Grafitový důl Český Krumlov – podzemní prohlídka vláčkem

Location: Tovární 163, Český Krumlov, 381 01 · South Bohemia

Category: graphite mine with mining train

Underground graphite mine in Český Krumlov with a tour on a unique mining train. The only accessible underground shaft in the South Bohemian Region. Children ride a small mining locomotive through authentic mine tunnels. A fascinating experience.

Why visit this place?

• The mine was opened only in 1975, making it the youngest graphite mine in the Czech Republic; mining ended here in 2003.
• The underground has over 13 km of driven galleries and the average temperature in them never rises above 12 °C.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 2,494 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour and a quarter; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 54 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 9:00–17:00
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 180 CZK, children 100 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 2494 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Graphite mine tour by train for primary schools – graphite mining, geology, mineralogy, industrial production. Ride on a mining train through the underground.

Official website: http://www.grafitovydul.cz/

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