Holidays in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic has so much to offer the visitor - beautiful countryside, historic towns and cities, great walking and cycling, music, art and folk customs.

Stay in a country cottage or a hotel in a fascinating old town, go on a tour or combine a trip to Prague with a stay in a second city.


	Holidays in the Giant Mountains

The Giant Mountains or Krkonose Mountains are a popular holiday destination in the north of the Czech Republic on the border with Poland. In the summer they are popular for walking and watching nature and in the winter for skiing - the mountains are the Czech Republic’s prime skiing area. A visit to the Giant Mountains can be combined with stays in nearby Czech Paradise or to the Adrspach Rocks.

Some sights of interest in

the many hiking trails through spectacular landscape
numerous bike trails - including mountain biking, on-road biking
the ski resorts - the main ones are Harrachov, Spindleruv Mlyn, Janske Lacne and Pec (the relatively modest prices in the area make it a good alternative choice to other European ski areas)
the Boskov caves
Fortress Stachelberg - part of the 1938 defences, the fortifications include 3.5 kms of underground tunnels
the cog railway from Harrachov - the steepest railway in the Czech Republic which passes through stunning landscape
the nearby spectacular Adrspach-Teplice nature reserve.

Who would enjoy a holiday in ?

anyone who loves the outdoors
cyclists
walkers
skiers

Tours

The Giant Mountains can be included in one of our self-guided tours and the Elbe River Cycle Tour (please note this link takes you to our dedicated Czech Tours site)

Accommodation

We can offer accommodation in a historic 4 star hotel in Trutnov. Trutnov is just outside the Krkonose National Park, but offers access to the park by bus (including special ski-buses during the season). It is also well-placed for an excursion to Adrspach. To enquire about booking the hotel email us on admin@czechtours.co.uk

We also offer a number of holiday cottages in or close to the national park. Below are a selection.




	£470 - £499 per week




	£437 - £494






	£346 - £518

To enquire about booking a cottage email us on admin@czechtours.co.uk and we will send you details of the cottages available for your preferred dates.

Holidays in the Giant Mountains can be combined with a stay in a city or a stay in nearby Czech Paradise.

Getting to the Giant Mountains

The closest airport is Prague. If you want to hire a car please use the Carrentals search engine to get the best deal for you.

There are direct trains from Prague to Trutnov. There are direct buses from Prague to Trutnov, Harrachov, Jilemnice, Korenov, Spindleruv Mlyn and Liberec.

Getting around the Giant Mountains

Probably the best way is by car, but do be aware that in the National Park vehicle access is limited in parts.

Local bus lines link the major towns, and in the summer and winter high seasons special tourist buses run to the main attractions. Special cyclebuses can transport you and your bike to the beginning of your trek.