Discover the splendor of Ukrainian nature:
Optimistic Cave is the longest gypsum cave in the world, located in the Ternopil Oblast of Ukraine. The total length of its explored passages is over 264 kilometers, making it a real underground labyrinth.
What makes Optimistic Cave so interesting?
- Incredible scale: The cave is impressive in its size. Its labyrinths stretch for tens of kilometers, and the height and width of the passages reach 20 meters.
- Unique gypsum formations: The cave is full of various crystals, stalactites and stalagmites, which amaze with their bizarre shapes and colors.
- Underground lakes and rivers: There are several underground lakes and rivers with crystal clear water in the cave, which adds to its mystery.
- History and archeology: Evidence of human presence since the Paleolithic times has been found in the cave.
How to get to Optimistic Cave:
- Nearest airport: Lviv International Airport (LWO)
- Distance from the airport: 180 km
- Travel time: 3 hours
- How to get there: by bus, taxi, or rented car
Tips:
- Tours to the cave are conducted only accompanied by qualified speleologists.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes and to take a flashlight with you when visiting the cave.
Optimistic Cave is a place that will surely impress you with its beauty, grandeur and unique atmosphere. It is a real gem of Ukraine that every traveler should see with their own eyes.
