The best family ski resorts in Europe

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The Tyrolean ski resort of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is a great choice for families. It boasts easy slopes as well as more challenging and themed runs. The little ones can learn how to ski at the “Kinderschneealm” children’s area. Older kids love to explore “Murmlipark”, a 10,000 square-metre snow paradise with a magic carpet, a merry-go-round, an igloo and play figures.

More than 70 qualified children’s ski instructors help young guests to master their first turns in the snow. Plus, childcare services are also offered at the resort, with the qualified childminders of “Murmlikrippe” in Serfaus and “Bertas Kindergarten” in Fiss taking care of your little ones.

SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental is another Tyrolean ski resort that’s hugely popular with families. It boasts a whopping 228 kilometres of slopes and plenty of offers for children. Even the ski lifts are particularly child-friendly at SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser. Beginners can tackle their first stem christies free of charge at “Hexenwiese” in Söll. Advanced young riders enjoy the “Kinderkaiserland” ski area and adventure park at Scheffau mountain station.

Speed fans of all ages can show off their skills at the timed race track or on the Ski Movie run. In addition, there’s a weekly programme jam-packed with fun activities like llama trekking, husky sledding or a visit to KaiserBad Ellmau public pool. In need of a little parents’ time-out? Make use of one of the many childcare options provided at Wilder Kaiser ski resort!

The best thing about it: The ski resort offers family ski passes at a great price!

With 46 kilometres of slopes, Lofer is a relatively small ski resort in Salzburg‘s Saalach Valley. This fact makes it a popular family destination. Lofer has received numerous awards as a great family and beginner ski resort as well as for its excellent slope conditions, state-of-the-art lifts and cable cars and outstanding cleanliness and hygiene. In short: Lofer offers a fantastic all-round package for snow-loving families.

What’s more, the ski resort offers great value for money and two particularly child-friendly chairlifts. Other highlights include a 140-metre covered magic carpet and Lofi Funline snow park.

Great offer: Every Saturday, children up to 15 years of age who are accompanied by both parents go free at Lofer ski resort!

Something easy for the littlest ones and something a bit more challenging for older kids and adults: With its 20 kilometres of slopes, Bellwald ski resort offers slopes for every family member. The resort carries the label “Familien Willkommen” (families welcome) for a reason, boasting family highlights such as a children’s ski school or Snowli, the mascot, for little skiers aged 2.5 years and above.

The even better news: Holders of a Bellwald Card get to use “Snowlis Hasenland” children’s area with its children’s lifts, magic carpet, obstacle course and more for free! In addition, the card allows you to use the local childcare facilities as well as the “Sportbus” running from the village to the valley station of the chairlift for free.

Long lift queues? Not in Bellwald! Queues are usually short, and you can look forward to some splendid views of the legendary Matterhorn.

Arosa and Lenzerheide are a dream team for family fun in the Swiss snow.

On the one side, you have Arosa, which carries the “Family Destination” label. Hop on the “Märligondel” to listen to fairy tales during the ride or learn how to ski at the beginners’ or children’s area. What’s more, you can join the group lessons of the local ski and snowboard school for free if you spend two nights or more at a participating accommodation provider. Or how about visiting the mountain animals at “Bärenland” or “Eichhörnliland” or enjoying the childcare services, sledging run or other great facilities?

On the other side, in Lenzerheide, you can enjoy several children’s areas, an indoor and outdoor natural ice rink, the “Foxtrail” treasure hunt or the Globi children’s programme for families. Expect thrills and spills on and off the slopes!

The French ski resort of Les 3 Vallées puts the little ones first. This is proven by child-friendly accommodation options, easy slopes and great ski schools and nurseries. Les 3 Vallées is the world’s largest connected ski area, spanning three valleys. Consequently, there’s more than enough space for families to enjoy the snow there!