A White Christmas in Bansko

In this week’s Buzz:

• Will there be enough snow for skiing when we come in January?

• Bansko Fun Park updates

• Where to watch the fireworks on New Year’s Eve?

• Candle making, wine tasting, and soap making at Anita’s Art Studio

• Kukeri New Year’s Day events in Bansko & Razlog

• Offline Society meetup: unplug from the online world

Winter magic arrives in Bansko just in time for Christmas.

As predicted on a lot of the weather apps for Bansko, we experienced a white Christmas this year. Snow falling both on the mountains and in town, bringing a huge sigh of relief for people living and visiting the town for the winter season.

It’s now a lot colder than it was a week or so ago, and it’s feeling like it’s properly wintertime in town.

Remember: the currency transition from Leva to Euros happens on Wednesday night, and both Thursday and Friday are national holidays. There could be disruptions during the changeover period, but hopefully there won’t be much outside of the 9pm on NYE to 3am on NYD. During the month of January, all businesses are obliged to take cash payments in both EUR & BGN.

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Do You Think There’ll Be Enough Snow?
Deti arrives in Bansko in January and wonders if there will be enough snow to ski. There were a number of different posts this week on the same topic. See what people said.

A Website To Register Power Outages
Preslav posted a link to a website where you can report a power outage and keep track of any current ones.

Is Anyone Able To Do Anything? It’s Icy
Chantal posted some photos of a road in Bansko that doesn’t seem to have been salted by the local municipality and wondered if someone could help. See what people had to say.

What Things Can Non-skiers Do in the Winter Season?
Jenna is coming for the first time to a winter resort and asked whether she could go in the gondola if she wasn’t skiing, and what things non-skiers can do in Bansko. See what people suggested.

Bansko & Beyond

Bansko Fun Park Updates
There have been a number of changes, improvements, and developments for the ski fun park in Bansko. Read more.

Local Municipality Celebrates Road Infrastructure Projects
The local municipality posted about the different road infrastructure projects completed this year. They listed all of the projects and accompanying photos. Read more.

Bansko Recognises Students With High Achievement Awards
This week, the local municipality in Bansko celebrated the achievements of a select number of students. A ceremony was held to award outstanding achievements, with the mayor giving out the awards to individuals. Read more.

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Events Next Week

Candle Making & Wine Tasting at Anita’s Art Studio
This week, Anita’s Art Studio has a number of events to choose from: from wine tasting to candle making, to soap making, and a children’s drawing class. Prices and times vary. More info.

Bansko Street Dogs Pub Quiz
This will take place tomorrow (Monday 29th) at 4 Directions. The quiz starts at 7.30pm and the entry fee is 10 BGN. More info.

Children’s Workshops and Events at ZZ Playland Cafe
ZZ Playland Cafe has put together a calendar of events and workshops for children at their location on Gotse Delchev Street. More info.

Telescopes Under The Stars (Planetarium)
These take place on Fridays and Saturdays 7pm to 8pm (price 7€) and lectures on Saturdays and Sundays at 2.30pm to 4.30pm (price 5€). The lectures will be in English or Russian. More info.

With the Scent of Christmas Exhibition
Running until Tuesday 20th of January, the Young Bulgarian Artists Association will have a "with the scent of Christmas" exhibition at the Tourist Information Center in Bansko. Display times are when the information center is open.

New Year’s Eve Celebrations
On NYE (31st), there are two main areas to watch fireworks: down in the town square (starts around 11pm with a concert and then fireworks at midnight) or on the ski road next to the Kempinski Hotel (fireworks at midnight). Both events are free.

Kukeri Celebrations on New Year’s Day
On Thursday (1st), there will be the traditional New Year’s Day procession by the Kukeri. It will start at around 11am in the square and will last 1 to 2 hours. There is also a Kukeri carnival in Razlog (in the main square) at 11am.

The Offline Society Meetup
On Saturday (3rd) from 7pm, The Offline Society will be having its first meetup of 2026. This is your chance to talk to and connect with individuals who also want a dedicated time to place electronic devices to the side and focus on communication. (Price 10€). More info.

Photo of the Week

Bangers & Mash at The Chef’s House. Delicious. Worth a visit.

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