Csodabogyós Cave

Near Balatonederics, on the eastern edge of the Keszthely Hills, lies the strictly protected Csodabogyós Cave, which is the ninth longest cave in Hungary and the sixth longest in Transdanubia. 

The cave opens at an elevation of 393 metres above sea level, within a strictly protected area of the Balaton Uplands National Park. It is named after the spiny butcher’s broom (Ruscus aculeatus), an evergreen shrub visible near the entrance, which reaches its northern distribution limit here. The currently known passages of the cave extend to a total length of 6 kilometres, with a depth of -136 metres (it should be noted that cave tours only cover a small section of this length). The cave’s passages were primarily formed by tectonic movements, and are therefore mainly characterised by fissure corridors, chambers, and shafts. In certain sections—such as the Hanging Garden and Fairyland, which are also included in guided tours—a remarkably rich and diverse range of formations (stalactites, etc.) can be found by Transdanubian standards. Its large and spectacular fissures provide a natural geological cross-section, revealing the layers of the Upper Triassic Ederics Limestone Formation in which the cave was formed. Due to its size, impressive formations, and relatively accessible passages, the cave is ideal as a “teaching cave,” offering opportunities to learn the techniques and practice of caving, as well as to demonstrate tectonic processes and various formations. Cave tour dates are available in the calendar on the csodabogyos.hu website, as well as at the bottom of the page under online tickets.