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• Novosad Brewery
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  The magical town of Harrachov is often called the Western Gate of the Krkonoše Mountains and is known primarily as a mountain resort in the Krkonoše Mountains. It is located under Čertova hora in the valley of the river Mumlava. Harrachov is one of the most popular mountain resorts in the Czech Republic. It fulfills the attributes of sport, but also relaxation and entertainment all year round. It thus offers a relaxing holiday without boredom in a tourist destination surrounded by the beautiful Krkonoše nature. .

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Mining museum - museum is open from Tuesday till Sunday from 10am till 18pm ,  Web:  www.hornicke-muzeum.eu

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Harrachov, located in the Czech Republic, is a popular tourist destination for outdoor activities. It is a small town located in the Giant Mountains, near the border between Czech Republic and Poland. The area is known for its ski resorts, ski jumping hills, and nearby hiking trails.

Harrachov offers a variety of activities for travelers of all ages. During the winter months, the ski resorts host downhill skiing and snowboarding, while the ski jumping hills offer unique experiences for daredevils. During the summer months, visitors can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and relaxing at the local spas. There are also several attractions in the area, including the Czech Paradise National Park and the Devil's Wall, a unique rock formation. For those looking for a unique dining experience, Harrachov is home to several traditional restaurants. The area is also known for its beer, with several local breweries offering unique flavors. Visitors should also keep an eye out for the local glassworks, where visitors can watch glassblowers at work. Harrachov is an ideal destination for outdoor adventurers and travelers looking for unique experiences. With its spectacular scenery, friendly locals, and variety of activities, it has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for winter sports, hiking, or unique attractions, Harrachov is the perfect place to visit.

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Harrachov Sports Centre

Enjoy a snowy kingdom where you can ski until spring, love ski touring and cross-country skiing come to harrachov, no time for boredom, one of only five in the world, where else to go.

You should not miss the local glassworks , which is the oldest one in the whole Czech Republic. A real balm not just for the soul is the Harrachov beer spa, where you can indulge in a pleasant bath with beer from the local mini-brewery.

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Pěší turistika

Objevte stezky v okolí Harachova

Pěší turistika má v Krkonoších dlouhou tradici. Na Sněžku (1602 m) se za východem slunce vydal Johan Wolfgang Goethe nebo také Karel Hynek Mácha (Krkonošská pouť).  Turistické trasy jsou dobře značeny a rozlišeny barvami podle náročnosti terénu (červená, modrá, žlutá a zelená). Když se vám zvolená trasa bude zdát příliš dlouhá, můžete si ušetřit stoupání do kopce využitím lanovky. Z Harrachova to není daleko do Polska , přejít hranice můžete na Szrenici nebo po cestě přes pramen Labe na Luční horu.

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Zvolit můžete krátkou procházku v délce 4 km : Harrachov - Mumlavský vodopád - Rýžoviště - Harrachov.

Na delší výlet (25 km) můžete využít následující trasu : Harrachov - Nový Svět - Mýtiny - Martinské údolí - Bukovec - Jizerka - Václavíkova studánka - Kořenov - Nový Svět

Z Harrachova se dá vydat i k prameni Labe. Délka trasy 24 km. Harrachov – lanovka na Čertovu horu – u Janovy skály 1 km – Studená 2 km – Ručičky 5 km – Dvoračky 7 km – sedlo Lysé hory 8 km – Růženčina zahrádka 9 km – rozcestí za Kotlem 10 km – Pančavská louka 11,5 km – pramen Labe 13 km – státní hranice 13,5 km – Tvarožník 15 km – Vosecká bouda 15,5 km – U garáží 18 km – Lubošská bystřina 20,5 km – Mumlavský vodopád 22,5 km – Harrachov, autobusové nádraží 24 km.

