January 27, 2023 - The cold and snow have finally arrived, and fans of winter sports will be delighted by the news that four Croatian ski resorts are opening this weekend: Sljeme, Platak, Čelimbaša near Mrkoplje and the ski resort in Ogulin.

As 24Sata writes, after an unusually warm December and beginning of January, real winter finally appeared in the last two weeks and snow fell all over Croatia.

After enough snow finally fell, four Croatian ski resorts decided to open their slopes for the public.

On Saturday, January 28, 2023, the skiing season will begin at the Sljeme Ski Resort, with the slopes open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Owners of axess ski tickets from last year and the year before can refill them on the website. Daily ticket prices on weekdays are 9.29 euros for adults, 5.31 euros for children up to 15 years old, and 6.64 euros for skiers over 65 years old. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, prices are 13.27 euros for adults, 6.64 euros for children up to 15 years old, and 9.29 euros for skiers over 65 years old.

On Platak near Rijeka, the Radeševo 1, Tourist and Baby trails are open, while all remaining trails should also be open for the weekend: Radeševo 1, Radeševo 2, Zavoj 19, Tourist, Pribeniš, Tešnje and Baby trail as well as the sledding grounds.

As in previous years, night skiing will be possible on Tuesdays and Fridays from 19:00 to 22:00, and day-night skiing on Thursdays from 12:00 to 20:00, whenever the weather conditions permit. Daily skiing and the working hours of the cable cars, cable cars and ropeways are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. The ticket office opens at 8 a.m., and for night skiing on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6 p.m. See ticket prices HERE.

Furthermore, the Čelimbaša ski resort near Mrkopalj will open this Saturday. Opening hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and ticket prices are as follows: half-day €10, full-day €15.

Finally the Ogulin ski resort in Ogulin will also be ready for the weekend, with free entry as well.

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