Graphite mine Český Krumlov
About This Museum
Tucked away from Český Krumlov's fairy-tale spires lies a different kind of heritage, one forged not in Renaissance courts but deep within the earth. This is the Graphite Mine, a sprawling subterranean network that traded industrial grit for tourism after its operational life. Descending into the cool, damp shafts, you leave the sunlit world behind for a realm of raw rock and echoing tunnels. It’s a visceral, hands-on history lesson that feels a million miles from the curated galleries above ground.
Collection Highlights
The main attraction is the mine itself—a labyrinth of narrow passages and vast caverns where you can still see the sooty graphite seams streaking the walls. The vintage mining train that rumbles into the mountain is an exhibit in motion, while displays of old pneumatic drills and helmets silently narrate the miners' daily toil.
Visitor Information
You'll want to bundle up as it's a constant 10°C down there, and sturdy shoes are a must for the uneven terrain. Tours run regularly but booking ahead is wise, especially since everyone gets kitted out in a classic miner's jacket and helmet for the full experience.
Architecture & Building
Forget grand facades; the architecture here is purely functional and almost entirely underground. Above ground, it's a cluster of unassuming industrial buildings, but the real structure is the monumental, man-made cave system carved painstakingly into the bedrock.
Contact & Location
Address: Grafitový důl, 243, Chvalšinská, Latrán, Český Krumlov, okres Český Krumlov, Jihočeský kraj, Jihozápad, 381 01, Česko
Phone: +420 380 711 199
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