Norway
Norway’s answer to the most beautiful ski trains in the Alps
Forget Switzerland – skiers can enjoy a spectacular train journey around three of Norway’s resorts: Sverre Hjornevik An hour after catching the 8:15 a.m. train from Bergen, I jumped onto the Voss platform, my train car equidistant from the Scandic Hotel, where I would spend the night, and the cable car that would take me … Read more
‘The best season opening conditions in 20 years’ – ski areas welcome fresh snow and blue skies
Val Thorens The ski season in Europe has begun as the resorts celebrate massive snowfalls and welcome thousands of visitors to the slopes. As the chairlifts sprang into action, locals and passionate skiers were among those tasting the first snow of the season at the Alps’ highest ski areas. Holidaymakers will arrive in the mountains … Read more
Forget Hygge – think ‘Friluftsliv’ – why it’s always cold enough for quality winter activities
While just getting outside in the winter is enough to take advantage of the fresh air, why not take a cold dip, do some backcountry snowboarding or grab some snow polo to boost endorphins and energy levels? After years of pandemic lounging, many people are willing to not only get outside in the winter, but … Read more
10 things to watch out for this weekend
Haaland and Salah top the list for the weekend Is Erling Haaland fit? He thinks so. Which of these gladiator candidates will follow a higher line? Could there be sideline antics from Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp? And which of the Premier League leaders and second-placed side will come out on top? As far as … Read more
Why England isn’t number 1 yet
England are among the favorites to win the European Championship – Getty Images/Rob Newell With the qualifying groups for Euro 2024 now complete, Telegraph Sport ranks the 21 teams that secured a place in the final from worst to best. Three more countries will be added through the play-offs. 21) Romania They finished unbeaten and … Read more