Villas in Harrachov

About Harrachov

Harrachov is a town of roughly 1,360 people at about 665 metres on the Mumlava, right on the Polish border, with part of its land inside Krkonoše National Park. The homes are packed within a kilometre or so of each other, so you can reach the centre and the slopes without much driving. Most are one-bedroom flats and small houses for two to four, though a minority sleep large groups, and only a few have a sauna. The Mumlava drops over a waterfall of just under nine metres inside the town. Evenings are quiet. In winter the Čerťák ski-jumping hill hosts international events. Between seasons the town is a lot emptier.

Is Harrachov right for you?

Best for

Skiers, ski-jump watchers and walkers wanting a small border town

Not for you if

You want a lively resort with large facilities, because Harrachov has about 1,360 residents.

Near Harrachov

• Mumlava Waterfall

  Just under 9 metres high, in Harrachov itself, and described as the biggest and one of the best-known waterfalls in the Czech Republic.

• Čerťák ski-jumping hill

  An internationally used ski-jumping and flying hill in Harrachov that hosts winter sport events.

• Szklarska Poręba, Poland

  Across the border on the railway line from Liberec, with road and pedestrian crossings at Jakuszyce as well.

• Jablonec nad Nisou

  A larger town about 18 km west of Harrachov, handy for a change from the mountains.

Getting to Harrachov

Prague airport, about 12 km west of the city centre, has flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted. From Prague, Harrachov is about an hour and 40 minutes by car, and a once-daily FlixBus from Florenc takes about two hours. Hire a car if you want freedom.

When to go to Harrachov

Winter is the main season, with December and January the snowiest months and regular winter sport events on the Čerťák hill. December is also the wettest month. Summer is mild, which suits walking in the national park and a visit to the waterfall. Outside the ski and summer seasons the town is quiet, so check what is open before booking.

Harrachov villa holidays: questions answered

Nearby towns to Harrachov

• Janské Lázně (65)
• All of Giant Mountains