Kovarna Mine

Take a peek into the bowels of Snezka!

In the Kovarna mine, the view of Snezka, the highest Czech mountain, can become very unusual. You can see the hidden spaces under the mountain which have always attracted miners and precious stone hunters.

However, the uncovering was too slow and laborious and was paid for by hard work, suffering and human lives. The wild character of the Obri dul valley at that time gave inspiration to the legend of Krakonos as the mountain spirit whose hidden treas.

The Kovarna Mine offers tours

The Forge Mine is always open to the public from July to the end of September. Tours are only available for pre-booked groups. You can only enter the mine wearing sturdy shoes and warm clothes. It is not possible to take tours with children under the age of 10.

Please note that the underground temperature is around 9°, it is very humid and the rooms are cramped. You will descend to a depth of 75 metres below the surface via ladders with protective baskets and suspended platforms. We therefore do not recommend the tour if you suffer from a fear of heights.

Practical information: 

Excursions must be arranged at least 14 days in advance for a group of no more than 12 people by contacting speleoalberice@volny.cz. The group entrance fee is 12 000 CZK , - (also for a group with fewer people). The tour lasts two to three hours.