Winter can be a brilliant time to get away
with friends. Snowy landscapes, festive celebrations and seasonal activities
offer plenty of reasons to plan a trip together, whether your group prefers an
active holiday or a few days exploring somewhere new.
From days on the slopes to Christmas
markets and Arctic adventures, there are winter breaks to suit different
budgets and travel styles. Here are some of the best options for your next
group getaway.
Ski trips for groups who love adventure
For friends who enjoy an active holiday, group ski holidays combine
time outdoors with a lively social scene. Days can be spent skiing or
snowboarding before everyone meets back at the resort for dinner, drinks or
après-ski.
Ski resorts can also work well for groups
with mixed experience levels. Beginners can book lessons while more confident
skiers head for more challenging pistes, making it possible to spend parts of
the day doing different activities before meeting up later.
The French Alps have several resorts suited
to groups, including Val Thorens, which offers extensive skiing and a lively
après-ski scene. Austria is another popular choice, with resorts such as St
Anton combining varied slopes with plenty to do once the lifts close. Groups
looking beyond the Alps could also consider Andorra, where resorts such as Pas
de la Casa offer skiing alongside a busy selection of bars and restaurants.
Festive city breaks full of winter
atmosphere
You don't have to head to the mountains to
enjoy a winter holiday with friends. Many
European cities take on a completely different atmosphere during the colder
months, with Christmas markets and seasonal events adding plenty to a
traditional city break.
Vienna is a good option for groups
interested in food and culture, with Christmas markets held across the city
alongside museums, historic coffee houses and impressive architecture. Prague
offers a similarly festive setting, with its Old Town Square market surrounded
by some of the city's best-known landmarks.
Strasbourg is another destination worth
considering, particularly in the run-up to Christmas. Its long-running festive
markets spread across the historic centre, giving groups plenty of
opportunities to explore different stalls while stopping for regional food and
warming drinks.
Lapland adventures for something
different
For a winter trip that goes beyond the
usual city break, Lapland
offers a chance to experience the Arctic landscape together.
Husky sledding is one of the region's
best-known activities, giving groups the opportunity to travel through snowy
forests behind a team of huskies. Snowmobile tours provide a faster way to
explore the wilderness, while evening excursions can take you away from
built-up areas in search of the northern lights.
Finland: a magical winter escape for
friends
Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland is a good base
for groups who want to fit several winter experiences into one trip. Friends
can head out on a reindeer safari, book a husky excursion or spend an evening
searching for the northern lights.
Accommodation can be part of the experience
too. Staying together in a cosy cabin gives groups somewhere to relax after a
day outside, while the surrounding forests and snow-covered landscapes provide
a very different backdrop to a typical European break.
Whatever your group enjoys, travelling
together in winter can turn the colder months into something to look forward
to. From skiing in the Alps to exploring Lapland, the best trip is one that
gives everyone plenty to experience together while still leaving room to pursue
their own interests.
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