If you want to have a very unusual ski holiday, you should travel to Vallnord in Andorra. Here even inexperienced skiiers have the opportunity to try out speed riding, ice diving and deep snow skiing.

Camping and luxury don't usually go hand in hand. But in the Swiss Alps, you can spend the night in or luxury tent called a whitepod. It's a great way to top off your ski vacation!

In Vienna's roller coaster restaurant, food and drinks have to loop the loop and defy gravity. That's because all the dishes are delivered to the tables via roller coaster. Robots mix the drinks.

North of the Arctic Circle, a couple organizes dog sledding tours in Swedish Lapland. Adventurous tourists can book expeditions that last several days with Matti Holmgren and Stina Svensson.

The cultural event of the year in London was the opening of the Tate Modern's new extension, which gave it 60 percent more space for visitors to explore. It was designed by renowned Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron.

In London you can experience this classic British institution -- afternoon tea - in hip surroundings. The bar and café is run by patissier and chocolatier William Curley.

Who thinks of Switzerland automatically thinks of the Alps. The most spectacular mountain views can be seen in the Canton of Valais. Euromaxx visits the skiing resort of Saas-Fee and explores what makes this region so unique.

Traditional Rhineland-style Sauerbraten pot roast is one of Germany’s most popular winter dishes. The meat has to be marinated for several days in vinegar, wine and seasonings like cloves and bay leaves.

The Italian sparkling wine Franciacorta is regarded as the Italian equivalent to champagne. It is made close to Milan and has been one of Italy’s best-selling sparkling wines for the last 25 years.

A German Christmas tradition lives on: festive scrapbook scenes. The Freihoff card company also specializes in colorful cutouts for albums and scrapbooks.