For yet another winter, Bulgaria’s major ski resorts are strengthening their position among Europe’s most affordable mountain destinations, appealing to both domestic and international visitors. As the 2025–2026 season approaches, newly announced lift pass prices underline the country’s competitive edge in winter tourism.
Borovets and Bansko once again feature among the five cheapest ski resorts in Europe, according to industry comparisons. The affordability factor continues to play a central role in attracting skiers seeking quality slopes without the high costs associated with Alpine resorts.
Bansko, Bulgaria’s largest and most internationally known ski destination, has confirmed that its 2025–2026 season will officially open on December 13. The resort has set the price of an adult seasonal lift pass at BGN 1,700, equivalent to approximately EUR 869.
The same rate applies to an all-year pass, with no price difference between seasonal and annual options. Students, school pupils and pensioners can purchase a seasonal card for BGN 1,600, or around EUR 818, while children aged 7 to 11.99 years pay BGN 900, roughly EUR 460.
For children up to 6.99 years of age and pensioners over 75, the resort maintains a symbolic fee of BGN 100, or about EUR 51. The ski season in Bansko is scheduled to run from December 1, 2025, until April 12, 2026.
In Pamporovo, lift pass prices are slightly higher but still competitive by European standards. A full-season adult pass is priced at BGN 1,906.93, approximately EUR 975, while a weekday-only option is available for BGN 1,329.96, or about EUR 680.
The resort also offers more affordable short-term options, including a Sunday morning pass costing BGN 43, around EUR 22, and a two-day pass priced at BGN 102, or roughly EUR 52. Pamporovo has yet to announce an official opening date for the season.
Promotional offers remain valid until December 15, with season passes including night skiing priced at BGN 1,900 for adults and BGN 1,300 for children and young people up to 22 years old.
Borovets, Bulgaria’s oldest ski resort, has also updated its pricing structure. A standard seasonal pass with night skiing for adults aged 23 to 74 costs BGN 1,994.95, or close to EUR 1,020.
Children and young people up to 22 years old can purchase the same pass for BGN 1,365.17, approximately EUR 698. A weekday-only seasonal option, excluding public holidays, is available for BGN 1,050.28, or around EUR 537.
This winter, Borovets is introducing a new annual pass with night skiing included, priced at BGN 2,303.97, or about EUR 1,178. The resort expects to welcome skiers for its first runs on December 27.
With competitive pricing, long seasons and varied terrain, Bulgaria’s ski resorts continue to stand out as accessible winter destinations across Europe.