Sleigh Rides in Zakopane in Poland
At the ice carving maze, you can get lost in a carved ice maze, or take sleigh rides. Snowland theme park Zakopane’s winter capital is sparkling for the new season. Pair a snowy walk through the Chochołowska valley with a visit to the Chochołowskie thermal bathsWith outdoor pools, balneotherapy treatments, saunas and massages. The Hotel Aries combines classic Alpine design and Zakopane touches, such as local wine and traditional meals in the Halka Restaurant, and furniture and rugs made by local artisans. Don’t miss the Snowlandia park’s Palace of the Snow Queen, the largest snow maze in the world, and the individual chambers created by local artists from snow and ice.
Doubles at Hotel Aries The following is a list of the most recent and relevant articles. £165 B&B. Zakopane is Around two hours The hotel is 1 km away from the train station in Krakow.
Snowmobiling in Montenegro
Snowmobiling downhill is not the only way to experience a winter adventure. Durmitor National Park in Montenegro offers white-water rafting, snowshoeing and snowmobiling trails through the Sinjajevina Mountains and Bjelasica Mountains. Žabljak makes an ideal base. It is the highest small town of the Balkans. The surrounding glacial lakes freeze during winter. Black Lake, located 3km away, is the best place to view the night sky. The Cosy Hotel Soa features a wellness center with a Finnish sauna and hammam, as well as a lounge lit by fire with spectacular mountain views.
Doubles at Hotel Soa The following is a list of the most recent and relevant articles. €98 B&B. ŽAbljak is Two-thirds of the population are able to vote. The following are some examples of how to get started: a halF hours from the capital PodgoricaBus
Slovenian lakes and valleys
A four-night trip to Slovenia will allow you to see a new side of the Alps. You’ll spend one night in Ljubljana and explore the forest landscapes, snowy peaks, and lakes of Lake Bled, the Logar Valley, and the Triglav National Park. The scenic train ride through the Julian Alps from Bohinj to Most na Soči, on a rocky crest overlooking the Soča and Idrica rivers, is a highlight, as is a visit to Kranjska Gora, where the fairy-lit chalets and snow-capped pines feel straight out of the Austrian Tirol. Two nights are spent in the tranquil Logar Valley. This valley is latticed by hiking trails and offers thermal spa treatments at the Hotel Plesik.
Four-night stay The following is a list of the most recent and relevant articles. Untravelled Paths £974pp, B&BAll transfers and excursions are included in the prices.
Trains, trekking and hiking You can also find out more about the following: St Moritz, Switzerland
St Moritz is all glamour, right? Well, no: perhaps surprisingly, it is possible to enjoy the glorious landscapes of the Upper Engadine without spending a fortune. Randolins is a Swiss snow sports hotel located above the resort in the Suvretta hills. It offers everything from horse-drawn wagon rides and cross-country skis to snowy hikings right from the front door. There’s also a large wellness centre with a Finnish sauna (80C) and two restaurants. This is the ideal base to explore the stunning mountain railways of the region. Glacier and the Bernina Express – which climbs to 2,250 metres – stop at St Moritz station. It is important to book in advance for both.
Doubles at Randolins The following is a list of the most recent and relevant articles. £174 B&B. There are direct trains from Zurich to St Moritz (four hours)
Snowshoeing in the Lechtal, Austria
Austria has some of the most beautiful snowy landscapes. The Tirolean countryside is also a wonderful place to explore, far from the crowded ski resorts. The week-long guided walking will take advantage of the conditions that are best on the day. Snowshoes allow you to reach sections of the trail that would be impossible to reach in regular walking boots. Lunches in mountain restaurants are a tradition. Hütten (perhaps a cheesy Käsespätzle With crispy onions or a bowl Gulasch) and base is the charming Hotel Grüner Baum, in the high Alpine village of Bach im Lechtal. Highlights include a torch-lit evening walk with lots of warming refreshments. Glühwein.
