Serbia and Slovenia ski holidays and snowboarding

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Ski holidays in Serbia and Slovenia

Now that the Balkans are beginning to shake off the after-effects of their long and bitter civil conflict, opportunities for adventurous ski and snowboarding travellers are increasing. Both Serbia and Slovenia have many excellent ski centres with lifts.

Skiing in Serbia was popular during the 1970s and 80s, and has been enjoying a comeback since the ending of the regional wars and turmoil. Slovenia's resorts also offer excellent value for money, especially for family-centred snow holidays.


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Among the main areas to consider for your ski holiday in Serbia or Slovenia are:
Resort Suitability Resort Height
Serbia - Kopaonik beginner intermediate   1770m
Slovenia - Kranjska Gora beginner intermediate   800m
Slovenia - Maribor Pohorje beginner intermediate   325m

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Kopaonik

The purpose-built resort of Kopaonik is located in the south-eastern part of Serbia. The area gets plenty of snow and also enjoys a high percentage of sunny days. The resort has been gradually expanding and offers 21 lifts, giving access to a good spread of easy runs as well as longer intermediate pistes. Bi-lingual instructors are available and very cheap.

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Kranjska Gora

Kranjska Gora is Slovenia's premier ski resort, located in the Julian Alps not far from the Austrian and Italian boarders. Skiing has taken place here for more than 60 years. Ski holidays in Kranjska Gora offer a great number of varied runs, with 30km of mainly intermediate slopes, plus some more challenging runs.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced
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Maribor Pohorje

Mariborsko Pohorje is Slovenia's second largest city, set on a low mountain range, but its highest peak, at 1347 meters offers good downhill skiing. Snow cannon and careful grooming guarantee 100 days of skiing, and when temperatures remain low enough, the trails are snow-covered all the way to the valley. The area is lit for night skiing, and its illuminated 5km ski run is the longest in Europe.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Skiing /10 /10 /10
Snowboarding /10 /10 /10
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Who do we recommend?

With so many companies to choose from, we have researched the market to find those with a wide range of choice as well as some that are more specialist.  Browse our list below to find the right company for you then click through to their web site for more information and how to book.  It couldn't be easier!

Go to Thomson Ski

Thomson Ski

Thomson offers a range of properties and snow holiday types in Serbia and Slovenia.

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Go to Crystal Finest

Crystal Finest

Crystal Finest offer catered chalets and four and five star hotels in Serbia and Slovenia. They are known for high standards of service at great value prices.

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Go to Crystal Ski

Crystal Ski

Crystal offer a wide range of ski and snow board holidays catering for all levels of experience in Serbia & Slovenia

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