A sight in the Kotlina Kłodzka region

The Bear Cave at Kletno

One of the loveliest and longest caves in Poland, in the Śnieżnik Massif near Kletno. It is famous for its exceptionally rich formations — stalactites, stalagmites and flowstone. It takes its name from the many remains of cave bears found inside.

A cave rich in formations

The Bear Cave formed in the marbles of the Śnieżnik Massif and is reckoned one of the loveliest caves open to visitors in Poland. Inside, the rich formations — stalactites, stalagmites, columns and flowstone — are remarkable, as are the palaeontological finds, including the bones of cave bears from which it takes its name.

Visiting

  • Guided only — in groups, along a prepared route
  • Limited entry — to protect the microclimate, so book tickets in advance
  • Warm clothes — it is about 6°C inside all year
  • Footwear — comfortable; the surfaces are damp and slippery

In practice

The number of entries per day is limited to protect the cave — booking ahead is effectively essential, especially in season. It is cool and damp inside; take a jacket and secure footwear. The guided visit lasts about 45–60 minutes.

How to get there and practical info

Location
Kletno, the Śnieżnik Massif
Visiting
Guided only, with limited entry
Tickets
Book ahead (effectively essential)
Inside
About 6°C all year — warm clothes
Footwear
Comfortable; damp and slippery
Time needed
About 45–60 min
Mapa: Google Maps · 50.2378, 16.8480

When to go

Spring

Quieter, and easier to get a slot.

Summer

The height of the season, with entries quickly sold out — book early.

Autumn

Less crowded, and a good time to visit.

Winter

It is a constant 6°C inside; some slots are limited.

Other sights in Kotlina Kłodzka

Straight-line distances from „The Bear Cave at Kletno" — calculated from real coordinates. By road it is often further.

The Gold Mine at Złoty StokThe historic adits of the former gold mine at Złoty Stok with an underground waterfall — s
~23 km as the crow flies
Kłodzko FortressA Prussian fortress of the 17th and 18th centuries on the hill in the centre of Kłodzko. B
~26 km as the crow flies
The spa towns of the basin: Kudowa, Duszniki, PolanicaThe three best-known spa towns of the basin — Kudowa-Zdrój, Duszniki-Zdrój and Polanica-Zd
~36 km as the crow flies
The basilica and Calvary at WambierzyceA Baroque basilica and an extensive Calvary at Wambierzyce — the "Lower Silesian Jeru
~38 km as the crow flies
Szczeliniec WielkiThe highest summit of the Table Mountains (919 m). A sandstone plateau with a labyrinth of
~46 km as the crow flies
The Errant RocksA labyrinth of rock corridors in the Table Mountains, by the Czech border. The path leads
~47 km as the crow flies
The Chapel of Skulls at CzermnaA shrine of 1776 with an interior decorated with about 3,000 skulls and about 21,000 bones
~49 km as the crow flies

Where to stay nearby

Places from our list that have The Bear Cave at Kletno within walking distance or a short drive.

Hotel Mir-Jan SPAhotel · ul. Kościuszki 78, 57-540 Lądek-Zdrój; nad rzeką, blisko szlaków leśnych w Sudetach
Apartament Zdrój Lądekapartamenty · ul. Wolności 1, 57-540 Lądek-Zdrój; apartament 70 m² z tarasem z widokiem na park
Pensjonat Alpejski Dwórpensjonat · ul. Sanatoryjna 13, 57-514 Międzygórze; górski pensjonat u stóp Masywu Śnieżnika
Willa Różwilla · ul. Śnieżna 14, 57-514 Międzygórze; rodzinna willa przy szlaku na Śnieżnik
Hotel Stroniehotel · ul. Kościuszki 20, 57-550 Stronie Śląskie; w okolicy Masywu Śnieżnika
Górski Poranekośrodek wypoczynkowy · ul. Kościuszki 72, 57-550 Stronie Śląskie; ośrodek w Kotlinie Kłodzkiej

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