One of the favorite and popular ski resorts of the Czech Republic is Pécs pod Snežka , located at the foot of the country’s highest mountain Snežka (one thousand six hundred and two meters), in the valley of the Ula River in the eastern part of Krkonoše. Thanks to the well-developed infrastructure – modern ski lifts that have appeared in recent years, the improvement of the quality of the tracks and the increase of places for accommodation and recreation, more and more tourists are coming to this city. In addition, competitions in winter sports are often held here, which are attended not only by the Czechs themselves, but also by guests from France, Germany, Poland, Russia and the Netherlands.

The word “pez” means “oven” in Czech. As early as the beginning of the 16th century, smelting furnaces for heat treatment of aluminum and iron appeared in the city of Pecs. If translated literally, the name of the resort means “furnace under Mount Snezhka”.

The main entertainment at the resort is skiing from Snizhka, to which a cable car has been laid. For 5-6 months, the slopes are covered with snow, which creates favorable conditions for skiing. The ski season begins in Pécs pod Sněžka in mid-November and lasts until the end of April. In general, winter in the Czech Republic is quite mild, but wet. The coldest month is January, when the average daily temperature drops to minus four degrees Celsius.

Tracks

There are only 11 ski slopes in the Pécs ski park, more than half of which are slopes of increased difficulty. In addition, there are tracks for snowboarders and cross-country tracks for skiers.

The total length of descents from Snizhka is 26.5 kilometers. Three and a half kilometers are snowed with the help of a special “snow cannon”, which makes the slopes independent of weather conditions.

   

In the evening, the ski park and some slopes are illuminated, allowing you to ski not only until 16:00, when dusk comes and most of the slopes are closed, but also until late in the evening. The pride of this resort is the one-and-a-half-kilometer run Javor, which is the longest illuminated run for evening skiing in the Czech Republic.

Traditionally, there are tracks of three colors. Eight “red” for beginners and those who are not confident in their abilities. These tracks are gentler, without bends and other extreme elements. Experienced skiers choose for themselves “blue” tracks, of which there are three in the resort. They are gentler and steeper, with practically no areas where you can slow down and catch your breath. And, finally, no ski resort can do without “black” slopes for masters of their craft. These are tracks with sharp differences in altitude, with deep snow and incredible bends. They are designed for extreme skiing, and the resort staff carefully checks the qualifications of visitors, not allowing beginners to this descent.

  

Skiers are transported to the top of the mountains by one chair lift and 10 rope (towing) lifts to the territory of the Pécs Park. The cable car works as well as the descents from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day, except for the period from April to November.

We would like to add that for fans of unusual sports, the resort has a 900-meter long bobsleigh track. Here it is possible to develop a speed of up to 40 kilometers per hour, so children under 12 years old are allowed only when accompanied by adults. In addition, many people liked such entertainment as snow tubing, that is, skating on the ice on a special rubber boat.

    

The price of a ski pass

The price of a ski pass (lift pass) for adults is 490 or 460 kroner, depending on the season, and 360 or 330 kroner for children. It will be more profitable to purchase a subscription for a week or several days. A weekly ski pass in the high season will cost 2,600 kroner for an adult, and 1,560 kroner for a child. In addition, the resort provides the service of renting sports equipment and equipment. An adult ski kit can be rented for 300 kroner, and a children’s ski kit is 100 kroner cheaper.

Where to live

There are many comfortable luxury hotels, inexpensive hotels and budget hostels available to everyone in Pecs pod Snezka . One of the favorite hotels among tourists is the Bouda mama wellness hotel. This spacious four-star hotel is equipped with an indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, gym and a unique wellness center. All these services are provided to residents free of charge. The list of services of the wellness center includes a salt bath, herbal aromatic sauna, Finnish sauna and massage shower cabins. For an additional fee, guests can play bowling, indoor tennis, squash or billiards. The cost of accommodation in the hotel varies depending on the season from 1,000 to 1,900 kroner per night. The price includes meals according to the half-board system, a transfer upon arrival and departure, as well as our own skibus, which takes vacationers to the lifts.

                 

Krokus Hotel is a more budget-friendly accommodation option . The cost of staying in a hotel located at the foot of Snizhka varies, depending on the season, from 800 to 100 kroner.

Accommodation during the New Year holidays costs 1,400 kroner and includes New Year’s dinner. Guests are offered services for renting ski equipment and rooms for its storage. A pleasant addition will be the fact that a free skibus stops in front of the hotel, which will take vacationers to the lift and back. It is important to note that this hotel often holds various promotions. For example, in the last high season, when renting a room for three nights, the fourth day was absolutely free.

