Kosher Ski Holiday in Bansko, Bulgaria

Strictly Kosher Ski Holiday in Bansko, Bulgaria

The resort and ski town of Bansko in Bulgaria is considered the largest ski resort in Bulgaria. Every year in the winter months, usually from January to the end of March, many travelers and ski enthusiasts visit and ski at the resort. Bansko is considered an excellent ski resort, suitable for beginners and advanced skiers, and even very advanced skiers; the resort has a variety of runs and you need to choose the right run for each skier.

The town sits at an altitude of almost 1,000 meters and the snow in Bansko is excellent for skiing all season. The ski area even reaches an altitude of 2,600 meters, which means that even in a snow “drought” year, there will still be active skiing in Bansko.

Bansko is a small, charming ski town in southwestern Bulgaria, at the foot of the Pirin mountain range. It’s known as a sought-after ski destination, offering 75 kilometers of ski and snowboard runs. But Bansko isn’t just a ski town – it also serves as a base camp for day trips into the spectacular nature surrounding it, especially after the snow melts in April. The town has an active nightlife.

The town offers a wide range of attractions and activities all year round. In winter, beyond skiing, you can enjoy activities such as snow walking and horse riding in the snow. In summer, the beautiful valley where Bansko lies offers plenty of activities and trails for nature lovers, including guided tours in the town that let you experience the local culture.

Another thing worth planning before traveling to Bansko is booking ski equipment and buying a ski pass that suits the runs that are right for you. For ski gear enthusiasts, Bansko has a variety of ski equipment shops with prices significantly lower than at other resorts around the world.

A Kosher Ski Holiday in Bansko

A Chabad House operates in Bansko during the season, offering a kosher restaurant and an active synagogue with a Torah scroll. At Flight Hunter you can book, this year as every year, a strictly kosher ski holiday every week from Sunday to Thursday from January 19, 2025 until the end of March 2025.

The package includes flights, transfers, 4 nights’ accommodation in a kosher hotel, mehadrin kosher breakfasts and dinners, ski equipment and a 3-day ski pass for all runs. In addition, a Hebrew-speaking representative will be present at the hotel, will wait for you at the airport and ride with you on the transfer, and help with anything else you need.

The most important thing when booking a holiday these days is the holiday cancellation policy if needed, such as war in Israel, closure of the skies or cancellation by the airline. Flight Hunter commits to a full refund if the flight is cancelled due to war.

More Things to Know About Bansko

Bansko has more than 20 different ski runs at all levels, and more than 70 km of runs
The nearest airport to Bansko is Sofia Airport, about 150 km away. You can get to Bansko by car, private driver/taxi (a bit expensive) or shuttle. When booking a ski package from Flight Hunter, the package also includes transfers from Sofia Airport to the Bansko ski resort
Ski lessons are available for a symbolic fee at several hotels in Bansko and at ski schools
The currency in Bulgaria is the Bulgarian lev. Rates change constantly, but usually 1 Bulgarian lev is worth about NIS 1.8
The time in Bansko in the winter months is the same as in Israel
A Chabad House and an active synagogue during the season