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Počasí v horách se může najednou velmi rychle změnit, je vhodné mít s sebou na túru vždy oblečení do deště a něco teplejšího. Pro dobrou orientaci je dobré si pořídit turistickou mapu Krkonoš. Při pohybu v národním parku je třeba využívat vyznačených tras a chovat se citlivě ke krásné krkonošské přírodě. Na cestách by neměla chybět ani malá cestovní lékárnička. V prostoru národního parku vám může dělat společnost i pes, pokud bude na vodítku.

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Monkey Park

MonkeyPark Harrachov is situated in the vicinity of the last curve of the Harrachov bobsled track. It offers 14 obstacles, and it is 273 m long. The last two obstacle courses of the rope park lead through the thrilling 117 meter-long slide on a rope over a mountain lake. “MonkeyPark Harrachov” was designed for the wider public, including children whose height is 140 cm or more. It was planned and designed so that even an absolutely untrained tourist or a child of the required height can manage it. Despite that (or maybe because of that), even such visitors will have a wonderful experience. The attraction of “MonkeyPark Harrachov” rests in gradually conquering obstacles suspended on ropes between trees 3-7 meters above the ground.

Special “bases”, on which a visitor may rest, as well as use while moving from one obstacle to another, are secured between individual obstacles on the trees. The park's location directly inside the full-grown forest amplifies the experience. A visitor moves “between sky and earth”, but contrary to artificial rope courses, they spend time amongst nature, below the treetops, and with the bonus of an attractive “flight” over a mountain lake.

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The Best Time to Visit Harrachov, Czechia for Weather, Safety, & Tourism

The best times to visit Harrachov for ideal weather are

April 9th to April 29th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

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Average temperatures in Harrachov vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold all year with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is far less temperate than some — in the bottom 1 percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above . If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Harrachov, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early July where highs are regularly around 57.7°F (14.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 48.2°F (9°C) at night.

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Harrachov temperatures (celsius), “feels-like” temperatures.

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

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Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

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If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Harrachov are April, October, and then August. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid April. For example, on the week of April 16th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early to mid December with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of December 10th.

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Harrachov has some extremely humid months, and high humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is August (79.4% relative humidity), and the most humid month is January (91.8%).

Wind in Harrachov is usually very strong . The windiest month is December, followed by November and January. December’s average wind speed of around 21.6 knots (24.8 MPH or 39.9 KPH) is considered “a fresh breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid December where average top sustained speeds reach 35.7 knots, which is considered gale force winds.

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Is it safe to travel to harrachov.

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for the Czechia; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories . This advisory was last updated on Oct 26, 2023.

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Harrachov, Czechia is August, followed by July and September. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Harrachov in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

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Most popular months to visit, overall harrachov travel experience by season, spring (march through may).

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel very cold. Highs range from 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 6 to 11 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is fairly slow for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have cold weather with high temperatures that are still jacket weather. These months see moderate precipitation with 8 to 11 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Harrachov, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 48.8°F (9.3°C) and 26.5°F (-3.1°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 8 to 10 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Harrachov to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 26.7°F (-2.9°C) and 18.1°F (-7.7°C). On average, it rains or snows a great amount: 8 to 13 times per month. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

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Last July, a recently divorced writer who had found solace in hiking took on a towering challenge: Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states.

By Peter Eavis

Peter Eavis joined The Times as a business reporter in 2012.

A brutish granite ridge soared above us in the moonlight. The snow that should not have been there in July seemed to go on forever. We were already short of breath, and weirdly, there were almost no other hikers. Even though I had trained for this, I felt stupidly out of my depth.

We were only three miles into the 10.7-mile ascent of Mount Whitney, in California, the tallest peak in the contiguous United States.

A middle-aged Manhattanite, I had first taken to hiking during the pandemic, when my marriage came to an end, and on those rambles, I began to see there were pathways out of the pain and confusion. I had found a new love on the laurel-lined trails of New Jersey: my girlfriend, Lucy, who was now beside me on the Mount Whitney Trail and feeling similarly overwhelmed beneath the towering Sierra cliffs.

