Czech ski resorts are investing in the future: despite weather uncertainties, CZK 1.75 billion is being allocated to modernization, technical snowmaking, and new infrastructure this year. This ensures that the resorts not only remain competitive but also offer an affordable winter sports experience.
Despite low snowfall and unpredictable weather fluctuations in recent years, the operators of Czech ski resorts are focusing on modernization and sustainability. A record sum of CZK 1.75 billion – a significant increase from the previous year’s CZK 1 billion – is being invested in new technologies, infrastructure, and enhanced comfort for skiers, reports the news portal idnes.cz.
A key focus of the investments is on technical snowmaking. Numerous ski resorts, including Harrachov and Lipno, have also acquired modernized snowmobiles. A new water reservoir is being built at the Černá Hora-Pec ski resort, which will be integrated with a new car park. A total of 40 storage tanks have already been installed across various facilities – a common practice in other countries, but one that is progressing more slowly in the Czech Republic due to complex authorization procedures.
Dolní Morava has made the largest single investment this year, amounting to CZK 950 million. This investment was directed towards expanding accommodation capacity to cope with the increased number of visitors.
The majority of ski resorts have kept ski pass prices stable compared to the previous year. Two-thirds of operators are charging the same fees, while others have introduced moderate price increases of one to three percent. Surprisingly, some regions, such as Benecko and Kraličák, have even reduced their prices, in some cases by up to ten percent.
Skiing remains significantly cheaper in the Czech mountains compared to the Alps. While a full-day ski pass costs an average of CZK 750 to 1,000 (30 to 40 euros) in the Czech Republic, the price in the Alps ranges between 60 and 80 euros.
These continuous investments and modernizations demonstrate that Czech ski resorts are well-equipped to face challenges and offer skiers an attractive, modern, and, at the same time, affordable winter sports experience.
