Moravian Karst
A limestone landscape of caves and a great sinkhole near Brno - boat rides on an underground river and the vast Macocha abyss.
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The Moravian Karst, north of Brno, is a limestone landscape riddled with over a thousand caves and sinkholes. Its highlights are the Punkva Caves, explored partly by boat on an underground river, and the Macocha Abyss, a vast collapsed sinkhole nearly one hundred and forty metres deep that the boat trip passes beneath, viewed from platforms above.
What you actually see
- The Punkva Caves - the decorated caves, part explored by boat on an underground river.
- The Macocha Abyss - the great collapsed sinkhole seen from below and above.
- The cave formations - the stalactites and stalagmites of the underground halls.
- The forest and gorges - the karst landscape above ground.
When to go
The warm months, when the caves, boat trips and cable car run; the caves are cool year-round, so bring a layer. Book cave tours ahead in the busy season.
Honest expectations
The caves are seen only on guided tours that book up, and the boat trip is short. It is cool underground even in summer. It is a popular day trip from Brno, so it can be busy.
Nearby
Brno, the Moravian capital, is close; the South Moravian wine country spreads south.
What to pack for Moravian Karst
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
