Romania is a popular winter sports destination, thanks to its varied mountain terrain and well-equipped slopes.
Every year, the resorts in the Carpathians attract hundreds of thousands of tourists, both from Romania and from abroad, eager to enjoy the snow and the modern facilities on offer.
In recent years, night skiing has become increasingly popular with winter sports enthusiasts. Slopes equipped with floodlighting offer an attractive alternative for those who want to avoid the daytime crowds.
This article sets out to present the best-known night skiing slopes in Romania, with useful information about locations, facilities and other details to help readers choose the right destination for a night skiing session.
The best night skiing slopes in Romania
Night skiing has several advantages, including a more relaxed atmosphere thanks to fewer skiers, the chance to ski after work and, at some locations, lower prices.
In addition, many resorts offer a special atmosphere thanks to well-placed lighting, which ensures both safety and an enjoyable experience on the slope.
1. Poiana Brașov – Bradul Slope
The Bradul Slope in Poiana Brașov is one of the most popular options for night skiing in Romania.
About 430 meters long and rated easy, the slope is ideal for beginners and for anyone who wants a relaxed ski session. It is served by the Bradul ski lift, and there is also a conveyor belt for children.
In the 2025–2026 season, night skiing ran on Fridays and Saturdays until 20:00 on the Bradul slope and the lower Lupului slope (floodlit since 2025), and the schedule may vary depending on the weather.
Night skiing uses the resort's regular ski passes and cards (for example, the points card or the 4-hour pass); there is no separate night skiing ticket.
Near the slope, visitors will find plenty of restaurants, cafés and bars where they can relax after a ski session. Poiana Brașov also offers many accommodation options and other recreational activities.
2. Predeal – Clăbucet Sosire Slope
The Clăbucet Sosire Slope in Predeal is one of the busiest places to ski, including at night.
About 800 meters long and rated easy, it is suitable for beginners. The slope is served by a ski lift and is floodlit for evening skiing.
In the 2025–2026 season, the ski lift ran on Fridays and Saturdays until 19:00. The 1–5-day ski passes are not valid in the evening, so for night skiing you need the 2-hour card or the points card.
The area around the slope offers a wide range of facilities. Predeal has numerous places to stay, from guesthouses to 4-star hotels. There are also restaurants and cafés nearby, where visitors can take a break or have dinner after skiing.
In the evening, the atmosphere on the Clăbucet Sosire Slope is calm and friendly, attracting families, groups of friends and solo skiers who prefer to avoid the daytime crowds.
3. Muntele Mic – Vâlsanu and Nordica Slopes
The resort of Muntele Mic, in the Țarcu Mountains (Caraș-Severin County), has two red slopes with night skiing: Vâlsanu, with a vertical drop of 400 meters, and Nordica, 900–1,400 meters long.
Both slopes have artificial snow. Vâlsanu is served by a six-seat chairlift and Nordica by a ski lift.
In the 2025–2026 season, night skiing ran on Fridays and Saturdays from 17:30 to 20:30 (from March, 18:00 to 21:00). The night pass, valid on the Vâlsanu chairlift and the Nordica ski lift, cost 90 lei (70 lei reduced).
Access is via county road DJ 608A, through Caransebeș, which is cleared of snow in winter, and the weSKI ski area has free parking.
The resort has a restaurant where the slopes meet, a rental center and several hotels, guesthouses and chalets. Find accommodation in Muntele Mic.
4. Straja – Constantinescu Slope
The Constantinescu Slope is one of the most popular options for night skiing in the Straja Ski Area.
It is about 1,100 meters long, easy and floodlit, like other slopes in the resort. In the 2025–2026 season, the lifts serving it ran daily until 21:00, depending on the weather and the number of visitors.
The atmosphere at Straja is friendly and relaxed, with a steady stream of visitors who like to explore the slopes in the evening. The resort is known for its well-developed infrastructure, including a gondola, chairlifts and ski lifts serving the slopes.
Straja offers numerous accommodation options, from guesthouses to modern chalets, close to the slope. The resort also has restaurants and recreation areas where you can unwind after a ski session. It is a good idea to book your accommodation in advance, especially during the peak season.
5. Cavnic – Roata Slopes
In the resort of Cavnic, in the Gutâi Mountains (Maramureș County), both the SuperSki area, with the Roata slopes, and the Icoana slopes have floodlights for night skiing.