In 2022, I scaled Mount Marcy, the highest peak in New York State, with my son. That weekend, ecstatic, we looked for another adventure. Some Google searching revealed that Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48, was not out of reach for amateurs like us. I proclaimed that he and I, along with my daughter, would climb it in 2023. In the end, neither of them could make it. Lucy didn’t need much convincing to join me. Hiking had brought exhilarating new challenges and triumphs — and Mount Whitney promised those on a much greater scale.

But only a short way up, my lofty ambitions met snowy reality.

We’d been told to expect a lot of snow higher up, but we didn’t expect any this low. I had packed an ice ax and crampons, on the strong urging of the owners of a gear store in Lone Pine, the unpretentious town at the foot of the mountain where most people prepare for the climb, but I didn’t want to use them so early. It would take me forever — and we didn’t have forever. We had less than 24 hours.

Challenge accepted

Until I researched the trip, I had never heard of the naturalist John Muir and his wonderful line “The mountains are calling and I must go,” or known that much of the water for Los Angeles , about 200 miles south, comes from this part of the Sierra Nevada.

Mount Whitney, with an elevation of 14,494 feet, was named for Josiah Dwight Whitney, a Northeasterner and Harvard professor who headed the California Geological Survey, and its first recorded climbing, by three Lone Pine residents, was in 1873. It is dwarfed by Denali, in Alaska, the highest peak in the United States, at over 20,000 feet. But Mount Whitney offers something Denali does not: It is possible to hike up and down in one day. The round-trip trek, which mountain guides describe as challenging — even more so with snow and ice — totals about 22 miles, much of it at high altitudes.

The U.S. Forest Service runs a lottery each February for both day-use and overnight permits to go up Mount Whitney from May 1 to Nov. 1. The agency limits the number of day hikers to 100 for every midnight-to-midnight period to avoid overcrowding on the trail.

In March 2023, I learned I’d won permits for the July date I had chosen, and I started to prepare. There are no high peaks to train on near New York City, so my practice consisted mainly of trekking in the nearby hills, running more and drinking less. Lucy, who had grown up in southwestern Pennsylvania and once lived in the mountains of Arizona, had a lot of hiking experience, often at altitude, and made sure I understood that this would be nothing like what we’d done in New Jersey or New York. Dilettantism could be dangerous.

We flew into Las Vegas on July 6 and drove through Death Valley National Park , paradoxically, the site of the lowest point in North America — just 86 miles from the base of Mount Whitney — and, looking back, something of a metaphor for my emotional depths before I took up hiking.

We had two and a half days in Lone Pine to acclimate. One day, we drove to Horseshoe Meadow, at 10,000 feet, a scenic spot many hikers visit to ease into the altitude. The other, we walked a short distance up the Mount Whitney Trail, hoping to get to know it a little.

A day hike up and down Mount Whitney can take 20 hours. Some climbers camp on the trail, to break up the hike, but doing so requires an overnight permit. We had to do it all in one day. That meant an early start.

Headlamps and high water

I felt a mixture of dread, elation and, of course, tiredness when the alarm blared at 1:30 a.m. We arrived at the Whitney Portal, a hub at the base of the trail with campgrounds and towering pines, at 2:37 a.m., following online advice to start early and reach the summit before midday.

Headlamps strapped on, we weighed our packs at the Portal — with water, food, crampons, ice ax, trekking poles and not much else, mine was 21 pounds, far heavier than anything I’d ever carried in the New Jersey hills — then took off into the dark.

Within a mile, we came to a stream that hikers typically cross without getting their feet wet, a straightforward task any other July, when much of the snowpack would have already melted.

But the previous winter had been anything but typical in the Sierra, where heavy snow had even forced ski areas to temporarily close , and the water was raging. We had seen the stream the day of our practice run, and in the daylight, traversing it seemed, at worst, inconvenient because we’d have to take off our boots to keep them dry. But in the dark, stepping barefoot through the icy, deafening stream, with the heavy backpacks destabilizing us, was far harder and scarier than we had anticipated.

