Snowmonkey · ski & snowboard · Medvědín and Svatý Petr
Further than you think.
Ski & snowboard school and rental in Špindlerův Mlýn
Snowmonkey is a ski school and ski rental in Špindlerův Mlýn (Spindleruv Mlyn), Czech Republic. We teach you and your kids to ski and snowboard, always privately, in English and at your own pace. We get your gear ready and bring it to you. All you do is enjoy the mountains.
★ 5.0 on Google · Travellers’ Choice 2026 · most reviews in Špindlerův Mlýn
No obligation · no deposit · pay on site · 10% cheaper online
Everyone starts somewhere. We start where you are.
Whether you bring a three-year-old to the mountains or stand on skis for the first time in twenty years.
So they can’t wait for the next lesson.
We teach through play, privately and with patience that survives any chocolate crisis. Skiing from 3, snowboarding from 5.
“It was the first time skiing for our 5-year-old daughter. She had a wonderful three sessions with Denisa, who gave her confidence, guidance and most of all, fun.”Google, 12/2025
First time, back after years, or finally carving.
First we teach you to stop and to fall without it hurting. Then you just keep going, at your own pace, at any age.
“I’m 64 and an absolute beginner. Vasek was the tranquility itself and explained many things to me.”Tripadvisor, 2/2026, translated by Tripadvisor
No hauling gear, no queues.
We get your gear and ski clothing ready the day before and bring it to your hotel or the slope for free. And with an instructor you skip the lift queue.
“[…] after the fitting, the team delivered all the ski equipment directly to our hotel – an outstanding and very convenient service.”Google, 2/2026
The best-rated ski school and rental in Špindlerův Mlýn
Ratings from Google Maps and Tripadvisor · updated automatically
The people who skied with us say it best. Over 850 reviews, more than anyone else in Špindlerův Mlýn.
Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2026. Based on traveller reviews, we are among the top 10% worldwide.
How it works: three steps to the slope
No complicated booking, no deposit, and 10% cheaper online.
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Send an enquiry
Tell us who is coming (1–5 people, kids from 3), how many days you have and what you want to rent. No obligation.
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Your plan within 24 hours
We send you a proposed time, instructor and price. Lessons in English, German, Polish, Czech or Slovak.
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Hit the slope stress-free
Pick up your gear the day before after 3 pm, no deposit, or we bring it to you. You pay on site.
What’s your goal?
- Learn to snowplough and stop
- Ski your first blue run
- Not fall once
- Keep up with your kids
- Carve your first turn
- Stand up on a snowboard
Whatever your goal, we’ll get there together and have a lot of laughs along the way.
Again!
That’s what we hear at the end of a lesson again and again. It’s the joy of what you’ve just achieved. And this is what we read in reviews most often:
3 in 10
reviews describe real progress
Progress that surprises even us
“Veronika was an amazing teacher!! Day 2 and already turning and going off the red piste.”
Google, 2/2026
6 in 10
reviews name the instructor
An instructor you’ll remember by name
“My 5 year old daughter absolutely adored Jakob and learned so much from him.”
Google, 2/2026
4 in 10
reviews are about kids
Where kids fall in love with skiing
“[…] our eldest son refused to put skis on again. […] We didn’t want them to make perfect textbook turns, but to pass on to the children a love of snow, skiing and sport.”
Google, 2/2023, translated from Czech
1 in 4
reviews praise patience
Patience that handles everything
“Big thanks go to Petr, who got our daughter (4) skiing. He handled all her moods, stubborn moments, whims, chocolates, toilet trips and carrying.”
Google, 2/2023, translated from Czech
1 in 5
reviews come from beginners
First time on skis? You’re in safe hands
“It was my first time on skis […]. On the way down he was my eyes and my brain and made sure nobody knocked me over.”
Google, 1/2023, translated from Czech
14%
reviews come from returning guests
They come back again and again
“This is the second year we have used Snow Monkey and we will be back next year!”
Tripadvisor, 2/2026
Who teaches you
We believe anyone can learn to ski or snowboard. It doesn’t matter how old you are, how fit you are or how much you can already do. What matters is your enthusiasm, and ours is contagious. In reviews you most often thank specific people. Here are some of them.
How we take you further
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We find out where you are
In the first lesson your instructor sees what you can do and what you’re afraid of, and sets the pace.
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Step by step
From flat ground and braking to your first turns and carving. Every step has a clear goal, we skip none.
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Then we go further
Once you feel confident, we move on: drag lift, chairlift, blue run, red run.
We follow the ACSI L3 (2024) and APUL methodology, and our instructors practise it at around 10 training sessions each season. Content reviewed by Jan Micka, head of instructors at Snowmonkey (ACSI SKI L3 licence).
Travel light
Don’t want to drag skis across Europe? You don’t have to. With your lesson we rent you skis or a snowboard, boots, poles, helmet and goggles, plus ski clothing. Pick everything up the day before after 3 pm at our shop (Špindlerův Mlýn 168), no deposit, just your ID or passport. Or we bring it to the slope or your hotel for free.
Prices apply when you book online.
Frequently asked questions
Why do you only teach private lessons?
Your instructor focuses only on you or your group, nobody waits for anyone and the pace is yours. The price is per lesson, not per person, so it gets cheaper per person in a group.
How much does a lesson cost?
A 2-hour lesson for one person costs 104 € when you book online. In a group it is cheaper per person. See the full price list.
How many hours of lessons do I need?
For adult beginners we recommend 2–3 days of 4 hours, the minimum is 2 hours a day. Recommendations for kids are on the ski lessons for kids page.
How do I pay?
On site, in cash in Czech crowns or euros. You pay nothing in advance and we don’t ask for a deposit.
Can I choose a specific instructor?
Yes. Write their name in your enquiry. In high season, the earlier you book, the better the chance they are free.
Can my kids have a lesson at the same time as me?
Yes. Your kids have their own instructor and you learn with another one at the same time.
Do I need a ski pass for the lesson?
Not on the beginner slope at the bottom next to the lift. Once we take the lift up to Medvědín or Svatý Petr, you need one. We don’t sell ski passes, buy yours at gopass.cz.
Where is the Snowmonkey ski school and rental in Špindlerův Mlýn?
Our rental shop is in the town centre (Špindlerův Mlýn 168), which is also the meeting point. By arrangement we can meet directly at Medvědín or Svatý Petr.
Content reviewed by Jan Micka, head of instructors at Snowmonkey (ACSI SKI L3 licence). Updated: October 2026.
Sources: ACSI L3 (2024) and APUL methodology, Google and Tripadvisor reviews (analysis of 751 written reviews, September 2026; translations are ours), client questions, Snowmonkey price list 26/27.
How far will you go?
Tell us who is coming and how many days you have. Within 24 hours we send you a proposed time and instructor. Christmas and February book up fast, so don’t wait if you want your instructor.
★ 5.0 on Google · −10% when you book online · no deposit · pay on site