Chýnovská jeskyně

Location: Chýnov 153, 391 55 · South Bohemia

Category: accessible cave

The oldest accessible cave in Bohemia, located in south-eastern Bohemia, featuring rich cave formations and an underground lake. Guided tours lead through unique chambers and passages. Constant temperature 8 °C.

Why visit this place?

• The cave was found in 1863 during work in a farmer's quarry and opened to visitors as early as 1868.
• The visitor circuit is 220 metres long and its lowest point lies 42 metres below the surface.
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 2,506 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly 45 minutes; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 22 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Mar–Oct daily 9:00–16:00
• Typical visit: 45 min
• Admission: adults 180 CZK, children 110 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 2506 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Cave tour for primary schools with commentary on geology, karst environment and the formation of stalactites. Worksheets.

Official website: https://chynovska.caves.cz/

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