Summer in Vrchlabi

What better place to spend your active summer holiday, than right here in the gate to the Giant mountains - Vrchlabí. Whether you decide for hiking, biking and mountain trekking, (individuals or groups), tennis, horsebackriding, paragliding or bobsleigh, its all right here or in the surrounding.
You can also partake in the local cultural program in the form of promenades, concerts, expositions, discoteques and cinema... and who knows, you may just time it right and stumble across one of the regular international sports events that are held in the area.

Beerfest in the Giant Mountains (Vrchlabi) 11.08.2007

This favourite fest with long tradition is held in summer season in the Giant Mountains. 6 famous Czech breweries takes place there. Good meals ensure Czech and local specialist in this branch. The cultural programme with many competitions beginns at 9 a.m. The traditions are performances of some folklore groups, brass bands and famous Czech popular groups.

Horses

The chatel Knezicka chalupa is situated in the hight of 700 m above sea level between Vrchlabi and Benecko in the middle of the groves and pastures.
You needn´t worry to ride our horses. Everybody can test the feeling of ride who didn´t try to ride till now. We have horses which have been chosen to suit beginners and experienced riders, too. It is not possible to learn riding during a week or two weeks we only show you how and what you should do if you want to learn it really.
We ride in the nearest surrounding and also to the Giant Mountains National Park, on its border our chalet is situated. Children like to ride pony or donkey.
Everywhere you will be accompanied during your acquaintance with the horses by the coaches who are ready to advise or to help you.

Sightseeing flights - airfield Vrchlabi

- from Vrchlabi direction Pec pod Snezkou
- tel.: 499 425 083
- in case of nice weather every day from 9.00 a.m. - 18.00 p.m.
- refreshment in bistro
- free parking at the airfield

Bobsleigh Track - Spindleruv Mlyn

- An Ideal Destination for Family Outings

The summer bobsleigh track is a sport and leisure facility designed for the active use of free time. Thanks to the state-of-the-art technology tested at hundreds of similar facilities installed throughout the world adepts of sporting rides, children over two years of age and also elder visitors to Spindleruv Mlyn can enjoy this extreme experience. The specially designed sleds with effective braking mechanism allow to everyone to choose his/her optimum speed and driving style. The summer bobsleigh track is easy to get onto and out of. After an easy ride to the start of the summer bobsleigh track you will have an enjoyable and safe riding experience along a smooth stainless-steel chute. The bobs used on the summer track, equipped with rubber wheels, are designed for one or two persons. You may decide whether to drive alone or in a pair with your children or friends.

Open:

Open every day (good wheater) from 10.00 am till 10.00 pm, when is raining only till 08.00 pm
Also opened in winter
Incomparable atmosphere of evening rides on a lit track
Major discounts for schools
Available for rent for private and company outings

Price:

Price for one ride 70,- CZK - adult
Price for one ride 50,- CZK - children
Discount for 5 rides 290,- CZK - adult
Discount for 5 rides 200,- CZK - children