Ski resorts Opátka

Košice belongs to the more southerly located cities with a relatively warm climate. Precisely due to this fact, it is difficult to find a place in the immediate surroundings where you can enjoy great skiing. And yet! We have a great tip for a ski resort for you that you simply must visit when traveling to eastern Slovakia.

We are talking about the ski resort Erika - Kojšovská hoľa. You will find it on the edge of the village Zlatá Idka, which is located only 25 km from Slovakia's second-largest city, Košice. The slopes here are spacious, wide, long, interesting, and lead almost to the very top of Kojšovská hoľa. The ski resort Erika lies at an altitude of 730 to 1,215 meters above sea level. Thanks to this and its location in Volovské vrchy, it always has plenty of snow, and you will not find a place in the area that beats Kojšovská hoľa when it comes to snowfall. The ski season is therefore quite long, and you can look forward to top-class conditions.

Skipark Erika - Kojšovská hoľa is a ski resort for everyone. Trails of all difficulty levels await you here, so it does not matter at all whether you are a beginner or an advanced skier. However, most of the trails are marked blue, which are the least demanding slopes.

In total, there are up to 7 slopes in the ski resort. Only those in the upper part of the resort have artificial snowmaking; the rest rely on mother nature's snowfall. The local slopes boast great length, with the longest of the medium-difficulty trails measuring 920 meters. The black slope is only a few meters long, as it is just one section of a trail, but despite this, Kojšovská hoľa can appeal to demanding skiers as well. The longest slope in the resort measures up to 2,200 meters, which is more than enough. The total length of all trails is approximately 6 km, making the resort one of the larger and more extensive ones.

A trio of ski lifts and one three-seater chairlift take care of comfortable transport around the ski resort Erika. This is sufficient for the resort, and you will not encounter long queues here. The transport capacity of the resort can handle thousands of skiers per hour, so you do not have to worry about not getting to ski to your heart's content.

In addition to a varied selection of downhill slopes, there is also a pair of cross-country skiing trails here. One of them measures 2 km and the other 5 km. Furthermore, they lead through beautiful surroundings, and you won't know where to look first. Excellent skiing is the most important thing, but without quality additional services, it wouldn't be the same. In Skipark Erika - Kojšovská hoľa, you will find a snack bar, a tea room with many delicious teas, a ski rental shop, and a ski school. You can park your car near the slopes, and if you don't have a car, a shuttle service is at your disposal. Therefore, anyone can get to the ski resort.

Right below the slopes in Zlatá Idka, guesthouses and private accommodations are available to you, and they will certainly be happy to welcome you. They are located in a beautiful mountain environment where you are guaranteed to recharge your batteries for everyday life. On the slopes of Kojšovská hoľa, you will forget all your problems and definitely enjoy your winter vacation to the fullest.

Taking a break from daily stress, going away for a few days, or enjoying at least a few hours of free time. That is the ideal idea of relaxation for many. Sometimes it does not take much, and you can treat yourself to all of this too. If you are from around Košice, you certainly know the sport and recreation resort Jahodná. If not, we will gladly introduce it to you.

Jahodná is a popular recreational area for the people of Košice and the nearby surroundings. It really has something to offer to everyone, even if you decide to spend your entire holiday here.

Recreation resort Jahodná is located about 15 km north of Košice, just a short distance from the popular water reservoir Bukovec. It is sought after all year round, in any weather. Whole groups as well as individuals will find their place here. During the summer, you can use the multifunctional sports fields, children will have fun on the playground, and trampolining is also exceptionally fun and popular. Adrenaline lovers can try it in the saddle of a quad bike and speed around the local circuit. Simply put, Jahodná is an ideal place for fun for all age categories.

What is more, you will also enjoy yourself in winter. A modern ski resort operates here, which is suitable mainly for beginners and intermediate skiers. The ski slopes in Jahodná lie at an altitude of 585 to 705 meters above sea level. It is not much, but thanks to its location in the mountains and artificial snowmaking, the ski season is relatively long.

