Polianski ski area (Poliana)

Polyana is a resort village in Zakarpattia (formerly Svalyavskyi district), known for its mineral waters and sanatoriums. In winter, there is a small ski complex "Polianski" (Polianski) near the hotel "Kateryna" — gentle slopes for beginners and children with artificial snowmaking, making it easy to combine a ski trip with wellness. More about the village can be found on the Polyana page.

Slopes and Lifts

• 3 lifts: 100 m, 300 m, and 600 m;
• gentle slope about 800 m long — for training and calm riding;
• artificial snowmaking (already the 11th season), evening lighting;
• ski school, rental, and tubing.

The former ski complex "Vedmezha" on Dukhnovycha Street is marked as permanently closed on Google Maps.

Skipasses and Prices

The prices for the 2026/27 season have not yet been published by the complex. Last year (2025/26 season), the "Beginner" package — a 2-hour skipass, an hour with an instructor, and 2 hours of rental — cost 990 UAH on weekdays during the low season. For current prices, please call +38 (099) 638-46-86.

2026/27 Season

According to the complex, the season starts in the first week of December: last year, the low season lasted from December 1. The opening date for the 2026/27 season has not yet been announced.

How to Get There

Address: s. Polyana, Soniachna St., 55 B (slope behind the hotel "Kateryna"). Polyana is located near Svalyava, close to the M06 Kyiv — Chop highway; the nearest major railway station is Svalyava, then by bus or taxi.

Where to Stay

The hotel "Kateryna" is right by the slope (with a pool and SPA), and there are many sanatoriums and sadybas in Polyana — options can be found on the Polyana page and in the "2026/27 Season" block below. Larger resorts are reviewed in the article "Ski Resorts of the Carpathians".

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I ski in Polyana?

At the "Polianski" complex near the hotel "Kateryna" (Soniachna St., 55 B): 3 lifts, artificial snowmaking, school, and rental.

Is Polyana suitable for beginners?

Yes, the slopes are gentle, there are instructors, rental, and a "Beginner" package with a skipass, lesson, and rental.

When does the season open in Polyana?

Usually in the first week of December; the date for 2026/27 has not yet been announced.

Sources: official website of "Polianski"; hotel "Kateryna" — skiing and tubing; karpaty.info — lifts in Polyana. Photos of the village: Wikimedia Commons — Mcowkin (CC BY-SA 3.0), Pvladko (CC BY-SA 4.0), solomka (CC BY-SA 3.0). Data verified on 09.11.2026 — please check official resort resources before your trip.