How big is Szklarska Poręba?
Szklarska Poręba has 12 trails served by 8 lifts — 9th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in Poland. On lifts it ranks 10th of the 15.
Szklarska Poręba resort guide
Lower Silesia, Poland
Long runs with picturesque Karkonosze views
Szklarska Poręba at a glance
12
Trails
8
Lifts
4,314ft
Top
2,329ft
Base
1,985ft
Vertical
PED
Nearest airport, 57 mi
30% beginner50% intermediate20% advanced
Szklarska Poręba offers long runs and picturesque views of the Karkonosze Mountains with excellent skiing facilities.
Your questions about Szklarska Poręba, answered
How high is Szklarska Poręba?
The lifts run from 2,329ft at the base to 4,314ft at the top, a vertical of 1,985ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in Poland, that is the 5th highest, with the 5th biggest vertical.
The base is below 3,281ft, 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 Szklarska Poręba good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Szklarska Poręba split 30% beginner, 50% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 35% beginner and 16% advanced across the resorts we track in Poland.
On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.
When is the ski season at Szklarska Poręba?
Over the last ten winters Szklarska Poręba has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around January 30 to February 10, about 12 days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Szklarska Poręba?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Pardubice (PED), Czech Republic, 57 mi away in a straight line. Copernicus Wrocław (WRO) is 62 mi, Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), Czech Republic is 75 mi. 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 ticket at Szklarska Poręba?
A 6-day adult Szklarska Poręba (Ski Arena Szrenica) costs PLN 925 for 2025/26, or PLN 154 a day. For value it ranks 11th of the 15 resorts we price in Poland.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Szklarska Poręba
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- PardubicePED57 mi · major airport
- Copernicus WrocławWRO62 mi · major airport
- Václav Havel Airport PraguePRG75 mi · major airport
Travel time to Szklarska Poręba
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 45m · 4,071 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 30m · 101 mi
- Total
- ≈ 11h 15m
- Fly to Pardubice (PED)
- Flight
- 8h 55m · 4,131 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 55m · 77 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 20m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Copernicus Wrocław (WRO)
- Flight
- 8h 55m · 4,139 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 5m · 84 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 30m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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.
Szklarska Poręba lift ticket 2025/26
PLN 9256-day adult Szklarska Poręba (Ski Arena Szrenica) · ≈$243
PLN 154 per day · 0.3 km of trails per € · #11 of 15 for value in Poland
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Szklarska Poręba trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Szklarska Poręba. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Szklarska Poręba has 12 trails and 8 lifts, running from 2,329ft to 4,314ft.
Why go to Szklarska Poręba
- Long runs
- Picturesque mountain views
- Excellent skiing facilities
- Good value for money
- Beautiful Karkonosze scenery
- Great for intermediate skiers
Things to know
- Limited beginner terrain
- Can get crowded
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited après-ski
- Smaller resort
Skiing and snowboarding Szklarska Poręba by ability level
Beginners
Szklarska Poręba has some beginner terrain, but the resort is better suited for intermediate and advanced skiers. Consider taking lessons if you're a beginner.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Szklarska Poręba offers excellent intermediate terrain with long runs and beautiful mountain scenery.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Szklarska Poręba, with long runs and excellent mountain views.
Our take on Szklarska Poręba
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: szklarskaporeba.pl
More on Szklarska Poręba
- Szklarska Poręba snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Szklarska Poręba snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Szklarska Poręba lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in PolandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Poland
Ski resorts near Szklarska Poręba
- Harrachov, Czech Republic6 mi
- Špindlerův Mlýn, Czech Republic9 mi
- Karpacz11 mi
- Pec pod Sněžkou, Czech Republic14 mi
- Ještěd, Czech Republic24 mi
- Zieleniec50 mi
Distances are straight-line, not by road.