Punkva Caves
Punkva Caves
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Janka K
Brno, Czech Republic8,697 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
A good place for a short trip e.g. from Brno. I strongly recommend to buy the tickets online or to reserve them through a phone call in advance. The place is very easily booked out, especially on weekends.
The tour itself is surely not dangerous in any way and it takes about 1 hour to finish it with your tour guide. Disadvantage that I see is that there are no tours in English language. Which just means that information spoken by the tour guide didn't get to my foreign friends at all.
There is a small buffet in front of the entrance of the place. The offer is limited and it's mostly about drinks and fast food meals, but I'm still glad that it's possible to have something small there, especially if you want to spend a whole day walking around the area.
The tour itself is surely not dangerous in any way and it takes about 1 hour to finish it with your tour guide. Disadvantage that I see is that there are no tours in English language. Which just means that information spoken by the tour guide didn't get to my foreign friends at all.
There is a small buffet in front of the entrance of the place. The offer is limited and it's mostly about drinks and fast food meals, but I'm still glad that it's possible to have something small there, especially if you want to spend a whole day walking around the area.
Written September 14, 2024
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magviajemas
Los Angeles, CA526 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
I was like a kid in a candy store eventhough there was no translation in English, it reminded me of my Geology class. It was unforgetrable for me especially the boat ride. I’m glad I listened to experts from the forum. I took a train from Bruno, bus from Blansko and hiked to the meeting place and back. It was a lovely 2 km hike with the sounds of the birds, light breeze, and brook. Just watch out for cyclists. You can avail of the train or the cable car for an extra fee. I also hiked to Mocacha Abyss which what you’d see during the cave tour. They also have a cafe at both places.
The age range in our group was infant to grandpa. Families with strollers were also walking along the path. I highly recommend it if you can. I took the 7am train and back by past 12 to have lunch in Brno.
The age range in our group was infant to grandpa. Families with strollers were also walking along the path. I highly recommend it if you can. I took the 7am train and back by past 12 to have lunch in Brno.
Written June 26, 2023
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Mark_Travels
16 contributions
Aug 2020
As many other posts have indicated it's good to reserve a spot before you arrive. Instead of Punkva we could still book a tour to the other caves in the same system. These were a lot less spectacular and the tour unfortunately was in Czech so we didn't catch a lot of the information.
Still nice but probably not close to Punkva ... so book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Still nice but probably not close to Punkva ... so book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Written August 19, 2020
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Sabrina B
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Jul 2024 • Family
Beautiful! there were no more bookable seats, I called, I was told it was sold out. We went anyway and managed to get our 4 places (no choice of time but no big deal for us).
Flat: have to park 1.5km and still pay parking!!
No guided tour in French
Flat: have to park 1.5km and still pay parking!!
No guided tour in French
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Written August 1, 2024
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pickphlow
37 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Ok, so the caves are super cool. You should email in advance to make a reservation during the summer. After your visit, take a walk (or cable car) up to the top of the Gorge, then visit the Katerinska Caves. Be prepared to be in a big group - ours was full of kids. We made a full day of it, and enjoyed lunch in town near the caves.
The most difficult part for us was getting there from Brno! So hopefully these instructions will help someone;
First buy a 5 zone, 120 minute transit pass. Costs about 42 czk, or less than 2 euros.
Take train S2 from Brno Hl. n. to Blankso (we had to leave from a different station, Brno Zidenice since there's some construction at the main train station).
Take bus 226 from Blansko to Skalni Mlyn
Buy your tickets at the info center in Skalni Mlyn at least 40 minutes before your visit
Walk the 20 minutes to the cave, or take the train for a few euros (100 czk).
Easy once you figure it out, but hard to figure out for us! Use google maps to figure out train/bus times, because they're fairly infrequent. The return train/bus was at 3:12pm and 5:12pm from Skalni Mlyn on weekdays.
The most difficult part for us was getting there from Brno! So hopefully these instructions will help someone;
First buy a 5 zone, 120 minute transit pass. Costs about 42 czk, or less than 2 euros.
Take train S2 from Brno Hl. n. to Blankso (we had to leave from a different station, Brno Zidenice since there's some construction at the main train station).
