Ski pass prices in Poland, Bulgaria and Slovakia. How much does a day on the slope cost for a family?
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As every year, when going skiing, you have to take into account a lot of expenses, especially if you go to the slopes with the whole family. Five-day passes alone can cost around PLN 700 for one person. And ski passes are just one of the elements. You also need to add travel and accommodation.
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From PLN 137 in the Beskids to PLN 199 in Kasprowy
In Poland, among the largest ski stations, the cheapest skiing is in the Dwa Doliny Muszyna-Wierchomla resort, located in the Beskids, not far from Piwnicza-Zdrój, and in the Czarna Góra resort, located in the picturesque Śnieżnik Massif, in the south of Lower Silesia.
At the Dwa Doliny Muszyna-Wierchomla station, there will be four ski lifts operating during the season: Wierchomla I (1.8 km), Polanki (1 km), Toczek (500 m) and Stonoga (110). A full-day pass will cost PLN 137 for an adult and PLN 121 for a child. Families can benefit from the package: PLN 356 for a family of two plus one, PLN 480 for two plus two and PLN 509 for two plus three.
In the Czarna Góra resort, offering 20 ski slopes with a total length of 14.7 km, served by 10 ski lifts, seven hours of driving costs PLN 155. A family pass for two plus one costs PLN 420, and for two plus two – PLN 525.
Prices in Kotelnica Białczańska, the largest ski resort in Podhale with 23 slopes with a length of 14 km, can be classified as average. You have to pay PLN 150 for one day of skiing. Similarly at Szczyrk Mountain Resort – PLN 151, by purchasing the pass online, or PLN 175 at the ticket office.
In Zieleniec Sport Arena, one of the largest ski resorts in Poland, with 31 ski lifts and 23 km of slopes, seven hours of driving costs PLN 160.
The most expensive places are Kasprowy Wierch, Jaworzyna Krynicka and Szrenica Ski Arena. Kasprowy Wierch is the highest ski area in Poland. It lies at an altitude of up to 1,959 meters. After leaving the Kasprowy Wierch mountain station, two chairlift routes are available. The first of them, measuring 1,600 meters in length, is the Gąsienicowa route. It is difficult and demanding, marked in black.
The second one is the Goryczkowa route, 2,400 meters long. It offers the only alpine ski areas in Poland, with a picturesque view of the Western Tatras (including Giewont and Czerwone Wierchy). There is a two-person chairlift running along the slope.
This is also a route marked in black, intended for advanced skiers. One-day A ticket to Kasprowy Wierch bought one week in advance online costs PLN 189. A pool of cheaper tickets is available for PLN 169 – but their number is limited. You have to pay PLN 199 at the cash register.
In Jaworzyna Krynicka, where there are 14 routes with a total length of nearly 15 km, including four with FIS homologation, in In high season, you have to pay PLN 190 for a day of skiing, unless you buy the ticket seven days before arrival – then PLN 170. In Szrenica Ski Arena, the largest ski station in the Polish Karkonosze Mountains, with 12 km of slopes, A one-day pass costs PLN 185.
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Skiing to Bulgaria
Bulgaria is an increasingly popular ski destination. What attracts people here is the prices, and it's not only about ski passes, but also accommodation and food. In Banskoski, a resort located at an altitude of 990 m above sea level to 2,600 m above sea level, which offers 75 km of slopes, cA full day of skiing costs 33.23 euros, or PLN 140. Banskosko can be reached in a two-hour drive from Sofia.
The Borovets Ski resort is slightly more expensive, offering 58 km of ski slopes. It is located 72 km from Sofia. Borowiec is surrounded by majestic pine forests. The highest ski slopes in the resort are located at an altitude of 2,600 m above sea level For one day of skiing you have to pay about 54 euros (PLN 227), depending on the date of arrival.
From 19 euros in Slovakia
In Slovakia, the cheapest ski passes can be found in Kubínska. The center plans to open around December 25. It will offer 14 km of routes. Ski pass prices are flexible, depending on the day. They start from just €19 when purchased online. On site they go up to 48 euros.
In Ružomberok Skipark, with 12 km of slopes, online ticket costs 40 euros. On site, at the cash register you have to pay 44 euros. You can also get cheap in Tatranská Lomnica for less than 50 euros per day. It is one of the most modern Slovak ski resorts. It offers 12 slopes of varying difficulty. A one-day pass here is 46 euros.
The most expensive resort is Jasná, located in the northern part of the Low Tatras. It is the largest ski resort in Slovakia and Central Europe. It offers over 50 km of ski slopes, served by 19 ski lifts. It's best to buy the pass online here. It costs 53 euros. You have to pay 65 euros at the cash register.
When deciding on a trip, it is best to always check ski pass prices on the website of a given resort and do it at least a week in advance – you can save a lot. It is also a good idea to check whether a given center offers family packages – it is also possible to reduce your expenses by several dozen zlotys.