Emboldened, we made good progress for a couple of miles. Then we hit the snow that should not have been there.

Trudging through it on a trail of sorts, I guessed we were traveling well below the average pace — one mile per hour — that we needed to maintain. I reassured myself that the day was soon going to get lighter and much warmer. The towering cliffs were intimidating in the moonlight, but we both felt a strange privilege to be in their presence, and that spurred us on.

Let there be light

The sun’s first rays greeted us at the top of a ridge, where we took a break to look down in awe at Lone Pine Lake, glowing in the black woods.

But the greatest spectacle lay about a mile ahead. “You’re not going to believe this,” I said to Lucy, as I cleared the last of several mercifully snow-free switchbacks and entered Big Horn Sheep Park, a valley enclosed by granite cliffs. Water was pouring into the expanse from nearly every side, creating a symphony of ripples, gurgles, splashes and thundering roars, inundating the vegetation growing there.

Above us, jagged peaks glowed orange, and looking back through the morning mist, we could see violet crags to the east, across the now-arid Owens Valley, which was mostly drained in the 1920s to supply Los Angeles with water, inspiring the plot of the movie “ Chinatown .” I furiously snapped photographs, hoping to preserve not just that perfect light but also the triumphant feeling that our efforts had brought us to this unforgettable place.

Four miles into the hike, we passed Mirror Lake, shimmering and still, except at one edge, where its contents quietly slipped down the mountain. We then ascended steps cut into the rock, each a mini waterfall. I said a prayer of thanks to whoever had cut them.

One of these staircases led us out of the last stand of trees, and we emerged above timberline. Now, we faced the exposed mountain and at least a mile of trudging through snow until Trail Camp, at 12,000 feet, where some hikers spend the night before setting out for the summit, about 2,500 feet higher.

The sun was turning the snow into a greasy slush. A young hiker strode past us with his pack half off his back. A woman we’d met earlier, who’d last gone up Mount Whitney with her father in 1971, when she was 11, was getting smaller and smaller ahead of us on the dazzling snowfield. A ranger we met later told us that it was a welcome break to have so few people on the trail. The snow, he said, had kept the hordes away, and I felt a flicker of pride to be there.

The trail had narrowed to a sliver of trodden snow. Strange-looking depressions known as sun cups on each side of the path, along with the sound of rushing water beneath, warned us that the surface could collapse if we strayed.

As we checked in with each other, Lucy and I began to feel as if the altitude was getting the better of us. I wasn’t dizzy or gasping. Instead, I was gradually becoming less aware of my surroundings and losing touch of how much strength I had left.

We reached Trail Camp, sat on a warm rock and watched a marmot trying to raid someone’s tent. The peak loomed above the final switchbacks, now impassable because of snow and ice. Hikers, we learned, were instead going up a long slope of snow known as the Chute and, on their return, sliding down it on their backsides, using ice axes as brakes.

It sounded fun — something my kids would have loved. Seeing them enjoy new experiences on family vacations had been a highlight of raising them. But between Covid, the divorce and their pursuits of their own adventures, we hadn’t traveled together for several years. I had hoped the hike would be a chance to recreate the magic, and this made me miss them acutely.

Sitting there, physically drained after seven hours on the trail, Lucy and I came to a hard realization: Even after resting, we did not have the power to go one step higher. I looked up at the summit, tantalizing close, one last time. Then we reluctantly turned around and began the long descent.

I was disappointed. Lucy less so. Taking in the many wonders we hadn’t seen on the way up — magenta beavertail cactus and lavender in full bloom — we gently debated what we could have done differently. In the afternoon sun, the air of menace dissipated, and everything took on a calming, maplike orderliness in the valley below. As the air grew less and less thin, the many challenges I knew I faced back in New York felt more and more manageable.

