Today the Danes are packing for the ski vacation of 2023. Almost half a million Danes are packing their bags to head to the snowy mountain peaks and fantastic ski resorts of Europe. And it's not so hard to understand. Skiing holidays are a lot of fun on the slopes, stomach twisting, wind in your hair and a sense of freedom. Resting in the middle of winter, when the days are the shortest and the cold is the strongest, a week on skis for many is almost a meditation, as well as a good opportunity to clear your head and throw away heavy everyday burdens.
Apart from the fact that skiing can be very relaxing, skiing is also really good for the body. You move all day and are active from morning to evening. In addition, skiing promotes blood circulation, which gives you more energy, but the best part is that skiing stimulates the body's production of endorphins, which means you can face everyday life again with more joy and motivation.
A week on skis gives a fantastic experience and if you are going to go, you should read here. We give you useful tips on how you can save money on your trip so you can already start preparing for your ski vacation in 2023. And also separately prepared seven of the most delicious ski resorts in the world: https://www.skisverige.dk/2022/08/10/syv-af-verdens-laekreste-skisport-omraader/.
Tips for ski holidays
A successful ski holiday in 2023 depends largely on planning. Ski holidays can quickly become expensive and undermine the economy, so it's a really good idea to be at the forefront of the budget
You should be prepared for such expenses:
- Accommodation
- Ski equipment rental
- Transport
- Meals
- Subscription to the lift
- Entertainment and activities
In reality, the cost of a ski holiday can quickly add up and cost over DKK 10,000 per person. That's why you need good and sensible ski holiday advice so you're not surprised that the economy is in decline while you're away.
Here are ways to save money and afford a ski vacation
Tips for ski holidays 2023
First of all, it's important that you keep your insurance under control. The most expensive ski holiday is the one that is not insured. When skiing, accidents can happen very quickly that require treatment and it can be a really bitter pleasure to have to pay for.
Ski holiday travel insurance covers all costs, so you can be completely worry-free when you head to the slopes. Almost all providers of ski holidays 2020 offer optional travel insurance when booking online. Always check with your insurance company first to get the best price.
If you are not sure where you should go on your ski vacation, you can also read our post where we show you the best ski resorts.
Travel out of season to good ski resorts
If you want to save a lot of money, travel outside the high season for 5-10 weeks. The busiest week on the slopes falls on the 7th week, which is the official winter holiday in most European countries when many families with children go on a pilgrimage as schools and institutions remain closed.
The cheapest time to go on holiday is at the beginning and end of the ski season, which is January and March. Not only can you save a lot of money by traveling outside of peak season, but you can also save a lot of time on the lifts. There is nothing worse during a ski holiday than standing in line at the lifts, riding every moment on crowded slopes, or spending half a day in queues at the reception.
Outside the high season, you can be on the slopes with virtually no other skiers and it costs only half the price. Then ski holidays 2023 will not get any better.
Diet and nutrition
If you're traveling on a ski holiday to ski resorts in the French and Swiss Alps or to the Norwegian mountains, food can be one of the biggest expense items. A good tip to save money on this item is to book accommodation in an apartment or cottage that has access to a kitchen so that breakfast, lunch and dinner can be prepared at home. It is also a good idea to pack lunch bags and take them with you to the slopes. Full-day meals in restaurants are not exactly cheap.
In general, you can save a lot of money if you stay in a kitchen. Roughly speaking, a weekly meal for four people in France costs 6000 DKK.
Book in time
It is also worth leaving on time to secure a place at the best ski resorts. All travel companies would very much like to book their trips as early as possible, as this gives them the opportunity to plan and coordinate multiple bookings and find additional accommodations and flights should the need arise during the trip.
However, according to Travelmarket, you can also save a lot of money if you make travel arrangements outside of ski travel agencies.
Cancellation of trips
If you haven't planned your ski vacation in 2023 in time, you can do the opposite and wait until the last minute. Here you can save up to 20-30% on your ski holiday. There is a free place on the ski holiday that needs to be filled and therefore the tour provider offers to sell it much cheaper. The disadvantage of waiting to book until the last minute is that the trip is often uncertain or goes to different ski destinations than you had hoped. You may also have to compromise on accommodation and other cultural experiences at your destination.
Advantages of choosing a canceled trip:
- You can go on a ski vacation inexpensively
- You can save money that you can spend on other fun activities
- You can new destinations
Disadvantages of choosing a cancellation trip:
- You have to travel at short notice
- The travel distance is shorter
- Destination.
You can also save a lot of money if you book your ski vacation in 2023 in less popular ski destinations, as they often cost less than in more popular destinations.
The most popular ski resorts are located in Norway, Sweden, France and Austria - and therefore they are also the most expensive places to travel to. Both the road and accommodation and food are expensive.
On the other hand, if you travel to Poland, Bulgaria or the Czech Republic, for example, you can save a lot of money. In Poland, you can rent skis inexpensively and prices in restaurants in ski resorts are also low. There is a high probability that the budget can be reduced thanks to the ski holidays in Poland. A family of four can easily save DKK 8,000 - 10,000 by canceling the choice of the Alps in France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Italy, and instead, when choosing a ski vacation in 2023, you need to point east.
Mini holiday
The best way to save money on a ski holiday in 2020 without compromising on accommodation, ski resort or food is to shorten your ski holiday. Usually, a ski holiday lasts a week. This can add up to accommodation, meals, lift tickets and ski rentals for that many days. By choosing a mini-vacation, for example, for 4-5 days, you can really save a lot of money. A mini-ski vacation to Poland can be arranged for only 1000 Danish kroner. However, keep in mind that many hotels rent rooms only for one week during the high season, i.e. from 5 to 10 weeks.
Prices for ski holidays vary depending on the month, date, and time of travel. If you can avoid traveling home on weekends and holidays, you can save a lot of money. According to Skyscanner, Wednesday is the cheapest day to travel. When searching for flights, it is also advisable to use the calendar of low-cost travel companies.
If you listen to our good advice, we are sure that you will be able to go to fantastic ski resorts for little money.
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