Kopaonik is the largest ski center in Serbia and one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in this part of Europe. With its 200 sunny days and 160 days under the snow throughout the year, Kopaonik has unique natural values. The top class terrains of the ski center feature more than 55 km of slopes for Alpine skiing and 18 km for Nordic skiing, providing an immense enjoyment to all categories of skiers, from the very beginners to the well experienced ones. Three slopes are in compliance with the FIS standards for slalom, giant slalom, super slalom and downhill. The ski center features well-arranged snow-board park while safari, a special ski challenge out of the arranged tracks is organised for the adventure seekers. Some of the slopes such as Karamen greben, Pancic peak and Duboka, dispose with snow-making cannons thus making skiing possible even in case of changeable weather conditions. In addition to the extensions of the snow-making system, 70% of ski area will be covered with artificial snow. Also, the resort will launch the brand new lift and two new slopes for the winter season 2011.
Kopaonik is very popular among young people for its entertainment and fun. In addition to the sledging and ice-skating, families with kids can enjoy the great variety of games and activities in the snow park. For those who are making their first ski steps, the resort features kids-only lifts and special beginner teaching areas.
If you're searching for some great nightlife to compliment your active holiday on the snow, look no further. Kopaonik has a buzzing après ski scene that is developing a reputation to match the excellent skiing. Options vary from venues which cater for the crowd who want to carry on partying late into the night - to more intimate spots which welcome those wishing to swap cozy ski stories in more chilled out surroundings with good food.
Resort hotels are situated in the very heart of the tourist center, at 1.770 m, providing direct access to the ski slopes and the ski lifts Karaman Greben and Pancic express. For requests on availability and prices of hotels in Kopaonik mail the Balkan Travel Agency Welcome Reservations at info@welcomereservations.com.
Ski resort of Kopaonik 1.770 – 2.017 m (Pancic peak)
Altitude of the Ski Resort: 1770 m
The highest peak: 2017m (Pancic peak)
Total length of tracks for Alpine skiing: 55 km
Total length of tracks for Nordic skiing: 18 km
Blue runs (easy): 17
Red runs (medium): 9
Black runs (difficult): 7
Number of ski lifts: 24 with baby ski lift (13 chairlifts, 11 drags)
Total capacity: 33.000 skiers/hour
Max. altitude difference: 512m
The longest ski run: 3,50 km
Number of runs in compliance with the FIS standards: 3
Night skiing run: Small lake - 450m
Plans for the winter season 2011 in the Ski Resort of Kopaonik:
New chair lift for 6 persons at Karaman Greben, capacity: 3000 skiers/hour
Two new ski slopes and a new ski lift Cross.
The extension of the ski system, new 20km of ski slopes under artificial snow cover
70% of ski area will be covered with artificial snow
Access and distance:
Belgrade – Batocina – Kragujevac - Kraljevo – Josanicka banja - Kopaonik (290km)
or
Belgrade – Pojate – Krusevac – Brus – Kopaonik (300 km)
Access and distance from other cities in the country:
Novi Sad – Belgrade – Kopaonik (347km)
Nis – Kopaonik (118km)
Access and distance from other capitals in the region:
Podgorica – Kopaonik (420km)
Banja Luka – Kopaonik (570km)
Skoplje (auto putem E 75, isključenje Grdelica) –Prokuplje – Brus - Kopaonik (300km)
Ljubljana - Zagreb – Beograd – Kopaonik (817km)
Thessaloniki – Kopaonik (479km)
