Outdoor Activities
Tobogganing
Cross-country skiing
Night skiing
Ice skating
Snowmobiling
Sleigh rides
Winter walks
Indoor Activities
Swimming
Tennis
Bowling
Gym
Jacuzzi
Games room/arcade
Most of the facilities are found in the many hotels in the resort. Kopaonik is a small compact resort, with a central pedestrianised square which houses most of the accommodation, shops, bars and restaurants. Non-skiers can ride the cable-car up to the highest point, Pancics' Peak at 2,100m to enjoy the spectacular views and peaceful atmosphere. The surrounding area is simply stunning, full of picturesque forests, natural hot springs and deep gorges. There are plenty of medieval monuments to visit, such as churches, fortresses and monasteries, and Roman ruins.
Skiing
The main appeal of Kopaonik is that snow is on your doorstep. Ski season generally runs from late November to late March or early April.
Beginners have a choice of 15 easy runs, with the nursery slopes and their 4 lifts situated very close to the centre of Kopaonik and the ski school, where there is a range of good English-speaking instruction available, and a wide variety of classes for different abilities and ages. The lessons in Kopaonik are significantly cheaper than elsewhere in western Europe, with a family pass costing about a quarter of what it would do in Austria or France. Intermediate and advanced skiers have 8 and 6 runs respectively, the longest being 3.5km, and Kopaonik is home to 3 FIS runs. These International Ski Federation standard runs, incorporating both downhill and slalom and giant slalom trails, are well utilised when Kopaonik plays hosts to some frequent competitions for both skiing and snowboarding. Guides are available to skiers who wish to explore the off-piste areas and the cross-country terrain, which consists of 20km of trails.
Après Ski And Dining in Kopaonik
The bars can get lively during peak season, and the hotels offer various forms of entertainment such as Serbian folk evenings.
Most of the après-ski entertainment is located around the main square in Kopaonik, and the compact nature of the village creates a cosy welcoming atmosphere. Some of the bars can get fairly lively and most offer live music, with some favourites being Prestige and Club Hardy. Also try a Serbian Folk Evening as Serbian's know how to party. The food in Kopaonik is a mixture of international and Serbian cuisine, with the hotels offering convenient buffets, and in general eating and drinking, like the skiing, is incredibly good value for money.
Serbian specialties include plenty of meats, stuffed peppers and cabbage, goulash, sausages, hams and cheeses. Drinks include local beers, regional wines and brandy (rakija).
