Bansko

Winter sports in Bansko. Want winter sports in Bulgaria – discover Bansko, a popular ski resort in the heart of the Pirin Massif.

You will be able to enjoy this charming town and the joys of skiing without breaking the bank.

Bansko and the Pirin Massif

Located at an altitude of 925 meters in the protected Pirin massif, Bansko is a dream mountain resort for spending your winter holidays in Bulgaria.

Today it is one of the largest and most popular ski resorts in the country.

Winter sports

Its snow cover from December to April and unbeatable prices on packages and equipment will allow you to enjoy the joys of winter sports without breaking the bank.

Whether skiing, snowboarding and other board sports on slopes from green to black.

For example, it will cost you 58 Bulgarian leva for a day of skiing for an adult, or around 30 euros.

An installation of around fifteen ski lifts allows skiers to be transported to the various peaks of the area, up to 2,500 meters above sea level. And different outdoor activities can also be organized whatever the season to enjoy this magnificent landscape – horseback riding, excursions, thermal baths, quad biking, etc.

The historic city center

At the foot of the slopes, in the historic town center of Bansko, you will discover the typical charms of Bulgaria thanks to its small, steep, cobbled streets and its traditional stone houses and imposing beams full of mystery.

The most beautiful and typical of the city are the Vélyanova, Pénéva and Hadji Rousko houses.

These fortified houses with decorated facades often contain one or more secret hiding places protected by loopholes.

You can also admire the statue of the poet Nikola Vaptsarov or the very pretty Trinity Church and its Clock Tower dating from 1850, but also visit the magnificent Rilski convent converted into an Icon museum.

Activities and Events

The Sunday market is also an essential place to meet the population of the village.

You can discover Bulgarian local products there but you can also find absolutely everything you are looking for – clothes, shoes, utensils, souvenirs…

Many bars and restaurants will offer you good traditional meals of Bulgarian cuisine in a friendly atmosphere.

The folklore shows organized in the evening will make you have a very pleasant time in this charming resort of Bansko.

The city also hosts one of the most famous events of recent years – the Bansko International Jazz Festival.

So, don’t hesitate any longer!

Winter and summer, Bansko is an ideal place in all seasons for an unforgettable stay with family, couples or friends.