Ski resorts like Engelberg, Chamonix and Val Thorens are almost unbeatable, but if you will only be away for a day or two you might as well choose Airolo - a small and charming ski resort in the Italian part of Switzerland. I traveled with Cisalpino from Zurich, changed to an InterRegio train in Art-Goldeau and reached Airolo after 1,53 hours to be exact.

I saw a few other ski-dressed people walking towards a small white van on the nearby parking lot. We were five people in total, and a woman drove us to the ski lifts for free. An Italian guy who sat in front of me kept repeating different versions of “è caldo” (it’s warm) and “sono caldo” (I’m warm). The woman driving the van told us they hadn’t had this little snow for two or three years. Of course skiing was possible, but you had to look out for patches of grass or visible stones at some parts in the slopes. But even though the skiing conditions weren’t ultimate I enjoyed Airolo, mostly because of the amazing views and I can recommed all ski addicts to come here at least once.