Skiarena Jizerky

Skiarena Jizerky is an alliance of ski areas in the Jizerské hory (Jizera Mountains), a rounded, forested range in the far north of Bohemia near the Polish border. A shared pass links downhill centres of modest scale, offering gentle-to-moderate pistes well suited to families and improvers. The region's real fame, though, is Nordic: the Jizera Mountains hold one of the most extensive and celebrated cross-country trail networks in Central Europe, centred on Bedřichov, and host a legendary long-distance citizen's race each winter. The overall character is relaxed, snow-loving and family-centred, a place to combine downhill turns with long days on the classic tracks. It is more an outdoor-sports landscape than a single glamorous resort.

Go for the unbeatable combination of easy family downhill skiing and the finest cross-country network in the country, all on a shared pass in a snowy, forested corner of Bohemia. It suits families, Nordic enthusiasts and anyone wanting a wholesome, active winter break at gentle prices.

The Jizera Mountains sit in one of the snowiest pockets of the Czech Republic, catching moist northern airflows that give the range unusually reliable natural cover for its altitude. Downhill pistes are largely tree-lined and moderate, backed by snowmaking, while the plateaus and forest tracks hold snow well for the Nordic trails. It is a landscape built for quiet, snow-blanketed days rather than steep thrills.