Short trip or weekend ski breaks

Speedy skiing - Short on time but big on adventure? Our short ski breaks have you covered! Hit the slopes for as long or as short as you like.​

Design your perfect ski getaway! Choose your duration, departure day, hotel, and resort. Fly from your preferred airport and customise your trip with extras like ski hire and lift passes.​

Switzerland - offering flexible durations from just 3 nights and departing on any day of the week with a wide choice of resorts and accommodation. 

Finland - 3 or 4 night durations departing on Wednesdays or Sundays with 4 fantastic resorts and a selection of accommodation.

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Short breaks to Switzerland

Why visit Switzerland?
  • Expert knowledge & personalised support from our Destination Experts
  • Choose from 11 iconic resorts like Zermatt, St. Moritz, Wengen & hidden gems like Mürren
  • Reliable snow with high-altitude slopes & glacier access
  • Stunning views of the Matterhorn, Eiger & picture-perfect villages
  • Fast, modern lift systems including the world’s steepest cable car to Mürren
  • World-class free ride, off-piste & ski touring - think Engelberg and Laax
  • Authentic Swiss charm with wooden chalets & historic railways
  • Delicious fondue, raclette & gourmet alpine dining options
  • Easy travel via Switzerland’s scenic, efficient rail and bus network
  • Luxury meets adventure – from spa hotels to cosy apartments
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Short breaks to Finland

Why visit Finland?

  • On hand support from our Destination Experts
  • Great November–January short break options in Levi & Ylläs
  • Unique Arctic ski resorts you won’t find anywhere else - stay longer and ski for 7 nights in Pyhä & Saariselkä
  • Magical night skiing under floodlit slopes & starry skies
  • Flights from London Gatwick, Manchester & Bristol to Kittilä (selected dates)
  • Short coach transfers straight to resort
  • Stay in cosy Finnish cabins, hotels or modern apartments
  • More than just skiing or boarding – husky rides, reindeer sleighs & Northern Lights
  • Family-friendly fun with a warm welcome
  • Authentic Finnish experiences from warming up in the sauna to enjoying food cooked over an open fire
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Best accommodation for short-breaks & weekend ski trips

Short-break skiing in Finalnd

  • Offers available Lapland Adventures
    • Pyha Ski Area
    • Hotel Pyha Tunturi Pyha View
    • Pyha Ski Resort
    • Lapland Excursion Snowmobile 2

    Pyhä

    Lapland/Finland

    Located in the Arctic circle Search for the Northern Lights in the starry night skies 6 day lift pass included
    Group Holidays Ski In/Ski Out
    Properties available: 2 From £499 pp View accommodation More info
  • Offers available

    Ylläs

    Lapland/Finland

    Properties available: 6 From £549 pp View accommodation More info
  • Offers available

    Levi

    Lapland/Finland

    Properties available: 15 From £557 pp View accommodation More info
  • Offers available Lapland Adventures
    • Saariselka Finland Star Arctic Husky Sledding 2
    • LAPLAND NORTH WINTER SAARISELKÄ VILLAGE3
    • Saariselka Finland Northern Lights Adobe
    • LAPLAND NORTH WINTER CROSSCOUNTRY SKIING OPENFIRE

    Saariselkä

    Lapland/Finland

    Located 260km north of the Arctic Circle Adventures beneath the Northern Lights Unbeatable Arctic excursions and activities
    Northern Lights First Time Skiers
    Properties available: 5 From £805 pp View accommodation More info

Short break skiing FAQ's

Switzerland is a hot-spot for skiers, with popular ski resorts such as Zermatt, known for the iconic Matterhorn and high-altitude skiing, Nendaz in the vast 4 Vallées ski area, famed for it's fresh powder snow and Davos-Klosters for it's excellent varied terrain.

Switzerland snow conditions are rated highly repeatedly, with most resorts being close to or over 3000m high in altitude, you are likely to always have a snow-sure holiday. With high-altitude resorts and glacier skiing in places like Engelberg, Zermatt and Saas Fee, Switzerland has an excellent snow record.

Yes, there are plenty of resorts for snowboarders. A favourite is Saas Fee due to being the home of the British snowboarding team and having a huge freestyle snow-park. Advanced boarders will also love the 4 Vallées with its vast freeride zones.

Choose from a range of hotels and apartments in our Swiss resorts. For wellness and relaxation after a day on the slopes the Hilton Garden Inn in Davos and the Le Mirabeau Hotel & Spa in Zermatt are popular options. Perhaps you would like to try a hotel with a bit of luxury? If so, a stay at the 5 star Walliserhof Grand Hotel in Saas Fee or Grand Hotel Belvedere in Wengen are great choices.

For the best experience for beginners and families in Switzerland, resorts like Wengen, Grindelwald, and Saas-Fee are top choices due to their excellent beginner slopes, English speaking ski schools, gentle slopes and family-friendly amenities.

Yes, with an average of 200 days of fresh snowfall each year between November and May, Finland has some of the best snow-sure resorts due to their location in the Arctic Circle. Inghams offer 3 great resorts for you to choose from. Skiing in Lapland is perfect for families and beginners looking for gentle slopes, and for those looking to try something a little different, cross country skiing is available in all four resorts - Levi, Ylläs, Phya & Saariselkä.

Yes, though Lapland isn't the biggest area for skiing and snowboarding. Some of the resorts do have good areas for snowboarders such as Yllas has 2 snowparks and Saariselka has 2 freestyle parks.

Due to Finlands limited day-light hours, most skiing is done under flood-lit slopes so you can enjoy the runs even in the dark. 

More inspiration for short-break ski holidays

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Why book your ski holiday with Inghams

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Ski experts since 1934

    Quality over quantity — 90 years creating the best, handpicked holidays just for you.

    History

  • Chalet the Inghams way

    Home comforts and a dedicated host to look after you. Our chalets are handpicked and exclusive to us.

    Chalets

  • Award-winning service

    If snow hits the fan, we’ve seen it all and sorted it all before.

    Why book with us

  • Try to top this snow guarantee

    If less than 25% of runs are open, we’ll take you to a nearby resort and keep you skiing.

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  • Championing the great outdoors

    If natures on your mind, then know it’s on ours too. The mountains are a special place, and we’re determined to help keep them that way. .

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  • We're the whole package

    With a package holiday, everything’s sorted (and protected by ABTA/ATOL) including travel, transfers, accommodation and expert advice tailored to you.

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