Where to go skiing? Ideal places for wintering in the Balkans
The winter season is slowly reaching its peak, but somehow it seems that it will last a little longer than usual. If you are planning to go on a winter vacation, it is the ideal time to plan where you could travel and which ski resort you will choose for your winter vacation.
Still thinking and undecided about choosing? However, it should not be a difficult choice, because the Balkans abounds with a large number of fantastic ski resorts that will provide you with an unforgettable experience. Excellent conditions for winter sports, affordable prices and memorable hospitality are the main reasons why people choose ski resorts in the Balkans. In the Balkan countries, there are numerous ski resorts that you can visit without spending a lot of money, even in the height of the season.
From Slovenia, through Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, to Albania and Bulgaria, ski resorts provide excellent conditions for wintering and an unforgettable winter season. We have selected for you 5 ski resorts in the Balkans, and it’s up to you to decide which of these destinations is the most suitable for your winter vacation and skiing.
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Kopaonik, Serbia
The first place on the list is certainly occupied by the flagship of Serbian tourism – Kopaonik. This beautiful mountain is an excellent choice for skiing in the Balkans, although it is not so favorable compared to other places. Kopaonik has around 55 kilometers of groomed ski trails, as well as 20 km of trails for Nordic skiing.
Ski pass prices for the 2024/2025 season. are adapted to different budgets, so the price of a six-day ski pass will range from 20.750 do 22.500 dinars, while one-day ski tickets will vary between 4.620 do 5.370 dinars.
Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Just a 40-minute drive from the center of Sarajevo, there is the most famous ski resort in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Jahorina. Once the host of skiing events during the 1984 Olympic Games, today it is a modern center of winter tourism, with a large number of ski slopes and ski lifts.
The price of a six-day ski pass will range from 20.700 dinars, while for a day ticket you need to set aside approx 4.800 dinars, depending on the period of arrival.
Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
A place where the best ski competitions in slalom, giant slalom, downhill are organized during the winter, and there is a particularly great interest in ski jumping, because nearby is the famous ski jump on Planica – one of the best and most popular in the world.
The price of a daily ski ticket starts at 4,800 dinars, while a six-day ski pass costs about 35,400 dinars. Kranjska gora is a tourist destination that is popular both in summer and winter and will surely delight you and make you come back next year.
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Bansko, Bulgaria
Bansko – a place that Serbs are very happy to choose for a winter vacation because of affordable prices and fantastic ski slopes.
Bansko is one of the largest and most popular ski centers in Eastern Europe, and at the same time the cheapest winter resort in Europe.
Bansko, Bulgaria
Popovka Šapka, Macedonia
Macedonia’s main winter destination, Popova Šapka, is located high above Tetovo on Šar mountain. The ski slopes on Popova Šapka are first-class and start at 1,690 meters altitude, and are connected by cable cars and ski lifts.
With only 9.6 kilometers of groomed ski slopes, Popova Šapka is suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers, but a real challenge for lovers of freestyle skiing and adrenaline junkies is a large area off the beaten track.
Whichever place you choose for your winter trip, we’re sure you’ll enjoy the skiing, idyllic atmosphere, company, food and unreal scenery. Do not overdo it with mulled wine and enjoy!
Source: BIZLife/Jovan Kragović
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