Ski destinations in the Czech Republic

There are around 300 ski resorts in the Czech Republic, totalling 692 kilometres of slopes and more than 900 ski lifts scattered throughout the country’s mountain regions. Several resorts offer well-groomed slopes, terrain parks, and a variety of amenities for the perfect winter vacation. Here are three recommendations for Czech ski destinations that are ideal for day trips or weekend getaways in the winter season.

• Špindlerův Mlýn Ski Area

Špindlerův Mlýn is located in Krkonoše Mountains in the Hradec Králové region of the country. Špindl, as the area is often called, offers 27.8 kilometres of slopes and 17 chair lifts. The Svatý Petr and Medvědín ski complexes lie the country’s highest mountain range with trails ranging in elevation from 702 to 1,235 meters. Most slopes are for intermediate skiers and snowboarders, but beginners and advanced skiers and snowboarders will also enjoy their stay. For those seeking speed, try carving turns on the FIS World Cup black piste. There are also numerous cross-country skiing trails in the area. The town of Špindlerův Mlýn, less than a kilometre away from the base of the mountain, offers numerous restaurant options, bars, and bustling nightlife.

• Černá hora – Pec Ski Resort

Rising above the village of Pec pod Sněžkou is Černá hora – Pec Ski Resort, another popular area in the Krkonoše Mountains. Fifty kilometres of slopes in the area are serviced by 27 lifts. Guests can also take a cable car to the summit of Sněžka mount, the highest peak in the Czech Republic at 1,603 meters. The resort also boasts the only eight-seat gondola in the country – the Cernohorsky Express. For those seeking adventure, the Funline Snowpark offers banked turns, berms and a tunnel.

• Klínovec – Neklid

Another large ski resort in the Czech Republic is Klínovec-Neklid, located in the Erz Mountains near the German border. The resort is only 120 kilometres away from the capital city of Prague, which makes it a popular one-day destination. Skiers and snowboarders can enjoy 31 kilometres of connected slopes all under one lift ticket in two neighbouring ski areas Klínovec and Boží Dar-Neklid. Additionally, Snowboarders and free-skiers can attempt their best tricks in the refurbished Cool-Fun-Park and Snowpark Neklid, one of the oldest terrain parks in the country.

Other popular ski resorts are Tanvaldský Špičák, Lipno, Ještěd, Herlíkovíce-Bubákov, Moníne, Deštné and Harrachov.

A view of the Snezka mountain in Krkonoše Mountains