Kopaonik, known as “the Roof of Serbia”, is the largest mountain massif in the country. For those who love peace and quiet as much as for those who want an active holiday with a shot of adrenaline, Kopaonik is an ideal destination all year round.
Its highest point is Pančić’s Peak, at 2,017 m, crowned by the mausoleum of the famous Serbian naturalist it is named after. Thanks to its natural values, Kopaonik was granted national park status in 1981.
Skiing on Kopaonik
The ski season on Kopaonik usually lasts from early December to the last week of April, and most slopes are equipped with snowmaking. The ski centre has more than 60 km of slopes and ski routes for alpine and nordic skiing, with one gondola, three six-seat and seven four-seat chairlifts, ten ski lifts, two connecting ski lifts and a magic carpet (data from Ski Resorts of Serbia, 2026). Which lifts and slopes are open today is published on the official website: status of the lifts and slopes on Kopaonik (in Serbian).
Ski passes are also sold at the lower gondola station in Brzeće, so you can set off skiing straight from Brzeće. For children and beginners there is also the Hotel Junior ski slope in Brzeće itself, which has its own ski pass. Read more in our guide Winter holiday with kids in Brzeće.
From Brzeće to Kopaonik: by gondola or by car
Brzeće is an ideal choice for guests who want to be close to the Kopaonik ski resort, but with a quieter holiday, fewer crowds and more affordable accommodation.
The Brzeće – Mali Karaman gondola connects Brzeće with the centre of Kopaonik, and the lower station is about 500 m from our apartment.
By car, the centre of Kopaonik is 22 km away, about 25 minutes’ drive. A few kilometres past Brzeće is the toll barrier of Kopaonik National Park: a fee is charged for vehicles entering the park. A camera reads the number plate, and you can pay at the barrier or online. Prices and conditions are on the Kopaonik National Park website (in Serbian). If you take the gondola, your car stays in Brzeće.
In winter, take snow chains for the drive up to Kopaonik: when conditions are difficult, the police do not let cars without chains continue to Kopaonik.
Summer on Kopaonik
In the summer season the Kopaonik tourist centre offers ideal conditions for both an active and a relaxed holiday. There is a bobsleigh track, panoramic chairlift rides, paragliding and a zip line, along with a large number of marked walking and hiking trails. The adventure park covers an area of 2,000 m², and for the youngest visitors there is a specially equipped playground.
Accommodation at the foot of the mountain: STAR Apartman in Brzeće is about 500 m from the gondola to Kopaonik.
