This Ski Town Was Just Named the Best Apres-Ski Destination in Europe

"In December, Omio, the global travel booking site, released its list of the best ski destinations in Europe for a prime après ski experience. And really, this list is just meeting consumer demand, as the number of people searching Google for the "best places for après-ski" has jumped by 186 percent over the last quarter, Omio reported. To find the best locations for a post-ski party, Omio first started with a seed list of the most popular ski destinations in Europe."

""Coming in at first place is Sölden, Austria, with 320 bars to enjoy apres-ski," Omio reported. "Despite being renowned for its slopes and hiking trails, it's also the perfect place to have some beers, fondue, and fun with friends." Beyond the bars, the mountain, tucked along the Austrian-Italian border, comes with nearly 100 miles of slopes to explore, which are accessible by 31 lifts. It even offers a "100 percent snow guarantee" thanks to its elevation."

Search interest for "best places for après-ski" rose 186 percent over the last quarter. Omio used a seed list of popular European ski destinations and Google data on the number of bars and pubs to rank locations for après-ski. Sölden, Austria ranked first with 320 bars, nearly 100 miles of slopes, 31 lifts, and a stated "100 percent snow guarantee." Sölden offers a range of après options from low-key bars to nightclubs. Saalbach-Hinterglemm placed second with 288 bars, and Val Gardena in Italy earned recognition for its views and lively après-ski scene.

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