It is -2° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is -2° in Bansko now. clear sky

mountain tourism

A couple of tourists on vacation on the slopes in Bansko without skis, drinking tea at Banderishka Polyana

On the slopes in Bansko without skis: The complete guide to hiking
Traditional New Year's Eve meal in Bansko with kapama, Bansko starets and red wine in a tavern.

Survival Guide: New Year's Eve in Bansko and How to Be First on the Slope
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 sign prohibiting entry with ski boots in the lobby of a hotel in Bansko.

“Stop! Ski boots prohibited”: Why is this sign everywhere in Bansko?
Majestic view of the Jamdzhiev Rocks and the edge of Vihren Peak in the Pirin Mountains in summer.

The Stone Stairway to Heaven: Mysticism, Grandeur and Dangers of the Jamdzhiev Rocks
Tourists walk in a single file on the left side of the road in Bansko, facing traffic.

🏔️ Guide for the pedestrian in Bansko
A two-part collage showing a ski slope with racing flags under the snow-capped peaks of Pirin and a bustling cobblestone street in Bansko at night with festive lighting.

Bansko 2015: The year Pirin conquered the world stage
A two-part collage showing a ski slope with racing flags under the snow-capped peaks of Pirin and a bustling cobblestone street in Bansko at night with festive lighting.

Strategic and economic analysis of the Bansko resort in 2015: Transition to a global tourist destination
Comparison of real estate and lifestyle in Bansko, Banya, Razlog and Dobrinishte - ski slopes, mineral pools and traditional houses.

Complete travel guide to Bansko and the region: Discover your ideal vacation
Enduro biker in Pirin in the spring and digital nomad in Bansko in the fall

Банско през пролетта и есента 2026: Златните сезони за ендуро, номади и приключения
A smartphone with an open mobile application of the Mountain Emergency Response System (MESS).

Safety in Pirin 2026: All important contacts, applications and tips in one place
A truffle hunter kneels in an autumn forest with his dog, holding a freshly picked black truffle. Next to him is a basket full of mushrooms, with the Pirin Mountains visible in the background.

Truffles in Bansko: A Complete Guide to the Underground Gold of Pirin (2026)