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    The chairlift at the Krvavec ski area in summer, empty chairs above grassy pistes and mountain buildings

    Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Kamnik-Savinja Alps

    Krvavec, Ljubljana's ski mountain

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    Slopes
    30 km, from 1,450 to 1,971 m
    Usual season
    Early December to end of March
    From Ljubljana
    About 25 km

    Krvavec is the ski resort closest to Ljubljana: it's about 25 km from the capital and 10 minutes from the airport, at Cerklje na Gorenjskem. It has 30 km of slopes between 1,450 and 1,971 m, and the season usually runs from early December to the end of March. In summer the cable car takes you up to a bike park, an adventure park and a paragliding launch.

    What I would do

    For me Krvavec is the sensible resort if you have only a few days or are flying into Ljubljana with your skis. I'd buy the pass from the online shop, where it's cheaper, and in summer I'd ride up even without a bike, for the views over the Kamnik Alps.

    Is it worth it?

    Yes

    For a short ski trip from Ljubljana it's the obvious pick: 30 km of slopes up to 1,971 m, 25 km from the capital. Don't expect the size of the big Alpine resorts, though.

    My key points

    Worth knowing about Krvavec

    1. 01 Getting there

      Ten minutes from the airport

      The Slovenian Tourist Board says Krvavec is just 10 minutes from an international airport and the closest ski resort to Ljubljana.

      Ljubljana Airport
    2. 02 To save money

      October pre-sale

      In October 2026 the resort was selling 2026-27 passes in advance, with two- to five-day tickets and season passes at reduced prices.

      skiing in Slovenia
    3. 03 Worth the splurge

      Dinner inside a cable car

      For cable-car dinners, the Krvavec gondolas become small private dining rooms with the Kamnik-Savinja Alps in front of you.

      Cerklje na Gorenjskem
    4. 04 Most beautiful

      Paragliding by cable car

      The tourist board says Krvavec is a very popular launch thanks to how close it is to Ljubljana; the cable car carries pilots up and tandem flights make it easy to start.

      paragliding in Slovenia

    What I would book

    Skiing at Krvavec: slopes and passes

    The resort has 30 km of groomed slopes between 1,450 and 1,971 m, with natural and artificial snow, and varied terrain that works for both beginners and experienced skiers. The season usually runs from early December to the end of March. There’s a giant slalom course, a snow park, ski schools and courses for children and beginners, equipment hire, ski touring and night sledding. The resort bills itself as the best in Slovenia as chosen by skiers; to compare it with the others, see the guide to skiing in Slovenia.

    Passes are cheaper from the online shop. In October 2026 the 2026-27 passes were on sale in advance, with multi-day tickets and season passes; the pre-sale prices are in the table.

    Krvavec in summer: bike park and cable car

    In summer the cable car takes you up to the pastures, and the ride alone is worth it. At the top there’s an adventure park, mountain go-karts, scooters and bikes, and for children the shepherd dwarves’ trail, with a goblin garden, a shepherd’s hut and a mountain of sounds. Walkers have marked paths across the pastures and home cooking in the huts.

    The bike park has 6 marked trails and about 1,200 m of descent from Hotel Krvavec to the lower cable car station, the biggest elevation difference of any bike park in Slovenia according to the resort and Visit Kranj. The Jezerca trail, opened in 2018, joins the upper and lower parts in a descent of almost 10 km and over 1,000 m, and since 2023 the park has been part of the GravityCard, which brings together 21 European bike parks.

    Paragliding and Plečnik’s chapel

    Krvavec is a very popular paragliding launch because it’s so close to Ljubljana. The cable car carries pilots up and good conditions allow tandem flights, so it’s a fine place for a first flight; there’s more in the guide to paragliding in Slovenia. On cable-car dinners the gondolas become small private dining rooms. And at 1,700 m there’s a small chapel to Our Lady of the Snows designed by Jože Plečnik.

    Once your dates are set, check which hotels are still free in Cerklje na Gorenjskem before prices climb.

    Where to stay at Krvavec

    Alpine-style Hotel Krvavec describes itself as the highest hotel in Slovenia, and the Muštrinka apartments sit close to the slopes. Heading down to sleep in Cerklje, Kranj or even Ljubljana is easy too, so you can combine a ski day with a city break.

