Bansko

Bansko is the largest ski resort in Bulgaria and a regular winner of “Bulgaria’s Best Ski Resort”. The resort has 75km of uninterrupted ski runs, fantastic snow conditions and a unique combination of a modern ski resort with a historic town.  The town offers historic buildings, traditional restaurants and tavernas. The new part of the resort features modern hotels, bars and nightclubs. With a great choice of facilities, the resort is popular with all levels of skiers.

Highlights

  • Variety of slopes suitable for all skill levels
  • Largest ski resort in Bulgaria
  • Regular winner of “Bulgaria’s Best Ski Resort”
  • Historical charm
  • Family-friendly

Resort Info

Bansko, the largest ski resort in Bulgaria and a frequent winner of “Bulgaria’s Best Ski Resort”, offers 75km of uninterrupted ski runs and fantastic snow conditions. This unique resort combines a modern ski area with a historic town, providing a perfect blend of old and new.

The town features historic buildings, traditional restaurants, and tavernas, while the new part of the resort boasts modern hotels, bars, and nightclubs. Bansko is popular with all levels of skiers, offering a great variety of facilities. Dine in the ‘mehanas’ and enjoy traditional Bulgarian cuisine with local folklore performances. Explore the Old Town with its historical, architectural, and cultural monuments, including the famous St. Trinity Church.

For fun activities, try the ice-skating rink beside the gondola lift or visit the Happy End restaurant, which transforms into a nightclub at night. Bansko also offers numerous pubs and bars with a great selection of cocktails, live music, and karaoke.

 

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Transfer times

  • Sofia to Bansko - 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Plovdiv to Bansko - 2 hrs 40 mins

Other activties

  • Tobogganing
  • Ice skating
  • Ice fishing
  • Take a day trip to Sofia

Ski Area

Bansko is Bulgaria’s premier ski destination. The 8-person gondola lift from Bansko covers a distance of 6 kilometres and features a middle station, taking visitors to the winter sports resort at approximately 1,600 meters above sea level.

Up-to-date chairlifts efficiently carry winter sports enthusiasts to the slopes on the northeastern side of Todorka Mountain, which rises to 2,746 meters. The diverse range of ski trails caters to everyone, from beginners to seasoned experts. The resort boasts stunning forest runs, World Cup slopes, expansive practice areas, and breathtaking panoramic views of the Pirin Mountains and Pirin National Park.

Height of resort
925m

Altitude of highest ski run
2,560m

Marked runs
75 Km

Longest run
16km (Tomba)

Direction of slopes
North

Number of lifts
14 (2 Gondola Lifts, 8 chairlifts and 4 T-bar lift/platter/button lift)

Ski School
Suitable for those age 7 and upwards

Ski Kinder Garden
No facilities in resort for children under 7 years