It is 15° in Bansko now. mostly clear

Pirin

Various models of mountain and running sneakers from Nike, Salomon and Adidas Terrex, arranged in rows on a wooden floor.

Shoe Tying Techniques: A Complete Guide to Mountain Pain (2026)

leather wax and candle trick for canvas shoes.

Waterproof Shoe Protection: A Complete Guide to Dry Feet in Bansko (2026)

Before and after changing hiking boot soles - comparison of worn and new Vibram soles.

Replacing the soles of mountain boots: Complete guide 2026.

Young women in costumes with babies in cots dance a horo on Babinden in Bansko.

Babinden in Bansko 2026: The magic of the sieves and the unique Babino horo dance

Comparison between a traditional tavern and a modern restaurant for New Year's Eve in Bansko

Prices in Bansko: When are the "Golden Days" of the winter season?

A collage showing Bansko in all four seasons - winter ski slopes and a summer festival for digital nomads.

Bansko 2024: The year of great transformation and new horizons

A collage showing Bansko in all four seasons - winter ski slopes and a summer festival for digital nomads.

Bansko 2024: A Complete Guide to Tourism, Property and Investment in Pirin

A brown bear in its natural habitat in the Dancing Bear Park near Belitsa, near Bansko.

The Lord of Pirin: The Secret Life and Unwritten Laws of the Brown Bear

A yellow TechnoAlpin snow machine operates at night on a ski slope in Bansko with the Pirin Mountains in the background.

Artificial snow in Bansko: The technologies behind the winter magic in 2025/2026

Annual Report Bansko 2023 - comparison between winter ski season and summer nomadic festival

Tourism Development in Bansko 2023: From Snowless Winter to Nomadic Boom

A hiker with full equipment, backpack and poles, standing on a rocky edge and looking towards the snow-capped Vihren Peak in Pirin.

Mountaineering in Pirin 2026: A Complete Guide to Preparation and Safety

A tourist with a dog on a leash on a trail in Pirin National Park, following the rules.

Rules in Pirin National Park: With a dog, drone or tent in Pirin? 2026