Underground Tourist Route in Kłodzko

The Millennium of the Polish State Underground Tourist Route runs through a section of the extensive underground network hidden beneath Kłodzko's old town. It's an attraction for any weather, since the whole route runs underground, away from rain and sun.

Where the underground network came from

The corridors and cellars beneath Kłodzko began forming in the 13th century, as townspeople systematically extended private cellars beneath their houses. Over time a dense network of interconnected chambers developed, reaching far beyond the outline of individual plots.

What you'll see on the route

The part of the underground network open to visitors is about 700 metres long. It contains a dozen or so themed halls with exhibits on the city's history, showing former crafts and the everyday life of Kłodzko's residents centuries ago.

Since when you've been able to go in

The route was opened to visitors on 4 December 1976. Since then it has functioned as one of Kłodzko's main attractions, allowing people to see the city from a side completely inaccessible from street level.

Why it's worth going down

The underground network shows a different side of the city than the monuments on the surface: tenement houses, churches and defensive walls are seen every day, but the cellars beneath them usually remain inaccessible. Going down onto the route lets you see what the economic back rooms of old Kłodzko looked like and how townspeople coped with the lack of space on plots within the walls.

The rest of the old town overhead

Coming out of the underground network is a good moment to stay longer in Kłodzko's old town. Not far from here are Kłodzko Fortress and the Museum of the Kłodzko Land, and a walk can also take you to the Franciscan monastery complex in Kłodzko and to Bolesław Chrobry square in Kłodzko.

Practical information

• The entrance to the route is within Kłodzko's old town
• The route is about 700 metres long and runs through a dozen or so themed halls
• Self-guided visiting, the whole route underground, regardless of the weather outside
• Opening hours change seasonally, check them on the route's website before your visit