Take bus 226 from Blansko to Skalni Mlyn
Buy your tickets at the info center in Skalni Mlyn at least 40 minutes before your visit
Walk the 20 minutes to the cave, or take the train for a few euros (100 czk).
Easy once you figure it out, but hard to figure out for us! Use google maps to figure out train/bus times, because they're fairly infrequent. The return train/bus was at 3:12pm and 5:12pm from Skalni Mlyn on weekdays.
Written June 10, 2017
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Jeffrey R
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Sept 2018 • Solo
1) Pre-book a week out if at all possible. I don't have the website available but look it up. You can book online. The Brno Tourist Office has an info sheet for the Punkva Cave Ticket office, which is how I got the phone number, and also has info on other caves.
I was traveling solo, called the ticket office the day before, and following instructions. Because I showed up on a Sunday EARLY and was only one person, I was able to get a ticket for the 10 AM tour that day.
2) If you don't have your own car, you either walk an hour plus to the ticket booth and another 20 minutes to the cave entrance, you call a radio taxi for 180 CZK, which can be shared, or you take bus 226 for 10 CZK to the location mentioned by the previous poster about this. From the ticket office, you either walk about 20 minutes to the cave entrance, or can buy a round trip ticket on the train for 90 CZK.
3) The woman answering the phone at the ticket booth for the Cave is very helpful and speaks excellent English. She also knew about the bus service. No one anywhere else seemed to have this information, including at the tourist office.
4) The bus station is across the road behind the train station. I checked the schedule and bus 226 runs hourly. I took it from the caves at 1:00 PM on a Sunday to the bus station, walked to the train station and caught the train back to Brno.
5) If you don't have a car, you can see both the Punkva and St. Catherine's caves, as the latter is a short walk from the Punkva ticket office. Other caves are at least a good hour's walk from this location.
The woman at the Punkva ticket office indicated that the bus 226 may stop at other caves, as it doesn't just go from the bus station to the Punkva ticket office. If interested, you would have to call the ticket office and make additional inquiries.
I was traveling solo, called the ticket office the day before, and following instructions. Because I showed up on a Sunday EARLY and was only one person, I was able to get a ticket for the 10 AM tour that day.
2) If you don't have your own car, you either walk an hour plus to the ticket booth and another 20 minutes to the cave entrance, you call a radio taxi for 180 CZK, which can be shared, or you take bus 226 for 10 CZK to the location mentioned by the previous poster about this. From the ticket office, you either walk about 20 minutes to the cave entrance, or can buy a round trip ticket on the train for 90 CZK.
3) The woman answering the phone at the ticket booth for the Cave is very helpful and speaks excellent English. She also knew about the bus service. No one anywhere else seemed to have this information, including at the tourist office.
4) The bus station is across the road behind the train station. I checked the schedule and bus 226 runs hourly. I took it from the caves at 1:00 PM on a Sunday to the bus station, walked to the train station and caught the train back to Brno.
5) If you don't have a car, you can see both the Punkva and St. Catherine's caves, as the latter is a short walk from the Punkva ticket office. Other caves are at least a good hour's walk from this location.
The woman at the Punkva ticket office indicated that the bus 226 may stop at other caves, as it doesn't just go from the bus station to the Punkva ticket office. If interested, you would have to call the ticket office and make additional inquiries.
Written September 17, 2018
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Marek U
Warsaw, Poland369 contributions
Aug 2016
Beautiful journey through the Moravian most stunning cave afoot and by boat. The final of the trip resembling Lord of Rings adventure.
Written May 5, 2017
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VoiceOnRadio
Litomerice, Czech Republic64 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
Great tour of one of Moravia's hidden treasures. This complex of caves is stunning, though the guide was only speaking Czech (my Czech is limited) I could still understand enough of what was being said, especially as the paper guide given was in English.
It's not too steep in climbs or price, would recommend.
It's not too steep in climbs or price, would recommend.
