Dům přírody Pálavy – Dolní Věstonice

Location: Dolní Věstonice 11, 691 29 Dolní Věstonice · South Moravia

Category: Pálava Protected Landscape Area visitor centre

Visitor centre of the Pálava Protected Landscape Area in Dolní Věstonice, showcasing the unique natural and cultural heritage of the Pavlov Hills – thermophilous steppe ecosystems, wine country and Palaeolithic finds (the Venus of Věstonice). Educational programmes for schools on the nature and history of Pálava.

Why visit this place?

• The Pálava Protected Landscape Area was declared on 3 May 1976 and in 1986 UNESCO added it to its network of biosphere reserves.
• The area covers 85 km2, ranges from 163 to 550 metres above sea level and its highest point is the summit of Děvín.
• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 37 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: April–October: Tue–Sun 9–17 (verify on the website)
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 60 CZK, children 30 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.4 ★ from 370 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes on the nature of the Pálava PLA, steppe and floodplain forest ecosystems, and the Palaeolithic period

Official website: https://palava.aopk.gov.cz/

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