15 Fantastic Spots for Summer Skiing in Europe

Julia Schneemann | | Post Tag for Industry NewsIndustry News
Conditions are perfect at Stubai Glacier. | Image: Stubai Glacier Facebook

Being it now almost May 1, many European resorts have already closed for the season but fret notโ€”if you are keen to still get some turns in, there are plenty of resorts where you can still ski and board to your heartโ€™s content.

Here is a list of 15 of the best ski resorts that stay open all summer long in Europe so that you never have to put your skis or board away for the season.

*We have tried our best to make a comprehensive list, but if we have missed a resort, please give us a holler and we will include missing resorts.

Passo Stelvio
Archive picture of summer skiing at Passo Stelvio. | Image: Pirovano Website

Kaunertal Gletscher, Austria

Closing Date: May 18

Stubai Gletscher, Austria

Closing Date: May 11 (skiing); summer operations resume June 28 (no skiing)

Riksgrรคnsen, Sweden

Closing Date: May 25

Mรถlltaler Gletscher, Austria

No confirmed summer 2025 dates (check official site for updates)

Kaprun/Kitzsteinhorn, Austria, 

Closing Date: May 18

Tignes, France

Opens June 21, closes July 20 (depending on conditions)

Val dโ€™Isรจre, France

Opens June 8, closes July 7 (depending on conditions)

Alpe dโ€™Huez, France

Ski lifts will be open from June 28 to August 30

Passo Stelvio, Italy

Opens May 31, closes November 2

Stryn, Norway

Opens May 28 and closes end of July

Galdhรธpiggen Sommerskisenter, Norway

Opens May 8, closes November 2

Fonna Glacier Ski Resort, Norway

Open until late September/early October (depending on conditions)

Saas-Fee, Switzerland

Summer operations on Alpin Express commence July 12

Hintertux Glacier, Austria

Year-round skiing on the glacier

Zermatt, Switzerland/Cervinia, Italy

Year-round skiing on the glacier (Zermatt); Cervinia closes May 4

Les 2 Alpes, France

Opens May 5, closes July 6, but dates may vary depending on snow conditions

Post training natural ice bath at Fonna glacier ski resort in Norway. | Picture: Ferdinand Dorsch Instagram

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