Powder snow, après ski and lots of fun! Your next ski holiday is already planned and within reach. But have you really thought of everything? Focus on your anticipation – we will take care of the suitcase planning for you! We have put together a ski holiday checklist for you, where you will find everything you should not forget.
Ski Holiday Checklist Part 1: Clothing
What should not be missing in your ski holiday luggage? Correct. Appropriate clothing. Please remember to pack the following clothing:
- Ski or snowboard jacket and ski or snowboard pants
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Hat or headband and scarf
- Ski or functional underwear
- Ski socks or everyday socks
- Slacks
- Belt
- Sweaters and T-shirts or long-sleeved shirts
- Evening wear (dress, suit, blouse, shirt)
- Underwear
- Tights or leggings
- Pyjamas
- Bathrobe
- Sweatpants
- Jacket or coat
- Winter boots
- sturdy (waterproof) shoes
- Slippers and possibly slippers
- Towels (depending on the accommodation)
- Swimwear (if there is a SPA area)
- Jewelry and watches
- Bag/sack for dirty laundry
Ski holiday checklist part 2: The ski equipment
Of course, you should not arrive on your ski holiday without ski equipment. However, you can rent skis, etc., in many ski resorts. But to make sure you don’t forget anything, here’s a checklist:
- Skis or snowboard
- Ski or snowboard boots
- Helmet
- Ski goggles
- Backpack
Ski Holiday Checklist Part 3: Cosmetics and Care
Depending on the accommodation or hotel, sometimes more, sometimes less you have to bring your own. Below you will find a checklist of the most important cosmetics and care products:
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Shower gel
- Body lotion
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Sunscreen and after-sun care
- Lip balm
- Face cream
- Hand Cream
- Make-up and make-up utensils
- Deodorant
- Perfume
- Make-up removal products
- Cotton pads
- Cotton swab
- Handkerchiefs
- Hairspray or gel
- Hairbrush or comb
- Hair tie
- Razor
- Contact lens cases and contact lens care products
- Spectacles case
- Nail scissors or nail file
- Earplug
- general medications (cold, pain, diarrhea,…) and personal
- Pavement
- Sports bandages and sports ointment
Ski Holiday Checklist Part 4: Documents
Depending on where you are going, of course, different documents have to be taken with you. Below you will find a checklist for all important documents:
- Passport or identity card
- If necessary, visa (if required)
- Booking documents for accommodation/hotel
- Train or plane tickets (on https://flug-check-in.de you will find information on online check-in with various airlines)
- If applicable, ski pass (Note: Online ski passes can already be purchased on some portals such as SKIPASS GO. This saves you a lot of time and nerves and you can go straight to the slopes without queuing).
- Debit or credit card
- Insurance card (health insurance) or documents for international health insurance
- If applicable, foreign currency
- If necessary, traveller cheques
- Driver’s license (possibly internationally valid)
- Copies of all important documents
- Vehicle documents (if you arrive in your own car)
- If necessary, navigation device
- Camera incl. Charger
- Mobile phone incl. Charger
- Laptop or tablet incl. Charger
- If necessary, adapters for foreign sockets
- Spare batteries or batteries
- If necessary, travel hair dryer
- Games, cards, dice, etc.
- Books or magazines
- Pen and paper
