
Short trip or weekend ski breaks
Speedy skiing - Short on time but big on adventure? Our flexible 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.

Short breaks to Switzerland
- Generally, Switzerland is considered one of the more expensive skiing destinations - but you do get what you pay for when it comes to Switzerland
- 10 resorts to choose from
- Feel extra stylish and catch a lift on the Prada chairlift
- Enjoy the excellent quality wine (and of course a couple of Aperol Spritz too)
- Amazing lift system in general - modern and quick, no time wasted
- Soak up those once in a life-time views, Switzerland mountains are another level of beautiful
- See the Toblerone mountain (even if they did take it off the box)
- Enjoy some shopping in genuinely beautiful towns and villages, no concrete jungles here
- We've all been to France or Austria - it's time to try Switzerland

Short breaks to Lapland
Why visit Lapland?
- Expert Knowledge & Personalised Support
- Unique Arctic Ski Resorts
- Short Escapes from November to January
- Magical Night Skiing on Floodlit Slopes
- Easy & Hassle-Free Travel
- More Than Just Skiing
- Family-Friendly Fun
- Cosy Nordic Atmosphere
- Authentic Local Cuisine
- Flights on Sundays and Wednesdays from London Gatwick, Manchester & Bristol (selected dates) to Kittilä
- Convenient short coach transfers straight to resort
- Stay in cosy cabins, hotels or apartments with self-catering, B&B or half-board choices
Best accommodation for short-breaks & weekend ski trips
Lapland short-breaks and weekend trips
Lapland HolidaysShort 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.
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Why book your ski holiday with Inghams
Here’s what sets us apart:
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Ski experts since 1934
Quality over quantity — 90 years creating the best, handpicked holidays just for you.
History -
Award-winning service
If snow hits the fan, we’ve seen it all and sorted it all before.
Why book with us -
Chalet the Inghams way
Home comforts and a dedicated host to look after you. Our chalets are handpicked and exclusive to us.
Chalets -
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.
Snow guarantee -
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. .
Sustainability -
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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