The Koněprusy Caves, situated just southwest of Prague, were discovered in 1950. Today, they are open to the public for guided tours along a pre-set route about 2,000 feet (600 meters) long. You can descend a maximum of 230 feet (70 meters) to admire unique rock formations—including stone roses formed over millions of years—plus visit the medieval workshop that housed a secret coin forgery during the Middle Ages. Day trips from Prague often pair a cave visit with a stop at the nearby Karlštejn Castle to marvel at its 14th-century architecture.
Wear sturdy shoes and warm clothes to visit the cool underground caves.
Visitors can only access the caves with an official guided tour and must stay on the marked route. The tour lasts about an hour.
The cave tour is unsuitable for children under 3, and strollers are not allowed inside the cave.
Due to several staircases and rough terrain, Koněprusy Caves are not accessible to wheelchairs.
The Koněprusy Caves are located just outside Beroun in central Bohemia, about a 30-minute drive southwest of Prague. Reach the caves by car or join a day trip that includes a stop at the caves and Karlštejn Castle. There is free parking near the ticket window and cave entrance.
The caves are closed from December through March and open for a limited number of tours in November, so plan to visit from April to October when tours run regularly from early morning to mid-afternoon daily. The cool cave interiors offer a welcome respite from the summer heat in July and August.
The Koněprusy Caves sit between two of central Bohemia's most storied and storybook castles. A few minutes to the west, Točník Castle (Hrad Tocník) was a 14th-century royal chateau for Wenceslas IV and blends Renaissance and baroque architectural styles. To the east, Karlštejn Castle (Hrad Karlštejn) is a fairy-tale picture of crenelated walls and towers overlooking the forested hills. Both are now open to the public, so visitors can marvel at their decorated interiors with guided tours or on their own.