Jasna ski resort is located in Slovakia, in the Low Tatras, in the vast Demanovska Valley. Picturesque snow slopes descend from Mount Chopok, attracting thousands of skiers from different countries every year. In addition, major international competitions are held here every year, supporting the high reputation of the ski center and attracting a large number of guests.

There is little noisy entertainment in Jasna after skiing, there are no VIP hotels. Why is Jasna so famous in Slovakia and loved in the ski world? Jasna’s main trump card is the versatility of the ski area!

Features

Having the status of a modern ski resort of international level, Jasna has a developed infrastructure, well-groomed slopes, equipped with snow cannons, and various accommodation options, including both small economical apartments and comfortable hotels with all amenities. In different areas there are ski equipment and inventory rental points, there are shops, souvenir shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. When purchasing a single ski pass for the entire stay, guests of the resort receive significant discounts. You can distract yourself from skiing by participating in exciting excursion routes around the surroundings.

The maximum height difference on the slopes of Jasna reaches 1000 meters, with a total length of ski slopes of about 57 km.

Jasna Ski Resort, Slovakia

A Brief History

In the Middle Ages, iron ore was mined in the caves of Demanovska Valley, and then it was hardly possible to assume that a few hundred years later a modern ski resort with dozens of wonderful slopes would flourish on the local slopes. Nevertheless, by the end of World War I, cottages intended for country holidays 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 Jasna gained more and more importance on the ski map of Central Europe. Nowadays, the resort is quite well known on the continent and invariably enjoys the attention of thousands of skiers.

Climate

The 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, saturated with the smell of spruce, are a wonderful addition to the skiing process, and soft fluffy snow is an indispensable attribute of the local slopes. The winter season lasts in Demanovska Valley from December to early April.

Geography of the 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 Chopok. On the southern and northern slopes of Chopok, there are lift stations and numerous Jasna trails.

The distance from the Low Tatras to Uzhhorod is 260 km. This is only 3-4 hours by bus charter flights organized by tour operators in the winter. Charter flights from Kiev arrive at the nearest airport in Poprad, 65 km from Jasna.

From the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, to the Low Tatras is 300 km. The closest thermal resort to Jasna, Liptovsky Mikulas, has excellent rail connections with Košice and Bratislava. Jasna itself is located on the D1 expressway. Thus, it is easy to get to the resort from several directions at once and by any type of transport.

Ski slopes

Jasna is divided into 4 skiing areas, located at altitudes from 1000 to 2000 meters and connected by cable car. These include Otupne, Zahradky, Chopok-North and Chopok-South. The first of them is distinguished by 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 experts in alpine skiing and specialists who know a lot about overcoming snowy peaks, and at the same time understand the charms of virgin skiing. The resort can also boast of its snow parks, including Maxiland for children, where experienced instructors work with young snowboarders. There are special areas for freeride enthusiasts, cross-country skiers, sleds and other winter sports enthusiasts.

Jasna is a ski resort that will appeal to everyone who loves to ski: skiers, snowboarders, off-piste skiing and sledding enthusiasts. The main difference between Jasna and other Tatra ski resorts is the large number of slopes.

The elevation difference in the Low Tatras skiing area is 950 -2024m. The Jasna skiing area has 18 slopes with a total length of over 50km. The slopes are distributed very well: 6 blue slopes for beginners, 7 red slopes and 5 black slopes for pros. The skiing area is served by 22 lifts!

An interesting highlight of Jasna is the Low Tatras ski pass. With 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 Tatranská Lomnica, Štrebske Pleso or Starý Smokovec. The High Tatras ski pass does not have such a magical power. A one-day ski pass for an adult costs from €29, a 6-day pass will cost from €140. Children under 6 years old ski for free when accompanied by an adult. There are discounts for children 6-12 years old, teenagers (12-18 years old) and seniors over 60.

Jasna, like any mountain 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 Jasna

Most hotels and apartments in Jasna are located 100-400m from the nearest ski lift.

Jasna hotels and apartments of increased comfort:

Grand Jasna 4* — the best among the hotels of the Low Tatras of Slovakia. Grand Jasna is located 50m from the ski lift and the popular nightclub Happy End. The hotel has everything that a high-quality European 4* hotel should have — renovated rooms (deluxe category), good service and a free Wellness center.

Chalets De Luxe apartments 4* — VIP apartments. An elite option for accommodation in a wooden chalet right next to the ski lift. The chalets are divided into two families with incredibly cozy seating areas, bedrooms, dressing rooms and a wonderful view. Breakfast is served directly in the room. And guests usually have dinner in the Grand Jasna restaurant next door.

Hotel Pošta 4* — The newly opened Hotel Pošta is located in the center of the Jasna Ski Resort, just a few meters from the Čopok 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 the interior uses various materials and unusual elements. Guests can visit the wellness center with a hot tub, Finnish and steam saunas, as well as a wellness bar with fresh juices, fruits and various teas. Professional massage treatments are available for an additional fee.

Family hotels Jasna in the forest with free ski bus to the lifts

Chopok Wellness Hotel 4* is a hotel surrounded by forests and mountains with its own family infrastructure. Swimming pools for adults and children, games rooms with animators, bowling, billiards, excellent food, active evening activities and free scheduled delivery to the ski slopes (10km).

Tri Studnichky Hotel 4* — modern quality 4* hotel on the bank of a mountain stream. 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, from the steam room of which you can cool off in the mountain river. The journey time on the free Ski-bus to the lifts is 15 minutes. You can also go to the restaurants of Liptovsky Mikulas or to the Tatralandia water park by Ski-bus.

