Solvay Quarries Open-Air Museum
Skanzen Solvayovy lomy
Fee required
Parking available
Explore the fascinating history of limestone quarrying at this open-air museum near Beroun, featuring historical industrial machinery, locomotives, and unique train rides including the steam locomotive 'Bronhilda'.

๐Ÿ“œ Open-air museum dedicated to limestone quarrying and mining history.
๐Ÿš‚ Features historical industrial machinery, locomotives, and train rides.

Why Go

โš™๏ธ Explore a wide range of historical machinery including steam and diesel locomotives.
๐Ÿš‚ Experience unique train rides on a narrow-gauge railway, with special steam locomotive 'Bronhilda' runs.
โ›๏ธ Delve into an underground mine exhibition showcasing mining techniques.
๐Ÿ“… Attend special events like night tours and season closing ceremonies.

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Underground mine has a constant temperature of 8ยฐC (46ยฐF), not recommended for children under 6 or claustrophobics.
๐Ÿ‘ถ Children under 3 are not permitted in the underground mine.
โ™ฟ Access is by foot, bike, or horse only; trails can be rocky and unsuitable for strollers or wheelchairs.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Museum + Mine Tour: Adults 120 CZK, Child/Student/Senior 80 CZK, Family 320 CZK.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Generally open May to October.
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
๐Ÿš‚ Train departures hourly on weekends.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

๐Ÿš— Paid parking available in nearby Bubovice.
๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Access by foot, bike, or horse from surrounding villages.