During the warmer months, the area around Bansko and Pirin National Park offers scenic forest trails, eco paths, hikes to mountain huts and panoramic peaks, as well as a variety of outdoor activities – ATV rides, mountain biking, rock climbing, and rafting.For our youngest guests, the “Banderishka Polyana” adventure park provides exciting summer entertainment, including a climbing tower, shooting range, mini football pitch, mini golf and a 400-meter water slide.
Ski center Bansko offers excellent conditions for skiing in the months from December to April. Runs of varying difficulty for beginners and advanced, modern ski facilities, ski and snowboard schools are at your disposal.
For ski/snowboard school and equipment rental, you can use a 10% discount as a guest of the hotel at our partner:
Discover the beauty of Bansko and the Pirin Mountains by bike!
Our hotel offers bicycles for rent to guests who wish to combine relaxation with activity, fresh air, and panoramic views.
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RILA FUN PARK is a mountain amusement park located near the town of Belitsa. It offers a fun and a safe carting. The cart is a two-seater, similar to a sleigh and descents down the hill on tubular rails.
Horse riding opportunities are offered in several places around Bansko and the region. It is an adventurous way to explore the surroundings and spend time in nature. Our partners from Perivolas horse riding, Bachevo village, will take care of your experience.
Bansko offers a wide range of various sports and extreme activities like hiking, ATV tours, mountain biking, rock climbing, off-road safari, canyoning and rafting. Make your choice and create unforgettablxe memories with our partner, as guests of the hotel you will receive a 10% discount.
The popular Belitsa Dancing Bears Park is located in the same area. Here, visitors can learn about the life of bears in their natural habitat and take a walk in the green park.
The park is a protected area in Bulgaria that provides a chance for a new life for rescued brown bears in a safe natural environment. Originally built as a sanctuary for dancing bears from Bulgaria, it is now home to bears rescued from unsuitable living conditions in various countries such as Albania, Croatia, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine.
https://www.bearsanctuary-belitsa.org/bg
Visiting the Dancing Bears Park requires an entrance fee. The proceeds support the maintenance of the park and the care of the animals.
Opening hours:
April – June: 12:00 – 18:00
July – August: 10:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 18:00
September – November: 12:00 – 18:00
Reservations: For group visits, prior booking is required at +359 882 44 13 77 or +359 888 926 969.
Treat yourself to a unique summer experience – a journey on the iconic narrow-gauge railway from Bansko along one of the most scenic railway routes in Bulgaria.
The Septemvri–Dobrinishte narrow-gauge railway is the only operating narrow-gauge railway in Bulgaria. Built gradually between 1921 and 1945, it connects the Upper Thracian Plain with the Rhodope, Rila, and Pirin Mountains, passing through mountain tunnels, bridges, and breathtaking panoramas.
Why choose the narrow-gauge railway?
Along the route, the train reaches Avramovo Station (1,267 m above sea level) – the highest railway station in the Balkans, turning the journey into a true mountain adventure.
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For fans of fishing trips are offered to “Ribarnika” complex. In “Krinets” Dam you can catch trout or carp, which can be deliciously prepared and consumed outdoors. All necessary accessories will be provided for rent on site.
Mountain lovers can benefit mountain hikes, forest walks on eco-trails, outdoor picnics in Pirin, excursions to landmarks in the region. Unique natural landmarks are the lakes Okoto, Muratovo, Ribno, Vasilashki and Valyavishki lakes, Popovo lake, Vihren peak and Bezbog peak.
The most visited mountain hut in Pirin, located near the sacred Baykusheva Mura – the oldest tree in Bulgaria. From here begin routes to Okoto Lake, Muratovo Lake, the Fish Lakes, and Vihren Peak (2,914 m) – the second highest peak in Bulgaria
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Located next to the scenic Bezbog Lake. An excellent choice for guests wishing to combine panoramic views, alpine atmosphere, and moderate physical activity.
The hut is easily accessible via the chairlift from Dobrinishte to Gotse Delchev Hut, allowing the route to be adjusted according to the desired level of difficulty.
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Located above the town of Dobrinishte, the hut offers tranquility, fresh air, and impressive views of the higher parts of the mountain.
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Located in the picturesque Demyanitsa Valley in the heart of Pirin National Park.
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Picturesquely located in the northern part of the mountain, offering magnificent panoramic views of the Razlog Valley and surrounding peaks.
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Banderishka Polyana Entertainment Complex – includes a climbing tower, shooting range, mini soccer field, mini golf, and a 400-meter water slide.
Church „St.Troitsa”
Church „Uspenie Bogorodichno” , Dobarsko , UNESCO monument – 22km
House Museum “Nikola Vaptsarov”
House Museum “Neofit Rilski”
Velyanova house
Historical and Ethnographic Museum “Radon House”
Permanent icon exhibition, etc.
Learn about the history of Bansko and the region. Explore the museums and houses that hold memories of the past and the power of the present.
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