Skiinformatie.nl

What Skiinformatie.nl does

Skiinformatie.nl is a Dutch-language online content portal founded in 2009 that provides winter sports news, snow conditions, weather forecasts, ski area information, and live webcam feeds to Dutch and Belgian winter sports enthusiasts. The platform operates as a subsidiary of Gletscher Group B.V. (headquartered in Wormer, Netherlands) and is editorially integrated with sister platform Snowplaza, which provides booking transaction capabilities. The technology stack is a web-based content management platform augmented by a browser-based push notification system (operational since June 2017), live snow update feeds, and curated webcam integration covering ski areas across Austria, France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and Scandinavia.

The company's core product is its news and information platform, supplemented by a booking comparison service (Wintersport Boeken), annual ski area rankings derived from the Snowplaza Awards survey, ski equipment test results (Skitest), and niche content such as ski instructor salary research and winter sports recipes. The business model is dual-revenue: affiliate commissions earned when users book winter sports packages through partner tour operator links (Summit Travel, Sunweb, TUI, SnowTrex, Chalet.nl, Landal, ChaletsPlus, among others), and display advertising from premium brand partners (Daka, Head, Ford). Content is distributed free of charge; monetization occurs only when users convert to bookings or click on advertising placements. The GTM motion is product-led growth through organic content, SEO, and social media engagement rather than paid acquisition.

Skiinformatie.nl serves a horizontally segmented audience of Dutch and Belgian winter sports enthusiasts planning trips to European and Scandinavian ski destinations. The company maintains a lean operational structure with 1-10 employees and does not appear to have raised external funding.

Name

Skiinformatie.nl

Legal name

Gletscher Group B.V.

Website

https://skiinformatie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skiinformatie.nl is a Dutch-language online portal founded in 2009 that publishes winter sports news, snow conditions, weather forecasts, and ski area information for Dutch and Belgian enthusiasts, monetizing through affiliate commissions from tour operator bookings and display advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winter Sports Travel Media

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (51929), Tour Operators (56152), Newspaper Publishers (513110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Guided Backcountry & Off-Piste Services (Ski Touring, Splitboarding, Heli/Cat Skiing) (THAAAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Sports (Ski/Snowboard) Retail (CRAMABAJ), Winter Sports Teams/Clubs (Ski, Snowboard, Bobsleigh, etc.) (MPAKABAI)

Keywords

• Winter sports news
• Ski area information
• Snow condition reports
• Ski holiday booking
• Winter sports media

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Affiliate/Referral Revenue: Partnerships with tour operators (Summit Travel, Sunweb, TUI, SnowTrex, Chalet.nl, Landal, and others) through affiliate links and sponsored content placements. Site earns commissions when visitors book accommodations or travel packages through partner links.
2. Display Advertising: Premium partner advertising placements on website including banner ads and sponsored sections from brands like Daka, Head, and Ford.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Skiinformatie.nl is a Dutch-language online media platform delivering daily winter sports news, snow condition updates, weather reports, ski lift and piste information, World Cup coverage, and live webcam feeds targeted at Dutch and Belgian ski enthusiasts. It also aggregates winter sports holiday bookings via affiliate partnerships with tour operators. The site is monetized through affiliate referral commissions and display advertising rather than direct user charges.

Product overview

Skiinformatie.nl is a Dutch-language winter sports content and booking platform providing news, information, and booking services. The core offering is the news platform (skiinformatie.nl/nieuwsplatform) delivering daily updated articles on ski area developments, snow conditions, weather reports, live updates, and video content. The booking service (Wintersport Boeken) enables users to compare and book accommodations, ski passes, and package holidays. Supporting features include live webcam feeds, annual ski area rankings (Snowplaza Awards), ski equipment testing (Skitest), snow updates, browser push notifications, salary research for ski instructors, recipes, and gift guides. The platform operates as an affiliate model, connecting users to third-party booking providers and receiving referral commissions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skiinformatie.nl News Platform Independent Dutch-language wintersport news website providing daily updated news, live updates, weather reports, snow conditions, ski lift and piste information, World Cup news, video content, and resort research for Dutch and Belgian skiers.
• Wintersport Boeken (Booking Service) Booking comparison and aggregation service enabling users to compare and book winter sports holidays including ski passes, accommodations, hotels, vacation parks, group trips, last-minute deals, and early booking discounts across multiple partner tour operators.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, parent company, flagship, premium and minor.

