Žabljak
The ski resort Žabljak is situated in the north-west of Montenegro, at the base of Mount Durmitor, at an altitude of 1,465 m. It is one of the highest mountain towns not only in the Balkans, but in Europe.
Since 1977, the Tara River Canyon has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and since 1980, Durmitor has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
About Žabljak
There are 18 glacial lakes in the Durmitor massif, the most famous of them is Black Lake. It consists of two lakes, which sometimes, merging, form a real waterfall. This lake is popularly called the “eyes of the mountains.” And it got its name due to the fact that the mountain is reflected in its waters, giving the water a special dark shade. The water in this lake is very clean.
At any time of the year, there are plenty of tourists: in winter, those who want to ski, and the rest of the time – nature lovers, hiking lovers and mountain air lovers. In January, skiing competitions, auto racing, “Winter Cup of Montenegro” are organised here; in March, the Durmitor Skiing Cup, which is actively gaining popularity. However, life here is also in full in the summer time: in July, fans of cycling come here, because there is a grand bike tour on Mount Durmitor (“Durmitor Ring”), and in August, exciting jeep rallies.
The ski season starts from December and lasts until the end of March. The average thickness of the snow cover during the season is 110 cm, with an average temperature of +2 – +8 degrees Celsius. And in the high-mountain place of Debeli Namet, you can enjoy skiing all year.
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, in winter in Žabljak you can go ride a snowmobile, snowshoe, or you can do sports in one of the fitness centres, or relax in the spa complex.
Ski Slopes
Three main slopes offer trails for different styles and levels of skiing:
The resort has ski schools, equipment rentals, and rescue services. Cosy hotels in Žabljak are always ready to offer you everything for a comfortable stay. Cafes and restaurants will always pleasantly surprise you with a variety of local and European dishes and drinks.
