Fans of outdoor activities simply need to visit the best ski resorts in the Czech Republic this winter. What are the slopes of the resorts, where is it better to go and what are the prices for hotels, tours, food in a cafe.
Czech ski resorts are less popular than Austrian or German resorts, but they still have no intention of losing their reputation. The reason for this popularity is understandable. After all, the Czech Republic has everything you need for such a vacation, and the cost of a ski vacation here is much cheaper than that of the Austrian and German zones.
Of course, they do not have as many delicacies as in Austria, but the vastness of services and their quality will delight those who are not ready to spend a lot of money on such a vacation.
Spindleruv Mlyn
The most popular ski resort in the Czech Republic among Europeans and Russians, it is one of the best places for family vacations, as well as, separately, for families with children.
The resort is the largest on the territory of the Sudeten Mountains and it is located in the highest part of it. Of course, the skiing heights are small there, but the snow cover of the trails occurs from the beginning of November to April. Most families come here during Christmas and New Year's holidays, as well as in January and February.
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The Spindleruv Mlyn resort in the Czech Republic is considered the most interesting and active place where you can relax in the Czech Republic with children in the country. Why is it so popular among families with children?
The answer is simple. Parents have the opportunity to ski on the slopes in peace. And children can either go to school where they will be taught the art of skiing or go to kindergarten, where they will be looked after by educators.
There are five ski areas in the Spindleruv Mlyn ski area. For a family vacation, the resort called “St. Peter", There is a children's center, as well as slopes of various difficulties. Parents can easily compete on trails.
Spindleruv Mlyn, how to get there
First of all, you should fly to Prague, from the airport to the resort 170 kilometers, the distance can be covered by a rented car or bus. A taxi will be an expensive way to get to the best ski resort, the fare is 170 Euro, we do not consider it. The train will be the cheapest option, but it will take a long time to travel.
The cost of a bus ticket to the resort is about 10 Euro, renting a car for several days will cost about 5 thousand rubles. Day / 1600 rubles for the middle class, plus gasoline about 1200 rubles. We look at the prices for flights to Prague at the link below, the search will find the cheapest options.
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You can get to Spindleruv Mlyn by bus from the bus station. From the airport to the bus station we go several stops, we leave at the station. "Black Bridge".
By car From Prague to the resort we drive along the R / 10 highway through Mlada Boleslav-Jicin-Nova Paka-Vrchlabi. The second way is via Podebrady-Jicin-Vrchlabi. Travel time is about 2 hours.
Hotels in the resort
It is better to book hotels in ski resorts in the Czech Republic through the proven Booking.com service. All tourists vacationing in Europe use this particular system for the purpose of stable booking and trust.
In the Spindleruv Mlyn resort, I recommend taking a closer look at the hotels:
- Savoy Hotel,
- Guest House Pension Villa Stella,
- Pension Luky, located next to "Medvedin".
Ski resort - Liberec
Liberec resort in the Czech Republic and its interesting excursion program is suitable not only for outdoor enthusiasts, but also for tourists who have come to see natural attractions and not only.
The tourist resort of Liberec is very similar to the ski resort located in Prague. There is everything from historical beautiful palaces to an old zoo.
The ski area is located on the territory of the mountain Jested, which is considered a nature reserve.
The number of tracks is small, but their quality and variety replaces all the disadvantages of other skiing spots in the Czech Republic. There is a ski school that teaches the art of skiing not only for children, but also for adults. After that, you can safely go to the blue tracks for beginners. Those who already know how to ski almost professionally are offered to go to the red and black slopes of the ski resort.
When is the best time to go to the resort of Liberec? The ski complex receives tourists from the beginning of November to the end of March, but the largest flow of guests comes in the middle of the winter period.
Where to stay in Liberec?
It is best to stay at the resort in the city center for those who like to walk and see the sights. Active tourists closer to the ski resort should take a closer look at country houses and hotels. The ideal solution for skiers would be Hotel Ještěd or rent a Villa Flamendr near the slopes.
It is cheaper for a family to rent an apartment in the city center, private accommodation without intermediaries can also be found on the booking, one of the good options is Pension Apartmá SunGarden Liberec, located close to almost all sights.
How to get to Liberec?
You can get to Liberec by bus from the Chyorny Most metro station. Schedules are subject to change, departures every 35 minutes. The bus travel time is 1 hour 20 minutes. we buy bus tickets at the station or on the bus
The exact timetable and prices can be found on the website www.studentagency.cz.
Spa Pec pod Snezkou
One of the best ski resorts in the Czech Republic - Pec pod Snezkou is located at the foot of Snezka - this is the highest mountain peak in the Krkonoše and the entire Czech Republic.
There are a lot of all kinds of entertainment on this mountain: ski schools for children and adults, small slopes for beginners, more difficult slopes for professional skiers, as well as the longest illuminated slope in the Czech Republic (Javor slope) for evening and night skiing, as well as Fun- a park for snowboarders. There are other entertainments, but you need to look for them in the resort hotel itself.
You can get there from Prague airport by bus, travel time is 2 hours. Transfer rent is possible as well as to all other resorts in the Czech Republic.
Where to stay?
I recommend booking the Horizont 4 * hotel, the most popular place to accommodate skiers. Where else to stay:
- Hotel Hořec 4 *
- Hotel Energetik 3 *
- Hotel Krokus 3 *
Harrachov Spa
This resort is also considered to be very popular for families. It is good to relax here precisely because parents and children have different riding skills. Skillful ski instructors work for beginners, and there are also children's coaches. For the smallest tourists, a kindergarten is provided, where you can safely leave your child and go for a drive all day long.
In those moments when you are tired of conquering the slopes, and you don’t want to go to your room, you can go with your whole family to the production of Bohemia Cristal glass, which is also called “non-melting ice”.
The ski resort of Harrachov has a huge number of accommodation options, from private villas to hotels with excellent service. I recommend taking a closer look at the Hotýlek pod smrkem villa. Apartmány Slunce is ideal for couples with children.
You can get to the resort in 1 hour and 20 minutes by car. The town is located 125 km from Prague. The best thing to do if you decide to rent a car is to take the E65 highway. It is possible to take a train from the station in Prague, but the travel time will be more than 3 hours. We take the bus from the station "Black Bridge (Černý Most) ", Travel time is 2 hours. The price of a bus ticket is about 250 CZK.
Complex Mlade Buki
The Czech resort of Mlade Buki is intended for beginner skiers only.There are basically only blue slopes here, where experienced instructors will teach you how to ride. For children, training in skating is also provided in the educational and entertainment center.
Other entertainment is possible for the adult population, such as snow tubing and bobsleigh. Mlada Buka has a training ground for snowboarders.
Weather and climatic conditions
The average temperature in the highlands ranges from 0 to -5 degrees during the day. The humidity is high, but it is not felt. Snow on most trails is soft.
All resorts located in the Giant Mountains are located at a low altitude, but this does not affect the quality. Snow cannons cover these trails. That is why the season here lasts from November to April.
