Vltavotýnské podzemní chodby

About the museum

Medieval passages run beneath the centre of Týn nad Vltavou, leading from the town château through the courtyard to beneath Náměstí Míru. They were probably excavated in the 15th century in places where the cellars of burgher houses once stood. The total length of the passages beneath the square exceeds 160 metres, and most of them are open to the public.

Guides take visitors along the route Středověké podzemní chodby (Medieval Underground Passages): they descend to the bottom of a well and see traces of hand tools and the so-called nadlom, an unfinished ascent to the surface. The route must be walked in both directions, so the tour is almost 300 metres long. On the way back to daylight there are two exhibitions on the educational trails Velký Depot and Potahová stezka.

The second route, the Zámecké sklepení (Château Cellar), shows the historic cellars from the time when the Prague archbishops ruled the town and the estate; they served as a pantry and food store. Tours are organised by the tourist information centre, which is housed in the restored château premises on Náměstí Míru. Other parts of the extensive underground still await opening to the public.

Highlights

• Medieval passages beneath the square, probably excavated in the 15th century
• Descent to the bottom of a well and traces of hand tools used by medieval miners
• Château Cellar route – the archbishops’ pantry
• Raincoat, wellingtons, helmet and torch lent out for the tour

Permanent exhibitions

• Okruh I – Středověké podzemní chodby – Guided tour of the medieval passages beneath the square, including the descent to the bottom of a well and two exhibitions on the educational trails Velký Depot and Potahová stezka.
• Okruh II – Zámecké sklepení – Short tour of the historic château cellar, with commentary on the history of the château and the lives of its residents in the period of archiepiscopal rule.

Operated by

Město Týn nad Vltavou – Turistické informační centrum

Admission & discounts

The basic prices given for the main item apply to Route I – Medieval Underground Passages. Tickets are sold at the tourist information centre.

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 medieval passages are cramped, have steps, a low water level (about 10 cm) and high humidity; the operator does not recommend them to people with mobility impairments or to people with claustrophobia. The château cellar has steps and higher vaulted ceilings.

Kids & families

Only partly suitable for kidsRecommended for ages 3+

• Family tours & workshops

According to the operator, the château cellar is suitable for families with children from 3 years of age; the medieval passages are open to children from 6 years of age. A family ticket is available.

Getting there & parking

Both the entrance and the ticket office are in the tourist information centre in the château at Náměstí Míru 1.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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