Meadow Hut

Luční bouda, also known as the Meadow Mountain Hut, is a mountain lodge located in the Czech Krkonoše National Park. It sits at an altitude of 1,410 meters above sea level, on Biała Łąka (White Meadow), southwest of the saddle below Sněžka, near the border with Poland. It is the largest and one of the oldest mountain lodges in the Krkonoše Mountains, with historical roots dating back to the 17th century when the first shepherd's hut was built. By the 18th century, the structure was already fully made of stone, and in 1707, the lodge was first mentioned in records. Luční bouda not only attracts tourists but is also linked to many historical figures, including Emperor Franz Joseph I. In the 20th century, the lodge was destroyed by fire but was rebuilt by 1940, offering comfortable conditions for visitors. An interesting fact is that a bell was installed on the roof of Luční bouda to wake guests so they could rise before sunrise and climb Sněžka. The lodge also functions as a hotel with the Paroháč brewery, which has been producing beer since 2012. The beer is brewed at high altitude, requiring adjustments to standard brewing processes. Next to the lodge, there is a monument dedicated to Franz Fries, who tragically died in 1903, as well as a chapel-mausoleum commemorating the victims of the Krkonoše Mountains, honoring tragic mountain events. Luční bouda not only reflects the rich history of the region but is also a place that combines culture, history, and architecture, making it an important landmark on the Czech tourist map.