Javoříčské jeskyně

Location: Javoříčko 35, 783 83 · Olomouc Region

Category: open-access cave

One of the most beautiful caves in Central Europe, with rich speleothem decoration – stalactites, stalagmites, and curtains. Vast domes with unique formations. Guided tours within the Javoříčský Kras National Nature Reserve.

Why visit this place?

• The symbol of the caves is a sinter curtain over 2 metres long, about half a metre wide and only 4 to 5 mm thick along its whole length.
• The caves are the largest known hibernation site of the lesser horseshoe bat in Czechia; the tour routes run 460/788 metres.
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 2,873 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly 50 minutes; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 30 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 Tue–Sun 9:00–15:00
• Typical visit: 50 min
• Admission: adults 200 CZK, children 120 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 2873 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tour for primary schools focused on geology, speleology, and karst environments. Explanation of stalactite formation and cave biology.

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

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