday Region Böhmerwald
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hochficht
Beginners are in very good hands at the Hochficht ski resort, especially if they start at the Skiarena… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9.1 km(45 %)
  Overall: 20.1 km
Details
1. Tatranská Lomnica
Europe Slovakia Prešov (Prešovský kraj)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Tatranská Lomnica
Beginners feel very comfortable in the lower and middle areas of the ski resort at the two modern… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner5.4 km(46 %)
  Overall: 11.8 km
Details
1. Söllereck – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Söllereck – Oberstdorf
The Söllereck is ideal for beginners. With conveyor belts in Söllis Winterwelt, newcomers and those… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7.9 km(56 %)
  Overall: 14 km
Details
1. Trysil
Europe Norway Hedmark
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Trysil
The Trysil ski resort is a paradise for beginners. Almost the entire ski area can be accessed via very… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner40 km(51 %)
  Overall: 78 km
Details
1. Gargellen
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gargellen
The Gargellen ski area is perfectly suited for beginners. Long, wide, and easy slopes lead through… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner19.2 km(68 %)
  Overall: 28.2 km
Details
1. Ehrwalder Alm – Ehrwald
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ehrwalder Alm – Ehrwald
The Ehrwalder Alm is ideal for beginners. Beginners love the many easy slopes and the gentle valley… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner18.1 km(66 %)
  Overall: 27.5 km
Details
1. Lipno
Europe Czech Republic South Bohemian Region (Jihočeský kraj)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Lipno
Lipno is a perfect area for beginners. Most slopes are easy and wide. The Lipno ski school supports… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner10.9 km(81 %)
  Overall: 13.5 km
Details
1. Les 2 Alpes
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Isère Grenoble
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Les 2 Alpes
Les Deux Alpes offers many options for beginners. There are several free ski lifts in the valley as… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner110 km(55 %)
  Overall: 200 km
Details
1. Lavarone
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Alpe Cimbra
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Lavarone
The entire Lavarone ski area is perfect for beginners. The whole ski area can be explored on easy and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner22 km(73 %)
  Overall: 30 km
Details
1. Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Obergurgl and Hochgurgl offer ideal slopes for beginners. Almost the entire ski area can be explored… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner60.2 km(54 %)
  Overall: 112.2 km
Details
1. Norefjell
Europe Norway Buskerud
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Norefjell
The Norefjell ski resort is excellent for beginners and those returning to skiing. At the Skistua,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner17 km(68 %)
  Overall: 25 km
Details
1. Hemsedal
Europe Norway Buskerud Hallingdal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hemsedal
Beginners will find a large practice area right at the valley station. There are several conveyor… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner29.2 km(66 %)
  Overall: 44.1 km
Details
1. Tandådalen/​Hundfjället (Sälen)
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Dalarna County Sälen
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Tandådalen/Hundfjället (Sälen)
Almost the entire ski area of Tandådalen and Hundfjället can be accessed via easy slopes. The two… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner18 km(40 %)
  Overall: 45 km
Details
1. Lindvallen/​Högfjället (Sälen)
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Dalarna County Sälen
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Lindvallen/Högfjället (Sälen)
Almost the entire ski area of Lindvallen and Högfjället can be accessed via easy slopes. The two parts… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner22 km(52 %)
  Overall: 42 km
Details
1. St. Moritz – Corviglia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Moritz – Corviglia
There are beginner areas in Corviglia, Marguns, Celerina, Salastrains, and Suvretta. Many slopes in… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner42 km(27 %)
  Overall: 155 km
Details
1. Tignes/​Val d'Isère
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Tignes/Val d'Isère
In many areas of the Tignes/Val d'Isère ski resort, beginner zones have been set up. There are even… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner165 km(55 %)
  Overall: 300 km
Details
1. Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/Les Menuires/Méribel/Courchevel
For beginners, the Les 3 Vallées ski area offers excellent options. Almost every resort has easy… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner336 km(56 %)
  Overall: 600 km
Details
1. Bad Gastein/​Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/​Angertal/​Stubnerkogel
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bad Gastein/Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/Angertal/Stubnerkogel
The Angertal ski center offers an outstanding beginner area. In the huge practice area "XXL Gasti… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner30.8 km(37 %)
  Overall: 82.7 km
Details
1. Villars/​Gryon/​Les Diablerets
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Waadt
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets
Beginners can make their first attempts on the free practice slopes in Villars (Palace) and Gryon… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner66 km(76 %)
  Overall: 87 km
Details
1. Postalm am Wolfgangsee
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Tennengau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Postalm am Wolfgangsee
The Postalm is a paradise for beginners. From the parking lots, you can head straight to the easy and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner5 km(63 %)
  Overall: 8 km
Details
1. Aprica
Europe Italy Lombardy Camonica Valley (Val Camonica)
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Aprica
Aprica is an ideal ski resort for beginners. In the Campetti valley area, right in the town of Aprica,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner26.9 km(54 %)
  Overall: 50 km
Details
1. Schwärzenlifts – Eschach
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Allgäuer Seenland (Allgäuer Lakeland)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schwärzenlifts – Eschach
The Eschach ski area is ideal for beginners. Many conveyor belts and easy slopes attract numerous… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner3.5 km(88 %)
  Overall: 4 km
Details
1. Sierra Nevada – Pradollano
Europe Spain Andalusia (Andalucía) Granada
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sierra Nevada – Pradollano
The Sierra Nevada ski resort is perfect for beginners. From Pradollano, gondolas take you up to… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner51.5 km(46 %)
  Overall: 112.5 km
Details
1. Ladurns
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ladurns
Ladurns is very well suited for beginners. The Ladurns ski school has received multiple awards.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner8.4 km(47 %)
  Overall: 18 km
Details
1. Goldeck – Spittal an der Drau
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Millstätter See
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Goldeck – Spittal an der Drau
The Goldeck ski resort is very well suited for beginners. Right at the mountain station, the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner15.1 km(50 %)
  Overall: 30.2 km
Details
1. Hinterstoder – Höss
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Steyr-Kirchdorf Kirchdorf an der Krems Pyhrn-Priel Stodertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hinterstoder – Höss
The Hinterstoder ski resort offers an ideal and very large beginner area with the Sunny Kids Park. On… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner12 km(30 %)
  Overall: 39.9 km
Details
1. Voss Resort
Europe Norway Western Norway (Vestlandet)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Voss Resort
The entire ski area can be accessed via easy slopes. Between Hangurstoppen and Slettafjellet, there… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner25 km(56 %)
  Overall: 45 km
Details
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