Harrachov 2026/27: Ski Resort, Lift Pass, Glassworks, Travel
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Harrachov is a compact ski resort on the western edge of the Giant Mountains (Krkonoše), best for families and beginners: four slopes on Čertova hora (Devil's Mountain), 1.3 to 2.2 km long, and two four-seat chairlifts. By car it is 129 km from Prague (1 h 50), 189 km from Dresden (2 h 40) and 363 km from Berlin (4 h 30). The longest day ticket covers 6 hours: in 2026/27 an adult pays CZK 1,040 (about €43) until 22 December and from 15 March, and CZK 1,160 (about €48) from 23 December to 14 March. The operator says the season starts "during December" and names no date; the cableway has been shut since 2 November. Around Prague checked prices, hours and timetables on the official websites on 2 November 2026.
Who Harrachov suits
Families, beginners and weekend skiers who like short distances. The four main slopes drop 300–350 m, all with snowmaking. For 50 km of pistes see Černá hora – Pec in Skiing in Czechia 2026/27. The cross-country trails at the National Sports Centre stadium are free except during competitions; the 2.2 km loop is always groomed.
Slopes and lifts
| Slope | Length | Drop | Operator's note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 2,200 m | 300 m | longest and gentlest, for beginners; ends in Rýžoviště |
| Red I | 1,640 m | 300 m | medium, for advanced skiers; ends in Rýžoviště |
| Black | 1,259 m | 300 m | the steepest; ends in Rýžoviště |
| Red II | 1,850 m | 350 m | the only slope to the town centre; gentler at the bottom |
| Night slope (lower Red II) | 400 m | 76 m | Doplik drag lift, for children and beginners |
The Delta chairlift in the centre is 1,303 m long (357 m climb), the Alfa lift in Rýžoviště 900 m (298 m). A 50 m bridge at the top links the two areas. In the main season night skiing runs on the Doplik lift 16:00–20:00, except 24 December.
Lift pass prices 2026/27
| Adult (18–64) | until 22.12. and from 15.3. | 23.12.–14.3. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | CZK 640 | CZK 710 |
| 4 hours | CZK 860 | CZK 960 |
| 6 hours Flexi | CZK 1,040 | CZK 1,160 |
| 2 days | CZK 2,080 | CZK 2,310 |
| Night skiing | CZK 440 | CZK 440 |
| Child 6–13, 6 hours | CZK 730 | CZK 810 |
- Flexi means any 6 hours within one day, charged in 60-minute blocks. Children under 6 ski free with an adult. Chip card deposit: CZK 50.
- Buy online at eshop.skiareal.com, card payment only; the Harrachov Card gives 10% off. On 2 November the e-shop was down for season preparation.
Our calculation: two adults and a child (6–13), 6 hours, main season: 2 × 1,160 + 810 = CZK 3,130, about €129 (CNB rate on 2 Nov: CZK 24.35).
What is open in November
With no lift running, November is for day trips. Status on 2 November 2026:
| Place | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Glassworks tour | daily, tours 9:00–15:00 | CZK 250, children 6–17 CZK 100 |
| Glass museum | daily 9:00–17:00 | CZK 60 / 30 |
| Brewery restaurant | Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00; Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 | à la carte |
| Beer spa | Mon–Fri 11:00–20:00; Sat, Sun 10:00–20:00 | CZK 900 per person |
| Šindelka (forestry and hunting exhibition) | Tue–Sun 9:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00 | CZK 60 / 30 |
| Mining museum and tunnel | closed 1 Nov 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 | CZK 170 / 120, cash only |
| Mumlava waterfall | open all year | free |
The Ski Museum at the bus station lists Wed–Fri 14:00–17:00 and Sat, Sun 10:00–17:00, with no date and no price; visits by arrangement on +420 603 470 113.
The glassworks, brewery, ski jumps and waterfall
The Harrachov Glassworks (Nový Svět 95) belongs to the firm Novosad a syn and says it was founded before 1712. The 45-minute tour covers glassblowers at the furnace, a grinding shop from 1895 and the glass museum with over 5,000 exhibits. Tours in German or English run at fixed times in the booking system at the same price; otherwise you get a printed translation. Book online up to 14 days ahead and until 15 minutes before the start. Blowing your own glass ball is CZK 3,000 for 15 minutes; book a day ahead. On site the microbrewery makes unfiltered, unpasteurised beer.
Harrachov has nine ski jumps. The ski-flying (mammoth) hill, one of only five in the world, has been out of use since 2014, according to the National Sports Centre. The town lists the jumps among its sights, but no site gives prices or visiting hours.
The Mumlava waterfall (Mumlavský vodopád) is less than 1.5 km from the town and almost 10 m high. A paved, blue-marked path leads from the bus station past the Šindelka; cars are not allowed.