The SuperSki area has three chairlifts and slopes for all levels: Roata 1 (1,000 m, intermediate), Roata 2 (1,200 m, easy), Pârtia Albastră (2,700 m, easy to intermediate) and Rainer 1 (900 m, difficult). Snow cannons were also made ready for the 2025–2026 season.
In the 2025–2026 season (January 11 – February 6), the lifts in the Roata area ran until 19:00 from Monday to Thursday, until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays and until 19:00 on Sundays, while the Icoana ski lifts ran until 20:00. The one-day ski pass (150 lei) does not include night skiing, but the 2–6-day passes do, and hourly or points cards can also be used in the evening.
At the base of the Roata slopes is the SuperSki Hotel, with a restaurant, and at the top of the Roata 1 slope there is an après-ski bar. Cavnic is about 30 kilometers from Baia Mare. Find accommodation in Cavnic.
6. Păltiniș Arena (formerly Arena Platoș)
Păltiniș Arena (formerly Arena Platoș) in Păltiniș is one of the most modern winter sports venues in Romania, with four slopes floodlit for night skiing.
The Platoș Slope is 520 m long and easy, like all the slopes in the resort, which mainly cater to families and beginners. In the 2025–2026 season, night skiing (17:00–21:00) ran daily from December 20 to January 11, then on Wednesdays and Saturdays until March 1.
Facilities include a chairlift and several ski lifts, an equipment rental center, a ski school for all ages (including a ski kindergarten) and a snow park (Fun Park). More than 40 snow cannons ensure good conditions even in periods with little precipitation.
Besides skiing, Păltiniș Arena also has a sledding slope. Visitors can enjoy hot meals and drinks at the restaurant and après-ski bar next to the slopes. The area also has various places to stay, most of them a few minutes' walk from the complex.
7. Arieșeni – Vârtop, Piatra Grăitoare Slope
The Piatra Grăitoare Slope, on the Bihor side of the Vârtop Pass, about 10 km from the Arieșeni resort, is 1,880 meters long, with a red (intermediate) and a black (difficult) variant, and is floodlit for night skiing.
The slope is served by a 1,108-meter four-seat chairlift running between 1,189 and 1,445 m altitude, and since the 2025–2026 season it has also had a beginner ski lift at the top.
In the 2025–2026 season, the chairlift ran until 20:00 on Saturdays (until 17:00 or 18:00 on other days). A single ride cost 20 lei and a day pass 140 lei; there is no separate night skiing ticket.
Next to Piatra Grăitoare are the Vârtop 1 (1,000 m, with a ski lift) and Vârtop 2 (430 m, for beginners) slopes, both floodlit; in the 2024–2025 season they offered night skiing on weekends until 20:00.
At the base of the Vârtop slopes, the vacation village has bars, restaurants and rental centers. Find accommodation in Arieșeni.
Tips for a successful night skiing experience
Floodlit slope
Night skiing can be an enjoyable and safe experience if you are well prepared. Here are a few essential tips:
Ski goggles with special low-light lenses are essential to reduce glare and improve visibility.
Layered, waterproof thermal clothing helps keep you comfortable, while a helmet is strongly recommended (in Poiana Brașov it is mandatory for children under 14).
Temperatures can be lower in the evening, so wear suitable gear.
Follow the signs and instructions on the slope and avoid darker or ungroomed areas.
Slow down in crowded areas and keep your distance from other skiers.
Before you go, check the night skiing schedule on the official website or with the slope operator, as it may vary depending on the weather.
Find out about ticket prices and types of access (ski pass or dedicated night skiing ticket).
Conclusions
Night skiing is a great opportunity to explore well-groomed slopes and experience winter sports in a different setting from the daytime one. Romania's night skiing slopes offer a less crowded environment and ideal conditions for a more relaxed ski session.
Resorts such as Poiana Brașov, Predeal, Muntele Mic, Straja, Cavnic, Păltiniș and Arieșeni–Vârtop are just a few of the popular destinations where visitors can ski after sunset.
For the full experience, visitors are encouraged to explore different night skiing slopes in Romania and compare the facilities they offer. There are also floodlit slopes elsewhere, for example in Azuga (on Sorica), Vatra Dornei (at the bottom of the Parc slope), Borșa, Bușteni (on Kalinderu), Parâng and Rânca, but night skiing there does not follow a regular schedule, so check before you go.
We invite readers to share their experiences on these slopes or to discover similar ones, as each destination has its own features that can make for an unforgettable winter vacation.
Also read our article on Lesser-Known Ski Slopes in Romania
