Slovenia is a small Balkan country that attracts tourists with historical monuments, picturesque natural landscapes, and Adriatic beaches. A significant part of the country is occupied by mountainous terrain – the eastern spurs of the Alpine ridges. Thanks to this, even in the cold season, the tourist flow to Slovenia does not dry out, but even increases. Thousands of winter sports fans, especially skiers and snowboarders, flock here. Local ski resorts are ready to provide a comfortable holiday for both top-class professional athletes and beginner amateurs.
Among the advantages of Slovenian ski centers are a high level of service, good technical equipment and transport accessibility. Vacationers will be able to combine business with pleasure here: skiing with excursions in the picturesque surroundings and getting to know the culture and history of Slovenia.
Rogla
Rogla is located in the eastern part of the country, 40 km from Slovenia’s second largest city, Maribor. This resort is one of the hallmarks of local winter recreation. The high quality of the local slopes is evidenced by the fact that since 1997 Rogla has been a training base for the Olympic team of Slovenian skiers.
Even in particularly warm winters with little snow, the ski season here is not interrupted for a day. For this purpose, Rogla has a whole system of artificial snowmaking on the slopes, which makes it possible to annually provide at least three months of comfortable conditions for alpine skiing. In addition to the high-speed slopes, Rogla has a flat ski track with a length of one and a half dozen kilometers.
The Fun Park Rogla is available for snowboarders, and a 400-meter toboggan slope is available for skeletonists. After playing sports, vacationers can relax and improve their health at the geothermal springs in the “Sauna Village”. There are also numerous guest houses, mini-hotels and campsites, and restaurants serving traditional Slovak cuisine.
How to get there?
The Rogla resort is located 110 km from Ljubljana International Airport , from where tourists can order a transfer or take a taxi on their own. Other towns closest to the ski center are Slovenska Bistrica, Maribor and Mislinja, which all have train stations. 15 km from Rogla is the large resort center of Zrece, which is served by a regular bus.
Specifications:
- Height difference – 467 m
- Resort altitude – 1050 – 1517 m
- The total length of the ski slopes is 13.5 km
- Number of tracks – 20
- “Blue” – 9 units, 5.7 km
- “Reds” – 10 units, 5.3 km
- “Black” – 1 piece, 2.5 km
- Number of lifts – 13 (2 chairlifts, 11 rope tows)
- Ski pass cost – from 30 € for adults and from 20 € for children per day
- Season duration – December – March
Krvavets
The Krvavec resort is located in the central part of Slovenia, less than ten kilometers from the capital’s airport. It is considered a true tourist attraction in Slovenia , popular with both locals and foreign travelers.
This area is perfect for families with children and for beginners just trying to learn the basics of skiing. There is a school for beginners in Krvavec with professional instructors and special training programs. There is even a special “kindergarten” here, where every child can learn to ski confidently.
This area is no less interesting for professionals and experienced amateurs. In Krvavica, a third of all downhill runs are classified as “black”, a particularly difficult category.
The resort is provided with all the necessary recreation infrastructure: there are comfortable hotels and campsites , cafes and restaurants are open next to the slopes, there is a cross-country ski track, a gym, and a children’s playground. The Igloo Village hotel complex, built from snow blocks, is especially popular among guests.
A real attraction of Krvavice – colorful festivals and incendiary parties are regularly held, leaving vivid memories for tourists who visit here for a long time.
How to get there?
The winter resort of Krvavec is located in the very center of the country, just 25 km from the Slovenian capital. The distance to Brnik International Airport (Ljubljana) is even shorter – only 8 km. From here you can take a taxi to Krvavec .
Specifications:
- Height difference – 521 m
- Resort altitude – 1450 – 1971 m
- The total length of the ski slopes is 30 km
- Number of tracks – 25
- “Blue” – 5 units, 7 km.
- “Reds” – 12 units, 15 km.
- “Black” – 8 pieces, 4 km.
