Eastern Europe may not have famous mountains like the Swiss and Austrian Alps but it does seem to be the bargain destination for those of us looking at booking a skiing holiday this coming winter. Slovenia, Romania and Bulgaria are prime spots for cheap ski resorts and all-day passes!
Did you know you can go on a week-long ski holiday for less than £300 in Europe this winter? That includes a week of skiing, ski hire, dinners and drinks easily. So where can you look to plan your winter holiday? Seems like Poiana Brasov in Romania crowns the cheap ski destinations this season with Bansko in Bulgaria close behind followed by Slovenia’s Kanin.
Poiana Brasov – Romania
- Lift ticket: around 110 lei/day (£22)
- Ski rental: 45 lei/day (£9)
- Accommodations: hotels from €40/night (£30)
- Airfare: flights from £49 for travel in January
- Advice: avoid the weekends, they’re extremely crowded!
Bansko – Bulgaria
- Lift ticket: €28 per day or €159 for six days (£24 and £137 respectively)
- Ski rental: €36/day (£31)
- Accommodations: doubles starting from €30/night (£26)
- Airfare: flights from £50 for travel in January
- Longest uninterrupted descent: 16km from Todorka Peak to Bansko lift station
Kanin – Slovenia
- Lift ticket: €28 per day, discounts available (£24)
- Ski rental: €20/day (£17)
- Accommodations: doubles starting from €27.50/night (£24)
- Airfare: flights from £74 for travel in January
What are you favourite winter travel spots in Europe? Are you heading on a ski holiday this coming season?
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