Written September 8, 2015
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John R
Oak Hill, TN60 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This cave had some notable formations as most caves do but the boat ride at the end really sets it apart as a unique experience. We visited on a weekday and had no problems getting tickets but this was in may before high season. Would advise walking to the cave from the parking area as it is a nice hike along a stream and then buy a one way ride on the train back
Written June 18, 2019
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Christine_sing
Bad Berneck im Fichtelgebirge, Germany410 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Suppose it was still Off season and we showed up early (before 10) so we could join a tour without having booked ahead. Getting there involved a drive around huge and decrepit looking factories which by themselves could warrant some exciting foto tours.
From the main station where you buy the tickets you either walk up along a tar road to the cave entrance (easy) or take the tourist train.
In the cave the Tour is in Czech, at first I tried to follow by reading the pamphlet they gave out, but gave up after a short while. Just enjoy the scenery and later the boat ride. The rocks you glide under are hanging Low. Tall people beware. And the best seats are in front, behind you kind of crane your neck to see the surroundings.
From the main station where you buy the tickets you either walk up along a tar road to the cave entrance (easy) or take the tourist train.
In the cave the Tour is in Czech, at first I tried to follow by reading the pamphlet they gave out, but gave up after a short while. Just enjoy the scenery and later the boat ride. The rocks you glide under are hanging Low. Tall people beware. And the best seats are in front, behind you kind of crane your neck to see the surroundings.
Written April 26, 2019
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Where on line to you buy tickets to the cave and cable car?
Written May 3, 2022
Hello, I will be visitng czech republic next week. I would like to know how and what is the best way to get to the caves from prague or Brno. I am not sure how to go and I would really like to visit.
Written July 27, 2019
Hola! Queremos visitar las cuevas de Punkva durante nuestro viaje a la República Checa a finales de Agosto. ¿Recomendais comprar los tickets de entrada con antelación? ¿Dónde podemos comprarlos?
Gracias!
Written July 26, 2019
Hola! Queremos visitar las cuevas de Punkva durante nuestro viaje a la República Checa a finales de Agosto. ¿Recomendais comprar los tickets de entrada con antelación? ¿Dónde podemos comprarlos?
Gracias!
Written July 26, 2019
¡Hola eva a!
La cantidad de personas que pueden ingresar a las cuevas Punkva es regulado con horarios. Es sumamente recomendado reservar con al menos un mes de antelación, así que estás a tiempo. Te recomiendo no esperar más.
Es muy sencillo:
-Envías un correo a info@caves.cz, indicando cuántos tiquetes necesitas, cuál día y a qué hora estarías llegando
-Ellos te responden el correo confirmando la reservación de las entradas, y te indican la hora del inicio del recorrido por las cuevas
-Te van a indicar que debes estar aproximadamente 40 minutos antes de esa hora en la taquilla retirando y pagando las entradas, de lo contrario las liberarán para venderlas a la gente que llega sin reservación. Mucho ojo con esa hora, porque de verdad perderás la reservación si llegas tarde a retirarlas
-Cuando las reservamos no debimos cancelar nada, pagamos cuando retiramos las entradas en la taquilla
Adentro van explicando en checo, no entendimos nada. Afortunadamente, habíamos leído un poco sobre las cuevas antes, y con eso fue suficiente.
Disfruta del viaje, las cuevas son espectaculares.
Si ocupas más información con gusto te ayudamos.
Written July 27, 2019
Erika Saltone
Kaunas, Lithuania
Can you tell are you will work in Eastern weekend? In 2019 04 from 20 to 22 days
Written April 18, 2019
If we get to the caves in advance of our ticket time are there snack stands available to have a bite to eat before the tour?
Written September 26, 2018
Yes I recall there is a small fast food outlet there for drinks, snacks, etc
Written September 27, 2018
Hi there, we are going to the Punkva Caves from Bratislava very early morning next Saturday. i've read that booking/reserving a place is possibly the best thing too do, problem is, i can't find the email of them to book a ticket? does anyone know it? And what time the tours are?
Many thanks in advance.
Colin
Written September 1, 2018
Got there in the end, went on the Monday early morning trip (weekends were totally fully booked) left Brat at 06.00? and got back at 17.30, airport at 18.00 for our flight at 19.30, also spent 2hrs walking around Brno on the way back, Brno is a nice place also
Written September 29, 2018
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