For those on a budget, ski holidays in Slovenia are an excellent choice as the resorts and surrounding activities and cuisines are priced reasonably low. At certain times of the year it is possible to get a ski holiday package in Slovenia that is almost half as much as a full priced package in other more popular skiing countries such as France or Austria. However, while you may pay less for ski holidays in Slovenia you do not sacrifice any of the charms that you would expect to find from a typical ski holiday including slopes, accommodations, and activities.
The Slovenian country side is rooted in tradition and nature thus the sights and views that you can take in while gliding down a slope add to the skiing experience. Many of the buildings throughout the major Slovenian resorts are old buildings that have been renovated to keep their rustic charm but accommodate the needs of a new generation at ski holidays Slovenia. It is also not uncommon to see cottages and older churches that are still standing throughout the slopes or alongside the cross country trails and if open to the public they are sites worth stopping to explore when you go for ski holidays in Slovenia.
One thing should be aware of about Slovenian pistes however is that most of the slopes are intermediate and beginners. Thus, a Slovenian ski holiday may not be the best choice if you are looking for a formidable ski challenge, but it is an excellent choice for families that have young kids. As such, the country's resorts offer a great many ski instruction schools that can help teach your children how to manoeuvre down the trails and help you perfect your sport as well. In the villages there are also many family friendly activities versus a typical après ski environment making Slovenia a relaxing location for those looking for a quiet holiday as well.
One of the largest and most popular resort locations in Slovenia is the Bled/Bohinj ski resort which is centred around a lake with a church that sits on an island within the lake. Each of the slopes of the resort ends at the lake making for a fantastic glide down and of course plenty of ice skating activities. The other major resort in the area is the Kranjska Gora which is close to the Austrian and Italian borders of Slovenia which provides for a more typical skiing holiday experience.
