Herľany Geyser
Herliansky gejzír
A rare cold-water geyser in Europe, erupting roughly every 32–36 hours. Its water jet reaches over ten metres and lasts about 20 minutes.
The geyser originated from exploratory drilling in the 1870s. Carbon dioxide accumulating underground causes cold mineral water to erupt periodically. The water jet can reach 10–15 metres and lasts about 20–30 minutes, a rare phenomenon in Central Europe. The expected time of the next eruption is posted on the official website and at the site, so plan to arrive on time. The geyser lies in the spa village of Herľany, about 30 km northeast of Košice, with forest trails nearby. Viewing is free.
Opening hours
All day; go around expected eruption times
Nearby sights
- Jakab's Palace
- Hrnčiarska Street & Executioner's Bastion
- Mikluš Prison
- Lower Gate Underground Museum
- Urban's Tower
- St. Michael's Chapel
- St. Elisabeth Cathedral
- Hlavná Street & Singing Fountain