Ski resorts Rabča

Are you looking for a great place to ski? Skiing at unbeatable prices with a wide range of service. That is the Ski centrum Oravská Polhora ski resort. You will find it in the village of Oravská Polhora, just 15 km from Námestovo. The biggest draw of this popular ski resort is its pleasant family atmosphere with a manageable number of skiers on the slope. Take your whole family skiing and enjoy the fun on the snow.

There are 5 ski lifts in the ski resort with a total capacity of 2,100 people per hour. Experienced skiers can try two more demanding slopes with a total length of 800 m. An easy 200 m slope is prepared for children. Those who are just starting out with skiing can test their skills on two slopes with a total length of 600 m. Snowboarders can look forward to a terrain park with obstacles. Night lighting and the option of night skiing are a matter of course.

This smaller ski resort offers quality services at low prices. At the ski service shop, they will gladly wax your skis and sharpen the edges, and if you don't have your own equipment, don't despair. Rent it at the GOski ski equipment rental shop. The helpful staff will assist you in choosing skis and ski boots. Brand new ski sets are prepared for you, including helmets, without which you cannot get onto the slope. It is also possible to rent complete ski touring equipment at the rental shop. If you want your children to learn how to ski, entrust them to the instructors and enroll them in the GOski school. Through an individual approach, they can teach your child the basics of skiing in a short time or help them improve their skiing skills. After great skiing, refresh yourself at the snack bar right on the slope. In the summer season, they will rent you all-terrain e-bikes at the rental shop.

Come and try the perfectly groomed ski slopes, which offer beautiful views of Oravská Polhora and the Roháče mountains. After great skiing, treat yourself to a well-deserved rest and stay near the Ski centrum Oravská Polhora ski resort. You can choose from many beautiful and cozy cabins as well as charming wooden chalets. The convenient location of Oravská Polhora guarantees quick access to other attractions in the area. Head to Modralová and you will find yourself at the northernmost point of Slovakia. And if you like history, head to Hviezdoslavova hájovňa, which you will find under Babia hora. We wish you a successful and undisturbed vacation.

Orava is among the coldest places in Slovakia. That is something that will particularly please winter lovers and skiing enthusiasts in particular. Recent years have been characterized by warmer winters with less snow. Despite this, Orava currently represents a bright exception, and you can look forward to plenty of snow here throughout the entire winter.

One of the villages that cannot complain about a lack of winter is Oravské Veselé. It is located almost at the very edge of Slovakia, just a few kilometers north of the town of Námestovo and near the border with Poland. This region was uninhabited for a long time; it experienced harsh winters and poorer harvests. However, the real wealth was hidden in the mountains and forests, which offered an abundance of wood. It was thanks to timber logging that the first inhabitants settled between Pilsko and Babia hora.

The village had its highest population at the beginning of the twentieth century, but a lack of jobs and poor living conditions drove many locals out into the world. Today, only the most loyal countrymen remain here, which is why you will encounter extraordinary warmheartedness throughout the entire Orava region.

If you are looking for a quiet skiing holiday at great prices, the Oravské Veselé ski resort is an ideal choice for you. It is a smaller resort, but one where you can ski to your heart's content with your whole family and friends.

The top of the slope is located at an altitude of 780 meters above sea level. This is not much, but combined with the harsh conditions in Orava, concerns about having enough snow are out of place. The length of the ski lift is just under 500 meters. This lift enjoys great popularity, especially among locals, whom you will meet most frequently on the slope.

The slope is well-balanced and suitable for families with children. In the lower section, children can learn or hone their skiing skills. Meanwhile, parents can enjoy a snappier ride on the track, which is regularly groomed by a snowcat. Large families will be pleased by one more thing: ski pass prices. For what you would pay at a famous resort for a single day, the whole family can ski in Oravské Veselé.

In addition to the ski resort, its immediate surroundings are also worth mentioning. For example, the town of Námestovo or Tvrdošín. In the latter, you will find a gorgeous all-wooden church, which is even inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. Well-known attractions include the majestic Oravská priehrada reservoir or the forest railway in Nová Bystrica. If you want to ski on other slopes in Orava, visit Oravská Lesná or nearby Zázrivá. Both offer top-notch skiing at more than reasonable prices.

There is plenty of accommodation capacity to choose from directly in the village of Oravské Veselé. More demanding tourists will certainly choose accommodation in a guesthouse. Private rentals or increasingly popular mountain cabins are equally attractive choices. Some of them are in close proximity to the ski resort, and you will be just a few steps from the slope. Treat yourself to peace and quiet and the authentic Orava atmosphere during your ski holiday in the wonderful surroundings of Oravské Veselé.

We will introduce you to another picturesque corner of Orava, which you may have already visited without even knowing it. At the very least, you have certainly heard of Oravská priehrada or the town of Tvrdošín. If you have made the journey here, you most likely passed through the Orava village of Podbiel.

Podbiel lies on the main road connecting Dolný Kubín with Tvrdošín. A few kilometers before it lies Oravský Podzámok. It is famous mainly for the iconic Oravský hrad, which towers on a high rocky cliff. The village was inhabited mainly by Vlachs (valasi), and the locals were engaged in forestry work. The village has therefore preserved its typical architecture, and you will find many original wooden cabins here. After a hearty day of skiing, you can just stroll through the evening streets between the wooden houses and feel as if you were among the sets of an old Slovak movie.

One of the smaller ski resorts is the one in Podbiel, in the Pod Pálenicou area. It is a small and simple municipal ski resort. If you demand low prices and do not want to wait in line for a lift, you are in the right place. Moreover, you will avoid crowds, parking issues, and other inconveniences associated with visiting larger ski resorts. The top of the resort's slope is at an altitude of 665 meters above sea level. The Podbiel Pod Pálenicou ski resort is not equipped with an artificial snowmaking system, so you will always ski on natural snow here. Since Orava itself is famous for its harsh climatic conditions and severe winters, skiers usually enjoy a generous snowfall. There is one ski lift and one slope suitable for skiers of all levels. Its length is 600 meters. Whole families with children can enjoy skiing on it, as it is of medium difficulty. Furthermore, all skiers will certainly be pleased with the favorable ski pass prices.

If you would like to try other ski resorts besides the one in Podbiel, you do not have to go too far. Popular slopes can be found in Zuberec as well as Brezovica. Both resorts are approximately 10 km from Podbiel, and you will get there literally in a matter of minutes. Podbiel is an extremely attractive village with many points of interest. From a distance, you will spot Červená skala, which dominates the village panorama. A popular destination for hikers is Bielska skala in the forests above the village. In addition, the village houses Františkova huta, an almost 200-year-old building of a former ironworks, and Bobrova raľa. It is the largest complex of preserved folk architecture in Central Europe.

In the village of Podbiel, they welcome every tourist with open arms. To get to know the beauty of this corner of Orava as best as possible, you need to spend more than just one day here. And that is where a wide variety of accommodation options comes into play. From guesthouses, through cottages and chalets, to private rentals, you will truly find everything here. All you need to do is choose the right accommodation from the diverse selection, where you will feel right at home.