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Herľany Geyser
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Herľany Geyser

Herľany, Košice Region, Slovakia

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Overview

One of only a handful of cold-water geysers on earth, erupting 15 m of carbonated mineral water roughly every 32 hours from an 1875 borehole. Part of Eastern Slovakia's outdoors, it's most rewarding in good weather around Year-round (check schedule), with easy walking and plenty to photograph.

Why visit: A cold geyser — a genuine global rarity.

Things to do
  • ›Time an eruption
  • ›Mineral spring
  • ›Spa park walk
  • ›Geological info trail
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Travel Information

Best time

Year-round (check schedule)

Weather

Continental climate — cold, snowy winters and warm 22–27°C summers, with mild, uncrowded spring and autumn shoulder seasons.

Entry fee

Free

Hours

Open access, daylight hours.

Est. budget

€0–10

Duration

1–2 hrs

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