Herlíkovice is a friendly family ski area on the Bubákov mountain in the Czech Krkonoše, above the town of Vrchlabí at the gateway to the Giant Mountains.
- 535 m Base
- 1,005 m Top lift
- 470 m Vertical
- 11 Pistes mapped
- 10 Lifts
Best known for
Après & vibe
Après is low-key and family-oriented, with mountain restaurants on the hill and the full amenities of Vrchlabí town just below.
The resort
Herlíkovice, on the slopes of Bubákov above Vrchlabí, is a compact family resort in the Krkonoše (Giant Mountains) of northern Bohemia. It is a well-groomed, approachable area that leans firmly towards families, beginners and intermediates, with wide pistes descending the hillside and comprehensive snowmaking to shore up the naturally modest Czech mountain snowfall. Sitting at the southern gateway to the Krkonoše, it makes an easy weekend getaway from Prague and pairs neatly with the wider network of resorts around Špindlerův Mlýn nearby. Expect a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere, good facilities for children and learners, and classic rolling Giant Mountains scenery rather than high-alpine drama.
Snow & weather
Live conditions from the mountain, plus the average snow you can expect month by month.
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- Conditions
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- Fresh snow (3-day)
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Live data © Open-Meteo.com
Moderate natural snowfall typical of the Czech mountains, reliably supplemented by extensive snowmaking through the core midwinter months.
Average monthly snowfall
Snowfall climatology unavailable.
Terrain & aspect
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Slopes mostly face E — 66% on snow-holding, poleward-facing slopes.
Aspect derived from run bearings · OpenSkiStats / © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Skiing & terrain
Excellent for beginners and children, with gentle, well-groomed learner slopes.
Broad blue and red pistes down Bubákov suit cruising intermediates.
Limited steep terrain, though a few sharper pitches add variety.
Not an expert destination; nearby Krkonoše resorts offer more.
Krkonoše family base
Its gentle Bubákov slopes, strong snowmaking and position at the mouth of the Giant Mountains make it a dependable base for family ski weekends.
On the map
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Run difficulty
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced / Expert
- Freeride / Extreme
- Unknown
Run types
- Downhill — groomed
- Downhill — ungroomed
- Downhill — gladed
- Nordic (groomed)
- Ski tour
- ☾Lit (night)
- △Not patrolled
- →One-way
- ❄Snowmaking
Lifts
- Operating
- Operating (private)
- Non-operating
- Lift station
Slope-gradient grading
Downhill / ski tour
- Flat<3°
- Easy3–14°
- Intermediate14–22°
- Advanced / Expert22–45°
- Freeride / Extreme>45°
Nordic
- Easy<6°
- Intermediate6–9°
- Advanced>9°
Aspect (sun exposure)
- N — least sun
- E — morning
- S — most sun
- W — afternoon
Legend after OpenSkiMap
Stay in Herlíkovice
The town of Vrchlabí at the foot of the hill offers hotels and guesthouses, with additional lodging in the surrounding Krkonoše villages.
Lifts and pistes from the door — the point of a high, purpose-built resort.
Self-catering residences, the bulk of the beds and the flexible-budget option.
Catered and self-catered chalets for groups wanting the whole place.
From simple to high-end, with pools and spas to thaw out in.
How to get there
Prague's Václav Havel Airport (PRG) is the main gateway, a straightforward drive north-east to the Krkonoše.
From Prague it is a road journey of roughly two hours to Vrchlabí and the slopes above.
Best time: January and February deliver the most reliable cold and snow, natural and machine-made.
Nearby resorts
Other resorts within reach.
Pec pod Sněžkou
- Vertical
- 395 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 20
- Lifts
- 16
Janské Lázně - Černá hora
- Vertical
- 634 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 18
- Lifts
- 17
Szrenica Ski Arena
- Vertical
- 663 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 7
- Lifts
- 12
Getting to Herlíkovice
Book an airport transfer up to the resort, or pick up a car at PRG — search and compare without leaving the page.
Ski data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), via OpenSkiMap & Skimap.org. Basemap © OpenFreeMap / OpenMapTiles. Editorial: mynext.holiday. Accommodation via Stay22; transfers via Kiwitaxi; car hire via Travelpayouts.