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winter tourism

An expert skier descends the steep Tomba black run in Bansko early in the morning.

Bansko's Renaissance: How 2021 Transforms the Resort from a Ski Area to a Year-Round Home
A skier on the steep and calm Chalin Valog slope in Bansko, surrounded by a forest.

Comprehensive strategic report: Socio-economic development, infrastructure dynamics and environmental sustainability of Bansko Municipality in 2021
A skier makes a dynamic carving turn on the red Balkaniada slope in Bansko.

Winter sports in Switzerland: An expensive pleasure versus the alternative in Bansko
Icy marble edge of Vihren and Koncheto peaks in winter – dangerous conditions in Pirin.

The Marble Trap: A Chronicle of Risk and Survival in Pirin (1994–2025)
Winter view of Vihren Peak and Jamdzhievite Skali with dangerous icy terrain and marble slopes.

Pirin does not forgive mistakes: Chronicle of risk and anatomy of alpine tragedies
A collage showing Bansko as a year-round destination with a winter ski season and a summer jazz festival against the backdrop of Pirin Mountain.

„"Bansko in 2016: The Great Return of the Bulgarian Tourist and the Real Estate Turnaround"“
The new Plateau lift and ski legends open the 2010 season in Bansko

Зимна столица на Балканите: Трансформацията на Банско 2010
Skiers descend the easy ski path in Bansko, surrounded by a pine forest

Ski Road: 7 kilometers of snowy magic through the forest
A skier makes a turn on a slope in Bansko with Mount Todorka in the background on a sunny day.

Skiing in Bansko for Beginners: A Complete Guide for the 2025/2026 Season
Official opening of the ski season in Bansko at Banderishka Polyana with legends of world skiing.

The opening of the winter ski season in Bansko: A timeline of traditions and legends
Development of the Bansko ski area – from old lifts to modern slopes and lifts

The Evolution of Bansko Ski Area: From 80 to 75 km of slopes in 2026
Ski season in Bansko - comparison between winter and spring skiing on Todorka Peak.

Ski season in Bansko: Snow calendar and month-by-month guide