Enjoy winter activities in Slovenia!

Winter in Slovenia provides a wealth of opportunities for active experience on snow and ice.

Skiing in Slovenia

Cross-country skiing

Winter hikes and snowshoeing in Slovenia

Safely enjoying ski touring

Sledging in Slovenia

Ice climbing

Enjoy winter in Slovenia!

When snowflakes dance in the sky and create a wonderful winter landscape, it's time to have some fun on the snow. In addition to well-maintained ski runs, many other winter activities await you in Slovenia. Enter the world of unforgettable adventures on snow and ice.

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Go skiing in Slovenia

Slovenian ski resorts offer fun in the snow for all generations. Regardless of your physical fitness and skiing skills, you can find excellent slopes that are just right for you. Most of Slovenia’s ski resorts will take your breath away with stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.

Discover Slovenian ski resorts

More than 10 large ski centres and more than 30 smaller ski resorts

15 active ski schools with professional instructors

6 venues for major international winter sports competitions

The single ski pass SKI PASS SLOVENIA connects several Slovenian ski resorts

Top reasons to go skiing in Slovenia

In Slovenia, distances between individual parts of the country are very small. Ski resorts are also relatively close to each other and connected by the single skiing ticket. Most of the ski resorts are family-friendly. In addition to skiing, you can enjoy many other winter activities.

Top reasons to go skiing in Slovenia

From ski slopes to thermal spa pools

A little bit of pampering feels good after an eventful skiing day, doesn’t it? Some ski resorts in Slovenia are close to natural spa or wellness centres. They will help you to relax your tired muscles with baths, massages and saunas.

Family-friendly ski resorts

All family members can enjoy Slovenian ski resorts, as ski runs of various difficulty levels are available. Beginners can learn their first turns in a skiing school, and children can learn how to ski through fun games and with the encouragement of local fairytale heroes.

Adrenaline rush in snow parks

Snowboarders and skiers can enjoy adrenaline-filled adventures in snow parks where various facilities for winter shenanigans await you. Jumps, courses and half-pipes promise to be an unforgettable experience for all adrenaline junkies.

Experience the ultimate ski-in, ski-out convenience – your perfect accommodation right on the slopes!

Love to hit the slopes first but not a morning person? Your perfect solution: find a cosy room or apartment right on the slopes for the ultimate ski-in, ski-out experience! Discover ski hotels and comfortable accommodations not only at major ski resorts, but also at the countless charming smaller ski resorts dotting the landscape. Wake up, strap on your skis, and dive straight into pristine powder – it's that easy!

Two skiers cross-country ski through a snowy landscape framed by majestic snow-capped mountains and a forest.

Explore the snow-covered landscape on cross-country skis

Well-maintained cross-country skiing trails can be found in the vicinity of ski resorts and in the midst of unspoilt nature. Night-time cross-country skiing on well-maintained and lit trails has a special charm. If you like cross-country skiing challenges, you can find trails on which even world-class athletes train and compete. In Slovenia, you can go cross-country skiing even in the summer.

Experience nature on cross-country skis

Top 5 spots for cross-country skiing

The most popular destinations for cross-country skiers offer kilometres of trails running through forests and snow-covered meadows.

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But wait, there's more! Explore other cross-country ski resorts that are also worth a visit. And if you haven't yet discovered the joys of this winter activity, find out the benefits and which technique is best suited to you.

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A single pass – multiple ski resorts

Following the example of the Single Ski Pass, you can now also experience cross-country skiing at different ski resorts and cross-country ski centres with a Single Cross-Country Ski Pass. It connects ten popular cross-country skiing destinations, so you can try out trails in several locations in a short space of time with just one pass.

A single pass – multiple ski resorts

Other ways of unforgettably enjoying the winter idyll

A winter landscape can be experienced in different ways. Admire the clear starry sky directly from your bed, indulge in a dinner with a view of the magical winter mountain backdrop, take a walk amongst the treetops, ice and snow sculptures, and discover fun winter adventures.

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A person wearing a blue jacket and backpack snowshoes through a snow-covered forest.

Track across a snowy landscape

What can be more tempting than to enjoy a winter fairy-tale landscape far away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Put on snowshoes and venture on a walk across the pristine whiteness. Find your own way among the dreamy shepherd cottages and get to know pristine snow-covered corners surrounded by winter mountain scenery.

Experience the beauty of nature in winter

Before you go ...
Keep yourself and the people around you safe. Check out snow and weather conditions, and do not forget suitable winter equipment for mountain hikes – good winter mountaineering boots, suitable winter clothing, warm liquid and food, as well as an ice axe, crampons and an avalanche safety kit for more demanding hikes.

Aerial view of skiers on a snowy mountain peak with expansive views of distant rugged mountains.

