SPRAVA KRKONOSSKEHO NARODNIHO PARKU

What SPRAVA KRKONOSSKEHO NARODNIHO PARKU does

Správa Krkonošského národního parku (KRNAP) is the Czech state administrative body (příspěvková organizace) responsible for managing the Krkonoše National Park, the oldest national park in the Czech Republic, established in 1963 and classified as IUCN Protected Landscape Category V. Headquartered in Vrchlabí and operating under the Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic, the organization administers approximately 550 km² of protected mountain territory on the Czech-Polish border, encompassing unique alpine tundra, peat bogs, dwarf pine zones, and habitats for endangered species including the black grouse (tetřívek) and the European wolf. KRNAP coordinates cross-border conservation with Poland's Karkonoski Park Narodowy under a partnership formalized in 1991.

The organization's core service portfolio spans visitor infrastructure, education, conservation, and scientific research. Physical assets include four main museums (Krkonošské muzeum in Vrchlabí and Jilemnice, Expozice Šindelka in Harrachov, Muzeum Vápenka), a network of visitor information centers (Vrchlabí, Špindlerův Mlýn, Harrachov, Pec pod Sněžkou, plus seasonal centers), the KCEV Krtek environmental education center, and a wildlife rescue station in Vrchlabí. Underlying technology includes a web-based GIS map server (ags.krnap.cz) providing interactive maps and visitor restriction data, plus a telematic camera network for traffic and visitor monitoring. The organization maintains an e-commerce platform (eshop.krnap.cz), publishes the monthly Časopis Krkonoše – Jizerské hory magazine and the scientific journal Opera Corcontica, manages 800 km of hiking trails and 400+ km of cycling trails, and holds dual FSC and PEFC forest certifications — making it the only Czech national park with FSC certification.

KRNAP's revenue model is hybrid and fundamentally state-anchored: state budget allocations through the Ministry of the Environment form the core funding stream, supplemented by museum admission fees (unit pricing with discounted multi-museum tickets), e-commerce sales of publications and maps, and project-based co-financing from EU programs (2021-2027, 2014-2020, 2007-2013, EHP fondy, Erasmus+, LIFE). In 2025 the park recorded over 4.1 million visitors and 12.7 million visitor-days. Customer segments are diverse and diffuse: individual tourists and outdoor enthusiasts (primary), schools and educational institutions, researchers and scientists, regional municipalities, and conservation organizations. The organization serves no concentrated commercial anchor customer; its revenue predictability is tied to Czech state fiscal policy and EU grant cycles rather than enterprise contracts.

Name

SPRAVA KRKONOSSKEHO NARODNIHO PARKU

Legal name

Správa Krkonošského národního parku

Website

https://krnap.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Správa Krkonošského národního parku (KRNAP) is the Czech state administrative body managing the Krkonoše National Park, protecting 550 km² of alpine ecosystems while operating museums, information centers, environmental education programs, and visitor services for tourists, schools, and researchers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Park Administration and Conservation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Museums (712110), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213), Historical Sites (712120)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access) (THAAAAAH), Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration (BPAIAMAG), Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA), Education & Community Programs (Junior Ranger, Citizen Science, School Programs) (THAAAGAK), Facilities Maintenance & Environmental Services (Waste, Water, Trail Maintenance, Restrooms) (THAAAGAI), Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Parks & Reserves (Visitor Operations) (THAAAAAG)

Keywords

• National park administration
• Nature conservation services
• Environmental education programs
• Wildlife rehabilitation services
• Museum and visitor services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vrchlabí

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: State budget funding through the Ministry of the Environment for national park administration and conservation activities
2. Museum and Visitor Center Admissions: Entry fees to Krkonošská muzea (Krkonoše Museums) including Muzeum Krkonoš in Vrchlabí and Jilemnice
3. E-shop Sales: Sales of publications, maps, guidebooks, and promotional materials through eshop.krnap.cz
4. Project Funding: EU funding through various programs including EU 2021-2027, EU 2014-2020, EU 2007-2013, EHP fondy, Erasmus+, and LIFE projects

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Správa Krkonošského národního parku manages the Czech Republic's oldest national park, providing nature conservation, public visitor services, and environmental education across 550 km² of protected alpine landscape. It operates museums, information centers, environmental education programs, a wildlife rescue station, an e-commerce platform for publications and maps, and a GIS-based visitor information system. The organization is wholly funded by the Czech state (Ministry of the Environment) and supplemented by museum admission fees, e-shop sales, and EU project grants.

Product overview

Správa Krkonošského národního parku (KRNAP) is the administrative body of the Krkonoše National Park in the Czech Republic. It offers a portfolio of visitor services including museums (Krkonošské muzeum in Vrchlabí and Jilemnice, Expozice Šindelka, Muzeum Vápenka), a network of information centers, environmental education through Ekocentrum Krtek, and scientific publishing via Opera Corcontica. The organization also provides GIS/mapping services, an e-commerce platform for publications, a monthly magazine (Časopis Krkonoše – Jizerské hory), nature trails, and a wildlife rescue station. These services collectively support nature conservation, environmental education, visitor services, and scientific research for one of the Czech Republic's oldest national parks established in 1963.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KCEV Krtek: Krkonošské centrum environmentálního vzdělávání – environmental education center operated by KRNAP
• Krkonošské muzeum
• Časopis Krkonoše – Jizerské hory

