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Winter ski holidays in Slovenia
Slovenia has beautiful nature for your next winter sports holiday. Located south of the Austrian Alps, Slovenia has beautiful ski resorts if you are looking for peace and nature. You won’t find crowded tourist resorts in Slovenia, but rather beautiful slopes with breathtaking views.
In this blog you will find the most popular winter sports destinations in Slovenia.
For each ski resort, you will find the number of pistes and the nearest town.
| Destination | Number of slopes | Closest town |
|---|---|---|
| Krvavec | 30 | Cerklje na Gorenjskem |
| Vogel | 22 | Bohinjsko Jezero |
| Mariborsko Pohorje | 42 | Maribor |
| Kranjska Gora | 20 | Kranjska Gora |
| Rogla | 12 | Zreče |
| Cerkno | 18 | Cerkno |
| Kanin – Sella Nevea | 30 | Bovec |
Skiing holidays in Slovenia
Slovenia is an excellent choice for a winter sports holiday. Undiscovered by mass tourism, this country has an abundance of beautiful ski resorts. The slopes in Slovenia are perfect for both beginners and advanced skiers and snowboarders.
Popular places for a skiing holiday
Especially in the north and west of Slovenia, you will find beautiful places for your winter sports holiday. The most popular places to choose from are listed below. To make finding your ideal accommodation easy.
Vogel
This is Slovenia’s largest ski resort, near the capital Ljubljana, high in the Kawawanken ( Karavanke) Mountains. You will find 30 kilometres of ski slopes here. Plenty of entertainment for both beginners and more advanced skiers. Because of the altitude, snow is guaranteed here. A ski pass in high season will cost you 220 euros for adults and 110 euros for children. There are many blue runs, it is quiet and there are few flat stretches. So it’s ideal for snowboarders. Note: there are no black runs for the experienced ski fanatic.
Kransjka Gora
Slovenia’s winter sports resort is Kransjka Gora. Ski lifts and slopes start right in the town. You literally walk out of the hotel onto the slopes. You will find 22 kilometres of slopes here. Kransjka Gora is the most famous and also the most touristy winter sports resort in Slovenia. Looking for fewer facilities and more tranquillity? Then drive past Kransjka Gora. Read here tips for your visit to Kransjka Gora
Bovec
South of the Triglav, in the middle of the national park, you’ll find the town of Bovec. In summer a place for water sports in the river Soca, but in winter a beautiful quiet place for winter sports.
Maribor
Known for its old castle, but this old town offers winter entertainment as well as culture.
Affordable winter sports
Compared to other European ski destinations, the cost of accommodation, ski passes and meals in Slovenia is considerably lower. This makes Slovenia an affordable option for families and groups looking for a winter escape without high costs. Moreover, Slovenia is easily accessible by car or plane from the Netherlands. This makes it an accessible destination for anyone looking for a beautiful and affordable winter sports holiday.
