Karolina Sedlackova
Czech Silver Museum + Medieval Silver Mine Tour
The museum tells the story of silver mining that made Kutná Hora briefly wealthier than Prague in the 14th-15th centuries. The mine tour descends into a real medieval silver mine — dark, cramped, with white protective coats provided. Not for the claustrophobic. ~250 CZK.
Cathedral of Assumption (Sedlec)
Just next to the ossuary. Different building; also part of the combined ticket. Beautiful gothic-baroque cathedral, less visited than the ossuary because most tourists don’t realize it’s there.
How to spend a full day
Morning (09:00-12:00): Take the earliest direct train from Prague. Arrive Kutná Hora hl. n. Walk 15 min to Sedlec Ossuary. Visit ossuary + Cathedral of Assumption.
Midday (12:00-13:30): Shuttle bus or walk (30 min) to the town center. Lunch at Dačický (Kutná Hora’s classic Czech restaurant since 1900) or U Cechů. Around 250 CZK.
Afternoon (13:30-17:00): St. Barbara’s Cathedral, then either the Silver Museum + mine tour, or the Italian Court, or both if you’re moving fast.
Late afternoon: Walk back to the station and catch a train back to Prague (arrivals 18:00-19:30). Trains run hourly.
Getting there — details
Train (recommended)
Direct trains from Prague hl. n. to Kutná Hora hl. n. take 55 minutes. Trains run roughly hourly. €5-8 one-way, buy at the station or on cd.cz.
From Kutná Hora hl. n. to the ossuary is a 15-min walk. From the station to the town center (5 km) use the shuttle bus (~15 min, connects with train arrivals) or a local train.
Organized tour
Many companies offer a Prague → Kutná Hora day tour (~€40-70). Convenient if you want a guide and don’t want to plan; more expensive than doing it yourself.
What to pack
- Merrell Moab 3 hiking shoes — you’ll walk a lot; some paths between sites.
- Osprey Daylite Plus daypack — for water, guidebook, layers.
- A light jacket even in summer — cathedrals and the silver mine are genuinely cold.
- Rick Steves Prague & the Czech Republic — includes a good Kutná Hora chapter.
Should you take children?
Depends. Some 8-year-olds find the ossuary fascinating; others are distressed. Some 12-year-olds treat it as a joke; some 40-year-olds walk out. Preview photos and gauge your kid’s reaction before committing.
FAQ
Is Kutná Hora worth visiting?
Yes. The ossuary alone justifies the trip, and the town is much more than a one-attraction destination.
How far is Kutná Hora from Prague?
65 km east; 55 min direct train.
Are the bones in Sedlec Ossuary real?
Yes — an estimated 40,000-70,000 real human skeletons from the medieval cemetery.
Why can’t I take photos in the ossuary?
Since 2020, photography requires a paid permit due to years of disrespectful tourist selfies. Rule is strictly enforced.
