Off to the snow? In times of corona-induced lockdown, that's not possible everywhere right now. In order to stick to social distancing, it's now time to stay at home and just try to make the best of the situation. Those who still crave glistening powder snow don't have to miss out on this outdoor fun altogether. Webcams and virtual offers from many snow and ski regions around the world provide glimpses of slopes, nature and snow flurries that will make your winter heart beat faster. The travel voucher portal "tripz" has found the most beautiful virtual snow tours.

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Virtual dog sled ride through Lapland including the northern lights

Finnish Lapland is a real longing destination for many winter and outdoor fans. Where else can you go dog sledding in such beautiful and endless snowy landscapes and marvel at the northern lights at the same time. If you don't want to miss out on this special holiday feeling this year, simply take part in a virtual husky sled ride in real time from the tourism initiative Visit Lapland participate. For 30 euros, you can go on a 45-minute virtual husky live tour via Zoom every Tuesday and Saturday, including an introduction to husky sledding, a 15-minute husky sled ride and a question and answer session. If you still haven't had enough, check out the Aurora webcams from lightsoverlapland.com and with a little luck marvel at mystical northern lights in real time.

Snow greetings from Aspen

Skiing with US actress Kate Hudson, Kardashian family member Kylie Jenner or Coldplay singer Chris Martin: In the noble ski resort Aspen in the US state of Colorado this is possible. So make yourself at home and watch the hustle and bustle of the Rocky Mountains. A 180-degree panoramic camera shows in real time what's happening on the Aspen Mountain Sundeck. With a little luck and a sharp eye, you might even spot a celebrity or two on the slopes. If you like, you can send an e-card with a live picture to friends and relatives.

Panoramic view over the largest ski area in Norway

With around 70 pistes over 71 kilometres and around 100 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, Trysil is Norway's largest ski resort. Close to the Swedish border, it is only two hours away from Oslo and, as a certified "Sustainable Destination", offers nature- and environmentally-conscious holidaymakers the best conditions for a relaxed skiing holiday with lots of powder snow. If you want to check out the quiet slopes from up close, switch online to the 360-degree view of the ski resort. From different perspectives Trysil presents itself in full white snow splendour. You can also take a virtual tour of the local ski museum.

Lord of the boards on the Reiteralm in Schladming

If you're drawn to well-known ski resorts, you should pay a virtual visit to the Austrian ski region of Schladming-Dachstein in Styria. Although it is not possible to enjoy the slopes on the 230 kilometres of prepared slopes this year, you can still take a virtual descent - on the video tour "From the mountain into the valley". Accompanied by a skier who knows the area, you can whizz down the valley run and experience an exciting panoramic view of the region - without the risk of falling.

Virtual downhill skiing for young and old in Mayrhofen

The well-known ski resort of Mayrhofen in the Austrian Zillertal also has a lot to offer in terms of slopes, which can alternatively be discovered with a lot of fun from your sofa at home. One highlight is a look at the Fun Rides VideosThe slopes offer easy to moderately difficult courses with fun for young and old. Virtually go on the Albert Adler Tour at the pleasure mountain Ahorn with different challenges and slope elements. Huge snow snails, dynamic steep curves or snow waves await adults and children around every corner. The Fun Ride Ahorn offers another video experience: skiers as well as snowboarders, no matter if beginner or advanced, whizz through the slope section with gates, waves and steep turns while listening to cool music.

Top Ten Piste View in Sölden

If you want to discover the pistes in the ski resort of Sölden in the Ötztal from the comfort of your own home, use the Live info of the Ötztal Tourism. Ten live cams at well-known hotspots such as the Giggijoch or Rettenbach Glacier show large 180-degree views across the entire screen. Tip: Switch on your computer early in the morning and watch the still empty white slopes at sunrise - there is no better morning meditation.

Sun skiing with piste view in Bad Hindelang

With its Oberjoch and Unterjoch ski areas, the market town of Bad Hindelang in the Swabian Oberallgäu offers the first ski slopes in Germany that can be experienced digitally. With the Slope View users first virtually climb a lift of their choice, ride up the mountain and then enjoy wonderful downhill runs in the sunshine to the accompaniment of cosy beats.

Virtual winter tour in Oberstdorf

Panoramic views as well as tips on sights and activities in Oberstdorf in the Allgäu explore Zuhausebleiber on the regional Tourism website. The winter tour offers 14 virtual 360-degree views with arrows and zoom functions to special viewing platforms and places such as the Oberstdorf ski jump, the Nebelhorn summit station or the Freibergsee, the largest high mountain lake in the Allgäu. Users can also find out a lot of interesting facts about neighbouring villages such as Reichenbach or Rubi, which will make them want to visit the diverse mountain region even more after the lockdown. 

Webcam Skiing in St. Moriz

Glamour, lifestyle, sports and nature - the Swiss noble ski resort of St. Moritz is not only a winter hotspot for the super-rich or a health resort with thermal springs known for thousands of years. If you've always wanted to immerse yourself in the very special atmosphere of this luxurious winter wonderland, which Coco Chanel was also addicted to, then make yourself comfortable in front of your computer and take advantage of the multifaceted Webcam offer of St. Moritz Tourism. Both St. Moritz itself and the surrounding mountains with prepared slopes and villages can be explored from a distance. A highlight are the panoramic views, which provide a 360-degree view of the region.

Virtual Reality in Val Di Fassa

An Virtual Ski Tour with 360-degree view through the Val di Fassa: In the Italian Trentino Dolomites you can also whizz down the slopes of the Belvedere-Col Rodella-Pordoi, Buffaure-Ciampac, San Pellegrino, Moena-Alpe Lusia or Vigo di Fassa-Catinaccio ski areas from home. Via computer, tablet or smart phone you can go up to an altitude of 2,000 metres with just one click. Different starting points are available, which can be experienced with white arrows for panoramic views and red arrows for different viewing angles. Users of Google Cardboard (virtual reality function for the smartphone) can switch to the function and thus immerse themselves even more intensively in the versatile fun on the slopes.

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