Positioned at the very heart of Europe, the Czech Republic enjoys a continental climate. Heavy falls of snow are guaranteed throughout the winter and this coupled with long periods of high pressure with cold temperatures and clear blue skies turns the entire landscape into a ‘Winter Wonderland’ every year. It is not uncommon to find snow lying to more than one metre deep across the higher areas of Vysocina for up to four months of the year. Although becoming less popular as a means of transport, it is still possible to find horse drawn sleds being used to carry people and their cargoes around the smaller roads in the region.

The Czech Republic is a ‘fun’ place for the winter sports enthusiast. Hundreds of kilometres of well marked Cross Country skiing trails and first rate downhill ski slopes abound throughout Vysocina. Come and see for yourself; it is not only the height of the mountains that makes for an ideal winter holiday destination. It is generally possible to Cross Country ski from the door of our properties for 3/4 months of the year.

Lovers of winter sports will find the region of Vysocina full of convenient terrains for Cross Country skiing, suitable for all ages and levels of ability. There are also ski jumping hills to be found throughout the region.

The most significant skiing centre of Vysocina is Nove Mesto na Morave, situated 15 km from our properties. Since 1934, the well-known race "Golden Ski of Ceskomoravska Vysocina" takes place there every year, now a regular Langlauf World Cup event. For 3 days between Christmas and New Year the eyes of the world turn to this famous event.

For those who are in search of skiing resorts further afield, we have listed the seven best known downhill skiing resorts in the country below.

Krkonose, Jizerske hory, Orlicke hory, Jeseniky, Beskydy – Javorniky, Sumava and Krusne hory.