LAAX continues its success story: Six awards at two prestigious international ski awards confirm the destination’s leading position. Particularly encouraging: In addition to its achievements in freestyle, sustainability, and winter sports, LAAX also stands out as an overall destination and for its diverse range of lodging options.
Triple Success at the 2026 World Ski Awards
At this year's World Ski Awards, LAAX and the rocksresort were honored with three international titles:
- World’s Best Freestyle Resort 2026 – LAAX
- World’s Best Green Ski Hotel 2026 – rocksresort
- Switzerland's Best Ski Resort 2026 – LAAX
The World Ski Awards are among the most prestigious accolades in the international ski and tourism industry. For the 14th time, the world’s best ski resorts and tourism businesses were honored. The winners are determined by votes from industry experts, winter sports enthusiasts, and travel media.
With the title “World’s Best Freestyle Resort,” LAAX once again confirms its role as an international pioneer in the freestyle scene. The award presented to rocksresort as “World’s Best Green Ski Hotel” recognizes its consistent commitment to sustainability and innovative tourism concepts.
Another notable achievement is the award for Switzerland’s Best Ski Resort 2026. It underscores the appeal and quality of LAAX as one of Switzerland’s leading winter sports destinations.
Two Gold and One Silver at the 2026 Snomad Ski Resort Awards
LAAX also made a strong impression on the international stage at the 2026 Snomad Ski Resort Awards, securing three top rankings:
- Gold Worldwide – Best for Snow Parks: With a score of 4.64 out of 5, LAAX ranks among the world's best destinations for snow parks and freestyle.
- Gold Europe – Best for Powder: With a score of 4.21 out of 5, LAAX secures the top spot in Europe in the powder snow category.
- Silver Worldwide – Best for Accommodation Options: With a score of 4.71 out of 5, LAAX also impresses with its diverse range of lodging options.
What makes the Snomad Ski Resort Awards special is that the awards are based exclusively on the experiences and reviews of skiers and snowboarders who have personally visited the respective destinations.
For this year's edition, a total of 153,854 guest reviews from the 2025/26 winter season were taken into account. The ski resorts were rated in 20 different categories, including snow parks, freeride, family-friendliness, lodging options, and après-ski.
The results show that LAAX stands out not only for its internationally renowned freestyle offerings, but also for the quality and variety of the overall winter experience.
International Recognition for a Consistent Stance
Six awards in just a few days are impressive recognition of LAAX’s ongoing development. They highlight both the international appeal of this freestyle destination and its commitment to sustainability, quality, and a diverse guest experience.
The combination of these two award formats is particularly valuable: While the World Ski Awards reflect the destination’s international visibility and reputation, the Snomad Ski Resort Awards provide direct validation from the guests themselves.
The six awards demonstrate that LAAX’s consistent positioning as an innovative, sustainable, and internationally leading winter sports destination is recognized both within the industry and by guests.
Behind these successes lie the passion, dedication, and daily efforts of employees across all areas of the company. Together, they lay the foundation for LAAX to set the standard internationally as well.
For more information:
Snomad Ski Resort Awards 2026 – Best Ski Resorts Worldwide
LAAX, November 9 and 10, 2026
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