Slovenia is a unique state, equal in area to half of the Moscow region. However, coming here, you can admire the beauty of the Adriatic Sea, the proud Alps, crystal clear lakes and dense forests. From December to March, tourists from all over the world flock here to spend their holidays in the mountains, go skiing and forget about the routine of their usual life. Ski resorts in Slovenia are widely known among lovers of an active lifestyle. Affordable prices, polite staff, comfortable rooms - thanks to this, skiers and snowboarders come here again and again. In this article we will tell you everything about the ski resorts in Slovenia. Benefits, prices and reviews of tourists will also be reflected in this material.
Kranjska Gora
If you choose one of the three resorts located in this part of the country, you will never regret it. KranjskaGora, Podkoren and Planica are ideal for families. There are many trails designed for children and beginner skiers. You can also learn the basics of mountaineering, play tennis on the indoor court or spend time in the gym. At the disposal of those people who just want to have fun, there are many cafes and restaurants, billiards, casinos, cabaret and disco.
Winter sports fans come here for the typical alpine scenery, steep slopes and unique local flavor. In this part of the country, winter lasts four or five months, and the short summer flies by unnoticed. Due to the mild climate, Slovenian ski resorts located in this place are especially popular. Fashionable hotels have long been chosen not only by Russian tourists, but also by guests from Germany and Switzerland.
Maribor Pohorje
The country's largest ski resort is located near the Austrian border. Among its main advantages are the developed tourist infrastructure, the possibility of renting sports equipment, as well as training from experienced instructors of the skiing and snowboarding school. In addition, slopes are equipped here for athletes of any level, which means that both amateurs and professionals will be comfortable. Maribor Pohorje offers its services to tourists with different levels of income, as, indeed, all other ski resorts in Slovenia. Prices here are much lower than in neighboring Alpine countries, and the quality of servicein no way inferior.
At this resort, those who are not indifferent to spa treatments will have a great time. Using the offers of the Terme Maribor thermal center, you can freely visit swimming pools, saunas, a solarium, a Turkish bath, as well as undergo diagnostics and receive the modern treatment you need. Extreme lovers will enjoy unforgettable descents with burning torches, night skiing and hot air ballooning.
Bleed
Every winter, the surroundings of the beautiful lake turn into a Mecca for fans of winter sports. Local trails are designed more for beginner skiers and snowboarders than for professionals. You can get to the ski center on a free bus from the city center, and the price of the ski pass includes a ticket to the skating rink at the Palais des Sports and entrance to Bley Castle.
Bohinj
The most famous ski slopes in Slovenia, located near the beautiful Lake Bohinj, are called Vogel, Kobla and Sorishka. These places are preferred by couples with children and lovers of a relaxing holiday. Here you can study at a cross-country ski school or take lessons at a ski school, which, by the way, is considered one of the best in Slovenia. In Vogel you can go sledding, snowboarding, take part in night skiing or snow skiing. Here you will not find wild entertainment and will not be able to walk around the nightclubs to your heart's content. But you will have a great time with your family, take a sleigh ride on the lake, try local wines and, iflucky, you will become a spectator of the cross-country skiing world cup stage.
Bovec
The ski resort Kanin (Slovenia) is located on the highest slopes of the mountain of the same name. Its slopes are located at an altitude of more than 2000 meters and winter sports competitions are often held here. Skiers and snowboarders come here to relax and have fun from early December to late April. A cable car delivers them to the place of skiing, and the hotel can be reached by bus or taxi. If you want variety, then you can try out the mountain slopes of neighboring countries. For example, from here to the Italian resort of Sella Nevea is only 25 km, and to the Austrian Arnoldstein - 45 km. If you are a happy owner of a Schengen visa, you can purchase a "ski pass" and enjoy skiing from the mountains in different countries.
Slovenia. Ski slope maps
Before you go to this country and enjoy a winter holiday, carefully study the types of trails that this or that resort offers. It is very important to assess your actual level of skiing so that the vacation goes the way you dreamed about it. All ski resorts in Slovenia describe in detail on their websites the quantity and quality of pistes they have. They also indicate their length, the level of difficulty and offer the services of an instructor for teaching beginners. Do not neglect this information and then you will be able to avoid possible injuries, and your vacation will not be overshadowed by any surprises.
Prices
It is known that guests from neighboring European countries often come to this country. As a rule, the Germans and Swiss, who are famous all over the world for their ability to count money, choose Slovenian ski resorts for their winter holidays. The advantages, prices and reviews of compatriots attract thrifty European citizens here, despite the fact that they always have their own mountain slopes at their disposal.
Russian tourists who have chosen this country for their vacation also note the moderate cost of accommodation and meals. You can rent a room in a three-star hotel in the capital for 70-100 euros per day, and dine together in a restaurant for 25-40 euros. Travel by public transport within the city will cost one euro, and taxi drivers charge by the meter. You can easily calculate your future expenses by compiling a cultural and excursion program yourself or using the services of a travel company employee.
Slovenia. Ski resorts. Reviews
This small and cozy country is not yet very popular among our compatriots. But everyone who has been here at least once plans to come here again and again. The friendliness of the locals, beautiful nature, delicious local cuisine and a wide range of entertainment won the hearts of Russians. Many note that the ski resorts of Slovenia are in no way inferior to European ones. And besides, at the disposal of tourists are spa centers, which are available in almost every resort.