    Getting there from Ljubljana and the airport

    The resort lies in the municipality of Cerklje na Gorenjskem, on the edge of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, about 25 km from Ljubljana. From Ljubljana airport it’s roughly a 10-minute drive to the valley station of the cable car, so you can ski on the day you land.

    If you would rather have a local show you round, book a guided tour in Krvavec and choose by the reviews.

    Once your dates are set, check which hotels are still free in Cerklje na Gorenjskem before prices climb.

    Krvavec ski passes, October 2026 pre-sale (2026-27 season)

    PassAdultsYouth and seniorsChildren
    2 days per season€86€78€54
    3 days per season€129€117€81
    5 days per season€194€175€121
    Season pass, all days€659€609€429

    RTC Krvavec, checked on 17-10-2026. Children up to 14.99; youth 15 to 18.99; seniors 65 and over. Under-6s ski free with their parents.

    Krvavec in summer 2026

    TicketAdults
    Return cable car (with one ride on the Tiha dolina chairlift)€18
    One-way cable car (with paraglider transport)€15
    Bike park, day pass€31

    RTC Krvavec, prices valid from 14-6-2026. The bike park is for over-12s and the adventure park for children from 5.

    The wooden-roofed herders' huts of Velika planina on the green pasture, with the Kamnik-Savinja Alps behind

    The wooden-roofed herders' huts of Velika planina on the green pasture, with the Kamnik-Savinja Alps behind

    Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport with the terminal and apron and the Alpine mountains rising behind

    Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport with the terminal and apron and the Alpine mountains rising behind

    Test yourself

    True or false?

    0/3 Pick before you peek.

    1. Krvavec is the closest ski resort to Ljubljana.

      See the answer

      True. The Slovenian Tourist Board says so, and puts it 10 minutes from the airport too.

    2. Krvavec's slopes reach above 2,500 m.

      See the answer

      False. They run from 1,450 to 1,971 m above sea level.

    3. Children under 6 ski free at Krvavec.

      See the answer

      True. Children up to 5.99 years ski on a free ticket when accompanied by their parents.

    Map

    Where Krvavec is

    The Julian Alps, Triglav and the Soča valley lie to the north-west; Ljubljana sits in the centre; the Karst, its caves and the 47 km of coast are to the south-west, and Maribor, Ptuj and the Prekmurje plains to the east. Every number opens its guide.

    1Cerklje na Gorenjskem 2Krvavec 3Strmol Castle

    Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    1. 1Cerklje na GorenjskemGorenjska
    2. 2KrvavecCerklje na Gorenjskem, Kamnik-Savinja Alps
    3. 3Strmol CastleCerklje na Gorenjskem, Gorenjska

    What people ask most about Krvavec

    Where is Krvavec ski resort?

    In Cerklje na Gorenjskem municipality, on the edge of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, about 25 km from Ljubljana and roughly 10 minutes from Jože Pučnik airport.

    How many kilometres of slopes does Krvavec have?

    30 km of groomed slopes between 1,450 and 1,971 m above sea level, with natural and artificial snow, suitable for beginners and experienced skiers.

    When can you ski at Krvavec?

    The season usually runs from early December to the end of March, according to the resort. The opening date depends on the snow.

    What is there to do at Krvavec in summer?

    Ride the bike park, the adventure park, mountain go-karts and scooters, follow the shepherd dwarves' trail with children, walk across the pastures and go paragliding.

    What is the Krvavec bike park like?

    It has 6 marked trails and about 1,200 m of descent from Hotel Krvavec to the lower cable car station. The Jezerca trail, opened in 2018, links the two parts in a descent of almost 10 km.

    Can you stay on the mountain?

    Yes, at Hotel Krvavec, which the resort describes as the highest hotel in Slovenia, and at the Muštrinka apartments near the slopes.

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    Photos: Ronnie Macdonald from Chelmsford, United Kingdom (CC BY 2.0); Jernej Furman from Maribor, Slovenia (CC BY 2.0); Tiia Monto (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons.