The Jasna ski resort is located on the territory of Slovakia, in the Low Tatras, in the expanses of the Demanovska Valley. Picturesque snow slopes descend from Mount Hopok, annually attracting thousands of mountain skiers from different countries. In addition, major international competitions are held here every year, maintaining the high reputation of the ski center and gathering a large number of guests.
There are few loud entertainments after skiing in Yasna, there are no VIP class hotels. Why is Jasna so famous in Slovakia and beloved in the skiing world? Yasna’s main trump card is the versatility of the skating area!
Features
Possessing the status of a modern ski complex of international level, Yasna has a developed infrastructure, well-maintained tracks, equipped with snow guns, and various accommodation options, including both small economic apartments and comfortable hotels with all amenities. In different zones, there are rental points for ski equipment and inventory, there are shops, souvenir shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities. When buying a single ski pass for the entire stay, significant discounts apply to guests of the resort. You can distract yourself from skiing by taking part in exciting excursion routes around the area.
The maximum height difference on the slopes of Yasna reaches 1000 meters, with a total length of ski tracks of about 57 km.
Ski resort Jasna, Slovakia
A short excursion into history
In the Middle Ages, iron ore was mined in the caves of Demanovska Dolyna, and then it was hardly possible to assume that a modern ski resort with dozens of wonderful trails would flourish on the local slopes in a few hundred years. Nevertheless, by the end of the First World War, cottages designed for country recreation began to be built in these places. Over time, a cable car appeared here and a system of ski routes on the mountain slopes was developed. Then ski competitions began to be held here, and Yasna gained more and more importance on the ski map of Central Europe. Nowadays, the resort is quite well-known on the continent and constantly enjoys the attention of thousands of skiers.
Climate
Weather conditions in the region are considered quite comfortable for skiing. In the winter months, the average air temperature drops slightly below zero, although severe frosts are extremely rare. The clear sun and clean air, imbued with the smell of spruce, are a wonderful addition to the process of skiing, and the soft, fluffy snow is an indispensable attribute of the local tracks. The winter season in Demanovska Dolyna lasts from December to the beginning of April.
Geography of ski resorts of the Low Tatras
The Low Tatras and their main ski resort, Jasna, are located in a valley in northern Slovakia near the border with Poland.
The main peak of the Low Tatras is Mount Hopok. On the southern and northern slopes of Hopka, lift stations and numerous trails of Yasna are arranged.
The distance between the Low Tatras and Uzhgorod is 260 km. It is only 3-4 hours by bus charter flights organized by tour operators in the winter period. Charter flights from Kyiv arrive at the nearest airport in the city of Poprad, 65 km from Yasno.
From Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, to the Low Tatras is 300 km. The closest thermal resort to Jasna, Liptovský Mikuláš, has an excellent railway connection with Košice and Bratislava. And Yasna itself lies on the D1 expressway. In this way, it is easy to get to the resort from several directions and by any type of transport.
Ski tracks
Yasna is divided into 4 skiing areas, located at altitudes from 1000 to 2000 meters and connected by a cable car. Among them are Otupne, Zahradky, Hopok-North and Hopok-South. The first of them has gentle slopes and is recommended for beginners, the second is aimed at experienced skiers, and the areas of northern and southern Hopok are more suitable for skiing experts and specialists who know how to overcome snowy peaks, and at the same time understand the charms of virgin skiing. The resort can boast of its snow parks, including children’s Maxiland, where experienced instructors work with young snowboarders. There are special areas for fans of freeride, cross-country skiing, sledding and other fans of winter sports.
Yasna is a ski resort that will appeal to everyone who likes to ski: skiers, snowboarders, fans of off-piste skiing and sledding. The main difference between Jasna and other Tatra ski resorts is the large number of slopes.
The height difference in the Low Tatras skiing area is 950 – 2024 m. Yasna skiing area — 18 tracks with a total length of over 50 km. The slopes are distributed very well: 6 blue slopes for beginners, 7 red slopes and 5 black slopes for professionals. The skiing area is served by 22 lifts!
