Old Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bubeneč
Stará čistírna odpadních vod v Bubenči
Explore a unique national cultural monument from 1906, the Old Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bubeneč, offering fascinating guided tours through its preserved underground spaces, original steam-powered technology, and a glimpse into Europe's industrial heritage.

📜 A unique national cultural monument from 1906, on UNESCO's indicative list.
🔍 Explore preserved underground spaces, original steam-powered technology, and a now-defunct sewer tunnel.

Why Go

🏛️ Discover a significant example of industrial heritage in Europe
✨ See original functional steam engines from 1904 and boiler rooms
🚶‍♀️ Walk through a historic sewer tunnel
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy family-friendly tours and special children's tours
🚣 Experience a unique raft ride in an underground sedimentation tank
🎬 Visit a famous film location, featured in "Mission Impossible"
🎉 Venue rentals for events, weddings, teambuilding
☕ Relax at the café or summer stage in the garden

⏰ Hours

Public guided tours are held every Saturday, Sunday, and on public holidays at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30, and 15:00.
Tours last approximately 60 minutes.
Special tours for families with small children are available on Sundays at 15:00.
Individual and group tours (10+ people) can be arranged on weekdays.
Evening and night tours are possible for an additional fee.

🎟️ Tickets

Tour group capacity is limited to 30 visitors.
Purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended.
Basic (adults): 280 CZK
Reduced (children 3+, students, seniors): 170 CZK
Family (2 adults + 3 children): 730 CZK
Group tours (10+ people): 250 CZK (basic), 155 CZK (reduced)
Guided tours in foreign languages (EN/DE) are available for 300 CZK (basic), 205 CZK (reduced).
School tours (min. 15 students): 140 CZK per student.

⚠️ What to Know

Good footwear and warmer clothing are recommended, even in summer, due to underground conditions.
The facility was designed by British engineer Sir William Heerlein Lindley and operated until 1967.

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museumindustrial heritagehistorical sitearchitectureguided tourundergroundtechnologyfamily-friendly