Description from SKIAREÁL Špindlerův Mlýn

The largest resort in the Czech Republic, Špindleruv Mlýn boasts multiple quad lifts, all levels of difficulty, and a fully modern ski center. Essentially there are two areas to choose from when travelling to Špindl, Medvedín and Svatý Petr. Your lift pass covers both mountains, and free ski busses run between the two facilities.


Svatý Petr
The larger of the two mountains is also the more diverse. A long, winding blue run allows beginners (as well as the rusty) to get their bearings calibrated and their balance figured out. The two red slopes, or intermediates, are both challenging and fun. The black slope beckons for all you speed demons, but watch for stray beginners wandering into your streaking path. Although highly illegal and punishable by a hefty 10,000 Kc fine, for me the real fun is the cool riding in the trees beneath the lift. When there's fresh snow it's a fantastic place to ride with great jumps, soft powder, tight turns for swift carving, and a great little cliff to jump at the bottom. My advice is to hook a hard left after that jump and get back on the run before the lift operators/ski patrol see you. Warning: They wear red.

Mědvedín

Peter's bearish brother is also a pleasure to ride, but for different reasons. Despite some great jumps and cool off-trail riding, I would say that Medvedín is better for skiers than snowboarders. Just like Svatý Petr, there are blue, red, and black runs on Medvedín. But what makes Medvedín so special is that the whole back of the mountain boasts tons of runs for beginners and some for intermediates. The problem with this side of the mountain is that there are only tow lifts, so if you don’t feel like riding back up the mountain, stay on the front side. My personal recommendation is to take the right trail when you get off the lift (i.e. the left trail when facing down the mountain) and hug the sides for softer snow and interesting terrain. There are cooler jumps, and the slope is wider than on the other side.

Practical Information

Cost: 750 Kc per day

Operation times: Lifts now open 8:00am - 5pm (6pm - 9pm night skiing)

Accommodation: There are tons of places to stay in Špindleruv Mlýn, ranging from expensive to dirt-cheap. Another option is to stay in Vrchlabí, which is just a 15-minute bus ride from the resort. Here are some ideas of prices for chalets and pensions.

Transportation: A car is the quickest and most comfortable way to get there (travel time approx. 1 ˝ hrs.). However, if you are not blessed with a company car, then the bus is adequate and not so time consuming. Busses leave from the Florenc bus station quite frequently (travel time approx. 3 hrs).

Warning: It is highly advisable that you buy a round trip ticket. During high season the busses fill up quickly and you could get stuck.

Warning 2: The return bus will land you at Cerný Most (end of the B Metro line) so don’t be shocked when it takes you an additional 30 minutes to get home.


Lifts: 4 chair lifts / 15 tow lifts

Snowboard park: 1

Night skiing: Yes