On Oct 11, 11:55 am, je wrote:
> On 11 Okt., 07:09, Kostodian wrote:
>
> > hi there. i am planning on travelling to switzerland and austria in
> > january, which i believe is the coldest time of the year! is it worth
> > staying in the alps during this time of year even if i am not a skier.
> > im from australia so my experience with snow is limited!
>
> Not only the coldest month of the year (at least statistically)
> but also shorter days. On the other hand, January still is low
> season for most skiing resorts (at least starting the week
> after New Year break)
>
> For most lower altitude regions, snow usually will not last
> for long - if you really want to enjoy snow-cowered scenery,
> you better go for higher altitude winter-sports resorts .....
>
> > what are the best cities to visit in austria and switzerland during
> > winter?
>
> For non-skiers (or beginners) imho Zermatt (for the scenery,
> no cars) or Engandine Valley (scenery, more activities for
> non-skiers) - both valleys relatively sheltered, snow less frequent,
> dryer and basically more sunshine. Bernese Oberland is
> second option for Switzerland in Winter - more exposed to
> dominant NW-weather fronts, so more snowfalls, less
> sunshine.
>
> Staying to long time at a skiing resort might become boring
> for non-skiers or people not practicing winter sports - if
> not interested in skiing or snowboarding, I would try to
> arrange some trip rather than staying at one place.
> Option to consider: Berne - Bernese Oberland - Zermatt
> via Andermatt to St.Moritz (or the other way round).
> Sorry, no first hand winter trip info on Austria
>
> And: skiing has become easy [to learn] with modern skis
> (derived mainly from snowboards). If you have a very good
> sense of balance, consider trying out snowboarding.
> Equipment can be rented at almost all major winter sport
> resorts, schools or or teachers for private lessons also
> available
>
> Have fun!
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see switzerland. january is a good time. The snow is usually fresh
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