Slovak opal mines - Gateway tunnel JOZEF

Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. Super zažitok, prijemný personál. Krasne prostredie. Visiting the Slovak Mine was a unique and fascinating experience that I would highly recommend to anyone interested in history, geology, or simply exploring something different. This mine, located in the eastern part of Slovakia near Prešov, is the oldest mine in the world and has a rich history dating back several centuries. It’s incredible to think that opals from this very mine were once worn by royalty and nobility across Europe. The itself was well-organized and informative. Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the mine, sharing interesting stories about how mining evolved over time. We learned about the different types of opals found in the mine, their formation process, and even the legends surrounding the gemstones. The underground tunnels were well-lit and easy to navigate, though some areas were a bit narrow and damp, which is to be expected in a mine. The atmosphere inside was mysterious and enchanting, with shimmering veins visible in the rock walls. One of the highlights of the was seeing actual opals embedded in the stone and learning about the mining techniques used in the past. The temperature inside the mine remains cool throughout the year, so bringing a jacket is a good idea. The only reason I am giving four stars instead of five is that the tour, while very interesting, felt a bit short for the price. Additionally, while the mine itself is well-preserved, some areas could benefit from additional signage or interactive elements to enhance the experience. A small museum or an area where visitors could try mining opals themselves would be a great addition. Overall, the Slovak Mine is a hidden gem (literally and figuratively) that offers a glimpse into a unique part of Slovakia’s history. If you're in the area, it’s definitely worth a visit! A very interesting place to visit. Sadly there are no English tours, but we were given a couple A4 sheets of information in English about what the guide will say, but he definitely said more in Slovakian. Be prepared some warm clothes as tunnels are cold. Price is 10eur per person, but they do tours for kids and a special 5h as well. The biggest mine in the world. Very interesting place with very interesting history. Professional interpretation with a funny comments. In the mine the temperature is 7°C. The guided is 800 meters long takes approximately 90 minutes. The staff is very helpful and good educated. Highly recommended. Ogólne wrażenia pozytywne , ale spodziewaliśmy się czegoś więcej Fun old mine worth an hour visiting especially on a hot day. Very good value, make sure you bring warm clothes though, it varies between 2-8 degrees celcius inside. Tour is in Slovak but they give you an English guide to follow. Perfektné Pretty cool, literally and figuratively. Wear good shoes and a decent jacket. They had english headsets that described many of the stops. Very nice welcome center with coffee, bathrooms, and souvenirs. Nabudúce aj s deťmi. Veľmi príjemné prostredie rovnako tak náučný výklad sprievodcu. Sprístupnenie bane pre verejnosť, bol super nápad. Nechoďte tam ale s tým, že uvidíte ložiská opálu. Tie sú na nižších úrovniach, kde sa v okruhu nedostanete. Tu ide skôr o oboznámenie s ťažbou, históriou a ukážku prostredia, v akom baníci pracovali. Výklad od slečny Tamary /dúfam, že som si dobre zapamätala meno, ak nie, ospravedlňujem sa/bol super, dozviete sa veľa zaujímavostí, ale počítajte s tým, že toho rozprávania a informácií je naozaj dosť. Preto si myslím, že táto návšteva nieje až taká vhodná pre menšie deti, ktoré to vôbec nezaujíma. Mali sme so sebou 6 ročnú a 7 ročnú. Každú chvíľu sa pýtali, kedy už pôjdeme preč. Pre dospelých, ktorí sa chcú dozvedieť niečo nové super. V bani je naozaj ale že naozaj zima. K tým cca 7°C ktoré tam vraj sú, prirátahjte prievan a vysokú vlhkosť. Mala som tri vrstvy a klepalo ma ako osiku. Každú chvíľu stojíte na výklad, takže sa nestihnete zahriať chôdzou. Bolo s nami pár ,,otužilcov,, v tričkách a kraťasoch, ale nebolo im všetko jedno. Chodníčky sú vlhké a šmykľavé. Espadrilky a balerínky naozaj nie sú vhodná obuv... Takže oblečenie