  

The cheapest type of accommodation in Pec pod Snezka is boarding houses. Penzion Cortina can be cited as an example . The skibus that takes you to the Javor slope stops 15 meters from the guesthouse. The cost of accommodation in this cozy house is 440 – 600 kroner depending on the season, and the price includes breakfast.

Pension Cortina

      

Guest house Cortina is located in the resort of Pec pod Snezka , 1 minute walk from the nearest ski lift. A children’s playground and a small grocery store are at guests’ disposal. Free Wi-Fi is connected.

Amenities in each room include a dining table, electric kettle, refrigerator and microwave oven. The bathroom has a shower.

A shared lounge and a games room are at guests’ disposal. Products are delivered for an additional fee. In the surroundings, there are conditions for skiing, as well as cycling and hiking.

Free parking is available. The distance to Snezhka Mountain is 5.5 km.

Hotel Bouda Helena 4-star hotel

    

Hotel Bouda Helena is located in the town of Pecs pod Snezka, 5 km from Ruzova Gora – Snezka. It offers a restaurant, private parking, a bar and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers free Wi-Fi and ski storage. Snow Mountain is 5 km from the hotel, while Portaski Cable Car is 6 km away.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

Hotel Bouda Helena has a terrace. Hiking and skiing are popular in the vicinity of the Pecs pod Snezka resort.

Popular points of interest near Bouda Helena include Sou, Mulda and Ezo woods. Pardubice Airport is 102 km away.

Hotel Hořec 4-star hotel

     

Hotel Hořec is located in the center of the city of Pecs pod Snjezko among the Krkonoše mountains. It offers free private parking and en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and a spa bath.

All rooms are equipped with satellite TV, a sofa and a minibar.

The restaurant serves exquisite dishes of Czech and international cuisine, as well as a wide selection of drinks. The bar and cafe have a sun terrace. The hotel staff speaks English and German.

A large swimming pool, a solarium, a beauty salon and a hairdresser are just a few minutes’ walk from the Hořec Hotel.

Penzion Logla 3-star hotel

  

Guest house Logla is located in a quiet location overlooking the town of Pécs pod Snezka, 800 meters from the ski resort and 200 meters from the smaller slope. It offers buffet breakfast and dinner, and a garden with a small seasonal pool and barbecue facilities.

Adults can relax at the bar, while children can have fun at the playground. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the house. Other facilities include a storage room for bicycles and skis, as well as free private parking. The guest house has a children’s pool, guests can play Russian bowling for free.

Rooms at Logla Family Guest House offer views of the surrounding area. The rooms are furnished in a functional style and equipped with a TV. Each room has its own bathroom.

The city center is 500 m away. There is a grocery store, massage and beauty parlors, and a health center. A ski bus stops just 200 meters from the building.

What to do

The main attraction of the resort located in the National Park is its nature. Therefore, dog sledding, horse riding or hiking are offered here as entertainment. You can get to know the area and enjoy the beauty of nature both with the help of a guide and on your own.

A visit to the health center at the Horizont Hotel will be a pleasant pastime. Here you can engage in various sports – tennis, squash, badminton, and relax in the jacuzzi or spa center. The list of services includes classical massage, Chinese massage that “distributes vital energy”, and the famous Thai massage. It is known that masters who studied at a massage school in Thailand and can guarantee that after a few sessions, guests will feel that they have aged at least ten years. Local experts in reflexology are also famous for their skills, which will help get rid of intrusive joint and muscle pain. One cannot fail to mention special honey wraps, which are known for their nourishing and relaxing properties, as well as wraps using Dead Sea mud. The price of a massage varies from 170 to 1400 kroner depending on the duration and type of massage. Wrapping will cost approximately 500 kroner, and visiting the sauna, pool and steam room will cost 120-180 kroner, depending on the time of the visit. By the way, the wellness center offers a 20% discount on all procedures until 2:00 p.m.

     

While parents are relaxing in the jacuzzi or playing tennis, children will be interested in spending time in Lemuria Park. This playground is equipped with trampolines, an inflatable slide, bright attractions and a variety of entertainment. The price of the ticket is 250 kroner.

Eat, drink

As in any other resort, in Pécs pod Snežka , there are many cafes and restaurants offering traditional Czech beer and national cuisine. The Enzian restaurant , located in the very center of the city opposite the city council building, is worth noting . Although the menu focuses on highlanders’ dishes, there are traditional dumplings, goulash and hot soups. Dinner for two will cost about 800 kroner.

Another restaurant that is worth visiting is the establishment at the Snezka boarding house . A distinctive feature of this town is the friendly staff and surprisingly low prices.

How to get there

Pécs pod Sněžkou is located 170 kilometers from the Czech capital, so it will be most convenient to get there from Prague. Transfer by taxi or bus will take about four hours. Buses to the resort leave from the Black Bridge city bus station, and the ticket will cost 180 kroner.