The total length of all ski slopes is 1,400 meters. Overall, you will find 3 slopes here. One is marked in blue, intended mainly for beginners who decided to cover their first meters on skis in Jahodná. In addition, you will also find a children's ski lift with a ski school where they will take care of your little ones for as long as you wish. Meanwhile, you can enjoy a pair of red, intermediate slopes. These are approximately equal in length. The longer of them measures a straight 600 meters, making it the longest slope in the resort.

Despite the fact that the slopes in Jahodná are not among the longest, you do not have to worry about not getting enough skiing. The transport capacity in the resort is more than sufficient. You will find up to 7 ski lifts here, and basically every single slope is served by 2 lifts. You can thus ski to your heart's content.

Of course, you will find ski and snowboard equipment rental, a ski school not only for children, as well as a stylish restaurant and a fast food snack bar. Persistent skiing enthusiasts will be pleased by the presence of artificial lighting on all slopes in the resort. You can thus enjoy a unique night skiing session with the whole family.

Thanks to Jahodná being one of the most popular recreational areas in the region, it also offers a wide range of accommodation options. You will find modern guesthouses and cottages here. If you are looking for affordable yet cozy accommodation, the offer of tourist hostels or private rooms in one of the nearby villages will surely appeal to you. You will definitely not regret your decision to visit Jahodná, and certainly not in winter.

Skiers in Slovakia often bypass the eastern part of the country. Perhaps they don't even know what they are missing out on. The pristine nature, somewhat hidden from the eyes of tourists, offers something for them as well. Perhaps the best ski resort they can visit here is Relax Center Plejsy.

The ski resort has a more than fitting name, as the services in the resort offer great opportunities for active relaxation. Where can you find all this? Just a short distance from Krompachy. You can get here, for example, from Spišské Podhradie. The resort is spread over the northern slopes of Krompašský vrch. Thanks to its northern orientation, there is always plenty of snow at Plejsy.

Relax Center Plejsy is not just any ordinary ski resort. It is one of those larger and modern skiing centers. Its high level is also evidenced by the organization of international skiing events, such as the European Cup skiing races.

The resort offers more than sufficient elevation gain. It ranges between 470 – 912 meters above sea level. But do you know what is absolute best about Plejsy? That all groups of skiers can enjoy skiing here. You will find slopes for beginners, intermediate skiers, and even total experts. Most of the slopes are designated for intermediate skiers. The resort is therefore suitable for family skiing as well as for every skier looking to refine their skills.

The Plejsy resort offers up to 9 km of slopes. Its pride is the main slope, which contains all levels of difficulty you can encounter. At the beginning, it has the steepest incline, later transitioning into medium difficulty, and the final section has a gentle slope suitable even for beginners. The resort's longest slope is also above average, measuring up to 2,500 meters. Up to 5 ski lifts will take care of your comfort while skiing.

Other additional services at Plejsy are at a European level: plenty of parking spaces, snack bars, a restaurant, a comprehensive artificial snowmaking system, and floodlighting for night skiing. Thanks to this, you will be skiing late into the evening and until early spring. The average ski season lasts up to 123 days, proving that you can ski here for a really long time.

The surroundings of the resort offer options for interesting trips, whether to the nearby Slovenský raj or to the aforementioned Spišské Podhradie. History, culture, nature, and sports enthusiasts will all find something to enjoy here. Cross-country skiing enthusiasts haven't been forgotten either. You will find up to 11 km of cross-country trails here where you can train from morning to evening.

Plejsy is full of life, especially in winter. The high number of tourists requires broad accommodation capacities. These are available here in various quality levels and price ranges. From modern guesthouses and beautiful cottages to pleasant and quiet private accommodations in nearby villages. In addition, right next to the ski lifts, Hotel Plejsy will ensure maximum comfort during your stay. So head on over for a great skiing trip.