Dobkow, Katshava Mountains

Chiropterology workshops (bats)

Chiropterological workshops or about the life of bats.

Price list

  • ticket
    35 8.2person
  • family ticket
    120 28family
  • individual workshops
    free of charge / included

Opening hours / opening dates

  • June - August
  • workshops start 1 hour before dusk and depend on the month, in June around 21:00, in August around 19:30
  • workshops are held regularly 2 times a week during holidays, some long weekends
  • see the current calendar of workshops in the Land of Extinct Volcanoes

Information

  • workshops take place in the picturesque surroundings of Mount Wielisławka – a volcano from 270 million years ago
  • during the workshop we will observe several species of bats flying over our heads
  • using ultrasound detectors, i.e. an electronic “ear”, we will hear their echolocation signals
  • we will verify the veracity of myths and legends that have grown up around these amazing animals
  • workshops take place entirely in the field, so it is necessary to dress adapted to the weather
  • no flashlights are needed at the workshops
  • during the workshops you do not enter the caves, the walk is also not strenuous, so the workshops are suitable even for small children
  • bonus in June and early July: fireflies :)
  • see the plan of workshops in the Land of Extinct Volcanoes
  • for participation in the workshop you will receive a stamp to the Passport of the Discoverer of the Land of Extinct Volcanoes

Frequently asked questions

Bats - workshops for children

At the workshop about bats you will get to know the bones of these incredible creatures.

Julia bats

As a thank you for great workshops. Julia is a great workshop leader!

Workshops about bats for children

Workshops about bats for children.

Workshops about bats

Bat wintering in caves in Wojcieszów. During the workshops you will see and hear only bats in flight with the help of detectors.