Mariborsko Pohorje - the largest ski resort in Slovenia

Mariborsko Pohorje is one of the oldest Slovenian ski resorts and the largest ski resort in Slovenia. It is also world-famous for its World Cup and Golden Fox ski races. Pohorje has one of the longest floodlit ski slopes in Europe, so you can go skiing in the evening.

  • Two gondolas are going up and down over snow-covered Maribor. Mariborsko Pohorje is the largest ski resort in Slovenia. Photo: Danilo Cvetnič/slovenia.info
  • A skier descends a slope on Krvavec. Krvavec is the second largest ski resort in Slovenia (after Kanin). Photo: Iztok Medja/slovenia.info
  • A ski boarder is jumping in the air above a snow-covered surface on a colorful ski board. Preparations for the new season are also accelerating at Kopa, where, in addition to preparing the ski slope for skiing, they are planning a varied entertainment and other accompanying programme, and are once again announcing several concerts. Photo: Marko Petrej/slovenia.info
  • A chairlift with skiers in the foreground, mountains in the background. Despite last year's green winter, the lift operators are optimistic about the upcoming new ski season. Photo: Iztok Medja/slovenia.info

Many ski resorts around the country

Krvavec is the second highest ski resort (after Kanin) in Slovenia. It is one of the more demanding ski slopes, although some of the terrain is suitable for beginners. For those who want to try their hand at acrobatics alongside skiing, there is a snow park for skiers and snowboarders.

The Vogel is renowned as the ski resort with the most beautiful views.

From Vogel you can see snow-capped Triglav and the other highest mountains, as well as an exceptional view of the valley overlooking Lake Bohinj. Vogel also has a snow park, equipped with various elements for performing tricks.

  • A skier carries skis on his shoulder and walks through the snow. Mountains in the background. All ski resorts also pay great attention to ensuring safety on the slopes and to following all recommendations and measures responsibly. Photo: Iztok Medja/slovenia.info
  • A man and a woman on cross-country skis in Tamar. Ski resort operators have prepared well for the holidays and have diversified their offer, which, in addition to skiing, provides visitors with plenty of entertainment and culinary delights. Photo: Ciril Jazbec/slovenia.info
  • A man walks with snowshoes in Pokljuka. Slovenian ski resorts have organised a range of events and activities, such as snow kindergartens, ski schools, tobogganing and ski and skills competitions for individuals and families. Photo: Iztok Medja/slovenia.info

Lots of new investment

Slovenia's mountain centres made significant investments last year, and for many of them this winter season will be the first in which they will be able to exploit their potential.

Last year, nine ski centres received the largest investments in tourism in the last 10 years, with a total of more than €76 million in new infrastructure and new experiences.

The public call for investments in quality and sustainable transformation of tourism to strengthen its resilience aimed to restructure mountain centres into year-round mountain resorts by strengthening tourism products that will attract tourists to mountain centres also outside the winter season.