Get ready to embark on a ski season like never before. Slovenian ski resorts in 2023/2024 are not just about skiing; they’re a gateway to a world where technology, nature, and hospitality converge to create an unforgettable winter wonderland.
Krvavec, Vogel, Velika Planina, Cerkno, Golte, Rogla, Kope, Mariborsko Pohorje and Trije kralji have undergone a transformative makeover, with substantial infrastructure investments. Consequently, in the upcoming winter season, Slovenian mountain resorts are set to captivate snow enthusiasts with the addition of 11 new cable cars—comprising 3 six-seaters, 6 four-seaters, one cable car, and a circular cabin cable car.
What’s new?
- Introduction of the new Zvoh six-seater with heated seats and protective cabins.
- Expansion of two tracks between track 14 and between tracks 10 and 15, totaling 1050 m in length and 109 m in width.
- Installation of 15 new seats on the lift device, enhancing skier transport capacity.
Expected in May 2024:
- Renovated and expanded adventure park.
- Electric bicycle rentals with a guided tour app through Krvavec hills.
- Top-of-Zvoh relaxation area with energy points.
- A new four-kilometre track with 15 gym equipment installations.
- Newly built disc golf park.
- Renovated go-kart park.
What’s new?
- Construction of the new Ruška four-seater and the Ruška ski lift.
- Establishment of a new intermediate station Pohorska vzpenjača.
- Creation of new cycling routes (3).
- Implementation of movement parks (3).
- Development of the route for mountain go-carts.
- Procurement of card machines (3) for ticket sales at the outdoor park.
- Acquisition of routing tables.
- Installation of access control crosses at device entry.
- Procurement of an interactive mobile application for mountain bikers.
- Introduction of a 5-star experience with closer cooperation with local stakeholders.
What’s new?
- Replacement of the old Smrekovec chairlift and Stari stani chairlift with two modern 4-chairlifts.
- Digitalization of ski pass sales and technical improvements to existing infrastructure.
- Transformation into a year-round mountain resort with:
- New adventure park – Avantura park Golte.
- New Zip coaster.
- A children’s theme park/playground next to Golte Hotel.
- New free fall and jump & slide park.
- A five-star “stargazing” experience in four domes by the lake.
What’s new?
- Introduction of the new Mašinžaga six-chairlift with heated seats and protective cabins, replacing existing lifts Mašinžaga I and Mašinžaga II.
- Expanded operations outside the main seasons, offering year-round experiences.
- Creation of 8 new jobs.
- Increased surface area of cable car lines by 10.4%.
- Enhanced cable car capacities by 1.
- Acquisition of two environmental certificated.
- Addition of a flying slide, bike park, forest adventure challenge, gravity-driven mountain buggy track, hiking and cycling festival, and new culinary&art products.
What’s new?
- Construction of a new six-seater connecting three stations, spanning from the Šimnovec station at 1,400 m above sea level to the Zeleni rob guesthouse at 1,614 m and the highest peak, Gradišče, at 1,660 m.
- Additional investments include:
- Mountain e-bikes
- E-bike storage & chargers
- A summer park for children
- A natural children’s playground
- A mini children’s adrenaline park.
What’s new?
- Construction of new cable car infrastructure: KOPNIK a four-seater, PAHERNIK four-seater and the new VELIKA KOPA ski lift.
- Introduction of new tourist products extending the season, including new bike trails, e-bikes, an adrenaline park, and digitalization through the DIGI KOPE card and APP KOPE.
What’s new?
- Replacement of the two-seater Zadnji Vogel with a panoramic circular cable car.
- Introduction of 4 new services/products outside the winter season,
- An outdoor park,
- A 5-star culinary experience under the stars
- An increase in the number of employees by 8 by the end of 2023,
- An ncrease in added value per employee (Index 26/23) = 32.7,
- Snow rafting,
- Children’s park,
- Disc golf,
- Thematic route.
What’s new?
- Replacement of the existing chairlift and installation of a new four chairlift,
- Introduction of new services/products (bike park, archery range, climbing wall and the establishment of better take-off conditions for paragliders),
- New 5-star cultural and culinary experience,
- Increase in the number of employees by 4 by the end of 2023,
- Increase in added value in 2026 in % compared to 2023: 116.8%,
- Increase of ski areas by 8,320 m2 or 28.57%,
- Increase in transport capacity (passengers/hour) by 31.11%,
- Climbing wall,
- Bike park,
- Archery.
What’s new?
- Construction of an adrenaline-adventure park (start of operation in summer 2023),
- Climbing wall (start of operation in summer 2023),
- Purchase of 50 electric bicycles,
- Digitalization of three cycling tours,
- Purchase of an energy-saving cannon,
- Implementation of the Zero waste strategy in Hotel Cerkno,
- Update of the electronics, control system and steering on the four-seater Brdo, four-seater Davča and six-seater Lom (operation from the beginning of the winter season 2023/24).
We also invite you to read the press release about the press conference held to unveil these remarkable upgrades and the significant €76.5 million transformation of the ski resorts.
slovenia.info