Descend into the valley through virgin-white snow

Find peace and quiet far away from the commotion of the maintained ski runs. Though the ascent is enjoyable, nothing beats the experience of descending on intact white slopes – this is paradise for ski tourers. But be careful – to enjoy in the snow safely and comfortably, first check the snow and weather conditions and make sure you have adequate ski touring equipment.

Go ski touring

Juliana SkiTour – with touring skis across the Julian Alps

The Julian Alps are beautiful in all seasons of the year. In winter, when peaks are covered in snow, they are a true magnet for those pursuing ski touring joys. If you are one of them, you’ll certainly be glad to try a ski touring journey called Juliana SkiTour, which takes you across the Julian Alps from Kranjska Gora to Tolmin.

Juliana SkiTour – with touring skis across the Julian Alps

Be safe in the mountains in winter, too

It is understandable that the snow-capped peaks are attractive to the eye and that they lure many people out of the valley. But bear in mind that they can also be insidious. The mountain paths are covered in snow and so markings are not visible. Avalanches, icy sections and cornices of snow blown by wind over crests await hikers. If you need an hour to climb a peak in summer, this time at least doubles in winter conditions. Days are shorter, the temperature is lower and wind is more frequent. So here are a few tips about things to check before you head into the snowy mountain idyll.

More about safety tips in the mountains

A family sledding on a snow-covered path, surrounded by snowy trees and mountains.

Ride on a sleigh

Sledding is one of the most popular activities on snow for all generations. You'll find you can hurtle down a hill on a sleigh in almost every part of Slovenia. Some natural sledding slopes are particularly popular.

Where to go sledging in Slovenia?

Skate on ice

When temperatures drop below freezing for several consecutive days, ice is formed on lakes, and when the layer of ice is thick enough, it becomes an excellent ice skating surface where we can enjoy the natural surroundings and engage in a sport that's great for our health.

To counter the unpredictable winter weather and provide the opportunity to have fun on ice for as many residents and visitors as possible, ice skating rinks are being set up in many tourist towns and cities. There, you can skate to the sound of music and warm up afterwards with a hot drink.

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Challenges of vertical ice formations

Ice climbing has been gaining in popularity lately. The beauty of waterfalls that freeze when the winter temperatures fall attracts ice climbers looking for new challenges. There is even an ice climbing centre in Slovenia which will open up to you the magical world of vertical experiences on ice. It is recommended that you take up ice climbing with the help of an experienced guide.

Top ice climbing spots

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Mlačca Gorge, Mojstrana

The only ice climbing centre in Slovenia offers a first experience of the sport to interested beginners.  Security, guides and equipment rental are available there, so that your first experience...

Soča Valley

In the Soča Valley you can find a number of more or less hidden waterfalls. When the temperature drops below 0 degrees Celsius, many of them freeze and present an attractive challenge for ice climbers....

Logar Valley

There are more than 40 waterfalls in the picturesque Logar Valley that freeze when the temperature plummets. Then they become a slope for ice climbers who can find challenges there of various levels of...

The sound of winter in Slovenia

The snow cover muffles sounds. And creates new ones. The crunching of snow under your feet, its rustling under the skis, the whisper of the wind playing with snow crystals – which is your favourite sound of winter? Play your winter symphony and enjoy the magic of activities in the snow through sound.

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Winter the way Slovenians like it

In the winter, the picturesque Slovenian landscape turns into a true winter fairy tale. The snowy landscape invites you to head outdoors. And Slovenians gladly accept this invitation. This is also because we love to do many things in the snow. Check out the most popular winter activities among Slovenians.

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Slovenia outdoors

For outdoor activities in all four seasons, Slovenia is the perfect choice. Here, your favourite ways to stay active can take you from towering mountains to the seashore, from river valleys to rolling vineyard hills. All across Slovenia, excellent outdoor activity centres await. No secret corner is ever too far to explore. Discover Europe's green playground and choose activities that promote your health and well-being.

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Winter, winter white ...

There are plenty of things to do in Slovenia in winter, as numerous opportunities for outdoor activities open up. After winter activities, relax in Slovenian spas and health resorts, and regain your strength with a delicious meal.

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Alpine Slovenia

Alpine Slovenia, at the heart of the mountains, along lakes and rivers. Visit Triglav National Park, Bled, Bohinj, Kranjska Gora and the Soča Valley.

Seven reasons why you should spend your winter holidays in Slovenia

Learn about the advantages of choosing Slovenia as your winter holiday destination.

Planica – a sports paradise under the Ponce mountains

The Slovenian cradle of ski jumping and flying attracts with activities every day of the year.

Pokljuka – the world of active experiences in pristine nature

Explore the plateau of active experiences in the midst of pristine nature and a biathlon event venue in Slovenia.

Spas and health resorts

Rest, relax and enjoy the soothing power of thermal waters and wellness treatments.

Food and wine

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Ski resorts in Slovenia

This publication provides lovers of skiing with many suggestions for Alpine and Nordic skiing, ski touring, snowboarding, sledding, snow-shoeing, and other winter sports experiences.

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