The most famous karst area in the Czech Republic. Places full of magic and bats. An underground river and the most photogenic abyss in the Czech Republic.
The list of superlative places in the Moravian Karst is probably endless. Tourists usually go to the Punkva Caves when they visit the area for the first time. But if you come here every summer, you have something to keep you busy for many years.
The Moravian Karst is the best-known and best-developed karst area in the Czech Republic. If you go north of Brno, you will arrive in the territory of one thousand and one hundred caves (so many of them have been officially discovered so far, but the number is probably not final). You can visit five of them. If you do not manage to get tickets for the Punkva Caves or if you do not like crowds, just head for one of the other caves. All of them are a natural treasure!
The Punkva Caves (Punkevní Jeskyně) are the local top star. Their dry part leads through dripstone spaces to the bottom of the world-class Macocha Abyss and then the wet part of the journey – by motorboat on the underground Punkva River – takes you back. A visit here is a real experience, from seeing the first dripstone to getting out of the boats at the end. The guides often make jokes and kids will love the tour.
The Catherine Cave (Kateřinská Jeskyně) consists of an old part with the Main Dome, the largest cave space in the Czech Republic accessible to the public, and a new part with a unique dripstone cluster, the Bamboo Forest, and a formation called “the Witch”.
The Balcarka Cave (Jeskyně Balcarka) will surprise you with the variety of its dripstone decoration on quite a small area. The extraordinary number of dripstones, numerous archaeological and paleontological findings and the picturesque landscape make Balcarka one of the best places in the Moravian Karst.
The Sloup-Šošůvka Caves (Sloupsko-Šošůvské Jeskyně) are the largest caves in the Czech Republic accessible to the public. In addition to the corridors and domes with dripstone decoration, you can also look into a really deep abyss. The two tours also include the world-important Kůlna archaeological site.
The Výpustek Cave (Jeskyně Výpustek) has a turbulent history. This maze of corridors and abysses known since time immemorial was one of the largest in Moravia. It was closed to the public later and used as an underground factory and a military base. The visit route also includes an unusual tour of the formerly highly classified underground army anti-nuclear shelter
You should also visit the Moravian Karst House of Nature, a visitor centre near the Skalní Mlýn hotel. They can recommend interesting and well-known sights as well as secret places and help you with individual planning of your stay and your trips.
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This body of water is fun even for obstinate landlubbers and non-swimmers! You won’t see jumping dolphins but you will get to discover the sights around and taste the delicacies of the region.
A beautiful chateau, and a beautiful chateau park behind it. Not only during the Napoleonic era was it worth coming here.
A seven-storey cave with an emerald lake where you will feel like you are at the bottom of a coral reef.
A modern temple of science, which organizes great events for laypeople. No wonder it gets so many likes.
Where else can you find out about the forebears of the Slavs within the famous historical region of Great Moravia than in one of its largest settlements?
This Baroque beauty invites you to luxurious opulent interiors, to a walk in the chateau garden and you probably won’t be able to resist some wine-tasting.
Even from a great distance this majestic castle will tempt all to come and visit it. No wonder Napoleon himself spent the night here.
Hey, Siri, how can I get to Velké Opatovice? By tapping your mobile phone two times, you can load the route, the destination and the map, which you can zoom out to the stratosphere and even further.
This is a place where joy is grown. A place with a wonderful atmosphere where you can enjoy the scent of herbs and also well-being non plus ultra.
Divided into areas representing the regions of Moravian Slovakia (known as Slovácko in Czech), the Strážnice Open-Air Museum will pleasantly take you through history, entertain children, and show you live folklore.
This water park with several swimming pools, a water slide and a fitness room offers perfect facilities for quiet relaxation, such as regeneration treatments and a sunbathing terrace.
The only Czech zoo of its kind, Zoo Park Vyškov mainly breeds domestic and farm animals from all over the world. But definitely not just those...
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