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Nízke Tatry attract almost every passionate hiker. Peaks like Chopok or Ďumbier are known to perhaps everyone. However, Nízke Tatry are not formed only by their main ridge; you will also find many undiscovered yet beautiful corners here. We will now take you to one of them.

Imagine a small village in a beautiful and quiet environment. High mountains rise all around, and dense forests tempt you for a walk. Do you think you cannot find such a place in our country? Mistake. All you need to do is head to the ski resort Šachtičky. It lies just a short distance from one of the most beautiful mountain villages in Slovakia, Špania Dolina. This village is located a few kilometers north of the well-known Banská Bystrica.

Šachtičky in the foothills of Nízke Tatry welcomes all skiers. Its main advantage is excellent snow conditions. Deep in the mountains, winter is always harsh, and there is usually more natural snow here than usual. Furthermore, the artificial snowmaking system significantly helps in the resort as well. Šachtičky is a relatively large and interesting ski complex. You will find slopes of all difficulty levels here: blue, red, and black. Approximately half of all trails are marked in red, indicating medium difficulty slopes.

Šachtičky is also great for beginner skiers. In other ski resorts, it is customary to set aside only a few short lifts and slopes at the bottom of the resort for beginners. Šachtičky is different and offers top-class slopes even to beginners. One of the blue slopes is almost 2 km long and is the longest in the resort. The second is over 1.5 km long, which is also a respectable length. Thus, you do not have to worry about skiing on a very short slope all day long.

Ski Šachtičky is situated at an altitude of 802 to 1,102 meters above sea level. So prepare for a harsh winter and, what is even better, a beautiful panoramic view. That will be the icing on the cake of your perfect skiing experience. A total of five ski lifts ensure that you ski more than you wait in line. The total capacity of the resort is almost 3,000 skiers per hour. Šachtičky is a suitable ski resort even for a multi-day winter vacation due to the total length of the slopes. It reaches more than 10 km, which ranks Šachtičky among the larger Slovak ski resorts.

Just as great as all 9 slopes in the resort are the additional services. You will find a children's area for the youngest skiers, a ski service shop, rental shop, a snack bar with a terrace, a restaurant, and accommodation facilities right next to the slope. If you love cross-country skiing, bring your cross-country skis to Šachtičky as well. Up to 14 km of trails in a beautiful setting with views of Nízke Tatry await you here.

In winter, Šachtičky is a popular ski resort, and in summer, it transforms into a well-known recreational area. Thanks to this status, it offers varied accommodation options. A pleasant hotel or mountain chalets in the immediate vicinity of the ski lifts are available to you here. Nearby, there are private accommodation options suitable for unpretentious tourists requiring complete privacy. Šachtičky certainly belongs among the ski resorts you should try.

When looking for a ski resort for beginners, you have surely encountered one major problem. Either such resorts are too small, have few easy slopes, or are too crowded. Today, we will introduce you to one of the most famous resorts in all of Slovakia, focused primarily on beginner skiers and families with children. Welcome to PARK SNOW in Donovaly!

Donovaly offers excellent snow conditions, beautiful views, high-quality services, and a number of slopes mainly for beginners. Where can you find them? They lie directly on the main route between Ružomberok and Banská Bystrica. The drive through the fairy-tale snowy landscape will get you in the mood for skiing even before you arrive at the destination.

At first glance, the local architecture, which resembles the Alps, will catch your eye. Beautiful hotels and guesthouses, among which hundreds of satisfied skiers are skiing. And soon, you will join them too. The resort spreads out at an altitude of 915 to 1,402 meters above sea level, thanks to which a long ski season is guaranteed.

What do Donovaly offer? Up to 11 km of slopes, 1 chairlift, 1 combined chairlift with several cabins, and up to 14 lifts. The fact that the resort is focused on less experienced skiers is evidenced by the fact that approximately three-quarters of the entire resort are marked in blue, i.e., the easiest slopes.

You will spend time with children on the side south of the road, where the least demanding tracks are located. When you crave something steeper, the slopes on the north side of the road leading from Nová hoľa are for the more demanding. They are marked in red, and you will even find a 100-meter-long black section here. The combined cable car, together with the lift at the summit, ensures short queues, and you will be able to enjoy a descent on the longest slope in the resort, measuring up to 2,200 meters.

