Our quality promise
Nordic Spirit. Pure Nature.
Cross-country skiing is our passion - ski touring our hobbyhorse.
If your heart also beats to the gentle Nordic beat, you've come to the right place.
Cross Country Ski Holidays is a promise. A promise based on genuine passion, lived expertise and uncompromising quality. After all, this is about the best time of the year.
All hotels fulfil these services
Tested quality in all our Cross Country Ski Holidays hotels.
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| Hotel services | Nordic Basic | Nordic Fit | Nordic Elite | Ski touring |
| On site, they are focussed on the topic or the sport and know the needs of the supporters |
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| The hosts themselves are fans of this sport - and are on hand with help and advice |
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| Access to the cross-country ski trail a maximum of 500 metres from the cross-country hotel or public transport / ski bus to the trail |
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| Access to the cross-country ski trail a maximum of 300 metres from the cross-country hotel or free shuttle to the trail entrance |
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| Access to the cross-country ski trail a maximum of 300 metres from the cross-country hotel |
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| Cross-country skiing information corner with free trail maps, up-to-date information on trail conditions, weather forecast, trail length and a folder with tour suggestions |
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| Guided cross-country skiing tour with a certified cross-country skiing guide at least once a week |
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| Outdoor ski racks |
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| Lockable ski room and waxing area |
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| Wax trestle and special wax accessories (ski wax iron, wax scraper blade and base brushes) |
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| Wax selection for cross-country skis (classic and skating) |
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| Equipment hire near the hotel |
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| Facility for drying sports clothing |
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| Laundry service |
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| Sauna and/or steam bath in the house / massage in the house |
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| Ski touring info corner with collected information about the ski touring offer in the region: equipment hire, beginner courses, daily avalanche report, weather forecast, ... |
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| At least 5 elaborated and well-described tour suggestions are available (incl. walking time, altitude, level of difficulty, map and possibly GPS data) |
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| Beginners receive special support in organising their first ski tours in secured terrain or ski areas |
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| Guided tours with trained ski and mountain guides can be booked on site |
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Passion & quality are at home here
What unites us?
A love of Nordic winter sports!
What do we offer you?
The best cross-country skiing & ski touring destinations in Europe. And hosts who know exactly what you need. Because we are a community of hotels & regions that not only offer cross-country skiing & ski touring, but live it with heart, bonnet & home advantage.
Passion is a must.
Why Cross Country Ski Holidays?
Because here you stay with real specialists right next to the most beautiful cross-country ski runs. And strap on your skis and put on your skins from your bed.
Full service package included: Our hotels & regions are hand-picked, tested and certified. And committed to a strict code of quality. Your hosts are experts on the region - they will show you the most beautiful cross-country ski trails and the most rustic Alpine pastures and share their insider tour tips with you over a cosy breakfast. Discover the most beautiful cross-country skiing regions and best-kept ski touring secrets in Austria, Germany, Italy and Slovenia.
Your cross-country skiing holiday with the promise of happiness - for connoisseurs & competitive athletes
- 36 hotels, 21 cross-country skiing regions & 8 ski touring regions in 4 countries - carefully selected for every level - from sun-kissed valley trails to snow-sure high-altitude trails and challenging World Cup routes; from safe beginners' tours to unforgettable powder descents
- Top destinations - discover the top Nordic destinations in Austria, Germany, Italy and Slovenia
- Trails & ski tours for every level - from beginner to pro
- Certified partners - each Cross Country Ski Holidays hotel and each of our regions is checked according to clearly defined quality standards. A community you can trust.
- In-house expertise - Nordic competence is a top priority here. Because personal recommendations provide the salt in the soup - and guarantee unforgettable experiences.
- Guided tours with professionals - our guides know the hidden trails and the most breathtaking viewpoints. Take your technique to the next level; trust the locals!
- Ski hire & top infrastructure - everything in the immediate vicinity
- Extra services for snow lovers - laundry and drying service, wellness offers, top cuisine & more
Our promise to you: No run-of-the-mill winter holiday. But Cross Country Ski Holidays.
We stand for quality out of conviction - and for a promise that you can feel: Where it says Cross Country Ski Holidays on the label, there is a real winter experience inside.
Cross-country skiing holidays with a quality guarantee
Our own quality management system Q-MTS was specially developed for themed hotels and certified by TÜV AUSTRIA GmbH in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001. Q-MTS has been used at Cross Country Ski Holidays' themed hotels since 2014.
Measures within the framework of Q-MTS
- Criteria check of the offers (= mystery mails and calls)
- Criteria checkof the hotel website (= website check)
- Criteria check on site (= on-site audit)
Compliance with performance standards
The performance standards of each individual member company of Cross Country Ski Holidays are regularly checked as part of the above-mentioned measures. The specially developed Q-MTS system enables objective measurement that ensures compliance with the performance standards.
Continuous improvements
Thanks to Q-MTS, the potential for improvement is highlighted and assistance is provided to increase operating performance. Q-MTS facilitates hotel selection through quality standards, creates trust in local hotel performance and protects against advertising messages that are not adhered to.