Znojmo Underground
Znojemské podzemí
Fee required
Explore Znojmo Underground, a 27 km long, multi-level historical labyrinth in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 14th century.

📜 A unique historical monument in Central Europe, featuring nearly 27 km of underground corridors and cellars up to 4 floors deep.
🔍 Discover its origins dating back to the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries.

Why Go

✨ Discover one of Central Europe's most unique historical underground systems
🚶‍♀️ Explore classic routes or challenge yourself with adrenaline tours
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly options available, with special events for children
🏆 Award-winning 'Mysterious Znojmo Underground' tour, a top destination in South Moravia
🍷 Learn about medieval Znojmo's wealth, trade, and wine storage
🛡️ Understand the role of the underground in city defense and water supply (Jesuit aqueduct)
🆕 Experience the new "Life in the Underground" exhibition, showcasing how the underground was built and used from the 14th to 17th centuries.

🚶‍♀️ Tours & Routes

Classic Route: A approximately 800-meter-long guided tour through historical underground passages, suitable for adults and children, featuring dramatic scenes like coffins, torture instruments, and mythical creatures.
Adrenaline Routes (1, 2, 3): Experience the underground differently by navigating low corridors (requiring bending), squeezing through narrow profiles (tested before entry), wading through water, and climbing wet ladders, all in darkness with headlamps and protective gear.
Civil Defense Shelter: A nearly 700-meter-long guided tour (Czech only) offering insights into WWII, the Cold War, and anti-radiation shelters, complemented by exhibits like gas masks and functional radiometers. This route has an adrenaline character.

⏰ Hours

September – June: Daily 9:00 – 17:00
July – August: Daily 9:00 – 18:00
Lunch Break: 12:30 – 13:15
Last Entry: 1 hour before closing.
Tour Duration (Classic Route): Approximately 60 minutes.

Cost

💰 Classic Route:
* Basic admission: 150 Kč
* Reduced admission (children 6-15, students up to 26, ZTP/P adults, pensioners, Senior Pas): 100 Kč
* Family admission (2 adults + max. 3 children): 400 Kč
* School groups (6-15 years): 80 Kč
* Special events for children: 60 Kč
* Outside opening hours: 240 Kč
* Free entry for: Children under 6 (excluding organized groups), ZTP children and escort of ZTP/P child (1 adult), guides (groups >20), pedagogical supervision (1 adult for groups >10, max 2 for >25), journalists, heritage institution employees.
🔥 Adrenaline Route & Civil Defense Shelter:
* Adrenaline Route 1: 150 Kč (Max 10 persons)
* Adrenaline Route 2: 180 Kč (Max 8 persons)
* Adrenaline Route 3: 280 Kč (Max 5 persons)
* Civil Defense Shelter: 250 Kč (uniform price per person)
* Free entry for: Journalists, heritage institution employees.

Tickets & Reservations

🎟️ Online reservations available for both classic and adrenaline tours (at least 2 hours prior).
⚠️ Reservations must be picked up at least 15 minutes before the tour, or they will be forfeited.
📞 Contact for reservations: +420 515 221 342 or podzemi@znojemskabeseda.cz.

Getting There

📍 Ticket office and entrance: Slepičí trh 2, Znojmo.
🚶‍♀️ The classic route begins at Slepičí trh and ends at Obroková street.

Why Avoid

🚫 Adrenaline routes have strict maximum group sizes (5-10 persons) and physical requirements (bending, squeezing, wading, climbing).
📝 Remember to bring documents for reduced admission eligibility.
⚠️ The classic route is not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs due to rocky terrain.

🚫 Important Rules

🚭 Smoking and electronic cigarettes are prohibited indoors.
🔥 Open flames, weapons, and dangerous items are forbidden.
🍻 No alcohol or drugs allowed outside designated areas.
🗣️ Disruptive behavior is not permitted.
📸 Commercial photography/videography requires consent.
🐾 No animals allowed, except for assistance dogs.
🎒 Excessive luggage, food, and drinks are not permitted.
🚫 Entry is denied to persons under the influence of alcohol/drugs, those who are unhygienic, or have infectious diseases.
🧒 Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.