Eastern Europe

Bulgaria

Bulgaria offers the best-value skiing in Europe. Bansko, Borovets, and Pamporovo provide modern lifts, good snow, and lively après-ski at remarkably low prices.

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic's Giant Mountains (Krkonoše) offer accessible skiing close to Prague. Špindlerův Mlýn is the flagship resort, popular with families and weekenders.

Estonia

Otepää is Estonia's winter capital with several small ski areas. Known more for cross-country skiing but with downhill options too.

Hungary

Hungary's Mátra and Bükk mountains offer small but charming ski areas. Kékestető is the highest point, with several resorts popular for day trips from Budapest.

Latvia

Latvia's modest hills host several ski centres including Žagarkalns and Baiļi, popular for family skiing and Nordic sports.

Lithuania

Snow Arena Druskininkai is Lithuania's standout — an indoor ski slope complemented by small outdoor hills for winter skiing.

Poland

Poland's Tatra Mountains on the Slovak border host Zakopane, a vibrant ski town with great value. Białka Tatrzańska and Szczyrk add further options.

Romania

Romania's Carpathian Mountains offer charming skiing in Transylvania. Poiana Brașov and Sinaia combine affordable skiing with fascinating history and culture.

Slovakia

Slovakia's High Tatras offer dramatic mountain scenery with affordable skiing. Jasná is the standout resort, with modern infrastructure and varied terrain.