Opening hours
Every day 16:00–21:00
Last entry 20:30.
Season opens on 24 October 2026.
Closed on 24 December
Era of Inventions
Ostrava | Areál Dolní Vítkovice
In the industrial Dolní Vítkovice complex, light rises from the depths — thousands of LEDs bring the blast furnaces and the story of mining Ostrava to life.
now open
every day 16:00–21:00
tickets from 200 Kč
Buy your tickets online for less than at the box office
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Dolní Vítkovice
A story you walk through
The story begins underground. Light from the Depths climbs through mining tunnels to the glow of the blast furnaces — light sculptures tell of the miners, the coal and the iron on which Ostrava was built. The industrial backdrop of Dolní Vítkovice gives the light show a power you will not find anywhere else.
Vítkovice 3004, 703 00 Ostrava
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Ticket prices
Open from 24 October 2026, every day from 16:00 to 21:00.
| TICKET | BOX OFFICE | ONLINE |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 320 Kč | 300 Kč you save 20 Kč (−6%) |
| Reducedages 3–14, students, 65+, disability card holders (companion free) | 250 Kč | 200 Kč you save 50 Kč (−20%) |
| Family 2+2 | 980 Kč | 850 Kč you save 130 Kč (−13%) |
| Family 2+3 | 1 200 Kč | 1 050 Kč you save 150 Kč (−12%) |
| TICKET | BOX OFFICE | ONLINE |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 360 Kč | 350 Kč you save 10 Kč (−2%) |
| Reducedages 3–14, students, 65+, disability card holders (companion free) | 280 Kč | 250 Kč you save 30 Kč (−10%) |
| Family 2+2 | 1 110 Kč | 1 000 Kč you save 110 Kč (−9%) |
| Family 2+3 | 1 350 Kč | 1 200 Kč you save 150 Kč (−11%) |
Standard admission applies from 15 to 64 years. Reduced admission: children 3–14, students, seniors 65+ and disability card holders (companion free). Family ticket 2+2: 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children. Family ticket 2+3: 2 adults + 3 children. A child means a visitor aged 3–14. Children aged 2 and under and prams enter free. Dogs are not allowed, in line with the venue’s visitor rules.
All prices include VAT and handling fees. By purchasing a ticket you agree to the visitor rules of the venue.
| TYPE OF SEASON PASS | ONLINE |
|---|---|
| Season pass, 1 adult (1 park, whole season) | 1 170 Kč |
| Season pass 1+1 (adult + child) | 1 930 Kč |
A season pass = entry all season, once a day at most (weekdays and weekends).
It is sold online only and is issued in the holder's first name and surname, which we check at the entrance — so it cannot be passed on to anyone else. The 1+1 pass is issued in the adult holder's name and, on each visit, admits the holder and one child aged 3–14 — it does not have to be the same child every time. It is valid for this park only.
Prices are final and include all fees.
An evening walk for the whole family: a light park joining mining history, technology and the art of light from a Czech workshop.
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Information for visitors
visitor rules, admission, opening hours
Ticket types
Standard — ages 15 to 64
Reduced — children 3–14, students, seniors 65+, disability card holders (companion free)
Family 2+2 — 2 adults + 2 children (or 1 adult + 3 children)
Family 2+3 — 2 adults + 3 children
Children aged 2 and under — free
Prams — free
Assistance dogs — free
Ticket rules
• Tickets are cheaper online than at the box office.
• Reduced tickets require photo ID confirming the discount (for disability, the disability card).
• Tickets can be bought online, or with cash or card at the box office.
• Employee benefit cards are not accepted.
• Each ticket is valid for a single entry; re-entry is not permitted.
• There is no time limit on your visit within opening hours.
Accessibility
The site is accessible for wheelchairs and prams. It is, however, an industrial complex with often uneven ground — wheelchair users are advised to bring a companion.
Getting here
Tram 1, 2, 6 or 10 to the Dolní Vítkovice and Důl Hlubina stops; bus 88 to Dolní Vítkovice; by car via Ruská street.
Dogs
Only guide and assistance dogs may enter — always, free of charge and without a muzzle. Other dogs unfortunately cannot come in.
Food & facilities
Cold and hot drinks available within the exhibition grounds.
Address
Areál Dolní Vítkovice (DOV), Ruská 2993, 703 00 Ostrava 3
Parking
Designated areas on Ruská street, or the Dolní Vítkovice car park entered from Ruská street.
Contact & information
Tickets, orders and general enquiries:
vstupenky@storyoflights.cz
Park partners
- Dolní Vítkovice
Any other questions?
Take a look at:
Frequently asked questions
or contact us at:
vstupenky@storyoflights.cz
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A look back at past seasons
Photos from the 2025 seasons.
