Ski resorts in Slovenia are in all positions close to Western European ones. They are located in the Alps, so the scenery will be familiar to those who like descents who have visited Austria and Italy. Moreover, some tourist centers are directly connected with neighboring countries. For example, the Bovets-Kanin routes are connected with the Italian ones.
Service in Slovenia has long caught up with the best resorts, but here it is quieter and less crowded. Everywhere guests are offered equipment rental and instructor-led classes. In addition, there are various types of additional leisure activities, including hiking, mountain climbing, sleigh rides on specially equipped night trails. Programs for children allow the whole family to travel to Slovenia, which is important for vacationers.
The main ski resorts in Slovenia
List of the most popular ski resorts in the country.
Mariborsko Pohorje
The most popular ski resort in Slovenia. To Maribor 10 minutes by bus. The total length of the tracks is about 70 kilometers. One of the tracks is equipped for night skiing. There are 20 different types of lifts in operation. The 4-star hotel has thermal pools. In the evening, an extensive program awaits vacationers: discos, restaurants, clubs are open. Pohorje annually hosts the Alpine Skiing World Cup.
Krvavec
From here, Ljubljana is only 30 kilometers away, so an active holiday on the slopes can be combined with a visit to popular Slovenian attractions. Shares a ski pass with Rogla. The highest point of the resort is almost 2 thousand meters. The blue runs are 8 kilometers long, the red ones are 15, and the black ones are 7. There is a toboggan run for night skiing. Cafes and restaurants - for every taste and budget.
Cerkno (Smučarski center Cerkno)
The resort is based on a picturesque area "sandwiched" between the Alps and the Adriatic coast. It is better to go to Cerkno for beginners who love skiing. The local school has experienced instructors, and the tracks are mostly flat. Cross-country skiing is regularly held, for which a separate circular track has been made. For additional entertainment, you will have to go to neighboring cities.
Vogel
It is part of the Bohinj ski region. Based on an alpine plateau. Suitable for families with children. Popular entertainment, in addition to the slopes - night sledding and skiing, snowboarding, skiing on virgin lands. Zagarjeva Hollow is one of the longest slopes in Slovenia. The Triglav National Park is located around Vogel, which makes the views here breathtaking. The resort boasts a thick natural snow cover.
Kranjska Gora
A small town in the Julian Alps, just a stone's throw from the borders of Austria and Italy. 18 tracks of different difficulty levels stretch for a total of 20 kilometers. The resort is suitable for young people: you can relax not only on the slopes, but also in restaurants, clubs, casinos. The local ski school is considered one of the best in the region. Climbing and walking to frozen waterfalls are popular leisure activities.
Bovec-Kanin
The only ski resort in the country, built at an altitude of over 2000 meters. The Kanin Tourist Center offers a unique opportunity to ride in three countries at once: Slovenia, Austria and Italy. Trails of all levels have a total length of 17 kilometers. The artificial snow system lengthens the season, and the climate features prevent the tracks from freezing. There are several schools teaching winter sports.
Stari Vrh
The resort was founded 35 minutes from the capital. There is a "Snow Park" for kids and a long trail for night skiing. Thanks to the artificial snow system, at any whims of the weather, 95% of the resort is covered with snow in any weather. Ski competitions are arranged for guests. The slopes are never covered with a ski crust due to the climate. The slopes offer views of the vast territories of Slovenia: from the Alps to the Gulf of Trieste.
Kobla-Bohinj
Alpine resort, located at an altitude of 520 meters above sea level. The highest point of the country, Triglav Peak, is located in the immediate vicinity. The Kobla center is equipped with an artificial snow system, which allows you to avoid unpleasant consequences in case of sharp warming. The ski school accepts the youngest students. The remarkable kilometer-long toboggan run is the best of its kind in Slovenia.
Sorishka Planina
It is part of the Bohinj ski region. The area of the resort is 25 hectares. There are jumps for slalom and giant slalom. The ski school teaches not only how to ski, but also how to properly care for the equipment. The tracks are laid on different terrain reliefs, 2 are easy and suitable for beginners. The most picturesque one runs along a dense forest and ends on a hillside with breathtaking views of the valley.
Golte
Occupies a high-mountainous plateau on the outskirts of the Savinja Alps. The slopes of the resort are located at different heights: from 1250 to 1600 meters. The difficulty of the slopes is different and suitable for any level of training. A popular leisure activity is snowshoeing on mountain peaks. Guests are also offered paragliding. There are separate classes and a range of recreational activities for children.
Rogla (Smučišče Rogla)
Located in the north-east of Slovenia. Slopes of all types of difficulty are equipped with all possible protective elements to make skiing safe. The tracks are different: for a snowboard, sleds, cross-country. 12 lifts have a capacity of 15 thousand people per hour. Since 1997, the resort has also become an Olympic center. The thermal spa Terme Zrece is located 17 kilometers from Rogla.
Straza-Bled (Smučišče Straža)
Located above the southeastern shore of Lake Bled. The resort is typical for Slovenia: it is suitable for guests with different skill levels, it can offer an interesting pastime, both for families with children and for young people. In the summer months, he continues to work, slightly changing his specialization. In your free time from skiing, it is worth visiting the nearby town, which is famous for its cheeses, flavor and traditional festivals.
Celjska Koca Ski resort
The resort covers an area of about 4 hectares. The main slope belongs to the blue slopes, but it has branches for more and less prepared tourists. There are separate areas for children's skiing and flat skiing. The lifts have a capacity of about 900 skiers per hour. Night skiing is one of the highlights of Celsk Koč. You can stay both in the hotel at the resort and in specially built houses near the slopes.
Gače
Developing Slovenian tourist center. The main slope looks dangerous when viewed from the lowlands, but it is suitable even for inexperienced skiers. Trails for beginners and flat skis are predominant. Small houses are rented in the vicinity of the resort. The summer season does not reduce tourist activity: people come here for breathtaking views, walks and mountain biking.
Javornik
From here to Ljubljana is about 55 kilometers. Having reached the highest point of the resort, you can see almost all of Slovenia. The natural topography of the area made it possible to create ski slopes convenient for descents, practically without correcting the slopes. The resort is small, but the infrastructure is developed: there is a service center, there are instructors, you can find classes for children and rent the necessary equipment.
