How big is Špindlerův Mlýn?
Špindlerův Mlýn has 25 pistes served by 12 lifts — the most pistes of the 4 resorts we track in the Czech Republic.
Špindlerův Mlýn resort guide
Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Czech Republic's premier ski resort
Špindlerův Mlýn at a glance
25
Pistes
12
Lifts
1,602m
Top
710m
Base
892m
Vertical
PED
Nearest airport, 79 km
30% beginner50% intermediate20% advanced
Špindlerův Mlýn is the Czech Republic's most popular ski resort, offering excellent facilities and diverse terrain.
Your questions about Špindlerův Mlýn, answered
How high is Špindlerův Mlýn?
The lifts run from 710m at the base to 1602m at the top, a vertical of 892m. Of the 4 resorts we track in the Czech Republic, that is the highest, with the biggest vertical.
The base is below 1,000m, so the lowest runs are the first to suffer in a mild spell; the upper mountain is the safer bet early and late in the season.
Is Špindlerův Mlýn good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Špindlerův Mlýn split 30% beginner, 50% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 35% beginner and 15% advanced across the resorts we track in the Czech Republic.
On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.
When is the ski season at Špindlerův Mlýn?
Over the last ten winters Špindlerův Mlýn has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 30 January to 17 February, about 19 days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Špindlerův Mlýn?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Pardubice (PED), 79km away in a straight line. Copernicus Wrocław (WRO), Poland is 99km, Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is 118km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Špindlerův Mlýn?
A 6-day adult Špindlerův Mlýn costs CZK 8,450 for 2025/26, or CZK 1,408 a day. For value it ranks 1st of the 4 resorts we price in the Czech Republic.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Špindlerův Mlýn
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- PardubicePED79 km · major airport
- Copernicus WrocławWRO99 km · major airport
- Václav Havel Airport PraguePRG118 km · major airport
Travel time to Špindlerův Mlýn
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Pardubice (PED)Quickest
- Flight
- 2h 5m · 1,149 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 40m · 107 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 45m
- Fly to Copernicus Wrocław (WRO)
- Flight
- 2h 10m · 1,204 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 5m · 134 km
- Total
- ≈ 4h 15m
- Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
- Flight
- 1h 55m · 1,044 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 25m · 159 km
- Total
- ≈ 4h 20m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Špindlerův Mlýn lift pass 2025/26
CZK 8,4506-day adult Špindlerův Mlýn · ≈£298
CZK 1,408 per day · 0.4 km of piste per € · #1 of 4 for value in the Czech Republic
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Špindlerův Mlýn piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Špindlerův Mlýn. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Špindlerův Mlýn has 25 pistes and 12 lifts, running from 710m to 1,602m.
Why go to Špindlerův Mlýn
- Excellent value for money
- Great for beginners and families
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good snow reliability
- Affordable accommodation
Things to know
- Limited challenging terrain
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
Skiing and snowboarding Špindlerův Mlýn by ability
Beginners
Spindleruv Mlyn is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Spindleruv Mlyn offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Spindleruv Mlyn, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Špindlerův Mlýn
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: spindleruv-mlyn.com
More on Špindlerův Mlýn
- Špindlerův Mlýn snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Špindlerův Mlýn snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Špindlerův Mlýn lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in the Czech RepublicLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in the Czech Republic
Ski resorts near Špindlerův Mlýn
- Pec pod Sněžkou9 km
- Karpacz, Poland11 km
- Harrachov14 km
- Szklarska Poręba, Poland15 km
- Ještěd45 km
- Zieleniec, Poland67 km
Distances are straight-line, not by road.