• Summit TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 June 2026Dutch tour operator specializing in winter sports packages including accommodations with lift passes. Partners include featured deals and booking links on Skiinformatie.nl for ski destinations in Austria and other Alpine regions.
• SunwebcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 June 2026Major Dutch tour operator offering winter sports packages with inclusive pricing including lift passes. Featured partner for accommodations in France, Austria, Italy, and other destinations with booking links on Skiinformatie.nl.
• Gletscher Group B.V.parent companyOthersSkiinformatie.nl is a subsidiary of Gletscher Group B.V., headquartered in Wormer, Netherlands. The parent company operates multiple winter sports information platforms and booking services including Skiinformatie.nl and Snowplaza.nl.
• TUIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal travel company offering winter sports packages with inclusive pricing. Booking partner with featured deals and affiliate links on Skiinformatie.nl.
• SnowTrexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational tour operator specializing in affordable winter sports travel with diverse destination coverage across Alpine regions. Featured partner with booking links on Skiinformatie.nl.
• Chalet.nlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch chalet booking platform specializing in Alpine accommodations. Featured partner with chalet listings and booking options on Skiinformatie.nl.
• SnowplazaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister platform and winter sports booking site operating under the same parent company Gletscher Group B.V. Snowplaza conducts annual awards survey used by Skiinformatie.nl and shares operational synergies including audience and content collaboration.
• DakapremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner and winter sports equipment retailer. Featured as advertising partner on Skiinformatie.nl with branding placements and affiliate links for ski equipment purchases.
• HeadpremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner and ski equipment manufacturer. Featured as advertising partner with branding placements on Skiinformatie.nl.
• FordpremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner and automotive brand. Featured as advertising partner with branding placements on Skiinformatie.nl.
• LandalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoliday park operator with locations near ski areas. Booking partner with featured listings and affiliate links on Skiinformatie.nl.
• ChaletsPlusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury chalet booking platform specializing in Austrian destinations. Booking partner with featured listings on Skiinformatie.nl.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SnowTrex: Ski-specialist tour operator with editorial-style Dutch-language content and bookings — overlapping media + booking model comparable to Skiinformatie's positioning.
• Bergfex: Leading European snow and weather portal covering ski resorts across the Alps with snow reports, webcams, and tourism information — a closely analogous content + utility model.
• OnTheSnow: International ski portal providing snow reports, webcams, and resort information; comparable as a multi-market winter sports content platform, though English-language rather than Dutch.
• Wintersport.nl: A leading Dutch-language winter sports portal covering ski areas, snow reports, and bookings for the Netherlands/Belgium market — a head-to-head content competitor to Skiinformatie.nl.
• Snowplaza: Sister booking platform owned by the same parent Gletscher Group B.V., running the Snowplaza Awards survey that drives Skiinformatie's rankings; the two collaborate on audience and content, making Snowplaza the closest direct comparable.

Broad incumbents

• TUI Nederland: Global travel company's Dutch arm; both a Skiinformatie affiliate and an operator of its own winter sports content/booking experience, making it an incumbent competitor with overlapping media.
• Sunweb: Major Dutch tour operator and Skiinformatie affiliate partner that itself operates a sizeable content/booking site for winter sports packages — comparable as an overlapping commercial publisher and booking competitor.

Emerging players

• Summit Travel: Dutch specialist winter sports tour operator and Skiinformatie channel partner, with overlap in destination coverage and audience targeting Dutch/Belgian skiers.
• Chalet.nl: Specialist Dutch chalet booking platform that overlaps with Skiinformatie's accommodation-focused content and affiliate relationship, serving the same Dutch/Belgian ski-trip market.
• Welove2ski: Independent English-language ski journalism site covering snow conditions and resorts; comparable as a content-led winter sports niche publisher, albeit at smaller scale and different language.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/skiinformatie
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Skiinformatie
• Facebookfacebook.com/Skiinformatie.nl
• Instagraminstagram.com/skiinformatie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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