Janské Lázně - Černá hora

Janské Lázně is a small, historic spa resort tucked beneath Černá hora (the Black Mountain) on the southern edge of the Krkonoše. A cabin cableway lifts skiers from the town up onto a broad, wooded summit, from which one of the longest continuous descents in the Czech Republic winds back down. The ski area is part of the wider SkiResort Černá hora-Pec, the largest linked network in the country, so a single pass reaches neighbouring sectors including Pec pod Sněžkou. The atmosphere is calm and family-oriented, shaped as much by the town's long spa tradition as by the skiing. It is a place for unhurried cruising and recuperation rather than adrenaline.

Go for long, easygoing pistes, the novelty of pairing skiing with a genuine thermal-spa town, and access to the country's biggest connected ski network on one ticket. It suits families, older skiers and anyone wanting a gentler, restorative winter break.

Set among the higher Krkonoše, Černá hora catches reasonable natural snow but relies on modern snowmaking to keep its long signature run open through the season. The terrain is largely tree-lined and moderate, sheltered from the worst weather, with a summit plateau that feels open and airy on clear days. Grooming is a priority, keeping the marathon descents cruisable.