| the rooms have shared bathrooms; the suites provide en suite facilities. kids age 1 and under stay free. on the outskirts of the mountain town of pec pod snezkou, this rustic hotel is a 7-minute walk from the closest ski lift and 7 km from snezka mountain. a volleyball court becomes a skating rink in the winter. breakfast and dinner are complimentary, and the hotel offers a low-key restaurant. other amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a terrace and a tv lounge. humble rooms and suites come with wi-fi access.
Pardubice Airport 1 hr 40
Růžová hora (27 min)
Clad in conifers, this summit is home to the mid-station of the Sněžka mountain cable car. Krkonoše National Park (28 min)
Mountainous national park & UNESCO-listed biosphere containing the Czech Republic's highest peak. Ski Resort Černá Hora (21 min)
Ski area with more than 50km of slopes, plus bike & scooter rides though woods & meadows in summer. Špindlerův Mlýn Ski Resort (44 min)
Ski resort with slopes, snow parks, instruction & equipment rentals, plus bars, restaurants & shops. Kleine Koppe (1 hr 1)
Peak on the Polish side of the Giant Mountains with conifer forests & chair lift from 1959. Wang Church (1 hr 2)
12th-century church, constructed similarly to Viking longships & moved to this site in 1842. Karkonosze National Park (1 hr 21)
Large, wooded national park featuring hundreds of km of trails for hiking & mountain biking. Chojnik Castle (1 hr 9)
Hiking trails lead to this restored, historic castle atop a hill, with a tavern & sweeping views. Śnieżne Kotły (1 hr 35)
Geological landmark consisting of 2 post-glacial cauldrons with expansive valley views from the top. Sněžka (27 min)
Popular hiking spot on the border of Poland & the Czech Republic, the highest peak in the latter. Pancava Falls (1 hr 33)
Tall, multi-tiered waterfall with hiking trails & views of the surrounding area from a lookout. Giant Mountains (54 min)
Rising to 5,259 feet, this scenic mountain range features ski resorts & trails for hiking & biking. Studniční hora (31 min) The Timber Trail, Krkonoše (18 min)
Panoramic forest views from a tall, tornado-shaped tower with a long slide down from the top. Černá hora (28 min)
Mountain featuring a resort that offers skiing, a toboggan run, snowboarding & more. | 