- Number of lifts – 11 (1 gondola, 7 chairlifts, 1 rope tow)
- Ski pass cost – from 30 € for adults and from 20 € for children per day
- Season duration – December – March
Cerkno
The Cerkno ski center is considered the most modern and equipped in the country. The resort is located near the town of the same name, located in the Cerkno Hills region. A free bus runs regularly from here to the foot of the ski slopes, so tourists can stay directly in the city.
Cerkno is famous for its historical monuments and well-preserved ancient architecture.
The resort itself will not disappoint travelers, as it is well equipped with all the infrastructure necessary for a comfortable stay. It is perfect for training professional athletes and for family vacations with children. Parents will be able to leave their baby in the care of animators at a local kindergarten located in the Slovenian national hut. For extreme sports fans, there is a Fan Park where you can practice snowboarding and freestyle.
At the top of the mountain there is a terrace with a restaurant with local flavor. Its visitors will be able to enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding mountain landscape, with Triglav Peak, the highest point in Slovenia, dominating the horizon.
How to get there?
The resort is located in the Upper Carniola region, fifty kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport. From here you can order a transfer or take a taxi directly to the ski center. You can also get to the town of Cerkno from the Slovenian capital by regular bus or electric train. From here, specialized tourist buses depart every half hour to the ski slopes during the winter season.
Specifications:
- Height difference – 352 m
- Resort altitude – 935 – 1287 m
- Cross-country ski track – 5 km
- The total length of the ski slopes is 17 km
- Number of tracks – 9
- “Blue” – 5 units, 9 km
- “Reds” – 3 units, 7 km
- “Black” – 1 piece, 1 km
- Number of lifts – 8 (6 chairlifts, 2 rope tows)
- Ski pass cost – from 30 € for adults and from 18 € for children per day
- Season duration – December – March
Golte
In the spurs of the Savina Alps, on a high-mountain karst plateau, the Golte ski center operates. The resort itself is located in the beautiful Upper Savinja valley, and downhill skiing is equipped on the slopes of the surrounding mountains.
It was opened back in the times of Yugoslavia, receiving its first holidaymakers in 1969, and since then has earned popularity not only among the Slovenians themselves, but also among foreign tourists. For several years, from 2010 to 2013, Golte was recognized as the best among all ski resorts in Slovenia.
Today there are trails for vacationers of all skill levels, from beginners who have started skiing for the first time to experienced professionals. Children can learn the science of downhill skiing under the guidance of experienced instructors at the White Hare school. The resort has sports equipment rental centers and specialized stores where you can purchase ski accessories.
In addition, vacationers are offered cross-country skiing, snowshoeing around the area, and even paragliding. Near Golte is the town of Mozirie, where you can explore architectural monuments, as well as relax in local restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
How to get there?
The Golte ski resort is located in the middle of the Upper Savinja valley. Ljubljana International Airport is 75 km from here. You can cover this distance by taxi or by regular bus to the neighboring town of Mosirje (travel time about 50 minutes). The most convenient option for a foreign tourist is to pre- order a transfer or rent a car at Ljubljana Airport . Other major airports closest to the resort are in Maribor (86 km), Zagreb (160 km), Rijeka (190 km).
Specifications:
- Height difference – 420 m
- Resort altitude – 1150 – 1570 m
- The total length of the ski slopes is 12 km
- Number of tracks – 22
- “Blue” – 9 pcs., 4.4 km
- “Reds” – 12 units, 7.4 km
- “Black” – 1 piece, 1 km
- Number of lifts – 5 (3 chairlifts, 2 rope tows)
- Ski pass cost – from 30 € for adults and from 18 € for children per day
- Season duration – December – March
Kranjska Gora
Kranjska Gora is located in the north-west of the country, close to the border with Austria and Italy. The surrounding area is part of the Triglav National Park, which is replete with natural attractions and picturesque mountain landscapes.
This resort is in great demand not only among the Slovenians themselves, but even among citizens of Austria and Italy – countries that have their own magnificent winter resorts. This once again confirms the high level of local service and the quality of the ski slopes.
