Yes, you read that right! Guides, who are former miners, will take you almost 700 metres deep, in the underground world of Mt Peca, to go through the flooded tunnels of a former mine. As you are deep underground, you’ll be able to explore stunning subterranean lakes with crystal-clear drinkable water completely on your own.
How did it all begin? Between Mt Peca and Mt Uršlja Gora in Koroška, people have known about the ore deposits for a long time. In more than three centuries of mining, miners dug out over 800 kilometres of underground tunnels. When the mine closed at the end of the last century, they stopped pumping water. So, the water flooded the lower parts of the mine and created magical subterranean lakes. Today, the water flows freely from the mine, and the lakes have become a true tourist sensation.
The mine is now open for tourists. If you’re curious, you can see it on a small train, and if you’re brave enough, you can take a cycling or kayaking tour.