Failure has a way of clearing the path for a big reset. Divorce had shown me that, and Mount Whitney was doing it again. The trick, I am learning, is to keep putting one foot in front of the other, for as long as you can. And that is why the mountains will always be calling me.

Lucy Wood contributing reporting.

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Exploring the Outdoors, One Step at a Time

Hiking is a great way to immerse yourself in nature and tune out the chaos of city life. the tips below will help you get ready before you hit the trail..

Hiking offers a host of mental and physical benefits. If you’re new to it, here’s how to get started .

Make sure you have the right gear . Wirecutter has recommendations for anything you might need — from hydration packs  to trekking poles . And remember to try on hiking boots  at the right time of the day .

These clever apps and devices  will help you to find your way, triage an injury and generally stay out of trouble on the trail.

Planning to venture out for a nighttime  hike ? Opt for wide, easy-to-navigate paths.

Experts say failing to alert family or friends of your plans is one of the biggest mistakes hikers make. Here are some more safety tips .

It can be easy to get lost in thought while hiking. With these simple practices  you can take a more mindful approach to your nature walks.

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Karpacz - die Perle des polnischen Riesengebirges

Lernen Sie auch die andere Seite des Riesengebirges kennen, beispielsweise durch einen Besuch des attraktiven Urlaubsortes Karpacz, früher Krummhübel.

Vrchlabí – Tor ins Riesengebirge

Die grösste Stadt in Krkonoše (im Riesengebirge) lohnt sich zu besuchen. Das ganze Jahr !

Maják und Štěpánka – malerisches Aussichtsturm-Duo

Unweit von Harrachov finden Sie zwei malerische Aussichtstürme!

Ein toller Urlaubsort!

Besuchen sie die westliche Ecke der Riesengebirge, an der Grenze mit Polen, wo sich der beliebte Ferienort Harrachov befindet. In unserem Infoportal finden Sie alles Nötige für Ihre Ausflüge in diesem wunderschönen Gebiet Tschechiens. Tipps für Ausflüge, interessante Orte in der Stadt, Sportaktivitäten und Veranstaltungen und weitere Informationen. Damit Sie einen bequemen Urlaub genießen können, haben wir für Sie sowohl ein Unterkunftsangebot vorbereitet.

Der Ferienort Harrachov bietet ganzjährlich viele Entspannungsmöglichkeiten. Ruhige Spaziergänge, längere Wanderungen oder aktive Erholung mit breitem Angebot an Sportaktivitäten. Harrachov verfügt über mehrere Pragrammvarianten für alle Altersgruppen: Kinder, Studenten, Erwachsene und denkt auch auf ältere Touristen.

Winter oder Sommer: Harrachov hat immer ein Angebot

Kommen Sie zu unserer Region, die nicht nur reiches Angebot an Sportaktivitäten, sondern auch kulturelle Aktivitäten anbietet. Besuchen Sie die Exposition Šindelka – Wald- und Jägerexposition KRNAP Verwaltung. Bewundern Sie die erstklassige Glasindustrie. Verbinden Sie den Besuch des Glas- und Skimuseums mit einer Entspannung in unserem Bierbad oder lassen Sie sich in einem der hiesigen Wellnesszentrum verwöhnen.

Sommer aktiv

Für Sportenthusiasten bietet Harrachov neben vielen Wanderrouten mit einem Spaziergang zum Beispiel zum Mummelfall auch Kletterwand, Bowling, Tennis Courts , Seilzentrum, Mountainbikes oder Vertical Park mit einer ganzen Reihe von Adrenalin Aktivitäten. Für ein Adrenalinerlebnis besuchen Sie unsere beliebte Bobbahn, die ganzjährig geöffnet ist und befindet sich etwa 200 m vom Stadtzentrum. Für unsere kleinsten Besucher warten Kinderspielplätze oder Park mit Kindertrampoline und einer Schaukel.