Since Donovaly is focused on families with children and people who want to have fun, you will find a children's Fun Park here, which is the largest in Central Europe. It offers slalom courses, fairy-tale characters, various obstacles for the little ones, and up to 9 conveyor belts. All this under the supervision of experienced instructors. The Riders Park is also popular, where every freerider will enjoy themselves. Jumps, professional obstacles, easy jumps, and pleasant music from the speakers will get the blood flowing in the veins of every experienced skier. After a dose of adrenaline, you will calm down with relaxed night skiing. Or on a dog sled, while bowling, or paragliding. There are truly enough possible activities here.

Donovaly offers countless free beds in beautiful hotels and pleasant guesthouses directly in the middle of the slopes. There are cottages, tourist hostels, and modern wellness centers here. It only depends on your preferences. Donovaly will please not only the body but also the spirit.

During your family winter holiday around Banská Bystrica, be sure not to miss a visit to Ski centrum Kordíky. This pleasant, smaller ski resort is situated in the village of Kordíky, located 12 km west of Banská Bystrica. The resort is intended primarily for beginner skiers or families with children. During your activities on the snow, you will enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding Kremnické vrchy mountains.

From Banská Bystrica, set off by car through the village of Tajov until you see the parking lot of the ski resort on the left side of the village of Kordíky. It is really just a few meters to the ski lift, so you can put on your ski boots right away. The valley station of the lift is at an altitude of 840 m above sea level. On the lift, you will overcome 70 meters of elevation, and then a descent down the groomed slope awaits you. The hill is truly suitable even for the smallest ones.

The season usually starts here in January, and the resort is open as long as snow conditions allow. Night skiing can also be experienced here, as the slope is fully illuminated. The ski resort is also equipped with artificial snowmaking technology. Ski passes can be purchased on site and are bought based on the number of rides. You will certainly appreciate the services of the snack bar, where you can satisfy your thirst and hunger. During lunch, you can comfortably warm up here by the fireplace. The resort's offer also includes the possibility of organizing private events, such as teambuildings and various gatherings. Cross-country skiers will also find something to enjoy, with regularly maintained trails in all directions. You can admire the snow-covered landscape, for example, on the way to Kordícke sedlo or Skalka.

In the vicinity of Ski centrum Kordíky, you will find various accommodation options. Cottages, guest houses, apartments, and even hotels in the Banská Bystrica district are fully at your disposal. You just need to decide and book your holiday in Horehronie. For example, visit Pamätný dom J. G. Tajovského with your children. In case of unfavorable weather, Harmanecká jaskyňa or Hvezdáreň v Banskej Bystrici observatory will be a good choice.

The popular Selce Čachovo ski resort is situated near the village of Selce, approximately 10 km northeast of Banská Bystrica. Skiing here takes place on the slopes of Starohorské vrchy in Nízke Tatry. Thanks to slopes of varying difficulty, this ski area is suitable for families with children and beginner skiers, as well as for experienced winter sports enthusiasts. Even cross-country skiers will come into their own here.

At the Selce Čachovo ski resort, four groomed slopes with a total length of 2.38 km are prepared for skiers. The main family slope is a medium-difficulty ski trail with a length of 1,000 m. For the youngest visitors to the ski park, an easy children's slope measuring 180 m with an elevation gain of 25 m is prepared. Here, little skiers get acquainted with this popular winter sport and safely complete their first meters on skis. All slopes feature artificial snowmaking capabilities.

In the complex, four ski lifts with a total hourly transport capacity of 3,300 people take care of the comfortable transport of skiers. Naturally, a children's lift and a ski nursery are available for children. Parents can thus enjoy great skiing while their kids practice their skiing under the supervision of experienced instructors.

We recommend visiting the resort during the months of December – March, when this region can boast very good snow conditions. In peak season, an ice rink is also available to visitors. Night skiing will surely be a great experience for you. Selce Čachovo offers 400 m of illuminated trails. Cross-country skiers will find their share of enjoyment on cross-country trails with a total length of 30 km. For the top comfort of sports enthusiasts, 300 free parking spaces are provided in the immediate vicinity of the resort.

Do you also dream of skiing in the Tatras, but at the same time want to avoid crowded ski parks? The Selce Čachovo ski resort can be a pleasant fulfillment of your wish. And when you feel like having more holiday experiences in this region, definitely take a trip to Banícky orloj in Špania Dolina. A visit to Hvezdáreň v Banskej Bystrici will surely be a unique experience as well. Holiday possibilities in this region are truly broad. The same goes for accommodation options near the Selce Čachovo ski resort. In Selce and the surrounding area, a wide spectrum of chalets and cottages is available, holding great potential to meet the holiday expectations of every skier.