Getting there from Prague, Dresden and Berlin
| From | By car (route) | Train and bus |
|---|---|---|
| Prague | 129 km, 1 h 50 (D10 to Turnov, then roads I/35, I/14, I/10) | direct bus 900 from Černý Most, 2 h 10; train R21 to Tanvald plus bus, 3 h 18 |
| Dresden | 189 km, 2 h 40 (A4, B178, Zittau, Liberec) | Trilex to Liberec, then train L1: 3 h 29 (Sat 7 Nov: 7:23 – 10:52) |
| Berlin | 363 km, 4 h 30 (route via Dresden and Liberec) | rj to Dresden, Trilex, L1: 5 h 24 (Sat 7 Nov: 7:28 – 12:52) |
Driving times from OSRM without traffic or snow; rail times from IDOS on 2 November. OSRM also gives 321 km from Berlin through Poland (4 h 15); we did not check Polish tolls or roads. IDOS shows no connections after the 13 December timetable change yet.
- Bus from Prague: line 900 (BusLine Express) leaves Praha, Černý Most (metro B) about every 2 hours on weekdays, on 5 Nov at 6:25, 8:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30, 16:30, 18:30. Back from Harrachov at 15:15, 17:15, 19:15. Fare not checked.
- Vignette: the D10 out of Prague is toll in sections: CZK 230 for 1 day, CZK 300 for 10 days. The roads via Zittau and Liberec are not on the official list.
- Winter tyres: compulsory from 1 November to 31 March when there is or may be snow, ice or frost on the road; minimum tread 4 mm.
- Parking: under the town regulation of 23 September 2026 the car park at the lift ("u lanovky") is a flat CZK 100 per car per day from 1 Nov to 30 Apr. Centre and Nový Svět: CZK 25 per 30 minutes, daily 7:00–20:00. No tariff found for other car parks. A ski bus included in the parking price runs from the central car park to the Delta lift 8:30–16:30.
- Poland: road I/10 runs from Tanvald through Harrachov to the border crossing into Poland. The EU Commission's list of border controls (checked 2 November) shows none on the Czech–Polish border, while Germany and Austria check their borders with Czechia until 15 March 2027. Train L1 reaches Szklarska Poręba Górna in 24 minutes.
Where to stay
We name no hotels or prices. The tourist office lists hotels, pensions, apartments, chalets, private rooms and camping at harrachovcard.cz. Choose by location:
- Centre: Delta lift, ticket office, central car park, bus station, ski depot (heated locker CZK 100 a day); Red II ends here.
- Rýžoviště: lower station of the Alfa lift, where Blue, Red I and Black end; car parks of its own.
- Nový Svět: glassworks and brewery, a car park, several ski bus stops.
Ask about the distance to Delta or Alfa, parking and the nearest ski bus stop. In the 2025/26 timetable the ski bus (skiers only) cost an adult CZK 20 and a child of 6–15 CZK 10, nothing with the Harrachov Card; some trips ran only 25 December to 15 March. The 2026/27 timetable is not out. Guests over 5 who stay in town or pay for all-day parking at the central car park get the Harrachov Card. The spa tax is CZK 30 per guest, says the tourist office, without naming the period.
Harrachov questions (FAQ)
How far is Harrachov from Prague, Dresden and Berlin?
By car 129 km from Prague (1 h 50), 189 km from Dresden (2 h 40) and 363 km from Berlin (4 h 30).
How much is a ski pass in Harrachov in 2026/27?
6 hours: CZK 1,040 until 22 Dec and from 15 Mar, CZK 1,160 from 23 Dec to 14 Mar. There is no all-day pass.
When does the ski season start in Harrachov?
In December, says the operator; the exact date is not announced.
What can you do in Harrachov in November?
Visit the glassworks, museum, brewery restaurant, beer spa and waterfall; the mining museum is closed until 1 February 2027.
Are there glassworks tours in English?
Yes, at fixed times in the booking system, CZK 250 for adults; otherwise with a printed English translation.
Sources: Harrachov ski area: price list, slopes, lifts, season start, Harrachov Glassworks, glass museum, restaurant, beer spa, Šindelka (KRNAP), mining museum, Ski Museum, National Sports Centre, tourist office: getting here, town parking regulation, eDalnice, Act 361/2000, EU Commission: border controls, IDOS. Checked on 2 November 2026; check hours and timetables before you travel.
See also: Skiing in Czechia 2026/27, Czech highway vignette 2026, Winter tyres in Czechia 2026, Prague walking tours, Trains to Prague, Pančava waterfall, Špindlerův Mlýn, Sněžka.
Photo: View of Harrachov from Čertova hora. Ondřej Žváček, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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