Let’s say you recently won the lottery and want to visit some amazing ski towns around the world. We got ya! Even if you don’t ski, you’ll love the history and charm.

Swipe through to learn about incredible ski villages.

Sölden, Austria

Sölden is a lively Austrian Alpine village with traditional wooden chalets, welcoming restaurants, shops and plenty of après-ski nightlife. Surrounded by towering peaks, it attracts skiers with its two glacier areas, which typically open in autumn before the main winter season begins. The resort offers extensive terrain for different skill levels, making Sölden a popular destination for early-season skiing and winter vacations.

Zermatt, Switzerland

Zermatt is a car-free Alpine village of wooden chalets, upscale hotels and cozy restaurants beneath the iconic Matterhorn. The Matterhorn Ski Paradise offers extensive high-altitude skiing, with glacier terrain available year-round. Its elevation makes Zermatt one of the strongest choices for autumn skiing, while winter brings a broader network of slopes and spectacular mountain scenery.

Breckenridge, Colorado

United States

Breckenridge pairs a historic mining-town Main Street with Victorian architecture, independent shops and a lively mountain-town dining scene. Breckenridge Ski Resort spreads across five peaks, offering everything from beginner-friendly groomers to challenging bowls and steep runs. The resort typically opens in November, making it a good choice for late-fall skiing, with winter bringing extensive terrain and a classic Colorado snow-town atmosphere.

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Levi, Finland

In Finnish Lapland, Levi is a compact resort village known for its cozy lodges, Nordic restaurants, reindeer experiences and possible northern lights sightings. The Levi Ski Resort often opens in October, making it an appealing early-season destination. Its slopes suit beginners and intermediate skiers particularly well, while snow-covered forests and the Arctic atmosphere make the trip memorable beyond the mountain.

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Niseko, Japan

Niseko’s Hirafu village combines Japanese hospitality with international restaurants, traditional ryokan inns, hot springs and relaxing onsen baths. Visitors can also explore local shops and enjoy views of snow-covered forests and Mount Yotei. The Niseko United ski area links four resorts on Mount Niseko Annupuri, famous for its abundant, light powder snow. Skiing typically begins in late November or December, making Niseko ideal for winter trips.

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Banff, Alberta

Canada

Banff is a lively and charming mountain town inside Canada's Banff National Park, with mountain-view hotels, independent boutiques, restaurants and wildlife-rich surroundings. Nearby Lake Louise Ski Resort features sweeping Rocky Mountain scenery, long runs and terrain for different abilities. The ski season generally begins in November, while midwinter brings a more established snow base and access to three major ski areas in the Banff region.

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Val Thorens, France

At roughly 7,550 feet above sea level, Val Thorens is Europe's highest major ski resort, with modern alpine lodging, restaurants and lively après-ski amenities. It sits within Les Trois Vallées, one of the world's largest linked ski areas, with hundreds of miles of pistes connecting neighboring resorts. Its high elevation supports a long season, typically beginning in November and continuing into spring.