In recent years, ski resorts in Czech Republic have become increasingly modern. If you are satisfied with a smaller number of piste kilometres, they are a great alternative to the more popular destinations in the Alps. In fact, many Czech ski resorts offer excellent slopes. In this article, we'll present the five biggest Czech ski resorts.
The Klínovec ski resort offers the most piste kilometres in the country. You can ski on 31,5 kilometres of slopes, facilitated by numerous snow cannons. The ski area is practically located on the German border. In cooperation with the Fichtelberg ski area, they have created the InterSkiregion Fichtelberg-Klínovec. This means that, after a short ride on the (free) ski bus, you can access additional 15,5 kilometres of slopes. Klínovec also boasts one of the longest and widest slopes in the country. The Jáchymov run is 50 to 100 metres wide and 2,950 metres long. The ski resort is constantly under development, which is especially evident in the renewal of the snow cannons and chairlifts in recent years. You can also enjoy a snow park, a children's land and 146 kilometres of cross-country trails.
The Spindleruv Mlyn is located in the Krkonoše mountain range, in a beautiful valley made by river Elbe. This excellent winter sports destination offers 28 kilometres of slopes with many new lifts. The slopes, suitable for all levels, are divided between Medvedin and Svaty Petr. Advanced skiers can enjoy the black slopes of Stoh and Plan, while there are also some wonderful blue runs for beginners. On the Hromovka, night skiing is possible daily from 6 pm to 9 pm. You can also visit a fun park, a children's area and a practice slope.
Černá Hora - Pec consists of several winter sports villages and ski resorts. In total, over 40 kilometres of slopes are available in this region. With 17,5 kilometres of slopes, Černá Hora above Janské Lázně is the largest ski resort in the area. It boasts the longest run in the Czech Republic - with a length of 3 kilometres! Night skiing is possible on the Proteû slope. The slopes are facilitated by drag lifts, several chair lifts and a cable car. The pistes of Černá Hora are connected to those of Pec Pod Snezkou - not by a lift or ski bus but by a snow groomer! After a 25-minute ride, you can access another 13 kilometres of slopes!
The Rokytnice nad Jizerou ski region consists of several sub-regions, of which Horní Domky-Lysa hora is the largest, with 14 kilometres of slopes. The Horní Domky ski resort is located on the southern flank of the Lysa Hora (1,344 m) and is quite versatile. You'll find slopes that are more than 100 metres wide, there is a snowpark, and 90% of the slopes can be covered with artificial snow. Piste no. 4 is perfect for experienced skiers, while less advanced skiers can enjoy the valley run no. 1. For a break, we recommend the Cerný potok restaurant or the U Zalomeného ski bar. Other ski resorts in the area, such as Studenov, Udatný and Parez, can be reached by free ski bus.
The Pec Pod Sněžkou ski resort offers slopes for all levels and plenty of other facilities, such as a funline, giant slalom, speed track and a snowpark. Moreover, night skiing is available daily on the longest floodlit piste in the Czech Republic (the Javor piste). If you feel like some après-ski at the end of the afternoon, the Bullbar is the place to be (on Friday and Saturday, they schedule live music!). A multi-day ski pass is also valid in the other ski resorts of Černá Hora - Pec.
I grew up in Slovenia, close to the Julian Alps. Early on, my parents put me on skis and skates, and the winter sports enthusiasm hasn't left me since. I also enjoy cross-country skiing and have been a keen snowboarder for the past 20 years.
