Skiing

Slovenia is a country of smaller ski resorts that are family-friendly and suitable for beginners, children and experienced skiers.

Family-friendly ski resorts

Slovenia is a country of small ski resorts which offer a pleasant and homely atmosphere. The diverse terrain is suitable for beginners and children as well as experienced skiers. Obtain a single SkiPass ticket with which you can ski at all Slovenian ski resorts. Numerous ski schools and ski instructors, who speak different languages, will make sure that you really enjoy the snow. After skiing, take a walk around town, since most of the ski resorts are close to major towns.

Slovenian ski resorts in figures

Slovenia is full of ski resorts of all sizes. There are four large ski resorts with more than 10 ski lifts, several medium-sized ski resorts with 2-10 ski lifts, and smaller ski resorts with a maximum of two ski lifts. Mountain centres are mostly active all year round, so they also offer sports activities outside the winter season.

Total length of ski tracks:

about 230 km, of which 85 km are blue, 114 km red and 27 km black

Number of mountain ski resorts

12, 4 of which are larger (more than 10 facilities)

Largest ski centre

Mariborsko Pohorje Hills (41,5 kilometres of ski tracks)

Why choose Slovenia for skiing?

Learn some of the reasons why you should spend your winter holidays in Slovenian ski resorts.

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The single skiing ticket, Ski Pass Slovenia, combines several Slovenian ski centres.

Last year, ski resorts added 11 new ski lifts:

3 six-person chairlifts
6 four-person chairlifts
1 T-bar
1 circular cable car

Family-friendly ski centres – entertainment for children, children’s drag lifts, ski schools.

High-quality ski service – possibility of rental and repair of ski equipment.

Diverse additional service – additional activities on snow, hospitality services, fun events and entertainment.

Upgraded equipment and facilities to improve your day on the slopes

The upgrades we introduced last year will become fully operational for the 2024/2025 ski season. Last year's season brought 11 new cableway installations and a number of improvements to Slovenian ski resorts that will make this year's skiing experience even better. Let's keep our fingers crossed for enough snow (or at least cold temperatures) and the unforgettable winter wonderland on Slovenia's ski slopes can begin.

The major new changes from last year are waiting for you in the upcoming season to help you access the ski slopes more quickly and comfortably.

❄️Kope Ski Resort: Two new four-seater chair lifts that take skiers to the top of the Kopnik and Peharnik trails, along with a new modern drag lift to Velika Kopa.
❄️Golte Ski Resort: Two modern four-seater chair lifts replaced the old Smrekovec and Stari Stani ski lifts, and digitised ski pass sales have been introduced.
❄️Krvavec Ski Resort: The Zvoh six-seater chair lift with heated seats and safety cabins.
❄️Mariborsko Pohorje Ski Resort: The new Ruška four-seater chair lift has a new intermediate stations of the circular cable car.
❄️Vogel Ski Resort: Panoramic circular cable car to Zadnji Vogel.
❄️Rogla Ski Resort: The new Mašinžaga six-seater chair lift with heated seats and safety cabins, along with the adrenaline-pumping Flying Coaster aerial toboggan.
❄️Velika Planina Ski Resort: The modern Šimnovec six-seater chair lift.
❄️Trije Kralji Ski Resort: The new four-seater chair lift that replaced the Veliki Vrh drag lift.
❄️Cerkno Ski Resort: Modernisation of the Brdo and Davča four-seater chair lifts and the Lom six-seater chair lift.

Largest Slovenian ski centres

Now you know that you can have a great skiing holiday in Slovenia. But which ski resort should you choose (first)? Here are 12 largest Slovenian ski centres which, in addition to excellent skiing conditions, also provide an array of other winter experiences.

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Kranjska Gora

In Kranjska Gora, there is always something happening. The excellent terrain is renowned for big international competitions in slalom, while the gentle slopes are a paradise for beginners and less-accomplished...

Rogla

Treat yourself to plenty of winter fun and adrenaline. Ski slopes for beginners, recreational and professional skiers and snowboarders are waiting for you.

