The most famous and frequently visited community in Western Krkonose is Harrachov whose origin can be traced back to the 16
th century when differing craft communities (miners, glass makers and foresters) merged together to create a town. In the 18
th century
a glass works was built in Harrachov that still operates today making fine examples of Bohemian glass. Visitors can see for themselves how the glass is produced at the factory or at
the glass museum. In summer, Harrachov and its surroundings provide a wide range of opportunities for
hiking, mountain biking, and other sports. Sports facilities in Harrachov include tennis courts, mini-golf, volley ball courts, squash courts, swimming pools and fitness centres.
In winter, thanks to its location and altitude, Harrachov becomes fairy tale like in its beauty as the region is covered by a thick white coat of snow. Ski enthusiasts have the opportunity to try the many kilometres of
cross-country ski trails and the many
down hill ski runs of varying difficulty. Harrachov is one of the few winter resorts in the world where you can admire ski jumping as it has a ski
jumping area with a giant ski jump.
Harrachov is the the town known as
"The Ski Flying Town" or
"The Town of Four Seasons". Thanks to its advantageous location, the surrounding terrain an ample supply of accommodation capacity in its hotels guest- houses, and private homes for more than 5,000 visitors, its many year around operated sports facilities, the town belongs to the most visited ski and tourist centers in the Czech Republic.
You may come particularly to Harrachov, in any season of the year to regain your new strengths the invigorating mountain air, to enjoy sports activities, and to experience unforgettable and match-less
scenery of the surrounding nature.
Harrachov became famous abroad by its glassmaking, to this day you may admire experience perfect mastery of the glass trade right in front of the glowing furnaces, or the glass cutting process i a shop equipped with tools from the year 1895.
The premises can otter: Fitness centre, sauna, restaurant, beerhouse, shops, tennis courts, sport hall, guided hiking, billiards, ski and mountain bike rental service, swimming pool, riding school, minigolf.
Sports facilities in HarrachovInteresting Harrachov companies:Glassworks Novosad a syn
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