Skiing in Serbia: An Alps Alternative Without Visas

When it comes to skiing holidays in Europe, Serbia rarely makes the priority list. And that«s a shame. A correspondent from 26.RU traveled to the country»s main ski resort, Kopaonik, to find out why it«s increasingly being talked about as an alternative to the Alps, and recorded an honest video report.

The journey began with a trial. The road from Montenegro turned into an 8-hour quest: downpours, flooding, dark mountain serpentines, and an uncleared climb to the resort itself, where even all-wheel-drive vehicles got stuck.

«This was the moment when I sincerely regretted my idea,» shares the author of the report.

But everything changed as soon as she reached the top. Kopaonik greeted her not with a modest village, but with a full-fledged resort town with dozens of hotels, restaurants, spas, and vibrant life. The contrast was striking.

Many families with children and sports schools—a good sign for those just learning to ski. The resort has about 55 kilometers of slopes, more than 25 lifts, and routes for all difficulty levels.

Watch our full video report to assess the road and the slopes, and decide: risk it for great skiing or play it safe?