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Ski Resorts in Slovakia

As a mountainous country, Slovakia can truly pride itself on its many ski slopes and runs, some of which reach an international standard. Ski centres that can be found all over the country welcome thousands of enthusiastic skiers not only from Slovakia but also from abroad; some are happy and keep coming back to the same place, others choose a different ski destination the next year.

The most popular ski resorts include centres below The High Tatras, The West Tatras, The Belianske Tatras, The Low Tatras, Veľká Fatra, Malá Fatra, Kremnické Hills, Oravské Beskydy, Nízke Beskydy, etc.

Park Snow The High Tatras
Štrbské Pleso, which is a part of the High Tatras Snow Park ski resort, is regarded as one of the best ski resorts in Slovakia. The ski resort offers excellent slalom, downhill and snowboard runs and cross-country tracks – it provides over 12 km of maintained ski tracks. More than 7 km of downhill slopes are maintained using artificial snow. The ski resort is easily accessible by car, there are good bus, train and plane connections – the Poprad Tatry airport is close to the resort.

More info: www.parksnow.sk/tatry

Jasná Low Tatras Resort
This resort is located in the midst of beautiful mountains on the northern and southern slopes of Chopok in the Low Tatras National Park. After many years, Chopok Sever and Chopok Juh resorts were connected again last year by two lifts which made ski conditions at Chopok even more attractive. The centre provides 34 km of ski runs and the winter season usually lasts from December until the end of April.

More info: www.jasna.sk

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SKI PARK Ružomberok
This ski resort can be found in the beautiful setting of the Veľká Fatra Mountains. The resort offers 12 km of ski runs; the longest slope with its 3,900 m length and vertical drop of 698 m is the longest maintained run using artificial snow in Slovakia. The Ski Park area also offers excellent opportunities for cross-country skiing and hiking. Nearby attractive destinations include the wooden village of Vlkolínec (UNESCO).

More info: www.skipark.sk

Park Snow Donovaly
The village of Donovaly is located in the western part of the Low Tatras on the main road from Banská Bystrica to Ružomberok. The ski resort lies in the protected belt of the NAPANT not far from the Veľká Fatra National Park and is an important resort not only for winter but also for summer recreation. It provides more than 11 km of regularly maintained ski runs that are snowed using artificial snow during the winter season.

More info: www.parksnow.sk/donovaly

Kubínska Hoľa
Kubínska Hoľa is one of the most sought after Slovak ski resorts and is situated near Dolný Kubín. The excellent ski terrain in the midst of the beautiful natural surroundings of Oravská Magura guarantees an unforgettable skiing experience. The overall length of maintained ski runs is 13 km. The resort also offers 10 km of maintained cross-country tracks.

More info: www.skikubinskahola.sk

Relaxation Centre Plejsy
This ski resort is located 2 km outside the town of Krompachy. The tradition of skiing in Plejsy can be traced back to 1952. Since then the resort has been developed both technically and as a tourist centre and Plejsy was approved to serve as the official Centre for the Slovak Olympic Team Training. The resort provides 8 km of ski runs and is maintained using artificial snow in order to extend the season through the spring months.

More at: www.plejsy.sk

By Beata Pašková
Photo: V. Druga, L. Hanusin, Fotolia