Freshly groomed slopes, frosty air and dazzling sunshine that makes the snow sparkle.
The western Ore Mountains, located in the Karlovy Vary Region on the border with Saxony, Germany, are a renowned destination for downhill and cross-country skiing enthusiasts in the Czech Republic. Thanks to their varied landscape, beautiful panoramas and perfectly groomed ski runs, they are a popular destination. There are many ski resorts with terrain for both beginner skiers and experienced riders.
The best-known winter resorts in the Ore Mountains are Klínovec, Boží Dar and Plešivec. Klínovec Ski Resort, the largest interconnected ski area in the Czech Republic, is located just 140 kilometres from Prague and 30 kilometres from Karlovy Vary. It offers 31.5 kilometres of ski runs at Klínovec, Neklid and Boží Dar on a single ski pass. Thanks to a ski bus connection with the Fichtelberg ski resort in Germany, you can enjoy 47 kilometres of slopes of varying difficulty, freeride runs, children’s parks, the legendary Neklid snowpark and chill-out zones. Ski bus timetable
Plešivec Ski Resort is ideal for families with both young and older children. Across 12 kilometres of groomed slopes of varying difficulty, everyone can enjoy skiing or snowboarding.
At smaller ski resorts such as Bublava, Pernink, Potůčky, Nové Město near Jáchymov, Mariánky, Kraslice, Aš and Nové Hamry, you can enjoy relaxed skiing without long queues. Most resorts naturally offer refreshments and free parking. Specialist shops, rentals, service centres, ski schools, restaurants, ski bars and fast-food outlets are available. Plan your winter holiday in the Ore Mountains, where good snow conditions, quality services and the magical atmosphere of a winter paradise await.