Products and services

• Krkonošské muzeum Vrchlabí Museum located in four historic houses in Vrchlabí, featuring collections covering archaeology, botany, ethnography, geology, zoology, and historical artifacts of the Krkonoše region. Open to general public visitors.
• Krkonošské muzeum Jilemnice Museum branch in Jilemnice focusing on local history, ethnography, skiing heritage, and art collections of the Krkonoše region. Open to general public visitors.
• Památník zapadlých vlastenců – Paseky nad Jizerou Memorial dedicated to the history of Czech colonization and the national awakening in the Krkonoše mountains.
• Expozice Šindelka – Harrachov Exhibition space in Harrachov showcasing the cultural heritage and history of the Krkonoše region.
• Muzeum Vápenka Museum dedicated to the limestone quarrying history of the Krkonoše region.
• Informační centra KRNAP (Visitor Information Centers) Network of visitor information centers providing guidance, maps, and educational materials to park visitors, including centers in Vrchlabí, Špindlerův Mlýn, Harrachov, Pec pod Sněžkou, and seasonal centers at Zlaté návrší and Dívčí lávky.
• Ekocentrum Krtek (KCEV Krtek) Environmental education center offering nature education and conservation awareness programs for schools and the general public.
• Časopis Krkonoše – Jizerské hory (Monthly Magazine) Monthly magazine covering nature, culture, and current events in the Krkonoše and Jizerské hory mountains regions, published by KRNAP since 1968.
• Mapový server a GIS (Map Server and GIS Platform) Web-based GIS platform providing interactive maps, spatial data, visitor restrictions, and trail information for the national park territory, accessible at ags.krnap.cz/mapy/prohlizecka.
• E-shop KRNAP Online store selling publications, maps, guidebooks, and educational materials produced by the national park administration, accessible at eshop.krnap.cz.
• Opera Corcontica (Scientific Journal) Scientific journal publishing research on the nature and conservation of the Krkonoše mountains and protected areas.
• Naučné stezky (Educational Nature Trails) Network of marked educational nature trails including NS Černohorské rašeliniště, NS Labský důl, NS Krkonošská tundra, and others providing educational nature experiences across the park.
• Záchranná stanice pro hendikepované živočichy (Wildlife Rescue Station) Wildlife rehabilitation facility in Vrchlabí providing care for injured and orphaned wild animals found within the national park.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4.1 million annual visitors contributing to regional tourism economy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Karkonoski Park Narodowy (KPN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border partnership with the Polish Krkonoše National Park for joint conservation efforts, visitor management, and transboundary cooperation. Includes coordinated closing of trails for wildlife protection and shared research activities.
• Správa Národního parku České ŠvýcarskocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration among Czech national parks, including joint association membership and shared conservation initiatives
• Agentura ochrany přírody a krajiny ČR (AOPK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent agency providing oversight and coordination for nature protection activities across Czech Republic
• Škoda AutominorOthersCorporate partner providing support including electric bicycles for park rangers
• ČEZminorOthersEnergy company partnership supporting regional initiatives
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)coreOthersForest certification body; KRNAP forests maintain FSC certification for responsible forest management
• PEFCcoreOthersProgramme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification; KRNAP forests are PEFC certified
• EUROPARC FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean federation of protected areas providing networking, best practices, and advocacy for national and nature parks
• Nadace FACEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting forest conservation and wildlife management activities in KRNAP
• HudyminorOthersSports equipment retailer partnership for outdoor activities

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Správa Národního parku Šumava: Czech national park administration for Šumava (Bohemian Forest), another large protected area. Direct peer under the same parent ministry (MŽP), with similar organizational structure, funding model, and visitor services mandate.
• Karkonoski Park Narodowy (KPN): The Polish counterpart national park covering the same Krkonoše/Riesengebirge mountain range on the Polish side of the border. Most directly comparable peer — shared transboundary ecosystem, joint conservation programs since 1991, identical mandate, and identical operational model.
• Správa Národního parku Podyjí: Czech national park administration for Podyjí along the Austrian border. Same organizational form (příspěvková organizace under MŽP), similar mandate, and similar transboundary cooperation model — making it a structurally identical peer.
• Správa Národního parku České Švýcarsko: Czech national park administration for Bohemian Switzerland. Sibling entity under the same Ministry of Environment, sharing funding mechanisms, regulatory framework, and organizational structure for managing a sandstone-rock protected area.

Broad incumbents

• Parks Canada: Canadian federal agency managing national parks, national historic sites, and marine conservation areas. Much larger scale (over 40 national parks) and broader mandate including historic sites, but most established peer in terms of national park administration as a public-sector function.
• U.S. National Park Service: U.S. federal agency managing 400+ national parks and monuments. The largest and most-resourced national park administration globally; broader scope and scale but analogous mandate, visitor services model, and conservation education programs.

Regional players

• Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz: German national park in Saxon Switzerland covering similar sandstone rock formations near the Czech-German border. Comparable mandate and ecosystem type, but operates under German federal/state regulatory framework rather than Czech.
• Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald: Germany's oldest national park, sharing a transboundary forest ecosystem with Czech Šumava. Comparable conservation mandate, FSC/PEFC forest management focus, and joint cross-border cooperation model — though under different national governance.
• TANAP (Tatranský národný park): Slovakia's national park administration in the High Tatras. Comparable mountain ecosystem management mandate, similar Central European regulatory environment, but operates under different national legislation and funding mechanisms.

Others

• EUROPARC Federation: European federation of protected areas providing networking, best-practice sharing, and advocacy across European national and nature parks. Not a direct operator but a key peer organization in KRNAP's industry network, with which KRNAP holds core strategic partnership status.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/krnap.cz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sprava-krkonosskeho-narodniho-parku

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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