Winteraktivitäten

Skiareal Harrachov ist mit der moderner Beschneiungstechnik ausgestattet und lockt damit viele Touristen. Skigebiet ist sowohl für Skifahrer, als auch für Snowboarder vorbereitet. Die Rote Piste II bietet ideale Bedingungen für Carving Freaks. Den Anfänger stehen viele Ski- und Snowboardschulen zur Verfügung. Skigebiet Harrachov können Sie auch ohne eigene Ausrüstung besuchen. In zahlreichen Ski- und Snowboardverleihs finden Sie moderne Ausrüstung und wählen können Sie auch von unseren Skitestzentren. Angesichts der großen Nachfrage, empfehlen wir die Verleihung zu reservieren. Zum Beispiel auf der Webseite www.classicskischool.cz. 

Unterkunft in Harrachov: reiches und vielfaltiges Angebot

Mithilfe unseres Infoportals finden Sie die die passende Unterkunft für beste Preise in Harrachov.

Angebot an Unterkunft in Harrachov ist sehr bunt. Deshalb haben wir für Sie drei Kategorien zusammengestellt: Hotels Harrachov – Preis von 500 CZK bis 2.000 CZK, Pensionen Harrachov – Unterkunft bereits ab 300 CZK und Apartments Harrachov – Preise starten auf 100 CZK und beliebt sind vor allem bei Familien mit Kindern. Für Wellnessliebhaber haben wir die Kategorie der  Wellness Hotels  vorbereitet. Das ist aber nicht alles. Weitere Unterkunftsmöglichkeiten im Riesengebirge finden Sie bei unseren Partnern unter Unterkunft Riesengebirge.

Wählen Sie Ihr gewünschten Hotel, Pension oder Apartment und senden Sie eine unverbindliche Reservierung.  Der Unterkunftsgeber meldet sich bei Ihnen bald mit einem aktuellen Angebot.

Beim Reservieren der gewählten Unterkunft über unsere Webseite sparen Sie die Gebühre für Reisebüros.

Jeder findet bei uns das Richtige für ihn. Zögern Sie nicht und kommen Sie zu uns mit Ihren Freunden auf ein verlängertes Wochenende! Nehmen Sie Ihr Liebling und genießen Sie ein Wellnessaufenthalt in einem luxuriösen Hotel oder Pension.

Harrachov hat zahlreiche Aktivitäten vorbereitet, bei den auch den anspruchsvollsten Besuchern zurechtkommen.  Sorgfältig sammeln wir sämtliche Informationen, damit wir für Sie ein passendes Angebot zusammenstellen können.

Wir glauben, dass Sie mithilfe unseres Infoportals interessante Tipps für Ihr Urlaub im Riesengebirge finden und die in Harrachov verbrachte Zeit ein angenehmes Erlebnis sein wird.

Firmenaktionen: Harrachov ist die richtige Wahl

Für Schulungen, Firmenaktionen, Team Buildings, Kongresse, Firmenfeier oder Partys ist Harrachov eine perfekte Wahl. Dank dem reichen Angebot an Aktivitäten wird das Treffen mit Ihren Kollegen zum unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Harrachov bietet perfekte Bedingungen. Wählen Sie unter folgendem Link den richtigen Platz für Ihre Veranstaltung. Unterkunft für Firmenaktionen.

Last Minute Unterkunft in Harrachov

Man kann sich nicht immer seine Freizeit planen. Dafür steht Ihnen eine Übersicht von einzigartigen Last Minute Urlaub in hiesigen Hotels, Pensionen und Apartments in Harrachov. Lassen Sie sich von interessanten Preisangeboten überraschen. Eine passende Unterkunft finden Sie bereits ab 170 CZK pro Person/Tag. Im Winter dann ab 250 CZK Person/Tag.  

Zögern Sie nicht und verbringen Sie Ihr Urlaub in Zentrum von Sport und Touristik: Harrachov freut sich auf Ihr Besuch.

What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

It almost time! Millions of Americans across the country Monday are preparing to witness the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse as it passes over portions of Mexico, the United States and Canada.