Economical options price / quality:

In our opinion, the best economical accommodation options in the Low Tatras can be considered the hotel Mykulasska Chata 3 * (200m from ski lift, in the tree, there is a bowling alley, Wellness center and kolyba), SNP3 * (within a radius of 50m 2 of the ski lift station, massage room, tennis, billiards, sauna), apartments Penzion Jozef 2 * and Vierka 2 * When choosing these hotels (and there are many in Jasna), we took into account the location, 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 features 2 bowling alleys and a large spa area, which can be accessed at a surcharge.

All rooms at the Mikulášska Hotel feature satellite TV and a work desk.

The wellness area includes a sauna, a hot tub, and other spa facilities, including a Roman bath, an ice well, and a herbal steam bath. Guests can enjoy skiing and hiking in the surroundings.

The Mikulášska Chata is located a 30-minute drive from the centre of Liptovský Mikuláš. Various outdoor activities are available at the Liptovská Mara Reservoir.

The hotel’s restaurant serves Slovak and international cuisine. A wide range of hot drinks is available at the café-bar.

Hotel SOREA SNP *

Hotel SOREA SNP is located on Jasna ski resort in the Low Tatras National Park in the Demanovska Valley.

Modern and comfortable single rooms, double rooms with 1 bed, family rooms and suites are available. All rooms are equipped with a bathroom, toilet, satellite TV, radio and telephone. Most rooms have a balcony. Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and public areas of the hotel. Parking is available on site.

The hotel restaurant, with a direct view of Chopok Mountain, offers breakfast and dinner buffets with a variety of hot and cold dishes and drinks. The hotel offers à la carte lunches and a snack bar and a large café.

Services include massages, billiards, a children’s playroom, a children’s playground, a ski school, ski equipment rental and a ski workshop. The hotel hosts congresses, various cultural and social programs and events.

Sightseeing and entertainment

What to do in Jasna for family members who don’t ski? The infrastructure of the ski resort is honed to a “wheelchair”.

Although Jasna has a skating rink, lots of restaurants and its own nightclub, Jasna cannot boast of a wide selection of entertainment.

One of the most interesting excursions that tourists vacationing in Jasna go on is a trip to the Demänovské Caves, with their amazing stalactites and underground tunnels. No less attractive for curious tourists are the Museum of Nature and Speleology – Liptovský Mikuláš, the P. M. Bohuný Art Gallery, the Liptovský Village Museum – Pribylina, the archaeological element of Celtic culture – Havranok and the wooden articulated church of the Holy Cross.

25 km from Jasná is the largest entertainment complex in Slovakia, Tatralandia, with thermal pools, a huge water park, bowling, a cinema and sports entertainment. You can spend a whole day (if not a week!) there, returning to Jasná in the evening to your beloved skiers.

At the entrance to the Low Tatras valley is the town of Liptovský Mikuláš (30 min. by bus from Jasná) with urban infrastructure, shops, restaurants and festivities.

Неподалік від Ясна розташувався популярний у Словаччині термальний курорт Бешенева з численними лікувальними купальнями.

В самому курортному містечку взимку проводиться безліч заходів, починаючи з музичного фестивалю на відкриття сезону. Гостей чекають веселі та серйозні лижні змагання, регулярні дискотеки ratrak stage party, гонки на поліетиленових мішках, X-Drive арена, катання в купальниках, дегустації та гастрономічні вечірки від ресторанів курорту.

Кухня

У кулінарних закладах Ясні відвідувачам пропонується скуштувати місцеві страви та оцінити якість національної словацької кухні. Морепродукти, м’ясо, овочеві салати, напої та десерти, незмінно присутні в меню будь-якого кафе або ресторану, тому задовольнити свої кулінарні пристрасті тут можуть навіть найвибагливіші гурмани.

Spišska pochut’ka сподобається тим, хто любить комплексні страви. Це гуляш з курятини з додаванням печериць, який незмінно подається з чудовими картопляними оладками, готують які теж з неабиякою кількістю жиру. Гарнірів в традиційній словацької кухні чимало, але особливе місце займає кnedľa. За межами Словаччини ці невеликі і досить своєрідні булочки з картоплі або звичайного тіста використовують мало. Традиційно кnedľa варять або на пару, або в воді, а перед тим, як подати на стіл, нарізають і поливають соусом. Втім, можливий варіант і булочок з начинкою, що є абсолютно самодостатньою стравою.

Шопінг

У магазинах і торгових лавках, на території гірськолижного комплексу Ясна, продаються найрізноманітніші товари і сувеніри за цілком доступними цінами. Ясна є одним з найбільш відомих зимових курортів Центральної Європи і користується певним авторитетом у шанувальників лижних дисциплін не тільки в Словаччині. Цей туристичний центр повністю відповідає своєму міжнародному статусу, і щороку дарує гостям масу приємних вражень, після чого, багато з них повертаються сюди знову.

Найбільший місцевий магазин з речами за хорошою ціною – Outlet Slovakia. Це місце, де з великими знижками, від 30 до 70 відсотків, можна знайти речі Quiksilver, Roxy, Protest, Salomon, Alpina, Hannah, X-Bionic, X- socks, Brubeck і багатьох інших великих виробників одягу, взуття та аксесуарів для активного відпочинку. Найнижчі ціни тут під час міжсезоння, коли нові колекції поки не з’явилися на прилавках, а старі вже застаріли.