On the border of two European countries, the Czech Republic and Poland, in the picturesque Giant Mountains (Krkonose), where the famous Elbe River rises, shines the Krkonose National Park, a natural landmark of the two countries. The park’s main gem is Snezka Mountain, known to the world for its first-class ski resorts and scenic landscapes. Fragrant coniferous woods and green meadows cover the slopes of the highest point of the Krkonose. At the top, there is always white fluffy snow, which gave the mountain its name (“snezka” means “snow”). The first-ever to dare to conquer the snowy peak was a Venetian merchant from the mid-15th century. He went along the mountain slopes in search of precious stones. Nobody knows whether the merchant found what he looked for, but later copper and iron were mined here, and you can see the old adits even now. Today, on the summit of Snezka Mountain, at an altitude of over 1,600 meters, there is a popular ski resort, which has a cable car connecting it with the Czech town of Pec pod Snezkou. Snow-white mountain slopes, available to skiers for half a year, more than 20 chairlifts, and 11 all-level equipped pistes have long turned the Czech resort into a coveted place for family holidays. But for those who prefer educational tours to outdoor activities, Snezka has many surprises in store. There is the medieval Chapel of St. Lawrence, built by the nobleman Schaffgotsch in the mid-17th century. Besides, the highest post office in the Czech Republic was located here. However, the biggest attraction of Snezka is its landscapes, which will mesmerize you with their beauty. The observation deck offers a fantastic view of the two countries at once, picturesque rugged mountains and great valleys of the Czech Republic and Poland. If everything is covered with fluffy snow in winter, it is a carpet of flowers with many colors and fragrances in summer.