Four ski resorts you must visit in Slovakia
Slovakia offers a unique blend of natural beauty, world-class resorts and affordable prices, making it a hidden gem for skiers and snowboarders.
Nestled in the heart of Central Europe, Slovakia boasts the majestic Tatra Mountains, where skiers of all levels can enjoy a range of slopes, from gentle beginner runs to challenging alpine descents.
Resorts like Jasná, Tatranska Lomnica and Štrbské Pleso provide modern facilities, scenic views and plenty of off-snow activities, too.
Here are our four favourite ski resorts in Slovakia, ready for your ski trip next winter.
Why should you go skiing and snowboarding in Slovakia?
World-class facilities
Excellent value-for-money lift passes and accommodation
Beginner and family-friendly slopes
Fantastic freeride terrain and World Cup-level pistes for advanced skiers
Great off-snow activities
Regular flights from UK with Ryanair and Wizz Air
Jasna
Jasna is Slovakia’s largest ski resort, boasting over 51km of pistes, ranging from beginner-friendly runs to World Cup-level slopes. You’ll also find Central Europe’s longest illuminated night-skiing piste at 4.3km long. Powder hunters won’t be disappointed either – there’s an expansive freeride area to explore as well.
Beyond the pistes, you can visit Vlkolínec, a 600-year-oldfolk village, or unwind at Tatralandia, Slovakia’s largest thermal spa.
Tatranska Lomnica
With 12km of slopes spread over 13 runs, Tatranska Lomnica is a great place for beginner to intermediate skiers. It’s also home to Slovakia’s longest and highest ski run, a 5.5km piste named French Muld, which starts at 2,196m.
Fancy a day off the slopes? Follow one of the beautiful winter hiking trails or enjoy a unique stargazing dining experience on the summit of Mount Lomnica.
Štrbské Pleso
Cross-country skiers will love Štrbské Pleso, which offers 26km of groomed trails, ranging from 0.5 to 5km in length, as well as eight looped circuits. There is also 9km of downhill pistes, as well as a K2 snow park for working on those tricks.
After a day skiing, head to the Grand Hotel Kempinski’s Zion Spa with its astonishingly beautiful mountain views.
Starý Smokovec
Families will love the pocket-sized ski resort of Starý Smokovec. Learn to ski on the novice-friendly slopes before heading off on foot to enjoy the Tatra Temple of Ice and 2.5km long sledding track.
History buffs should head to the Sherpa Museum, which charts the fascinating history of Slovak mountain sherpas, who regularly carry enormously heavy cargo to mountain chalets to this day.
Ready to book an incredible ski holiday and cultural experience? Find out more on the Enjoy Tatras website or email info@enjoytatras.com for further information.