Kranjska Gora has ski areas for experienced freeriders, intermediate skiers and beginner skiers. There is a separate area for snowboarding and cross-country skiing, an indoor gym, warm tennis courts and an unusual “snow beach”. It is noteworthy that all the downhill slopes here are named after the heroes of the works of the local writer Vandot.
In addition to sports entertainment, vacationers in Kranjska Gora can enjoy restaurants, bars, night discos and even a casino with a cabaret hall.
How to get there?
The most convenient way to get to the resort of Kranjska Gora is to order a transfer from the nearest international airport. The closest air harbor to the ski center is in the Slovenian capital Ljubljana – 60 km away. From here there is a bus to the winter resort; the journey time is less than an hour. You can also get to Kranjska Gora from Salzburg International Airport, in neighboring Austria. The journey in this case will take 3 hours.
Specifications:
- Height difference – 415 m
- Resort altitude – 800 – 1215 m
- Cross-country ski track – 14 km
- The total length of the ski slopes is 20 km
- Number of tracks – 20
- “Blue” – 12 pcs., 10 km
- “Reds” – 3 units, 8 km
- “Black” – 5 pcs., 2 km
- Number of lifts – 18 (5 chairlifts, 13 rope tows)
- Ski pass cost – from 30 € for adults and from 20 € for children per day
- Season duration – December – March
Vogel
Triglav National Park occupies a vast mountainous area in northwestern Slovenia and is home to several ski centers. One of them is Vogel, who became famous for the longest downhill race in the country, called the Zhagar’eva Hollow. What makes this place especially popular is the neighboring natural attraction, the high-mountain Lake Bohinj with its picturesque shores.
There are no difficult trails of the “black” category, so a holiday in Vogel may seem boring to fans of extreme skiing. But this place is perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics of skiing, and for families with children.
The resort operates a training school with experienced instructors, and there is a separate “children’s” slope. Vogel also has a large snowpark for snowboarding, the second largest in Slovenia.
Other entertainment is available here for vacationers: walking around the surrounding area on skis or snowshoes, visiting restaurants, bars or night discos, taking the funicular up to the observation deck at Orlovaya Glavda.
How to get there?
The Vogel resort is located near the popular tourist lake Bohinj. The most convenient way to get here is from Ljubljana International Airport, which is located an hour’s drive from Vogel. Another option is to fly to the airport in Salzburg, Austria, and drive to the resort center in 3 hours 45 minutes. In both cases, the most convenient way is to order a transfer .
Specifications:
- Elevation difference – 1231 m
- Resort altitude – 569 – 1800 m
- The total length of the ski slopes is 22 km
- Number of tracks – 11
- “Blue” – 5 units, 9.5 km
- “Reds” – 6 units, 12.5 km
- Number of lifts – 8 (1 gondola, 4 chairlifts, 3 rope tows)
- Ski pass cost – from 30 € for adults and from 15 € for children per day
- The duration of the season is December – April.
Kanin
Kanain is located in the Soča Valley near the town of Bovec, which is not far from the Italian border. Literally within walking distance from it is the Italian resort of Sella Nevea, considered the snowiest in all of Europe. Kanin is famous for being the highest of all ski centers in Slovenia – it is the only local resort located at an altitude of more than 2 km. Thanks to this location, thaws are rare here in winter and the trails are not covered with an ice crust. The Bovec slopes remain suitable for comfortable skiing until April, with a dry snow surface.
Near the resort there is the Boka waterfall with a flow height of 106 meters, and beautiful mountain lakes with crystal clear water, in which trout and other valuable species of fish live. By purchasing a weekly ski pass in Kanin, travelers receive one-day vouchers for use of the neighboring resorts of Cely Neuville in Italy and Arnolstein in Austria.
How to get there?
The resort center is located 12 km from the Italian border and 136 km from Ljubljana International Airport. From there you can order a transfer (2 hours away), or get to the town of Bovec on your own by bus or taxi. The ski center is separated from the nearest Italian airports: Tarvisio – 30 minutes drive, Udine – 1 hour drive.
