Where to have a beer in the Krkonoše mountains? Pubs on the ridge with a view and in the valley

Trautenberk Brewery, Malá Úpa

In Malá Úpa, right on the Krkonoše ridges, you will find the Trautenberk Brewery, one of the highest breweries in the country. It is located in the former Tippeltova bouda, later known as the Družba Hotel, and has been brewing beer here since 2015 using water from the slopes of Sněžka.

The brewery includes a stylish mountain restaurant which offers excellent food as well as beers such as the bottom-fermented light lager 11°, the semi-dark thirteen or the popular top-fermented APU. And if you don't feel like going home, you can stay the night, as the brewery includes cosy accommodation. You can also take home a reward - beer in unique PET litres in a gift pack with four thirds bottles.

Fries Brewery, Friesovy boudy

Between Strážný and Výrovka, in a secluded area surrounded by woods and meadows, lies Friesovy boudy where beer is brewed from mountain spring water. In addition to the 12° lager, you can also taste the semi-dark 13° or seasonal specials. A taproom overlooking the countryside, the honest cuisine and the quietness of the surroundings create an atmosphere that will make you want to come back.

Brewery Hendrych, Vrchlabí

Hendrych may be in the foothills, but for beer lovers it tends to be the first and last stop on trips to the mountains.. The family-run brewery in Vrchlabí has been priding itself on craftsmanship since 2012, yet it is not afraid to experiment - for example, together with Prague's Matuška, they put together a sour with potatoes, mushrooms and caraway seeds.

Otherwise, you'll find stable and reliable lagers that will stand up to a day's hike. The light Czech ten H10 and the bitter light lager H11 are their stalwarts, plus IPA or ALE in the summer.

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Krkonošský medvěd Brewery, Vrchlabí

Vrchlabí has a second brewery and this one is completely different from Hendrych. Since 1995, beer has been brewed in Hořejší Vrchlabí in Krkonošský medvěd microbrewery, which is part of the hotel Pivovarská bašta. The water for the brewhouse comes from historical borehole in the area called Peklo. The same borehole served the former municipal brewery in the 19th century. Thanks to its unique composition of ions, the beer here has distinctive character and unmistakable taste.

Classic Czech lagers are brewed here, but the local brewers are not afraid to experiment, so you can often find specials on offer, such as light semi-dark top-fermented beer. Summer sunset ale or a sixteen Hibiscus special - a top-fermented wheat beer containing hibiscus flower extract.

Pecky Brewery, Pec pod Sněžkou

The Pecky Brewery can be found in the middle of nature in Pec pod Sněžkou next to the wellness hotel Bouda Máma, where you can go straight you can check in. It's a nice place where you can relax after a hike to Sněžka or after a hike from Růžohorek. You sit on the terrace, order a beer goulash or specialties from the grill and a bottom-fermented twelve or dark thirteen.

The brewery relies on a modern approach, smaller batches and freshness. On tap, it rotates frequently, making each visit a small discovery. And you can also enjoy the beer spa.

Brewery Paroháč, Luční bouda

The highest brewery in the Czech Republic can be found right on Luční bouda, 1410 m above sea level, where the beer really tastes different and the water flows directly from the source of the White Elbe. The brewery's brewhouse is located in a former wine bar, which is decorated with a historical fresco from 1940.

This highlights the beauty of the copper brewhouse. If interested, you can also arrange a tour of the brewery with tastings, an explanation of the brewing process and a light excursion into the history of brewing. At the same time, Luční bouda brews excellent beer and is famous for its big rolls and blueberry pies.

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Krakonoš Brewery, Trutnov

The Krakonoš brewery in Trutnov is one of the oldest in the region, beer has been brewed here since the mid-16th century. Although it is not a microbrewery, it definitely deserves a mention.

It is brewed in the classic way - bottom-fermented, unpasteurised beers with a clean character, without frills. The basis is water from its own deep well supplied by springs from the foothills of the Krkonoše Mountains. The range includes both light and dark lagers, and during the holidays, stronger specials such as Krakonoš 14° appear. The ideal beer for a thirst-quencher or a nice lunch.