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Opportunities for sports activities, entertainment for children, numerous cultural events and, above all, the beautiful nature of the Pirin Mountain await the guests of Bansko in the summer of 2025. On the fresh and sunny Banderishka Polyana at 1635 m above sea level, numerous attractions await young and old. Among them you will find a climbing tower and inflatable castles for the little ones, as well as mini golf, mini football, tubing and other outdoor entertainment.

This year the longest water slide in Europe offers again 400 meters of coolness, adrenaline and positive emotions. And when you get tired, you can count on delicious food and ice cold drinks at restaurant Bachvite. 



At the bottom station of the gondola lift there is also an inflatable castle for children, whose parents can overlook them from restaurant Ethno, which is located in the immediate vicinity of the attraction.
For sports fans, Bansko offers opportunities for walks with professional guides or cycling with different types of e-bikes - you can rent city, mountain and road at Banderishka Pollyana and at the bottom station of the gondola lift. You can find Information and prices HERE. In the town of Bansko, the sports center of the renovated 4 points by Sheraton Hotel offers tennis courts, basketball and football fields, etc.

From June 28th the gondola in Bansko will work every day from 8 to 16.30.
Throughout the summer season, which is planned to last until the beginning of September, there is a possibility of transporting tourists with the lifts Banderitsa 1 and 2, but only with a prior request at the office of Ulen, located at the bottom station of the gondola. For prices and conditions for group sizes, you can get information on the following phone numbers: 0749/88911, 0749/88942, 0887 111 586.

Bansko offers many camps and activities for children throughout the summer season, which you can find on the website or Facebook page of the municipality.
In addition to sports activities and relaxation in nature, Bansko also offers a rich cultural program: from July 17th to 19th, Bansko will be the arena of rock. For three days, all residents and guests of the city will enjoy the exciting performances of some of the most beloved rock bands in our country. In the midst of summer, Bansko will welcome the bands AHAT, NO MORE MANY MORE, HAMMERHEAD, ODD CREW and the Bulgarian rock legend Milena Slavova.
The Bansko International Jazz Festival 2025 will be held for the 28th time between August 1st and 10th. Among the guests are the two-time Grammy Award-winning John Beasley Trio, Grammy winner Catherine Russell, the Bulgarian jazz diva Camellia Todorova and many other talented musicians.
The summer cultural calendar of the town under Mount Todorka also offers Bansko Opera Fest, a crafts fair, Classical Music Days and other concerts.
If you just want to relax away from the busy seaside resorts, in Bansko and the surrounding towns you can ride a motorbike, ride a horse, relax in a mineral pool or enjoy the wonderful cuisine in Bansko's taverns.

We remind all guests not to throw any garbage into nature and to keep it clean, not to cut plants and not to light fires! Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! We are expecting you!
See you soon!