Specifications:
- Height difference – 1189 m
- Resort altitude – 1103 – 2292 m
- The total length of the ski slopes is 30 km
- Number of tracks – 15
- “Blue” – 5 units, 6 km
- “Reds” – 9 units, 22 km
- “Black” – 1 piece, 2 km
- Number of lifts – 12 (2 gondola, 4 chairlifts, 6 drag lifts)
- Ski pass cost – from 30 € for adults and from 8 € for children per day
- Season duration – December – March
Maribor Pohorje
Maribor Pohorje is a large, but at the same time very cozy ski resort in the eastern part of Slovenia. It is known for having the longest artificially lit route among all European countries. It is located next to the second largest city in the country, Maribor, where there are ancient palaces and castles, fashionable restaurants and night discos.
There are ski slopes of varying difficulty levels, both for freeriders and children, there is a training school and sports equipment rental centers. Tourists are also attracted to these places by the unusually beautiful surrounding landscapes with pine forests green against the backdrop of snow-capped mountain peaks.
In addition to alpine skiing, vacationers in Maribor Pohorje are offered horse riding, paragliding, skeleton, and snowboarding. Here you can walk around the surrounding area on snowshoes, visit an amusement park and even take a hot air balloon flight. The resort regularly hosts a number of official ski competitions in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding.
How to get there?
Maribor Pohorje is located 17 km from the Austrian border, and the easiest way to get here is from Ljubljana International Airport (125 km). Tourists will be able to order a transfer directly from the capital’s air harbor, or use taxi services.
A more affordable option is to take a regular bus or electric train from Ljubljana to Maribor. From here there is a regular shuttle bus to the resort, and it is also possible to take a taxi. The journey to Pohorje will take no more than 10 minutes. In addition, you can get to the ski center through the airport of Austrian Graz (40 km) or Croatian Zagreb (110 km).
Specifications:
- Height difference – 1002 m
- Resort altitude – 325 – 1327 m
- The total length of the ski slopes is 41 km
- Number of tracks – 25
- “Blues” – 13 units, 23.5 km
- “Reds” – 9 units, 13 km
- “Black” – 3 pcs., 3.5 km
- Number of lifts – 22 (1 gondola, 5 chairlifts, 16 drag lifts)
- Ski pass cost – from 30 € for adults and from 18 € for children per day
- Season duration – December – April
Kope
Kope is a relatively small ski resort with all types of ski slopes, from “green” slopes to “black” ones. It is notable for the fact that all slopes are equipped with artificial snowmaking systems, so they are not afraid of thaws, which are frequent in this area in early spring. In addition to downhill skiing, flat ski tracks are laid in Kop every year and slopes are equipped for snowboarding.
The resort has a ski school where beginners learn the basics of skiing under the guidance of experienced mentors. There are ski equipment rental centers here, and in the immediate vicinity of the slopes, right on the slopes, there are cafes and restaurants.
How to get there?
The Kope ski center is located in the Koroška region, a few kilometers from the Austrian border. The nearest town is Slovenj Gradec, located 65 km from Ljubljana airport. From here you can take a taxi to the resort or order a transfer to the hotel door. You can also take a train or bus to Maribor, which is 45 km from Kope, and from there you can get to Slovenj Gradec.
Specifications:
- Height difference – 532 m
- Resort altitude – 1010 – 1542 m
- The total length of the ski slopes is 9 km
- Number of tracks – 7
- “Green” – 1 piece, 1 km
- “Blue” – 2 pcs., 2.8 km
- “Reds” – 3 units, 3.6 km
- “Black” – 1 piece, 1.6 km
- Number of lifts – 8 (1 training, 2 chairlifts, 5 rope tows)
- Ski pass cost – from 31 € for adults and from 19 € for children
- Season duration – December – March
Soriska Planina
Soriška Planina is a small ski resort, ideal for families with children and beginners. It is located close to an important natural tourist attraction in Slovenia – Lake Bohinj. Therefore, vacationers will be able to devote themselves not only to sports entertainment, but also to enjoy the view of the picturesque surrounding landscapes or go ice fishing.