Krvavec

For a perfect winter experience, ski down the excellently maintained ski slopes, visit the Snow Park and apres ski at the ski resort! The ski slopes are diverse and offer various levels of difficulty.

Mariborsko Pohorje Hills

It’s a pleasure to ski not only during the day but also in the evening on one of the longest illuminated ski slopes in Europe.

Cerkno

With the most modern facilities and beautiful nature, the Cerkno Ski Resort boasts several awards as the best ski resort in Slovenia.

Vogel

Enter a winter wonderland! Vogel is a paradise for lovers of skiing, snowboarding, freestyle cross-country skiing, ski touring, free skiing or sledding.

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Golte Ski Resort

Spend a day in the midst of a winter idyll in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps on well-maintained ski slopes that are a true paradise for lovers of winter activities.

Kope

Kope Ski Resort in the Ribniško Pohorje Hills boasts an excellent terrain for beginners and experienced skiers. Add to your skiing fun and try other activities on snow or enjoy après-ski entertainment.

Sorica Plateau

Visit a small and friendly ski centre with a good location of ski slopes on the south-eastern edge of the Julian Alps.

Velika planina

This family-oriented, medium-sized ski resort near Ljubljana offers good skiing and a wide choice of attractions for children and families.

Ready for a skiing holiday in Slovenia

Would you like to know more about the operations of ski centres and snow conditions? Find more information about Slovenian ski centres, where you can ski with the Ski Pass Slovenia and where to buy it.

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Current conditions in ski resorts

Check out the current data about the depth of the snow cover, temperatures, and the conditions on the ski slopes, and plan your perfect day of skiing.

Ski Pass Slovenia

Ski your way through Slovenia by purchasing the single skiing ticket. Check out where to buy it and where to use it.

Safely on snow

Irrespective of whether you stay on maintained ski slopes or go off the well-skied track, it’s always good to know how to stay safe when spending time on snow.

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Enjoy the winter! Treat yourself to your favourite active or relaxing winter pampering. Choose and book your vacation today!

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Have fun in the snow

Spend a memorable winter holiday full of snow adventures. Zip down the well-maintained ski slopes, enjoy cross-country skiing or walking across the snow-covered landscape wearing crampons or snowshoes, or choose another fun winter activity.

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Winter activities

Head to Slovenia for active winter experiences on snow and ice.

Cross-country skiing

Tips on where to find enjoyable cross-country skiing experiences in nature.

Winter hikes and snowshoeing in Slovenia

A hike with snowshoes or hiking boots in winter nature is a wonderful experience.

Safely enjoying ski touring

Follow the instructions for safe ski touring and discover the most scenic locations for ski touring adventures.

The most popular sledging locations in Slovenia

Spend a few playful hours on Slovenia’s sledging hills.

Ice climbing

Your A to Z guide for ice climbing in Slovenia.

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Explore why so many Slovenian ski resorts are family-friendly and how to prolong fun in the snow, add some adrenaline or relaxation to your day of skiing, and where is it possible to extend the skiing season well into spring.

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.

Family-friendly ski resorts

Winter experiences for a perfect day on the ski slopes

A day on the Slovenian ski slopes goes by in a flash. Do you know why? Because, as well as skiing on the well-maintained slopes, there are plenty of other winter experiences to make your day on the snow even better. To make sure you don't run out of energy, indulge in culinary delights right next to the slopes, and if one day isn't enough to enjoy the snow, you can extend it by staying overnight in nearby accommodation.

Snow parks for adrenaline tricks

If skiing on well-maintained slopes doesn’t seem thrilling enough, you might find snow parks more exciting. You can try out new tricks on a variety of obstacles and feel the adrenaline rush through your veins. However, remember to keep your safety in mind and adapt your snow antics to your abilities.

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.

Extend the ski season into spring

If you’re one of the more enthusiastic skiers and not even spring temperatures discourage you from wanting to experience the joys of skiing, you should check out what the Slovenian high-altitude ski resorts can offer. The season may be extended there all the way to May if the snow conditions are favourable.

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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