Switzerland Highlights Greece as a Winter Ski Destination

Greece is widely known for its sun-drenched islands and beaches, but a recent feature in Switzerland’s Neue Zürcher Zeitung shines a spotlight on the country’s lesser-known winter sports offerings. Despite the nation’s summer reputation, Greece boasts 26 ski resorts with 191 kilometers of slopes and 118 ski lifts, attracting around 800,000 skiers annually—90% of whom are locals.

The article points out that while these figures are modest compared to Switzerland’s 353 resorts and nearly 7,000 kilometers of slopes, Greece’s mountainous terrain—covering 80% of the country—creates striking snowy landscapes each winter. Resorts like Parnassos, Kalavryta, and Kaimaktsalan transform into alpine-like destinations when snow blankets the peaks, offering a unique contrast to the country’s traditional summer image.