An interesting highlight of Jasna is the Low Tatras ski pass. With the help of this pass, you can ski on any slopes and use the ski bus for free not only in the Low Tatras, but also in the High Tatras – in Tatranska Lomnytsia , Shtrebske Pleso or Stary Smokovka . The High Tatras ski pass does not have such a reverse magical power. A one-day ski pass for an adult costs from €29, a 6-day pass will cost from €140. Children under 6 ride for free when accompanied by an adult. There are discounts for children aged 6-12, teenagers (12-18) and seniors over 60.
Yasna, like any ski resort in Slovakia, has rental points (€10-12 per day) and ski schools for adults and children from 3 years old.
Recommended hotels and apartments in Yasna
Most hotels and apartments in Yasna are located at a distance of 100-400m from the nearest ski lift.
Yasna hotels and apartments of increased comfort:
Grand Jasna 4* is the best among hotels in the Low Tatras of Slovakia. Grand Jasna is located 50m from the ski lift and the popular Happy End nightclub. The hotel has everything a quality European 4* hotel should have — renovated rooms (deluxe category), good service and a free Wellness Center.
Chalets De Luxe 4* apartments are VIP category apartments. An elite accommodation option in a wooden chalet near the ski lift itself. The houses are divided into two families with incredibly cozy recreation areas, bedrooms, dressing rooms and a wonderful view. Breakfast is served directly to the room. And guests usually have dinner at the Grand Jasna restaurant next door.
Hotel Pošta 4* — The recently opened Hotel Pošta is located in the center of the Jasna ski resort , just a few meters from the Chopok cable car. It offers a wellness center, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The architecture of the building is inspired by the mountain panorama, and various materials and unusual elements are used in the interior. Guests can visit the wellness center every day with a hot tub, Finnish and steam saunas, as well as a wellness bar with fresh juices, fruits and a variety of teas. Professional massage procedures are available for an additional fee.
Family hotels Yasna in the forest with free ski bus to the lifts
Chopok Wellness Hotel 4* is a hotel surrounded by forest and mountains with its own family infrastructure. Swimming pools for adults and children, game rooms with animators, bowling, billiards, excellent food, active evening activities and free scheduled delivery to the ski slopes (10 km).
Tri Studnichky Hotel 4* is a modern quality 4* hotel on the bank of a mountain river. The hotel is built in a special style with a combination of stone and wood with a very high level of service. A special highlight: the Tri Studnichky sauna, where you can cool off in the mountain river from the steam room. Travel time on the free Ski-bus to the lifts is 15 minutes. You can also go to the restaurants of Liptovský Mikuláš or to the water park of Tatralandia by Ski-bus.
Economic options price / quality:
In our opinion, the best economic options for accommodation in the Low Tatras can be considered the hotel Mykulas s ka Chata 3 * (200m from the lift, in a tree, there is a bowling alley, a wellness center and a cabin), SNP3 * (within a radius of 50m 2 lift stations, a massage room , tennis, billiards, sauna), apartments Penzion Jozef 2 * and Vierka 2 * When choosing these hotels (and there are many of them in Jasna), we took into account the peculiarities of the location, the cleanliness of the rooms and the ratio of price to quality of service.
Hotel Mikulášska Chata 3 *
Hotel Mikulášska Chata is located in the Low Tatras Park. It offers modern rooms in a renovated cottage with a balcony and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has 2 bowling alleys and a large spa center. which can be visited for an additional fee.
All rooms at Hotel Mikulášska have a TV with satellite channels and a work desk.
The wellness center features a sauna, hot tub, and other spa services, including a Roman bath, ice well, and herbal steam room. You can go skiing or hiking in the surroundings of the hotel.
Hotel Mikulášska Chata is located a 30-minute drive from the center of Liptovský Mikuláš. You can engage in various types of active recreation at the Liptovska Mara reservoir.
