💎 Caves
Balcarka Cave 2026: the richest stalactite decoration in the Moravian Karst
Balcarka, near Ostrov u Macochy, is widely regarded as the cave with the richest and most colourful…
💎 CavesKateřina Cave 2026: the largest underground chamber in Czechia and its acoustics
Kateřina Cave (Kateřinská jeskyně) near Sloup is home to the Main Dome, measuring 96 × 44 × 20 metres — the…
💎 CavesKateřinská Cave or Balcarka? Comparing the Region's Two Most Family-Friendly Caves
Both caves have charged the same admission price since 2026 (220/180/110 Kč, roughly €8.80/€7.20/€4.40 — a…
💎 CavesConcerts in the Caves of the Moravian Karst 2026: The Magical Sounds of Macocha
The Magical Sounds of Macocha (Čarovné tóny Macochy) is a series of five concerts held right inside the…
💎 CavesMacocha Abyss 2026: Upper and Lower Bridges free of charge, the legend and how to get there
The Macocha Abyss is 138.5 metres deep (to the surface of the Lower Lake, with exploration reaching a total…
💎 CavesPunkva Cave 2026: boat trip on the Punkva, admission prices and how to beat the queues
Punkva Cave (Punkevní jeskyně) is the most visited cave in the Moravian Karst — an hour-long tour (1,250 m)…
💎 CavesSloup-Šošůvka Caves 2026: Nagel's Abyss, Kůlna and a Journey in the Footsteps of the Discoverer
The Sloup-Šošůvka Caves form part of one of the longest cave systems in the Czech Republic and offer no…
💎 CavesWhich Cave Should You Choose? Comparing All 5 Show Caves in the Moravian Karst
The Moravian Karst (Moravský kras) has 5 show caves open to the public, and each offers something different…
💎 CavesVýpustek Cave 2026: from prehistoric bones to a Cold War nuclear bunker
Výpustek has the most unusual story of any cave in the Moravian Karst — around 1600, doctors from all over…
🗓️ Itineraries
The Moravian Karst in a day: a complete plan that works even without a car
In a single day from Brno (or as a stop along the way), you can comfortably manage the Punkva Caves with a…
🗓️ ItinerariesThe Moravian Karst with Young Children: A 3-Day Itinerary (2026)
For families with young children, we recommend combining the Punkva Caves (Punkevní jeskyně) — kids enjoy…
🗓️ ItinerariesA Week in the Moravian Karst: The Complete 7-Day Itinerary (2026)
You can comfortably explore the Moravian Karst in 5–7 days: four show caves (Punkva Cave, with its boat trip…
🗓️ ItinerariesA Weekend in the Moravian Karst: A 2-Day Itinerary (2026)
Over a weekend you can tick off the main highlights of the Moravian Karst: the Punkva Caves (Punkevní…
🥾 Valleys and trails
The Rudice Sink: where the Jedovnický Stream vanishes underground
The Rudice Sink (Rudické propadání) is a spot between Jedovnice and Rudice where the Jedovnický Stream…
🥾 Valleys and trailsEducational Trails in the Moravian Karst for Families with Children
The Moravian Karst has more than a dozen educational trails, but three stand out for families with children…
🥾 Valleys and trailsPodvrší Lookout Tower near Veselice: the highest viewpoint in the Moravian Karst
The Podvrší Lookout Tower has stood on the hill above Veselice near Blansko since 2001 — it's 49 metres…
🥾 Valleys and trailsCycling the Moravian Karst: the Blansko–Křtiny–Jedovnice loop (23 km)
Cycle route no. 5081 (23 km) runs from Blansko via Habrůvka, Křtiny and Bukovina to Jedovnice, mostly along…
🥾 Valleys and trailsJosefovské Údolí Valley and Býčí Skála 2026: nature trail and freely accessible Jáchymka and Kostelík caves
Josefovské údolí valley, between Adamov and Křtiny, is a quieter, less touristy alternative to the heart of…
🥾 Valleys and trailsKřtiny Valley: from Josefov to Křtiny through Moravia's Longest Cave System
Křtiny Valley continues on from Josefov Valley and stretches from the hamlet of Josefov all the way to…
🥾 Valleys and trailsThe Moravian Karst by bike: routes, rules and rental shops
You can cycle round the karst quite comfortably, but you do need to stick to roads, forest tracks and marked…
🥾 Valleys and trailsThe Pustý žleb Gorge on Foot 2026: The Complete Guide to the Sloup–Skalní Mlýn Route (8 km)
Pustý žleb is an 8-kilometre canyon-like valley that descends gently from Sloup to Skalní Mlýn — the entire…
🏘️ Towns & villages
Křtiny: a Baroque Pilgrimage Site by Santini and the Gateway to the Heart of the Karst
Křtiny (population 832) is one of the most important Marian pilgrimage sites in Moravia — and has been for…
🏘️ Towns & villagesOstrov u Macochy: the Balcarka Cave and its healing cave air