It's a sight to behold and people have now long been eagerly awaiting what will be their only chance until 2044 to witness totality, whereby the moon will completely block the sun's disc, ushering in uncharacteristic darkness.

That being said, many are curious on what makes the solar eclipse special and how is it different from a lunar eclipse.

The total solar eclipse is today: Get the latest forecast and everything you need to know

What is an eclipse?

An eclipse occurs when any celestial object like a moon or a planet passes between two other bodies, obscuring the view of objects like the sun, according to NASA .

What is a solar eclipse?

A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes in between the Earth and the sun, blocking its light from reaching our planet, leading to a period of darkness lasting several minutes. The resulting "totality," whereby observers can see the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere, known as the corona, presents a spectacular sight for viewers and confuses animals – causing nocturnal creatures to stir and bird and insects to fall silent.

Partial eclipses, when some part of the sun remains visible, are the most common, making total eclipses a rare sight.

What is a lunar eclipse?

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon and the sun are on exact opposite sides of Earth. When this happens, Earth blocks the sunlight that normally reaches the moon. Instead of that sunlight hitting the moon’s surface, Earth's shadow falls on it.

Lunar eclipses are often also referred to the "blood moon" because when the Earth's shadow covers the moon, it often produces a red color. The coloration happens because a bit of reddish sunlight still reaches the moon's surface, even though it's in Earth's shadow.

Difference between lunar eclipse and solar eclipse

The major difference between the two eclipses is in the positioning of the sun, the moon and the Earth and the longevity of the phenomenon, according to NASA.

A lunar eclipse can last for a few hours, while a solar eclipse lasts only a few minutes. Solar eclipses also rarely occur, while lunar eclipses are comparatively more frequent. While at least two partial lunar eclipses happen every year, total lunar eclipses are still rare, says NASA.

Another major difference between the two is that for lunar eclipses, no special glasses or gizmos are needed to view the spectacle and one can directly stare at the moon. However, for solar eclipses, it is pertinent to wear proper viewing glasses and take the necessary safety precautions because the powerful rays of the sun can burn and damage your retinas.

Contributing: Eric Lagatta, Doyle Rice, USA TODAY

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Services partially resume on the South Coast Line as roads and public transport recovery continues

Drivers and passengers are urged to spend some time planning their journeys tomorrow, or consider working from home, with major impacts still being experienced across the state’s road and public transport network following this weekend’s severe weather event.

Passengers are advised to plan ahead with trains to Port Kembla and Kiama resuming on a reduced weekend timetable tomorrow after extreme weather and floods damaged infrastructure and caused land slips in a number of locations.

Trains will resume Tuesday morning between Kiama and the city in both directions however they will run to a reduced weekend timetable whilst repairs continue to be made to some sections of the track.

Buses will continue to replace trains between Bomaderry and Kiama. This is expected to continue for a number of days.

Buses will be stationed at Wollongong and Waterfall to supplement trains.

Currently, Sydney Trains has 250 workers on the ground carrying out repairs following the weekend’s severe weather event.

Passengers should allow for extra travel time, check indicator boards, listen to station announcements, and plan their trip ahead of time.

Sydney Trains thanks passengers for their patience while we work to recover the network.

Other public transport services will run to altered timetables as recovery from the rain event continues and passengers are advised to check the Trip Planner , travel alerts or travel apps and if possible consider an alternative transport mode if your usual route is impacted and allow plenty of extra travel time.

Drivers should take extreme care on the roads and avoid all non-essential travel in affected areas, with the impact of heavy rain and flooding likely to be felt across the coming days. Please exercise caution as some road surfaces may have deteriorated and have potholes. Council and Transport crews will work as quickly as possible to repair the damage.

Motorists are also reminded to never drive through floodwater, follow the directions of emergency services and take extreme care as conditions are changing quickly.

For the latest traffic information, download the Live Traffic NSW app , visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.