06.01.2008 Vrchlabí
Where Krakonoš and Skiers Rule
Despite its beauty, the picturesque Krkonoše mountain range, rounded with age but still boasting the highest mountain in Bohemia, Sněžka, was for centuries the poorest region in the heart of Europe.
In their wooden cottages scattered along the hillsides and valleys, the hardy mountain people scraped a living by making glass beads and weaving cloth. Some of them nonetheless still had enough energy to start sliding the snowy slopes on planed planks of wood bound to their feet. The mythical ruler of these remote mountains, sometimes known in English as the Giant Mountains was the powerful Krakonoš. This distinctive figure appears in folk tales as early as the 15th century and takes various forms, not only in terms of appearance. Sometimes he is a wild forest spirit with cudgel to command respect, and at other times a good-hearted bearded old man or a charming gamekeeper. He was regarded as the protector of the mountains and although many bad qualities were attributed to him, such as malice and vanity, he emerges above all as a wise judge, punishing evil and helping the weak. The unlimited government of this strange folk monarch lasted until the 19th century.Tip for a trip
Places you must visit ...
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Skiing
Lanová dráha Snežka
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Leisure
Wellness & Spa Harrachov
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Tourism
Muzeum s ponorkou
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Tourism
Glockenspiel
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Sport
Bobsleigh run Harrachov
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Tourism
Royal Forest Dam
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Restaurants
Restaurace FARMA steak & fish ve Vrchlabí
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Tourism
The Giant Mountains Musem - Four Houses
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Sport
Aquapark Špindlerův Mlýn
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West
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Central
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East
The Giant Mountains
The Giant Mountains (Krkonose Mountains) are the most well known mountains in the Czech republic – mountain Snezka is the highest peak of the country. The Giant Mountains are the most visited region in Czech in the winter season. Wide offer of accommodation in the Giant Mountains – cottages, chalets, hotels and bed&breakfast houses. Accommodation in the Giant Mountains is a great choice when you like sports (skiing, hiking, biking) and virgin nature. Skiing in the Giant Mountains – excellent conditions for winter sports already from December until April. Downhill skiing in the Giant Mountains in altitude 700-1300 metres above sea level. Information portal Giant-Mountains.info brings you tourist information which you need to the visit of the Giant Mountains, Czech Republic.
