Zbrašovské aragonitové jeskyně – Teplice nad Bečvou

Location: Teplice nad Bečvou č. p. 75, 753 51 Teplice nad Bečvou · Olomouc Region

Category: aragonite cave

A unique cave system of European significance formed by the simultaneous action of atmospheric and warm mineral waters in the spa town of Teplice nad Bečvou. Unique decoration of aragonite minerals, raft stalagmites and spherical sinter coatings. These are the warmest caves in the Czech Republic (14.5 °C) and the only ones where carbon dioxide is present on the lowest level.

Why visit this place?

• At a year-round 14 °C these are the warmest caves in the whole Czech Republic.
• The brothers Čeněk and Josef Chromý found them in December 1912 and they opened to the public in 1926.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 3,348 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly 50 minutes; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 32 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: Year-round: February–November on varying days (season April–October Tue–Sun 9:00–16:00). January and December closed.
• Typical visit: 50 min
• Admission: adults 240 CZK, children 120 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 3348 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tour with commentary. Explanation of the formation of aragonite minerals, geology of karst areas, mineral springs and their healing effects. Connection to the spa complex and the Hranice Abyss (the deepest chasm in the Czech Republic and a world record holder for the length of a flooded abyss).

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

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