Macocha Abyss, Czechia

Macocha Abyss

A 138-metre-deep sinkhole explored by cave tour and underground boat.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Macocha Abyss

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the Punkva Caves tour, ending with an underground boat ride.
  2. AfternoonTake the cable car up to the top of the abyss for the view.
  3. EveningDrive on to Brno for dinner.

Day 2

Visit the Kateřinská cave or the Moravian wine villages.

What to eat

Moravian wine and a sausage from the grill.

Local tips

Make the most of Macocha Abyss

Beat the crowds

Tickets often sell out in summer. Book ahead online.

Best photo spot

The abyss from the bridges at the top, and from the bottom inside the cave.

Getting there

Easiest by car, about 40 minutes from Brno. A little road train and cable car link the caves and the top.

Don't miss nearby

The other Moravian Karst caves, like Kateřinská and Balcarka.

Good to know

The Punkva cave tour ends with an underground boat ride. Bring a jacket; it's about 8°C inside.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Macocha Abyss

Getting there

  • Brno Airport (BRQ)25 km away
  • M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS)140 km away
  • Brno20 km away
  • Olomouc45 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryCzechia

Questions

Macocha Abyss: good to know

Is Macocha Abyss worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A 138-metre-deep sinkhole explored by cave tour and underground boat.

How many days do you need in Macocha Abyss?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Macocha Abyss?

You can visit all year. Tickets often sell out in summer. Book ahead online.

How do you get to Macocha Abyss?

The nearest airport is Brno Airport (BRQ), about 25 km away. Easiest by car, about 40 minutes from Brno. A little road train and cable car link the caves and the top.

What is there to see near Macocha Abyss?

Nearby hidden places include Brno (22 km), Olomouc (45 km) and Table Mountains (Szczeliniec) (119 km).

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