We were there at the end of January/beginning of February and had wonderful weather. We booked a room in a small, inexpensive guesthouse, perfectly adequate for sleeping and breakfast. Ski passes and rentals aren't much cheaper compared to Austria, so the proximity is really the only thing that makes it worthwhile. We were beginners and skiing for the first time. You can take group lessons, but you don't get much instruction. However, if you don't have much time or are a bit clumsy, you can ski down the blue and maybe even the red slopes at Medvedin after 2-3 days. For beginners, it's definitely good value for money, provided you can find affordable accommodation. Food and drinks in the restaurants are very good, cheaper than in Germany, but not always! There are both cheap and expensive restaurants in the center. Friendliness on site... well, mixed feelings, I'd say. Be aware that you can't pay by card in all places. If you pay in euros, you get change in crowns, but at a very poor exchange rate. If you have no other way to pay, it's best to use the smallest denomination you can find – that's my tip! It's better to withdraw money from an ATM beforehand.