Mountain
Krvavec
The ski resort closest to Ljubljana: 30 km of runs up to 1,971 m, reached by gondola, 10 km from the airport.
Founder, from Ruma, Serbia
Krvavec is the ski resort closest to Ljubljana: about 25 km from the city and 10 km from Ljubljana airport, which the resort says makes it the nearest ski area to an international airport in Europe. A gondola lifts you from the valley above Cerklje na Gorenjskem to slopes between 1,450 and 1,971 metres in the Kamnik–Savinja Alps.
There are about 30 km of runs and 11 lifts, with snowmaking on 95% of the area, a snow park and a longest run of 11 km. It suits intermediate skiers best and works well as a day trip from Ljubljana, or a first or last ski day when you fly in.
For 2026/27 an adult day pass costs €47, youth and seniors pay €43 and children €29. Buy in the presale from 1 to 30 November and the adult day pass drops to €45. Hourly tickets start at €34 for 2 hours, and a 6-day pass costs €205. That is a little cheaper than Kranjska Gora at €50 a day; compare the rest of the region in our guide to the cheapest ski resorts in Europe.
Weekends are the busiest days, so come on a weekday if you can. Hotel Krvavec and the Muštrinka apartments sit on the mountain and are reached by gondola; everything else is down in the valley, in Cerklje, Kranj or Ljubljana. In summer the gondola serves hiking, mountain biking and an adventure park, and Lake Bled is about 40 minutes away.
When to go
January and February have the best snow. The season normally runs from December into April, helped by snowmaking on most of the slopes.
Krvavec in winter
Krvavec is the easiest ski day from Ljubljana: a weekend ski bus runs from the city, and the gondola is 15 minutes from the airport. For 2026/27 the adult day pass costs €47, or €45 if you buy by 30 November.
Over Christmas and New Year it gets busy, so start early or pick a weekday. See our guide to skiing over New Year.
After skiing, Terme Snovik near Kamnik has indoor thermal pools at about 32°C, the closest warm soak to the slopes. More options in our guide to hot springs in the Balkans.
Getting there
About 15 minutes by car from Ljubljana airport and 30 minutes from Ljubljana to the gondola valley station above Cerklje. A ski bus runs from Ljubljana at weekends in season.
Plan your visit
What it costs, how long to allow, and where to base yourself.
Day pass €47 (2026/27)
1 to 3 days
Cerklje na Gorenjskem
Ljubljana, 15 min
Where to stay for Krvavec: on the mountain or in the valley
For first lifts, stay on the mountain at Hotel Krvavec or the Muštrinka apartments, both reached by gondola. Kranj, about 25 minutes from the valley station, has more hotels and restaurants, and Ljubljana works if you only ski a day.
Hotel Krvavec
Hotel
Price Range:
Mid-range
Slovenia's highest hotel, right on the slopes, with saunas and a self-service restaurant.
On the slopes
Apartment house Muštrinka
Apartment
Price Range:
Mid-range
Studios and family apartments near the slopes, with gondola transfers included.
Near the slopes
Hotel Creina
Hotel
Price Range:
Budget
A central hotel in Kranj, handy if you have a car and want restaurants in the evening.
About 25 min to the gondola
Who it's for
Best for: Skiers flying into Ljubljana who want a day or two on the snow, and city-break visitors adding a ski day.
Skip it if: You want a ski village. Apart from one hotel and apartments at the top, the beds are in the valley, and weekends get busy.
Nearby places
Easy to combine on the same trip.
Krvavec questions
How much is a ski pass at Krvavec in 2026/27?
An adult day pass costs €47, or €45 in the presale from 1 to 30 November 2026. Youth and seniors pay €43 and children €29. A 6-day pass costs €205 for adults.
How far is Krvavec from Ljubljana airport?
About 10 km, roughly 15 minutes by car to the gondola valley station. Ljubljana itself is about 25 km away.
How do you get up to the slopes?
By gondola from the valley station above Cerklje na Gorenjskem. Hotel Krvavec and the Muštrinka apartments on the mountain are reached the same way.
How big is Krvavec?
About 30 km of runs and 11 lifts between 1,450 and 1,971 metres, with snowmaking on 95% of the area.
Is there night skiing at Krvavec?
No. For skiing under lights in Slovenia, Kranjska Gora runs night skiing on selected evenings.
Is Krvavec good for a day trip from Ljubljana?
Yes. It is the quickest resort to reach from the city, and a weekend ski bus runs in season. Go on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
Krvavec or Kranjska Gora?
Krvavec is closer to Ljubljana, a little cheaper at €47 a day and much higher, topping out at 1,971 metres. Kranjska Gora (€50) has a real ski village with slopes behind the hotels and night skiing, so it suits families staying a few nights.
What is there to do at Krvavec in summer?
Hiking, mountain biking and an adventure park, all reached by the same gondola.
Can I ski Krvavec on the day I land in Ljubljana?
Yes, if you land in the morning. The gondola valley station is about 15 minutes from the airport, and hourly tickets start at €34 for 2 hours.
Is Krvavec open over Christmas?
The season normally starts in December and snowmaking covers 95% of the slopes, so Christmas skiing is usually possible. Check the resort’s site for the 2026/27 opening date.
Ready to ski Krvavec?
Beds on the mountain are few. Stay at the top, or in Kranj or Ljubljana and take the gondola up.