The hotel restaurant serves Slovak and international cuisine. A wide selection of hot drinks can be ordered in the cafe-bar.
Hotel SOREA SNP *
Hotel SOREA SNP is located in the Jasna ski resort on the territory of the Low Tatras National Park in the Demanovsky Valley.
We offer modern and cozy single rooms, double rooms with 1 bed, family rooms and suites. The amenities of all rooms include bathroom, toilet, TV with satellite channels, radio and telephone. Most rooms have a balcony. Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and public areas of the hotel. There is parking on the territory.
In the hotel’s restaurant with a direct view of Mount Hopok, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast and dinner with a variety of hot and cold dishes and drinks. In the hotel, you can order lunch a la carte and visit the snack bar and a large cafe.
Among the services provided are massage, billiards, a children’s room for games, a children’s playground, a ski school, ski equipment rental and a ski workshop. The hotel hosts congresses, various cultural and public programs and events.
Sights and entertainment
What to do in Yasne for non-skiing family members? The infrastructure of the ski resort is sharpened on a “roller coaster”.
Although there is an ice skating rink in Yasna, there are many restaurants and its own night club, Yasna cannot boast of a large selection of entertainment.
One of the most interesting excursions for tourists vacationing in Jasne is a trip to the Demenovsky Caves, with their amazing stalactites and underground tunnels. No less attractive for inquisitive tourists are the museum of nature and speleology – Liptovský Mikuláš, the P. M. Bohuny art gallery, the Liptovsk village museum – Pribylina, the archaeological element of Celtic culture – Havronok and the wooden articular church of the Holy Cross.
25 km from Jasna is the largest Tatralandia entertainment complex in Slovakia with thermal pools, a huge water park, bowling alley, cinema and sports entertainment. You can spend a whole day (if not a week!) in it, returning to Yasna to your beloved skiers in the evening.
At the entrance to the valley of the Low Tatras is the city of Liptovský Mikuláš (30 minutes by bus from Jasna) with urban infrastructure, shops, restaurants and entertainment.
Not far from Jasno is the popular Slovakian thermal resort of Bešeneva with numerous therapeutic baths.
In the resort town itself, many events are held in winter, starting with a music festival to open the season. Guests can enjoy fun and serious skiing competitions, regular ratrak stage party discos, races on plastic bags, X-Drive arena, skating in swimsuits, tastings and gastronomic parties from the resort’s restaurants.
Kitchen
In the culinary establishments of Jasni, visitors are invited to taste local dishes and appreciate the quality of national Slovak cuisine. Seafood, meat, vegetable salads, drinks and desserts are invariably present in the menu of any cafe or restaurant, so even the most demanding gourmets can satisfy their culinary passions here.
Spišska pochut’ka will appeal to those who like complex dishes. This is a chicken goulash with mushrooms, which is invariably served with excellent potato pancakes, which are also made with a fair amount of fat. There are many side dishes in traditional Slovak cuisine, but knedľa occupies a special place. Outside of Slovakia, these small and rather original buns made of potatoes or plain dough are rarely used. Traditionally, knedľa are cooked either by steam or in water, and before serving, they are cut and poured with sauce. However, a bun with filling is also possible, which is a completely self-sufficient dish.
Shopping
Shops and stalls on the territory of the Yasna ski complex sell a wide variety of goods and souvenirs at quite affordable prices. Jasna is one of the most famous winter resorts in Central Europe and enjoys a certain authority among fans of skiing not only in Slovakia. This tourist center fully corresponds to its international status, and every year it gives guests a lot of pleasant experiences, after which many of them return here again.
The biggest local store with things at a good price is Outlet Slovakia. This is the place to find Quiksilver, Roxy, Protest, Salomon, Alpina, Hannah, X-Bionic, X-socks, Brubeck and many other great manufacturers of activewear, footwear and accessories at big discounts, from 30 to 70 percent. recreation The lowest prices are here during the off-season, when the new collections have not yet appeared on the shelves, and the old ones are already out of date.
