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slovakia

 a winter wonderland

With superb, empty slopes and bargain prices, no wonder the Tatra mountains are being touted as the next big thing.

Slovakia is a winter wonderland, where ski slopes are found virtually everywhere. If there is hill, then there is good chance people will ski down it.

 

Over the past seven years investment has been pouring in, and infrastructure is being developed at such a rate that tour operators, hoteliers and the rest of the ski industry are excitedly talking about Slovakia as next season's hot new destination.

 

It's cheap, which is great as everyone loves a good bargain. There are also budget flights from the UK to Poprad or Kosice, and hotels and apartments will happily take bookings for less than a week, making ski weekends far easier than in France or Switzerland, if you are travelling through Europe for more than justa ski holiday.

 

Slovakia lies within the Carpathian mountain system, which after the Alps is the second largest and longest in Europe. The huge arc of the Carpathians begins beside the Danube, close to Bratislava, and stretches trough the length of Slovakia, Ukraine and Romania.

Most of the ski resorts are concentrated through the northern mountain ranges such as the High and Low Tatras, Small and Big Fatra, West Tatras and through the Orava Region.

 

The ski season is typically from the end of November till the last week of March. Skiers will find the best conditions in the Low Fatra, Big Fatra, West Tatras and the Low Tatras Mountains, which offer beautiful slopes and trails for skiers of all categories as well as great facilities.

 

Slovakia is also a great destination for snowboarders and offers very natural conditions for borders to enjoy. The most popular snowboard parks are located in the northern part of Slovakia and have hilly terrains, little bit edge and lots of facilities for free-style tricks such as U-ramps, interesting artificial jumps and trails.

 

Another reason for the town's popularity is it unique ambience thanks to unusual buildings, plenty of places to eat and drink and its status as a center for Poland's mountain-dwelling culture. Accomodation options include good value traditional mountain huts and guest-houses as well as hostels and hotels.

ACCOMMODATION IN SLOVAKIA:

There is a range of accomodations that offer access to the skiing in many of the ski resorts in Slovakia. Enjoy the night in the brand new Rotunda at the peak or stay in one of the hotels from bed and breakfast to 4 star hotels at the base stations. In the Štrbské Pleso ski resort, is the Grand Hotel Kempinski, located high in the Tatra Mountains, combining skiing, nature and luxury.


NIGHTLIFE IN SLOVAKIA:
There are many great umbrella bars for Après-Ski at all base stations in the ski resorts. In Jasná, celebrate Après-Ski all day long.  The highlight is the Happy End where resort guests eat lunch and then transition into Apres-ski in the afternoon. Après-Ski Bar Tatranská Lomnica and the Humno Music Pub are popular with visitors. End your ski day on the sun terrace with a beer or a glass of wine.