For the most part, local slopes are designed for intermediate-level amateurs and beginners, but there is also one difficult route intended for experienced freeriders. At the foot of the resort there is a five-kilometer cross-country ski track. Vacationers can go snowboarding and slalom on Soriška Planina; there is also a training lift for those who are starting to ski for the first time.
The resort has cafes, restaurants, sports equipment rentals and a sports equipment store.
How to get there?
The resort is located near the city of Ljubljana. Soriška Planina is only ten kilometers away from the major tourist center of Boginska Bystrica. The easiest option to get to the ski center is to order a taxi from Ljubljana International Airport or Salzburg, Austria.
Specifications:
- Height difference – 259 m
- Resort altitude – 1290 – 1549 m
- The total length of the ski slopes is 7 km
- Number of tracks – 5
- “Blue” – 2 pcs., 2 km
- “Reds” – 2 units, 4 km
- “Black” – 1 piece, 1 km
- Number of lifts – 5 (1 training, 1 chairlift, 3 drag lifts)
- Ski pass cost – from 22 € for adults and from 14 € for children per day
- Season duration – December – March
Yarovnik
Yarovnik is located fifty kilometers from the Slovenian capital and is considered a relatively small resort. However, there are slopes of all difficulty categories and all the necessary infrastructure facilities. Vacationers are attracted here by low prices for ski passes, good transport accessibility and picturesque views of the Kamniš and Julian Alps surrounding Jarovník.
This area has excellent climatic conditions, ideal for skiing. A large amount of winter precipitation is optimally combined with moderate frosts, allowing the snow sheet not to become covered with an ice crust and remain dry until the end of March.
How to get there?
Yarovnik is located 55 km from the Slovenian capital. The easiest way to get here is by ordering a transfer from Ljubljana International Airport. The resort is 160 km from the airport of Croatian Zagreb, and 260 km from Vienna.
Specifications:
- Height difference – 420 m
- Resort altitude – 800 – 1220 m
- The total length of the ski slopes is 7 km
- “Blue” – 3 km
- “Red” – 2.5 km
- “Black” – 1.5 km
- Number of lifts – 5 (1 chairlift, 4 rope tows)
- Ski pass cost – from 12 € for adults and from 9 € for children per day
- Season duration – December – March
Stari Vrh
Stari Vrh is a ski resort near the town of Skofja Loka, which is half an hour’s drive from the capital of Slovenia. It is intended mostly for family recreation, but there is also one “black” slope for experienced skiers. The resort has a school where beginners can be trained in skiing skills.
In addition, Stari Vrh is a major luge center, where skeleton competitions among professionals and amateurs are regularly held.
The resort has a snow park for snowboarding and freestyle skiing, there are separate tracks for descending the mountain on a toboggan and a 2.5-kilometer descent with artificial lighting.
Right on the slope and at its foot there are cafes and restaurants with national Slovak cuisine. The real technical highlight of Stari Vrha is the mechanical lift, equipped with heated 6-seater seats. There are no other funiculars like this in any Slovenian resort.
How to get there?
The resort is located in the vicinity of the ancient town of Skofja Loka, which is only 35 km from Ljubljana. The easiest way to get here from the international airport of the Slovenian capital is by ordering a transfer directly to your booked hotel. Tourists can also take a taxi or a regular bus going to Skofja Loka.
Specifications:
- Height difference – 637 m
- Resort altitude – 580 – 1217 m
- The total length of the ski slopes is 12 km
- Number of tracks – 9
- “Blue” – 3 units, 4 km
- “Reds” – 5 units, 6 km
- “Black” – 1 piece, 2 km
- Number of lifts – 4 (1 chairlift, 3 drag lifts)
- Ski pass cost – from 28 € for adults and from 17 € for children per day
- Season duration – December – March