Do you enjoy discovering less crowded ski resorts that are known primarily to locals from surrounding villages? Do you dislike crowded slopes and endless lines? In that case, head to the village of Králiky in the heart of Slovakia.

The small village with this name is located in dense forests just 10 km from Banská Bystrica, towards the geographical center of Slovakia at Kremnické Bane. The local nature is known for its mountains, and those mean only one thing: plenty of snow. The top of the ski resort is at an altitude of 929 meters above sea level. Some Slovak resorts only start at such an altitude, but Králiky cannot complain about a lack of snow. If there happens to be a weaker winter after all, almost the entire resort is equipped with an artificial snowmaking system. The area of Banská Bystrica and Kremnické vrchy has a rich skiing tradition, and thanks to good snow conditions, it is the most sought-after area for cross-country skiers.

Who will come into their own at the Ski Králiky resort? Every beginner skier. Králiky is focused on beginner skiers, and all slopes are marked in blue, indicating the lowest difficulty. If you have young children, want to learn to ski at an older age, or prefer relaxing skiing, it is one of the best alternatives.

The total length of all slopes is approximately 2.5 km. It is not much, but it is sufficient for beginners. Comfortable transport is provided by 2 ski lifts, one of which is a children's lift, and a chairlift. Thanks to the chairlift itself, lines do not form, and you do not have to worry about not getting enough skiing time. There is a ski school in the resort, so you can make use of the services of true professionals. You will also find snowboarding instructors here. When you tire of skis, there is snowtubing. Conversely, if you still cannot get enough even after regular skiing, you can enjoy an illuminated slope during evening skiing. Refreshments in the form of a snack bar and a restaurant are a matter of course at the resort.

As we have already mentioned, the center of Slovakia and especially Kremnické vrchy are exceptionally popular among cross-country skiers. Several beautiful trails lead directly from the resort, which you certainly must not miss.

Right by the lifts, there are cabins from which you will be just a stone's throw from the slope. Further accommodation options await you right in the village of Králiky, private rooms and guesthouses of various quality and prices. Almost everything is available to choose from, and you are sure to find the type of accommodation you prefer.

If you want to delve into the secrets of skiing and all its beauty, Ski Králiky will represent a great choice for you.

How about experiencing skiing right in the middle of Slovakia? Or even in the heart of Europe? If you visit the Kremnické vrchy, you will experience such skiing firsthand. You will find the modern and high-quality ski resort Skalka arena – Skalka pri Kremnici here.

You will find it a few kilometers north above the historic mining town famous for its mint, Kremnica. Skalka arena is in the very heart of the Kremnické vrchy mountains, and an asphalt road leads here through the village of Krahule. Plenty of free parking spaces await you in the area. An excellent location in the middle of the mountain range in central Slovakia with a relatively high altitude guarantees skiers a long ski season in the resort. In Skalka arena, there is plenty of natural snow throughout the winter. If needed, a comprehensive artificial snowmaking system is naturally at your service as well.

The ski resort Skalka arena has something to offer all skiers. Here, you will find two easy slopes, four medium-difficulty slopes, and two most challenging ones. Children can learn to ski on the less demanding slopes, and others will appreciate the presence of black slopes where they can hone their skiing skills.

Be assured that there is plenty of room to ski. The resort offers up to 5.5 km of well-maintained, perfect-quality slopes. The longest of them measures 1,100 meters. Four ski lifts and one four-seater chairlift will take care of your comfort. You will forget about long queues and focus on what you came for, skiing.

A comprehensive offer of additional services is a matter of course. These include restaurants, snack bars, a ski school, and a snowpark. Many skiers will certainly appreciate the artificial lighting, thanks to which you can ski until late in the evening.

Do you know what Skalka pri Kremnici is famous for? It is the Slovak Mecca of cross-country skiing. Every year, the most famous Slovak cross-country skiing race called Biela stopa is held here. Every cross-country skiing fan must try the local groomed cross-country trails, which reach an incredible total length of almost 60 km.

If you decide to spend your winter vacation right here in Skalka arena, you have a choice of many interesting places for trips. Whether it is ancient Kremnica, the underground beauty of Harmanecká jaskyňa cave, or relaxation in the spa at Turčianske Teplice. Truly everyone will find something to enjoy, as the Kremnické vrchy mountains are worth getting to know better.

