Year-round Activities
Thanks to excellent accessibility from Prague – the journey takes just over two hours – the apartments are an ideal destination for a weekend or longer stay, throughout the year. In winter, you can enjoy 12 slopes, night skiing, and perfectly groomed cross-country trails right in Herlíkovice, with more available in the neighboring Špindlerův Mlýn. For the rest of the year, you can indulge in mountain biking, trail running, paragliding, or simply relaxing hikes with breathtaking views. You can also enjoy these views year-round during a hot air balloon flight over the Krkonoš. The Krkonoš National Park Administration organizes a variety of themed events focused on education about nature.
Families with children will appreciate not only the playgrounds right in front of the mill or the nearby Aquacenter in Vrchlabí, but also the excellent facilities of the Herlíkovice ski area. There is a ski school available where young skiers and snowboarders can learn their first turns under the supervision of experienced instructors. There is also a rental and service shop where you can borrow or repair equipment. For the youngest visitors, there are special children's ski parks – safe environments where they can playfully learn the basics of skiing.
Spacious Apartments for a Comfortable Stay
The apartments themselves are an example of sensitively designed modern architecture that respects the history of the place. The building by Obršál architects draws inspiration from the original mill – it maintains its dimensions, naturally blends into the surrounding landscape, and combines natural materials with elegant modern design. The wooden cladding and stone elements give the building a pleasant mountain atmosphere, while large French windows provide uninterrupted views of nature. The rooms smell of newness and offer plenty of space – whether you choose to use them for a large family holiday or a work stay, you will have enough comfort. The combination of work and vacation, known as workcation, takes on a new dimension here. It allows you suitable conditions for a productive workday as well as a range of activities for relaxation, replenishing energy, and inspiration – whether you choose evening relaxation in the wellness center with a sauna and hot tub, or prefer active leisure time.
Excursion Tips
At the peaks directly above the apartments, you will find the picturesque Žalý lookout tower, the only stone lookout tower in the Krkonoš, which has been a local landmark since 1892. Countless places worth visiting can be found in the vicinity of Herlíkovice. In Vrchlabí, you will find historical houses, some of the oldest folk buildings in the Krkonoš. Architecture lovers can take a trip to cozy designs by students from the Faculty of Architecture at Czech Technical University – KŘMEN near Bílý Labe and ATŰLN at Klínové Boudy. If you are looking for gastronomic experiences, don’t miss the family brewery Hendrych, the Kavárna 7 štítů located in a charming log cabin, or the panoramic restaurant Farma with views of the Svatý Petr valley. For history, head to the Renaissance Jilemnice Castle, where you can see the finest linen yarn in the world. The Tree Top Path in Janské Lázně offers a great view, as does the unique lookout tower on Černá hora, built from an old cable car pole. And if you want to enjoy the Krkonoš from the saddle, visit the highest riding club in the Czech Republic – Strážné Sedlo.
