Published: 20.01.2026 • Updated: 23.02.2026
ℹ️ Center for current information
The mountain is dynamic. Before setting off, use the official links below to check the situation in real time.
🚗 Road conditions: Is the road up open?
Access to Vihren hut and Banderishka meadow It depends on the season and current weather conditions. Police often close the road when the parking lots are full.
📢 See reports from drivers
(Facebook Group: Current from Bansko)
🏢 Bansko Municipality
(Official orders)
*Tip: During the active winter season (December-March) the road after The Shiligarnika It is usually closed to cars. Use the lift.
🚠 Are the lifts working today?
Wind is the main factor that can stop the lifts. Check the status here:
| 🟢 Open tracks and facilities | Check live |
| 🎫 Buy Ski Pass online (See current prices) |
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👀 See the weather with your own eyes
Forecasts are one thing, reality is another. The surest way is to look at the webcams:
🆘 Mountain insurance and MES
📞 Emergency telephone number for Bansko Emergency Services:
088 1470
(or 1470 from mobile)
English (UK)