Balcarka Cave
JeskynΔ› Balcarka
Fee required
Parking available
Balcarka Cave is a two-story cave system in the Moravian Karst, renowned for its rich and colorful stalactite and stalagmite decorations and its significant archaeological findings from the Paleolithic era.

πŸ“œ Explore Balcarka Cave, a two-story underground labyrinth in the Moravian Karst, famous for its vibrant stalactite and stalagmite formations.
πŸ” Discover significant Paleolithic archaeological findings, including tools, bones, and ancient hearths, within its historic chambers.

Why Go

✨ Journey through a unique two-story cave system with stunning sinter coatings and diverse stalagmites.
πŸ—Ώ Uncover a rich paleontological and archaeological site, once a Paleolithic human settlement.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Enjoy a guided tour suitable for families, exploring impressive domes like Wilson's Rotundas and the vast Foch's Dome (65x20x15 meters).
🌈 Marvel at the colorful sinter formations in areas like the Gallery and Natural Corridor, considered among the most beautiful in Moravian Karst.

Tour Information

⏱️ Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
πŸ“ Length: 720 meters
🌑️ Temperature: 7-8 °C
πŸ’§ Humidity: 99%
πŸ—£οΈ All tours are guided, with a maximum group size of 50 people.
⚠️ Not recommended for children under 3, or individuals with severe health conditions due to cold, high humidity, and challenging paths with 330 stairs.

⏰ Operating Hours

πŸ—“οΈ January, February, December: Closed
πŸ—“οΈ March, November (Tue-Sun): Tours at 9:00, 11:00, 13:40
πŸ—“οΈ April (Tue-Sun): 09:00-16:00 (hourly entries)
πŸ—“οΈ May, September (Mon-Sun): 09:00-16:00 (hourly entries)
πŸ—“οΈ June, July, August (Mon-Sun): 08:20-16:00 (frequent entries)
πŸ—“οΈ October (Tue-Fri): 09:00-14:00 (hourly entries)
πŸ—“οΈ October (Sat-Sun): 09:00-15:00 (hourly entries)
🌐 Always check the official website for the complete and current schedule.

🎟️ Tickets

πŸ’° Full: 180 CZK
πŸ“‰ Reduced: 140 CZK (seniors 65+, students 26-)
πŸ‘§ Children (3-15 years): 100 CZK
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family (2 adults + 2 children): 520 CZK
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family (2 adults + 3 children): 610 CZK
πŸ’³ Payment cards accepted.
πŸ’» Online tickets available for selected tours; other tickets at the box office.
πŸ†“ Free entry for children under 3 (except large groups), ZTP/P guides, ZTP (3-15 years, except large groups), and members of Czech/Slovak Speleological Society.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

πŸš— Free parking for cars and buses available at the car park next to the ticket office.
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Cave entrance is approximately 100 meters from the ticket office.

🚻 Facilities

🏒 Main building houses a refreshment area, souvenir shop, and toilets.
🚲 Bicycle racks available near the car park and refreshment area (management not responsible for stored bicycles).

🚌 Getting There

🚌 By Bus: 'Ostrov u Macochy, Balcarka' bus stop is located at the site.
πŸš† By Train: Nearest train station is Blansko, 10 km away.

Important Rules

🚫 No animals allowed inside the cave.
🚭 Smoking, eating, and drinking are forbidden.
πŸŽ’ Large luggage, sports equipment, walking sticks, umbrellas, and tripods are not permitted.
🀫 Maintain quiet and follow guide instructions; do not touch formations or stray from the path.

πŸ“Έ Photography

πŸ“Έ Photography is allowed for personal use only, without flash, tripod, or selfie stick.
🚫 Commercial use of photos/videos requires consent from the Czech Speleological Administration.

Managed By

πŸ›οΈ Operated by SprΓ‘va jeskynΓ­ ČeskΓ© republiky (Cave Administration of the Czech Republic).

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