Where to hit the slopes this winter? Resorts open to Russians

The long New Year vacation is just around the corner. This means that fans of outdoor activities should think about where to go skiing and snowboarding. The matter is a little complicated by the pandemic, because many countries are closed for Russians, and the chance that the borders will open in a little more than a month, is close to zero. But do not despair, because there are still many places in the world where you can go for impressions.

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There are a couple of common points between these resorts: we can go there and there are all possibilities for a comfortable winter vacation.

Austria

Kitzbühel

Kitzbühel is an old town located in the eastern part of Tyrol in Austria. It is one of the most famous and oldest winter resorts in the world. Here you can not only ski, but also skate, play tennis, ride on Indian sledges and go swimming, as well as fly on a paraglider. While skiing, you can admire snow-capped mountains and classic Tyrolean wooden houses. Afterwards, why not browse the trendy designer boutiques or sample the local cuisine?

Semmering

Semmering is located not far from Vienna. It is located 1000 meters above sea level and is surrounded by forests. It is home to the most illuminated track in the world, the Hirschenkogel. It turns night into day. The resort has four mountain huts, a sauna and a fitness center.

What do tourists need to know?

Kaleria: You need electronic registration (Pre-Travel-Clearance (PTC) and a negative PCR test done at least 72 hours before departure or an antigen test done no sooner than 48 hours before departure to enter Austria. If you have had COVID-19 in the last six months or have been vaccinated with one of the vaccines confirmed in Austria (Companion V is not included), you can go straight to the resort. Or you will have to sit in quarantine, which can be completed on the fifth day if your PCR is negative. You need a Schengen visa to enter the country.

Prices for tickets to Austria by direct flight from Moscow start from 25 thousand rubles per person.

Turkey

Uludag

Turkey can offer guests not only beach vacation, but also skiing. As is customary in this country, the resort operates on an “all-inclusive” system. For residents there is a free elevator to a variety of pistes. The resort includes 20 tracks for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ice skating are available.

Erzurum-Palandoken

Erzurum-Palandoken resort is an ancient city in the mountains with a rich history, pleasant climate and developed infrastructure. The XXV Winter Universiade was held there in February 2011. Trails of different difficulty are combined with a rich historical excursion component: there are ancient monuments and museums all around. You will have a great opportunity to see ancient fortresses and mosques and visit the valley of the legendary Euphrates River.

What do tourists need to know?

Kaleria: A certificate of vaccination with “Companion V”, a negative PCR test made not later than 72 hours before departure, or a certificate confirming a previous illness will be suitable for entry into Turkey.

A direct flight to Turkey from Moscow costs from 15 thousand rubles.

spokesman for the company “Mozhaika.ru Tourism System”.

Resort, in which a lot of money and effort has been invested. Beautiful, well-appointed, cozy: here will appeal to fans of winter sports, and those who only want to try it or do not plan to do it at all.