Jihlavské podzemí
Guided tours through a medieval labyrinth of cellars and passages beneath Jihlava, a civil defence shelter from the 1970s and the utility tunnels (kolektory).
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About the museum
The Jihlava Underground forms an extensive labyrinth of cellars and passages beneath the historic core of the town. Tours start at the ticket office on Hluboká Street and offer visitors three routes: the Historical Underground, the Civil Defence Shelter and the Jihlava Utility Tunnels (kolektory).
The Historical Underground presents the history of the town and lasts 30 to 45 minutes. The Civil Defence Shelter shows cellar spaces and a shelter from the 1970s of the 20th century; the tour itself takes about 40 minutes, and visitors first get kitted out. The utility tunnels are underground linear structures for carrying utility networks; the tour, which includes ladders, takes about one to one and a half hours.
The underground is run by the contributory organisation Brána Jihlavy (Gate of Jihlava), which also organises the December event Peklo v podzemí (Hell in the Underground) for children.
Highlights
- Historical Underground – a medieval labyrinth beneath Jihlava
- Civil defence shelter from the 1970s of the 20th century
- Tour of the utility tunnels (underground linear structures)
- December event for children, Peklo v podzemí (Hell in the Underground)
Permanent exhibitions
- Historické podzemí – Route through the medieval labyrinth of cellars and passages beneath Jihlava, about the history of the town.
- Kryt civilní obrany – Tour of the cellar spaces and the shelter from the 1970s of the 20th century.
- Operated by
- Brána Jihlavy, příspěvková organizace
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 120 Kč |
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| Reduced | 80 Kčchildren aged 6–15, students up to 26, seniors over 65, holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards |
| Children & teens | 80 Kčfree up to age 5 · children aged 6–15; school trips: CZK 50, teacher free of charge |
| Seniors | 80 Kčover 65 |
| Visitors with disabilities | 80 Kčholders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards |
| Students & apprentices | 80 Kčup to 26 |
| Groups (3+ people) | 50 Kč per personchildren and students on a school trip with a teacher, price per person, teacher free of charge |
| Families | 360 Kč2 adults and up to 3 children aged 6–15 (Historical Underground and Civil Defence Shelter) |
| Jihlava utility tunnels – adults | 200 Kčchildren from 10 years; about 1–1.5 hours |
| Jihlava utility tunnels – children aged 10–15, students, seniors, ZTP and ZTP/P | 100 Kč |
Prices in the main offer apply to each route separately (Historical Underground and Civil Defence Shelter). Online sales close 10 hours before the visit (48 hours for the utility tunnels).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The Historical Underground and Civil Defence Shelter routes are not step-free; the website does not state accessibility for the utility tunnels (ladders).
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | 360 Kč · 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 6–15 (Historical Underground and Civil Defence Shelter) |
- Family tours & workshops
- Stroller-friendly: not available
Children may enter the Historical Underground at any age accompanied by an adult, the shelter from age 6, and the utility tunnels from age 10. Pushchairs may not go underground; they can be left at the ticket office. In December the event Peklo v podzemí takes place for children.
Getting there & parking
Tours start at the ticket office at Hluboká 1 (Hluboká 109/1). Parking information is on the page jihlava.cz/parkovani.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 40 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Historical Underground 30–45 minutes (up to 45 people, from 3 people); Civil Defence Shelter at most 1 hour including kitting out (10 people); utility tunnels 1–1.5 hours (5–20 people). Sturdy footwear is necessary; for the utility tunnels, clothing suited to 10–12 °C is recommended, and helmets are lent at the ticket office. Dogs may not enter the first two routes. |
