Großer Arber / Velký Javor Ski Resort
Großer Arber / Velký Javor
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
The most popular family ski resort in the Bavarian Forest, offering wide slopes and modern lifts on the highest peak of the Šumava mountains.

📜 Großer Arber / Velký Javor is the highest mountain in the Bavarian-Czech range (1,456m), known as the 'King of the Bavarian Forest'.
🔍 Premier family-friendly ski area near the Czech border with 10-13 km of slopes and modern facilities.

Why Go

⛷️ Wide, well-groomed slopes for all skill levels
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Excellent family facilities including ArBär-Kinderland and cross-park
🚠 Modern lifts with high transport capacity
❄️ Reliable snow conditions with extensive artificial snowmaking
🍽️ Authentic Bavarian-Czech cuisine in cozy mountain huts

Why Avoid

⚠️ High popularity can lead to crowds
🌫️ Risk of fog, especially on wide, treeless slopes
⛰️ Limited to 400m elevation gain for skiing

Tips

🎟️ Buy tickets online to avoid queues.
🎿 Ski and snowboard rentals and service available directly at the resort.
🚶 Winter hiking trails offer stunning views from the summit.

Cost

💰 Daily ski pass around €45.00 for adults.

Hours

🕒 Winter season: late November to late March, daily 08:30-16:00. Summer season also available.

🅿️ Parking

Free, spacious gravel parking lots at the base.

🚻 Toilets

Children's toilets available in ArBär-Kinderland.