Easy-access skiing at Bjelašnica

Bjelašnica is the highest ski resort in Bosnia & Herzegovina, so you should have plenty of snow for your trip. When it comes to skiing, head to the resort center, where wide-open beginner slopes are just a few metres away. And on the mountain above, there are a few reds and blues that wind down through dense pine forests. The ski area has only 12.5km of piste in total, so getting around is also a breeze.

When it comes to the resort, you have Bjelašnica, which is right at the base of the slopes. Then, a short shuttle ride away, is Igman, a smaller village with only a few hotels. The small resort isn't glitzy, but two of its three hotels are new and trendy, and the slopes are of international caliber. After dark, wherever you stay, things are usually pretty quiet, so your hotel bar is usually the place to be for some après fun. It is one of the Reasons to Visit Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Cross-country skiing is a popular activity in the Veliko Polke area between Bjelašnica and Igman. Alternatively, for a more relaxed mode of transportation, take a horse ride through the wintery forests. There is now the added attraction of floodlit night skiing (6pm-9pm). In the summer, the area of mountain villages tucked behind Bjelašnica offers a plethora of exploration opportunities on foot, mountain bike, or quad.