Skiing in Czechia 2026/27: Resorts, Lift Pass Prices, Travel
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Czechia's biggest ski resorts are in the Krkonoše (Giant Mountains), 2 to 2.5 hours' drive from Prague: Špindlerův Mlýn with 27 km of pistes and SkiResort Černá hora – Pec with 50 km, the largest in the country. Closest to Prague is Ještěd above Liberec, about 1.5 hours away; Klínovec in the Ore Mountains has 31.5 km, or 47 km together with Fichtelberg in Germany. Not every resort has published 2026/27 prices yet: a day at Klínovec costs CZK 1,250, 6 hours at Harrachov CZK 1,040–1,160 and a day at Benecko CZK 740 online. Špindlerův Mlýn and Ještěd celebrate the season opening on Saturday 12 December 2026. Around Prague checked prices, piste lengths and dates against the resorts' official websites on 30 October 2026.
Resorts and 2026/27 prices at a glance
| Resort | From Prague by car | Pistes | Adult day pass 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Špindlerův Mlýn, Krkonoše | ≈145 km, ≈2 h | 27 km | dynamic pricing |
| SkiResort Černá hora – Pec, Krkonoše | ≈170 km, ≈2 h 15 min | 50 km | not yet published |
| Harrachov, Krkonoše | ≈130 km, ≈1 h 50 min | ≈7 km | 6 hours: CZK 1,040; 23 Dec–14 Mar CZK 1,160 |
| Rokytnice nad Jizerou, Krkonoše | ≈130 km, ≈1 h 50 min | 12–13.5 km | dynamic online; desk prices not yet out |
| Benecko, Krkonoše | ≈130 km, ≈2 h | 4.6 km | CZK 740 online, CZK 810 at the desk |
| Klínovec, Ore Mountains | ≈135 km, ≈1 h 55 min | 31.5 km | CZK 1,250 |
| Boží Dar, Ore Mountains | ≈140 km, ≈2 h | slopes of 200–600 m | not yet published |
| Lipno, Šumava | ≈200 km, ≈2 h 35 min | 13.4 km | dynamic, from CZK 690 |
| Ještěd, Liberec | ≈110 km, ≈1 h 30 min | 33 ha | dynamic pricing |
| Dolní Morava, Králický Sněžník | ≈195 km, ≈2 h 45 min | ≈10 km | in preparation |
| Červenohorské sedlo, Jeseníky | ≈265 km, ≈3 h 30 min | 8 km | in preparation |
Driving times: OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM) from central Prague, without traffic or snow.
Krkonoše: Špindlerův Mlýn, Černá hora – Pec, Harrachov, Rokytnice, Benecko
Špindlerův Mlýn sells passes through Gopass, which reprices them daily by demand, weather and purchase date, so buying online and early pays off. In December 2026 the resort plans to open Audi Line Přehradní, a heated six-seat chairlift with a new red run, the first stage of a link between its two ski areas.
SkiResort Černá hora – Pec links six areas on one pass: Černá hora (Janské Lázně), Pec pod Sněžkou, Černý Důl, Malá Úpa, Velká Úpa and Svoboda nad Úpou, with runs up to 3 km long. For 2026/27 only school-group prices are out so far.
Harrachov has four runs on Čertova hora, 1,259 to 2,200 m long. There is no full-day pass; the longest ticket covers 6 hours. High season runs from 23 December to 14 March, and children aged 6–13 pay CZK 730 or 810.
Rokytnice nad Jizerou (the Nahoru resort) lists 11.9 km of pistes in its live status and "over 13.5 km" in its marketing; online prices are up to 40% below the desk, it says.
Benecko has 4.6 km of gentle family slopes. A child's day costs CZK 560 online, and from 2 January 2027 a full Saturday costs the same as 4 hours.
Ore Mountains, Šumava and Ještěd
Klínovec, the largest resort in the Ore Mountains, has 5 chairlifts or cable cars, 8 drag lifts and free parking for over 2,000 cars. Multi-day passes also work at Fichtelberg in Germany. A child's day (born 2012–2020) is CZK 750, cheaper online. Boží Dar, 4 km away, has short slopes for children and beginners; the Novako area still shows 2025/26 prices.
Lipno has 13.4 km of pistes above the Lipno reservoir. Bought early, a day starts at CZK 690; a child's pass added to an adult one is half price, and children born in 2020 or later ski for CZK 20.
Ještěd is Liberec's mountain on the doorstep, reached by tram from the city centre. Operator TMR lists 33 hectares of pistes, three cable lifts and five drag lifts. The SkiOpening on 12 December has a family snow programme from 10:00 to 14:00.
Jeseníky and Králický Sněžník
Dolní Morava has 11 runs totalling about 10 km, the longest 1,750 m. Červenohorské sedlo offers 8 km between 1,164 and 862 m. Both are still preparing 2026/27 prices. We found no official price list for Ramzová.
Getting there and buying lift passes
- Vignette for toll motorways: CZK 230 a day, 300 for 10 days, 480 for 30 days, 2,570 a year.
- Winter tyres are compulsory from 1 November to 31 March when snow, ice or frost is on the road or expected; minimum tread 4 mm. Check a rental car has them.
- Bus. Direct buses run to Špindlerův Mlýn several times a day from Praha Černý Most. CITY SKI day trips leave Palmovka metro at 7:00 and return at 16:15; they also serve Klínovec. Timetables: IDOS.cz.
- Ještěd without a car: bus or train to Liberec, then the tram.
- Lift passes online: Špindlerův Mlýn and Ještěd on gopass.travel, Lipno on lipnocard.cz, Benecko on benecko.eskipass.cz, others on their own sites, where you can also book ski school and rental.
How to save money and check the snow
- Buy online and early: at Špindlerův Mlýn, Ještěd, Lipno and Rokytnice prices rise closer to the date.
- Choose low season and short tickets: Klínovec 14:00–16:00 costs CZK 500, night skiing at Harrachov CZK 440.
- Snow depth, open runs and webcams: holidayinfo.cz.
FAQ
What is the biggest ski resort in Czechia?
SkiResort Černá hora – Pec in the Krkonoše, with 50 km of pistes on one pass, followed by Klínovec (31.5 km) and Špindlerův Mlýn (27 km).
How much is a lift pass in Czechia in 2026/27?
Klínovec CZK 1,250 a day, Harrachov CZK 1,040–1,160 for 6 hours, Benecko CZK 740 online. Špindlerův Mlýn, Ještěd and Lipno use dynamic prices.
When does the 2026/27 ski season start?
Špindlerův Mlýn and Ještěd hold their SkiOpening on 12 December 2026. Other resorts have not announced a date; it depends on snow.
Can I go skiing from Prague without a car?
Yes: a direct bus from Černý Most to Špindlerův Mlýn, a CITY SKI day trip, or a train or bus to Liberec and the tram to Ještěd.
Do I need winter tyres and a vignette?
Winter tyres are compulsory from 1 November to 31 March in wintry conditions; a vignette only if you use a toll motorway.
Sources: Špindlerův Mlýn, Propojení project, SkiResort, Harrachov, Rokytnice, Benecko, Klínovec, Boží Dar, Lipno, Ještěd, Dolní Morava, Červenohorské sedlo, eDálnice, Act 361/2000 Coll.. Checked on 30 October 2026.
See also: Winter tyres in Czechia 2026, Czech highway vignette 2026, Renting a car in Czechia, Prague in winter: 11 ideas.
Photo: Chairlift on Klínovec. ŠJů, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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