Right under the ski lifts in Skalka pri Kremnici, you will find plenty of accommodation options. Modern apartments are growing here, and you can also choose from hotel accommodation or typical mountain huts where you will happily return after every ski session. And in the morning, you will look forward to new experiences on the slopes of Skalka arena.

What do you think, what would it be like to ski in the geographical center of Europe? You can experience exactly such a skiing trip firsthand. The center of Europe is located north of Kremnica, near the village of Krahule. And right here lies a ski resort literally in the heart of Europe, Ski Krahule.

From the ski resort, you will have the wide surrounding area in the palm of your hand. It is located on peaks at an altitude of around 1,000 meters above sea level. Furthermore, it faces south, which means that during your skiing, you will literally bathe in sunbeams. Therefore, do not forget sunscreen; the harsh winter sun can burn quite a bit. To top it all off, Krahule has prepared a view fit for the gods for you. The entire Žiarska kotlina basin as well as Štiavnické vrchy will be right in front of you.

Enough describing the beautiful surroundings; let's dive into the main point: the slopes. These are intended primarily for intermediate and less demanding skiers. You will not find the most demanding slopes here, but there is nothing better than a relaxed skiing trip. You will find a small short lift for the youngest, 4 classic lifts, and a chairlift thanks to which you will forget about long lines. Get ready for really wide slopes, the width of which reaches up to 200 meters. So you do not have to worry about crowding or bumping into someone. Everyone has plenty of room.

The longest of the slopes has a length of approximately 1 km, and the total length of all trails is around 3 kilometers. Ski Krahule does not rank among the largest resorts, but thanks to the high number of lifts, you will ski more than elsewhere. You will encounter lines only exceptionally. Naturally, an artificial snowmaking system is present on the most popular slopes. In addition, the slopes receive extraordinary attention and are groomed up to twice a day. In Krahule, the fun on skis does not end in the afternoon. After skiing, you can drop by a snack bar or restaurant, enjoy a good dinner, and then continue skiing under artificial lighting. During night skiing, the experience will be even a bit more magical.

From the village of Krahule, it is just a short jump to famous historical Kremnica. Definitely do not miss visiting it; this town guaranteedly deserves your attention. The location of Kremnica is advantageous also if you cannot choose from the wide selection of various chalets, apartments, and private rooms directly in Krahule. Kremnica offers additional accommodation options, such as cozy guesthouses in historical buildings or hotels for the more demanding. All you have to do is choose; it will not be far to Ski Krahule, and nothing prevents you from experiencing a super skiing trip in the heart of Europe.

The family ski resort Sielnica – Brestová is situated above the village of Sielnica, in the Zvolen District, just a few kilometers from the district town. Skiing here takes place in the beautiful mountain environment of the Kremnické vrchy mountains without artificial snowmaking. Four ski lifts and slopes of varying difficulty are available to winter sports enthusiasts. Families with children, beginner skiers, as well as experienced athletes will all find something to enjoy here. The adjacent areas are even favorable for cross-country skiing enthusiasts.

The ski resort is situated at an altitude of 961 m above sea level and features a total slope length of 1.43 km. Three of the four lifts are located in the upper part of Sielnická Poľana. They service two easy slopes suitable for less experienced skiers and one intermediate slope. In the lower part of the resort, skier transport is provided by a fourth, older T-bar ski lift. The challenging slope adjacent to it is suitable for experienced athletes.

The slopes are groomed and rely exclusively on the favorable snow conditions of the mountain area. The ski resort is easily accessible by car from the village of Sielnica. The access road is maintained, but since this is a mountain environment, we recommend packing snow chains along with your ski equipment. Parking is provided directly at the lifts. The ski resort is a very good choice for lovers of smaller family ski areas surrounded by beautiful nature. Shorter but very attractive trails for cross-country skiers are usually prepared around the slopes.

After a great day of skiing, we recommend water relaxation in the nearby Holidaypark Kováčová. Here you can unwind and gather new strength for another day on the slopes or for visiting attractions in the immediate vicinity. In the village of Hronsek, you can take a look at the wooden articular church, the beautiful Baroque manor house, and the oldest local building, the Renaissance manor house, Vodný hrad. Will you accept our invitation for a skiing trip combined with an experiential stay? Search for accommodation near the Sielnica – Brestová resort on our portal and begin your preparations. Accommodation in Sielnica and adjacent villages includes primarily popular cottages, but you will also find pleasant guesthouses or modern apartments here. All you have to do is choose.