Easter Weekend: Great Conditions, Lower Prices

In this week’s Buzz:

• Tourist numbers up year-on-year for February

• Great conditions on the mountain as the town prepares for Easter celebrations

• Are there any nightclubs still open in Bansko?

• Beehive: what happened to local police chiefs?

• Information about end-of-season parties that you don’t want to miss

• Easter celebrations in Bansko this coming weekend

Season extended, ski passes reduced, and a busy holiday weekend ahead.

As we head into the final week of the season, the conditions on the mountain are holding up well.

And, because Orthodox Easter is this coming weekend, the season has been extended by one day, ski pass prices have been reduced (one-day pass from 59€ to 45€), and a holiday concert will take place in the main square this coming Sunday (details in the events section).

To what started as a “meh” kind of season (for both conditions and tourist numbers compared to last season), it’s turned into quite a good ending: this weekend, there were quite a lot of people in town, those wanting to go on the mountain and others wanting to stay in town and do all of the touristy bits.

It will be more of the same next weekend, just with not as much sun on the last few days and the typical changing weather. The expectation is for a busy weekend, both on the mountain and in town.

If you celebrated Easter today and you’re confused, don’t be. Different branches of Christianity celebrate Easter on different dates in some years. Here’s to ending the winter season with happiness and celebration.

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Inside the Bansko Notice Board Group

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Thanks for Helping at Bansko Tidy Tribe
Anastasia posted some images and thanked people who volunteered to help collect trash/rubbish in the local area, and said the next will be held on Earth Day weekend later this month.

Are There Any Nightclubs Still Open in Bansko?
Clearly not subscribed to the Buzz else she’d know, Selena asked whether any nightclubs are still open in Bansko. See where people suggested.

Can Everyone Cleanup Their Dog’s Poop Please
Zdravka posted asking all dog owners to clean up after their dog(s) when out walking, as she’d seen lots of deposits around town. There was a little discussion around why certain nationalities were mentioned and why the post was written in English.

Sauna Gondola Coming to Bansko (April Fool)
Christer posted a story about a sauna gondola coming to Bansko for next winter season. A nice story and a bit of a giggle.

Bansko & Beyond

Bansko Municipal Council confirms funding programme
The local municipal council has confirmed the funding programme going forward, highlighting some longer-term projects (road improvements, street lighting renewals, etc) and some specific projects (children’s playgrounds near the Glazne River, upgrades to local educational buildings and grounds, etc), and individual funding for specific educational programmes (funding for sports clubs and specialised sports in schools). Read more.

Bulgarian Government sets up working group to discuss controlling price increases
The interim government in Sofia has set up a body to examine the control of prices for various items affected by rising energy costs. Read more.

Municipality extends services across towns & villages in local area
Bansko Municipality stretches a little further than most people initially think. If you’ve ever headed down to Gotse Delchev, then you’ll have passed a few villages on the way that are part of Bansko Municipality. Previously, some local services were only available in Bansko town. Now, the municipality has rolled most services to other towns and village halls in the municipality. Read more.

Foreign tourist numbers increase by 2% year-on-year for February
February is considered the busiest month in Bansko for tourist numbers: it’s usually when most tourists visiting have school holidays in their countries. This year, tourist numbers to Bulgaria were confirmed to have increased by 2% compared to last year (2025 to 2026). Read more.

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Events Next Week

Bansko Street Dogs Pub Quiz
Tomorrow (Monday 6th), the regular pub quiz will take place at The Hub. It will start at 7.30pm and entry fee is 5€ per person. More info.

Easter Holiday Celebrations Continue
From 11am to 6pm on the 7th, 8th & 9th, there is a charity bazaar in front of the Tourist Information Center (next to the big tree). This is followed by the “bread of kneading” ceremony at Velyanova House Museum at 12 noon on the 9th, and a holiday concert on Sunday, 12th of April, at 12 noon in the town square. (Friday and Monday are holidays.)

Easter Candle Making & Wine
On Friday (10th), join others at Anita’s Art Studio on Nayden Gerov Street at 6pm to make some candles for Easter and enjoy unlimited wine. No experience needed. Price is 20€. More info.

Easter Egg Painting & Bonnet Decoration Competition
On Sunday (12th), Pivoteka Craft Beer is hosting their annual Easter egg competiton. After painting your egg at home, you can enter the competition from 4pm on the day. A nominal entrance fee of 5€ is requested, which will be split equally between Bansko Street Dogs and the local Rotary Club. More info.

End of Season Parties
On Sunday (12th), two main end-of-season parties will take place.
Bikini, Balloon & Beer Run: a gathering on Plato in fancy dress, followed by a ski race from the top of the gondola to Tipsy 360 for drinks and a party. More info.
The Hubfest: from 3pm at The Hub for a BBQ and drinks on the sunny terrace, with beautiful views of the mountain. More info.

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Photo of the Week

Great conditions on the mountain for the last week of the season.

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