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Family Ski Vacations in Slovenia
Family Ski Vacations in Slovenia are highly recommended especially when you are looking for a cost effective ski or snow boarding holiday.
The various Slovenian ski resorts make sure that families also with small children have a wonderful time.
Most places offer discounts on ski passes and many winter tourist centres have snow kindergarten where excellent trained staff looks after and entertains the kids while mum and dad conquer the ski slopes.
Although you can choose from dozens of slovenian ski resorts from Cerkno to Mount Kanin, I will concentrate in the following on my Top 3 picks, that are especially suitable for families. They offer a wide variety that will fit within any families needs. My 3 Best Slovenian Ski Resorts for families
Kranjska Gora
Kranjska Gora is a resort that won't break the bank, where the slopes are gentle and conveniently located. It is especially suitable for the novices who are eager to pick up the art of skiing through the gliding hills.
These kind of slopes allow not only kids to ski at their own pace, without the veterans whooshing past them, distracting their concentration.
It is the perfect resort for family ski vacations, with its compact village centre plus skiing and boarding possible direct from the hotel. The equipment rental and ski school is only a short walking distance from all the hotels, perfect for families. Kranjska Gora enable parents to enjoy a drink on a hotel terrace whilst watching kids practice their techniques on the secure beginners and children's area.
Did you know that the lift passes and equipment hire are among the best value in Europe?
Cerkno Skiing Centre
Cerkno (50 km from Ljubljana) is the most modern family resort in Slovenia and also the smallest from our Top 3 picks. This resort has the only covered chair lifts in Slovenia. Found on Mount Crni Vrh at 1291 meters is suitable for skiers of levels from beginner to medium.
Well connected with a network of ski lifts it is especially recommended for families with children. A colourful children’s play area with a friendly kindergarten welcomes the little ones. With artificial snow making capabilities Cerkno guarantees a minimum of 70 skiing days per year.
Kanin Skiing Centre
Kanin slopes are the highest at 2000 meters and the ski season lasts from December until May 1st. Sunny and rarely crowded and you can see the Alps and the Adriatic Sea from the mountaintop. Due to its geographic location you have the opportunity to ski in three different countries with the purchase of a six or seven day pass.Why Go to Slovenia for family ski vacationsThe Julian Alps offer a beautiful and breathtaking view as they form an arc of different ski resorts around a variety of lakes.But this is not the only reason for family ski vacations in Slovenia.
Demanding quality service and arrangements are catered in each resorts, making the families feel welcome and comfortable. All offer ski equipment rental excellent ski instructors. On top most of the Slovenian ski resorts have illuminated ski slopes and this enables for 'anytime' skiing in the neighborhood.Après-ski - What to do?After a day on the slopes, you can spend time with health and leisure activities. Many Slovenian winter resorts have spa facilities including various saunas, thermal pools and you can indulge in special beauty packages, massage and other therapies.
After an active day on the ski slopes - what can be more relaxing than a dip in a thermal pool then having your muscles loosen by a professional masseur? Or combine a Finnish sauna with another dip in a cold pool Other après ski options But Slovenia offers even more amazing winter experiences for families. Whatever winter activity you like you will be able to find a place to do it in Slovenia:
- Fantastic dog sledding tasters - Awesome ice-climbing - Unique Igloo villages - Breaktaking snow biking - Unforgettable snow shoeing - Romantic winter walks
Not to forget, Pubs offer live music or dance the night away in a disco, jazz or rock club. Or attend a concert, visit an exhibition, film festival or theatre. Bottom LineThe draw for people with families that wish to go skiing in Slovenia is the awe-inspiring Slovene Alps. First class ski resorts and hotels, rugged mountain huts, comfortable cottages and hostels provide best value and an atmosphere that is relaxed, easy going. What are you waiting for?
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