Bratislava, Slovakia Skiing, Winter Sports
Bratislava is located at the foot of the Small Carpathian Mountains. There are a few limited ski slopes near Bratislava (Koliba-Kamzik right by the city, photos here and Pezinska Baba some 25 km away, photos here). These are not suitable for demanding down-hill skiers and fill up easily especially on weekends and during Bratislava school holidays. The surrounding forrests do offer some great cross-country skiing opportunities.
Many people from Bratislava therefore prefer to ski in the neighbouring Austria. The nearest Alpine ski resort, Semmering can be reached in about 1.5 hours from Bratislava by car and offers excellent skiing conditions and good value for money.
Most Slovak ski resorts are located at least the same distance (1.5 hours) from Bratislava. Popular resorts are located in various Slovak mountain regions.
In High Tatras (Vysoke Tatry) mountains (accessible by car or train) located in the northeastern part of central Slovakia (also see information on Hotels near Slovakia ski resorts):
Bachledova Dolina
Podbanske
Skalnate Pleso
Stary Smokovec
Strbske Pleso
Svit
Zdiar
Liptov region (accessible by car, bus, train):
Ski Park Ruzomberok
In the Low Tatras (Nizke Tatry) mountains (accessible by car, train):
Certovica
Chopok
Donovaly (South)
Jasna
Kosariska
Krpacovo
Tale
Vysna Boca (North)
In Orava and the Western Tatras (Zapadne Tatry) mountains region (accessible by car, train, bus):
Velka Raca (in the Kysuce region)
Vratna
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sinead wrote on 05.01.2008 at 13:25:26:
Is there an agent in Bratislaba who organises all-inclusive day ski trips from the city to Austria or to other resorts in the country? How do I contact them?
Katie wrote on 15.12.2007 at 01:14:22:
just basically wondering if there is skiing for beginers in the area
angela wrote on 08.10.2007 at 23:34:22:
how far to the mountains from bratislava,what transport without a car .many thanks
owen wrote on 14.12.2006 at 15:46:39:
Hi, im thinking of going skiing in Feb 2007 in bratislava. is there a place for me to ski there? do they have ski rental shop there? thanx. owen
Alia wrote on 31.10.2006 at 16:36:37:
Hi, Im flying to Bratislava in Feb for 5 days abnd would like to do some basic skiing. Could you tell me how I can get to a ski resort for beginners without a car from Bratislava city? And how much will it cost?
Greg Hart wrote on 26.10.2006 at 15:03:08:
Hi, I'm thinking of flying Ryanair to Bratislava in the winter to explore the city and hopefully go skiing. What can you suggest? Is it better to go to Austria?
Thanks Greg
sylvia wrote on 13.09.2006 at 14:29:46:
Hi i am staying in Bratislave and would like to visit the liptov area can u advise how to travel there without a car.
russell wintle wrote on 29.08.2006 at 14:34:45:
I run a 5 a side football team who play for the Mitchelin in England, we are arranging a trip to Bratislava June 2007 and would like to be able to play a 5 a side game against a local team, can you give me any contacts who would be able to help me sort this. Thanks in advance.