So far, more than 130 caves have been discovered in the Świętokrzyski Region. Speleologists and enthusiasts of cave exploration are welcome to our caves, wells and tunnels. In the  proximity of Jaworznia, ten kilometers west of Kielce, there is the largest cave in the whole region, known as Cholesiowa Jama or Jaskinia Jaworznicka (3,670 m long). It ranks ninth on the list of Poland’s longest caves and is available only for scientific exploration. The major tourist attraction of the region is the Paradise Cave (Jaskinia Raj, 180 m long) near Chęciny. Some findings from the cave which are on display show that it was once used by animals (mammoth, cave bear, woolly rhinoceros) and primitive humans. The Świętokrzyski Speleological Club associates very well educated and experienced speleologists and mountain climbers. The club members organize courses and trainings in cave exploration, as well as prepare people for safe and independent exploration of caves and for mountain climbing in summer and winter conditions. Activities of the Świętokrzyski Speleological Club include participation in contests and national trainings organized by other clubs, organization of courses for cave rescuers, charting of caves, participation in speleological symposia and taking part in expeditions exploring caves in Poland and Europe.

Świętokrzyski Speleoklub in Kielce
Osiedle Na Stoku 40A/22, 25-437 Kielce
phone: +48 604 123 932, www.ssk.kielce.pl

Jaskinia “Raj” (Paradise Cave)
ul. Dobrzaczka, 26-060 Chęciny
phone: +48 41 34 65 518, www.jaskiniaraj.pl