nepodceňujte. Okolie je krásne, čisté, upravené. Kúpite si aj nejaké tie suveníry, môžete si dať vcelku dobrú kávu a aj vyprážaný syr - manžel tvrdil, že taký dobrý už dávno nejedol. Parkovanie ok. Prístupová cesta, cez krásne lesné prostredie. Bez dier a výmoľov, trošku užšia. Jediné čo chýba je viac označení. Určite by som pridala značenia aj na diaľnicu. V smere z PP nieje nič, alebo som to prehliadla. Prvú tabuľu som uvidela až 12km pred baňou. Takže zhrnutie - určite sem príďte aspoň raz nahliadnuť, je to zaujímavá ukážka histórie ťažby opálu. Great experience for a quick trip (50m tour). Around €12 per adult, €7 for kids over 3yrs. Much easier to get around than the ice caves so child friendly. was in Slovak language but devices available to provide commentary in English, German etc. Only downside was that the audio translations missed a lot of info at some parts. Fantastyczne miejsce!! I have visited the Libanka mine last Wednesday - a perfect trip to the world of gemstones. Thanks to Baška for a very nice and instructive in English (although for me would be great in Slovak as well). They have a nice shop at the site. Highly recommended if you have several hours to spend in that beautiful region. Absolvovali sme s deťmi detskú prehliadku s hľadaním opalu. Odporúčam sa teplo obliecť a na nohy vhodnú obuv. V bani je 6-7 stupňov fuci a je vlchko. Deťom zobrat lopatku kladivka. Sprievodca vie zaujať aj pobaviť. Pri vstupe je malá kaviarnicka a predajňa suvenírov s príjemnou obsluhou. WC čisté upratané. Čo sa jedla týka, porcie by mohli byť väčšie a lepší výber. Odporúčam navštíviť a užiť si skvost našej slovenskej prírody. Odoorucam pre vsetkych ktory este nikdy v ziadnej bank neboli, fascinujuci zazitok pre deti aj dospelych, v bank je dost zima, treba sa teplo obliect Awesome time. We love opals so this was great. We also saw so many hibernating bats which was so cool! So glad we stumbled on this and the staff and guide are all so sweet. Please go here if you have a chance. Love us Canadians Ciekawa wycieczka, audio w języku polskim pozwala poznać historię opalu. W kopalni jest zimno, warto więc zabrać cieplejsza kurtkę i buty. Dnes sme absolvovali prehliadku s detmi. Pútavý výklad, super akcia nielen pre najmenších,ktorí hľadali svoj POKLAD. Naozaj odporúčam všetkým ,ktorí sa chcú dozvedieť nové zaujímavosti ,ale aj niečo nové zažiť . Káva v kaviarni bola veľmi chutná a aj obsluha veľmi milá. Nice and unique place, only one in Europe and Asia, yet thete were only like two small boards (which are pretty easy to miss). But otherwise rather nice place, inside there's only about 7°C, so I really suggest wearing something warm, and even some waterproof shoes. Anyway I really enjoyed the tour, I really reccommend it to everyone! PS: You can also take anything you find down there, so keep your eyes open! Úžasná prehliadka opálových baní. Slečna sprievodkyňa bola milá a mala prehľad. Odporúčam aj pre rodiny s deťmi. Ale nie pre klaustrofobikov 😀 Sehr schön gestaltet der Audio Guide hätte noch etwas liebevoller gestaltet sein können aber wenn man nur die Führung hat und nicht einen Audio Guide braucht 5 Sterne. Tolles Erlebnis Unique place in euro-asia, oldest mine in the world abandoned only after discovery of in Australia where it was much easier to mine. I have visited almost all caves in Slovakia with my son (8 years old now) and this place was maybe better then all caves in Slovakia except Ochtinska aragonitova cave, especially from the point of view of a child. Eine einmalige Gelegenheit in Europa, in der ältesten Opalmine der Welt vorbeizuschauen. Je nach Jahreszeit besteht auch die Möglichkeit selbst ein bisschen sich als Bergmann/Frau zu versuchen und selbst abzubauen ;) Der Guide kannte sich wahnsinnig gut aus, sprach aber leider hauptsächlich Slovakisch. Veľmi prijemný personál a dobrá profesionálna prednáška. Neviem meno sprevodcu, ale nižšia pani s červenými vlasmi. Sme spokojný. Vonku stánok s jedlom a nápojmi za normálne ceny. Tiež veľmi super. Hľadanie opálu pre deti bol pekný zážitok pre všetkých, ďakujeme za trpezlivosť pána Jozef s detičkami, jeho príjemný výklad aj prácu v bani. Jeho zážitky by som si rada niekde vypočula👍☺️ Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.