Ostrov u Macochy (population 1,137) sits on the flat Ostrov Plateau right in the heart of the Moravian Karst…
🏘️ Towns & villagesRudice: the geographical centre of the karst, a geopark and amethyst geodes
Rudice (population 950) sits geographically right in the middle of the Moravian Karst Protected Landscape…
🏘️ Towns & villagesSloup: the northern gateway to the Moravian Karst
The market town of Sloup (population 972) is the northern gateway to the Moravian Karst — and according to…
🏘️ Towns & villagesVavřinec: the entrance to the Punkva Caves and Podvrší lookout tower
The village of Vavřinec (876 residents) reaches right into the very heart of the Moravian Karst — in one of…
🏘️ Towns & villagesVilémovice: the village whose parish holds the Macocha Abyss
Vilémovice is a small village (343 inhabitants) whose parish contains the biggest draw of the entire…
🏘️ Towns & villagesJedovnice: Ponds, Swimming and the Best Day to Catch Your Breath
The market town of Jedovnice (population 2,810) is famous for its ponds — chiefly Olšovec, where the…
🌿 Nature and geology
How the Moravian Karst Was Formed: A 380-Million-Year Story
The Moravian Karst sits on limestone between 350 and 380 million years old, formed from the shells of marine…
🌿 Nature and geologyFlora of the Moravian Karst: what's in bloom, where to see it, and what you're allowed to pick
Across the 98 km² of the Moravian Karst, 65 specially protected species of vascular plants grow today, and…
🌿 Nature and geologyMoravian Karst – Nature's Treasury of Herbs
This e-book is intended purely for informative and educational purposes and serves to introduce both…
🌿 Nature and geologyRules in the Moravian Karst Protected Landscape Area 2026: what you can and can't do
The whole of the Moravian Karst is a Protected Landscape Area (98 km²) managed by the Nature Conservation…
🌿 Nature and geologyRudice Geodes: Amethyst Beneath the Surface of the Moravian Karst
Karst regions tend to be rather poor in minerals — the Moravian Karst is an exception, thanks to the…
🚗 Practical info
The Moravian Karst without barriers: what's accessible by wheelchair and pushchair
Three caves have an official accessibility programme: Výpustek (the whole route can be done in a mechanical…
🚗 Practical info11 Mistakes Tourists Make in the Moravian Karst (and How to Avoid Them)
The most common mistakes revolve around three things: poor timing (bookings, winter closures, arriving in…
🚗 Practical infoWhen to Visit the Moravian Karst: Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter?
The best balance of weather, open caves and bearable queues is on offer in April–May and September–October…
🚗 Practical infoThe Complete 2026 Price List for Moravian Karst Caves and How to Save Money
Here's a rundown of admission prices for all five show caves in the Moravian Karst (Moravský kras) …
🚗 Practical infoHow to Get to the Moravian Karst in 2026: By Car, Train and Bus
The quickest option is by car — from Brno to the heart of the karst (Skalní Mlýn) takes around 30 minutes…
🚗 Practical infoMap of the Moravian Karst: caves, the Macocha Abyss and day trips in one place
On the map below you'll find all 5 show caves, the Macocha Abyss, Rudice Sink, Pustý žleb gorge, car parks…
🚗 Practical infoThe Moravian Karst without a car in 2026: by train and bus from Brno and Prague
You can reach the Moravian Karst comfortably without a car — just take the train to Blansko and then bus no…
🚗 Practical infoThe Moravian Karst in winter: which caves are open
Even in winter, the karst has plenty to offer, and it's far quieter than in summer. The Punkva Caves…
🚗 Practical infoSkalní Mlýn 2026: Parking, the Train and the Cable Car to Macocha
Skalní Mlýn is the main starting point for visiting the Punkva Caves (Punkevní jeskyně), the Macocha Abyss…
🚗 Practical infoCave tickets for the Moravian Karst 2026: how to book online
Tickets for all 5 caves in the Moravian Karst are sold by the Czech Caves Administration in three ways…
📖 Stories of the region
The Man Who Saved the Moravian Caves from Privatisation
Geologist Ladislav Slezák took charge of the cave operations in the Moravian Karst in the summer of 1968 …
📖 Stories of the regionHidden Stories of the Moravian Karst: Obsession, Sacrifice and Factory Lines Underground
Behind the most photographed abyss in the Czech Republic lies decades of one man's obsession, a bronze…