https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Three skiers - two of whom were British - died after an avalanche in the French Alps on Friday, bringing the death toll from avalanches in France since the start of the season to 25. https://www.thelocal.com/20260213/three-dead-after-avalanche-in-french-alps Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:07:42 +0100 three-dead-after-avalanche-in-french-alps As French ski resorts prepare for the peak February season, the news of more deaths have hit the headlines - here's how to stay safe while skiing in France. https://www.thelocal.com/20260112/avalanche-risk-is-it-still-safe-to-ski-in-the-french-alps Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:51:13 +0100 avalanche-risk-is-it-still-safe-to-ski-in-the-french-alps One of the advantages of living in Europe is having access to a great transcontinental train network. In the winter months you don't need a car to get from Germany to these stunning winter sport destinations in the Alps. https://www.thelocal.com/20231220/the-ski-destinations-you-can-reach-by-train-from-germany Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:56:59 +0100 the-ski-destinations-you-can-reach-by-train-from-germany Eight people died in three avalanches in Austria's Alps on Saturday, Austrian broadcaster ORF reported. https://www.thelocal.com/20260117/five-skiers-killed-in-two-avalanches-in-austrian-alps Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:07:28 +0100 five-skiers-killed-in-two-avalanches-in-austrian-alps In short the rules in Austria around whether skiers and snowborders have to wear helmets are a little complicated. It all depends on where you are. https://www.thelocal.com/20251104/do-you-have-to-wear-a-helmet-by-law-when-skiing-in-austria Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:33:25 +0100 do-you-have-to-wear-a-helmet-by-law-when-skiing-in-austria Planning ski trips in Europe has become a bit of a gamble as warmer weather patterns have dramatically decreased the likelihood of good conditions, but one ski resort in Germany ranks among Europe's best for snow reliability. https://www.thelocal.com/20251215/the-little-known-german-ski-resort-rated-best-for-reliable-snow-cover Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:56:20 +0100 the-little-known-german-ski-resort-rated-best-for-reliable-snow-cover The skiing season has started, and people worldwide are travelling to some of Austria's hot spot locations. If you are looking for a resort where you have more space on the slopes and can experience more stunning nature untouched, we have some recommendations. https://www.thelocal.com/20231221/the-five-best-hidden-ski-resorts-in-austria Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:31:53 +0100 the-five-best-hidden-ski-resorts-in-austria New plans for an overnight train service would connect the UK via Eurostar to Belgium to Venice via Innsbruck during the winter ski season in the Alps. Here's what we know so far about the planned new service. https://www.thelocal.com/20240619/new-sleeper-train-for-skiers-set-to-connect-austrian-alps-with-the-uk Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:03:13 +0200 new-sleeper-train-for-skiers-set-to-connect-austrian-alps-with-the-uk Ski resorts in the Nordic countries and the French, Swiss and Austrian Alps might have a future by relying on artificial snow but even that is not sustainable, researchers say. https://www.thelocal.com/20230830/90-percent-of-europes-ski-resorts-face-critical-snow-shortages-in-future Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:55:01 +0200 90-percent-of-europes-ski-resorts-face-critical-snow-shortages-in-future Rescuers on Friday recovered the bodies of three Italian skiers killed in an avalanche on the French-Italian border, while a French off-piste skier died after a fall, authorities said. https://www.thelocal.com/20230414/bodies-of-three-italian-skiers-found-after-avalanche Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:39:00 +0200 bodies-of-three-italian-skiers-found-after-avalanche The winter spike in Covid infections across Europe means another ski season will take place under health restrictions and recommendations. Here's what you need to know about the rules in different countries. https://www.thelocal.com/20211023/compare-what-covid-rules-are-in-place-for-the-ski-season-across-europe Sat, 23 Oct 2021 11:51:22 +0200 compare-what-covid-rules-are-in-place-for-the-ski-season-across-europe After a longer than expected wait, the Covid rules for skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports have been released. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.com/20211019/updated-what-are-the-covid-rules-on-swiss-ski-slopes-this-winter Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:58:48 +0200 updated-what-are-the-covid-rules-on-swiss-ski-slopes-this-winter UPDATE: When it comes to opening ski resorts around Europe countries are not on the same wavelength. Here's what we know so far about where and when a ski holiday will be possible in Europe this year. https://www.thelocal.com/20201125/where-and-when-will-it-be-possible-to-go-skiing-in-europe-this-year Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:59:58 +0100 where-and-when-will-it-be-possible-to-go-skiing-in-europe-this-year