Walking for a week with a guide The following is a list of the most recent and relevant articles. Ramble Worldwide, departing in January 2026, from £1,189pp Half-board includes transfers, equipment, and a tour leader
Annecy: Chateaux and cheese caves
Surrounded by dramatic peaks, and with a direct train connection from Paris (four hours), Annecy is that rare thing – a lake town that offers as much in winter as in summer. Boat trips are available all year round, and the lake is open to visitors throughout. voie verte The western lakeside greenway is a great place to walk and cycle. The Aravis mountain range is easily accessible by bus. reblochon Manigod is a village where cheese is produced and matured within cheese caves (guided tours are available). The nearby Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard The sight of 1,000-year old turrets rising out of the forest is breathtaking. Stay at newly-opened La Cour du 6 in the old town, with a sleek, art deco feel to the elegant rooms.
Doubles at La Cour du 6 The following is a list of the most recent and relevant articles. €100
Farm Stay in the Trentino, Italy
Pimont Alpine Chalet is a tranquil, three-bedroom chalet. esercizio rurale, Traditional farmsteads surrounded by rough-hewn peaks in the Adamello Brenta natural park. Days begin with an organic, locally sourced breakfast – including homemade bread, cakes and jam – in the cosy Stube, The lounge is transformed into a cozy firelit area in the evening. Pimont focuses on exploration at a slower pace. Mountain guides, the owners can either accompany you on a hike or give advice on where to go for a walk on your own. Madonna di Campiglio is a nearby ski resort that offers ice-skating and dog-sledding on the frozen Conca Verde lakes.
Doubles at Pimont Alpine Chalet The following is a list of the most recent and relevant articles. €180 B&B. Trento is the nearest station. An hour and a quarter away by car
SThe leigh ride in Sweden
Snow White herself wouldn’t have turned her nose up at Gammelgården; a picture-perfect cluster of restored log buildings, some dating back to the 1600s. Perched high up in the Sälen mountains, in the unspoilt Dalarna region 250 miles (400km) north-west of Stockholm, it’s the kind of place where it’s easy to settle in front of the fire and not move for days. You can also enjoy dog-sledding excursions, sleigh trips, and reindeer hikes. 400-year-old waffle cabin This is an experience not to be forgotten. Evening menus are a delight for meat eaters. They feature local game, such as reindeer sirloin or venison tataki. But there is also a fish option and a vegetarian option.
Doubles at Gammelgården The following is a list of the most recent and relevant articles. £110 B&B. The nearest train station to you is MoraDirect bus connections from. Sälen (Two hours)
Mountain food and hiking in the mountains Germany
Sandstone cliffs, dramatic gorges, flat-topped mesas – it’s a mystery as to why the spectacular landscapes of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in eastern Germany remain so under the radar. The self-guided tour, “Saxon Switzerland”, takes you through quiet villages with timber-framed houses and dense pine forests, which cover the peaks of the sandstone spires. This trip starts in Bad Schandau. It is home to the stunning, 11-metre Kuhstall Rock Gate and the beautiful Lichtenhain Waterfall. En route, expect hearty lunches of Spätzle The traditional menu includes (noodles), sausages, lentil soup, marzipan, and more. Berggasthofs (mountain inns).
Walks Worldwide offers five-night holidays (walksworldwide.comFrom £619 half-boardIncluding luggage transfer, GPX maps and walking guides. Departures between November and March
Culinary Vercors In France
It’s great to have an active holiday, but sometimes all you want is good food, a stunning view and a luxuriously comfortable hotel. Opening for its winter season on 12 December, the lovely Hotel du Golf – a converted farmhouse in the village of Correncon, tucked away in the Vercors national park, ticks all the boxes. Its restaurant, Asterales, won a Michelin star this year, the wood-panelled bedrooms are chic and unfussy, and the hot tub, pool and sauna are a cocoon of warmth after a foray outdoors. Foodies should book a table at PalégriéThe open fire is where all the food is cooked. Le Clariant, an isolated, self-sufficient restaurant, buried deep in the Vercors forest.
Doubles at Hotel du Golf (hotel-du-golf-vercors.fr) from €156 B&B. Correncon is 40 minutes‘ Drive South Grenoble
