Špindlerův Mlýn 2026/27: Ski Resort, Lift Passes, Travel, Tips

Špindlerův Mlýn (Spindlermühle) is worth a ski weekend if 27 km of pistes and a top height of 1,235 metres are enough for you. By car it takes about 2 hours from Prague, just over 3 from Dresden and nearly 5 from Berlin. An adult day pass for 2026/27 costs CZK 780 to 1,390 online and CZK 1,990 at the ticket desk. The season officially opens on 12 December 2026. November is the dead season: only the Medvědín chairlift runs, and only on a few days. Around Prague checked prices, operating dates and rules on the official websites of the resort, the town and the national park administration on 2 November 2026.

Is Špindlerův Mlýn worth it?

Yes, for beginners, families and intermediate skiers on a short trip. The resort in the Krkonoše (Giant Mountains) has about 27 km of pistes in five areas and about 90 km of cross-country trails, but it does not replace the Alps. Alternatives are in our guide to skiing in Czechia 2026/27.

Ski areas: Svatý Petr, Medvědín and the new link

A valley separates Svatý Petr and Medvědín, linked by a free ski bus (2026/27 timetable not out yet). From 12 December 2026 the heated Audi Line Přehradní chairlift is due to run from the P1 terminal towards Hromovka, with two new runs, Přehradní and Lesní. You can then ski from Medvědín to Svatý Petr, but only that way. The return link, a cable car to Medvědín, is planned for 2027/28. The cable was still being spliced on 8 October, so treat the date as a plan.

Lift pass prices 2026/27

There is no fixed price list: online prices change with demand, weather and purchase date. On 2 November we read the official calendar for all 121 days, 5 December 2026 to 4 April 2027.

• On 13 February children aged 6–11 pay CZK 640 online, juniors (12–17) and seniors (60+) CZK 730; at the desk CZK 1,400 and 1,600. Under-6s ski free.
• Multi-day passes from 13 February: 2 days CZK 1,820 online, CZK 3,870 at the desk; 6 days CZK 5,810 and 10,750.
• Cancellation: CZK 30 the day before, CZK 150 on the day until 11:59 if unused.

Our calculation for a day trip from Prague on 13 February: return bus 2 × 237 + online pass 910 = CZK 1,384, or CZK 2,464 with a desk pass (November 2026 bus fare). Gopass shows minimum prices for logged-in users; they can rise.

Season dates and night skiing

The official start is Špindl SkiOpening on Saturday 12 December 2026: skiing 8:30–16:00. The price calendar runs from 5 December to 4 April 2027, but whether lifts run depends on snow, and the operator gives no fixed closing date.

Night skiing runs on floodlit Hromovka from 18:00 to 21:00. Last winter it ran daily until 7 March; the 2026/27 schedule is not out yet. The evening pass is a separate ticket, sold on gopass.travel or from 17:30 at the Hromovka information centre.

Getting there by car

Our calculation with OSRM, without traffic or snow.

• Vignette: CZK 230 for 1 day, CZK 300 for 10 days. The official toll list includes the D10 and D8 but not road I/35 at Liberec, so the Zittau route needs none.
• Winter tyres: required from 1 November to 31 March if snow, ice or frost is on the road or expected, with at least 4 mm of tread.
• Parking: P2 Hromovka and P3 Medvědín are free 7:00–22:00 from 15 November, with no overnight parking in winter. P1 is closed for construction until the end of November.

Bus and train

• Bus from Prague: direct buses leave Praha Černý Most (metro B). Line 405 takes just under 3 hours and costs CZK 237; on Thursday 5 November it leaves at 7:05, 9:00, 11:00, 15:00 and 17:00. The 9:45 is quicker (2 h 25, CZK 225). Return at 16:00 and 18:00.
• Train: none direct. Leave Praha hl.n. at 7:14 via Chlumec nad Cidlinou and Lázně Bělohrad, then bus 530, arriving at 10:52.
• From Dresden or Berlin: take the train to Prague, then metro and bus 405 (5 h 48 from Dresden, 7 h 45 from Berlin on Saturday 7 November).

A new timetable starts on 13 December; IDOS does not show it yet. CITY SKI runs day trips with a lift pass from Prague.

Summer: chairlifts and the source of the Elbe

In July and August 2026 both chairlifts ran daily, Medvědín 9:00–18:00, Svatý Petr 9:00–17:00. The 2027 schedule is not out. On 7 November a ride costs CZK 260 one way and CZK 360 return online, CZK 370 and 470 at the desk. On a clear day Medvědín has a view of Sněžka, the highest Czech mountain.

The source of the Elbe (Pramen Labe) is a stone ring at 1,386 m with a wall bearing the arms of 26 cities. The real spring is about 300 m west, in a closed part of the meadow. Routes given by the town:

• from the Medvědín top station via Vrbatova bouda, the Pančava waterfall and Labská bouda: 6.5 km;
• from the town centre via Horní Mísečky: 9 km;
• through the Labský důl valley: 10 km.

The summer bus from Horní Mísečky to Zlaté návrší stopped on 30 August 2026.

Krkonoše National Park (KRNAP) rules

• In quiet zones, 22% of the park, stay on marked paths, in winter along the poles.
• Ski only on pistes and marked or designated ski-touring routes, never off-path in the forest.
• From 1 November to 30 April paths to wildlife wintering sites are closed, including near the town; from 15 March to 31 May others, such as Vosecká bouda–Labská louka.
• Camping and fires at designated sites only, cycling on marked routes only, no drones.
• Off public roads, guests may drive only to their booked accommodation.
• Emergency: mountain rescue 1210 or 112.

November: what is actually open

In November, come only for quiet walks.

Where to stay

• Centre: near buses, restaurants and P2.
• Svatý Petr: close to its slopes.
• Bedřichov: by the new P1 terminal.
• Labská: quieter, by the dam.
• Horní Mísečky: for families and cross-country skiers, outside the town.

Before booking, ask how far the ski bus stop is and whether there is private parking, as P2 and P3 are closed overnight. On a restricted access road in the national park you need proof of booking and an allocated space; otherwise you get 2 hours for unloading.

Where to buy

Lift passes and chairlift tickets: gopass.travel. Daily prices: skiareal.cz. Vignette: edalnice.gov.cz. Connections: idos.cz.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How much is a ski pass in Špindlerův Mlýn?

In 2026/27 adults pay CZK 780–1,390 a day online, CZK 1,990 at the desk.

When does the ski season start in Špindlerův Mlýn?

SkiOpening is on 12 December 2026, earlier only with enough snow.

Is there night skiing in Špindlerův Mlýn?

Yes, on Hromovka from 18:00 to 21:00. The 2026/27 days are not published yet.

How do I get from Prague to Špindlerův Mlýn without a car?

By direct bus from Černý Most, 2.5 to 3 hours. There is no direct train.

Sources: lift pass prices, flexi pricing, ski areas, lift status, Propojení project, night skiing, getting there, town parking, parking rates, toll sections, vignette prices, Act 361/2000 Coll., KRNAP visitor rules, path closures, vehicle entry, source of the Elbe, routes to the source, November in the Krkonoše, CITY SKI. Checked on 2 November 2026; recheck prices and timetables before you travel.

See also: Skiing in Czechia 2026/27, Czech Highway Vignette 2026, Winter Tyres in Czechia 2026, Renting a car in Czechia, Prague Walking Tours 2026, Harrachov.

Photo: Špindlerův Mlýn seen from the Svatý Petr ski area. X-Weinzar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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