The underwater tunnel is situated beneath a freshwater reservoir containing 8,000 cubic meters of water.
The complex hosts the largest freshwater fish species native to the region, including the beluga sturgeon.
The facility is designed as a 'living' ecosystem that relies on natural water purification processes.
It is located adjacent to an archaeological open-air museum representing the Great Moravian period.
Živá voda (Water of Life) is an outdoor nature complex in Modrá featuring a unique underwater glass tunnel submerged in a freshwater lake. The facility showcases the natural aquatic ecosystem of the Morava River basin and the White Carpathians region. Visitors can view indigenous fish species such as carp, sturgeon, and pike through 3.5-meter-deep acrylic glass walls. The complex includes a sensory trail, a wetland meadow, and a collection of medicinal plants and shrubs. It serves as an educational center for regional biodiversity and sustainable water management. The area incorporates an arboretum highlighting the native flora of the nearby Chřiby and White Carpathians mountain ranges.
Inside the underwater tunnel, looking upward or outward toward the fish swimming near the glass.
Bring a polarized lens for your camera to reduce glare when photographing through the aquarium glass.
Walk the outdoor nature trail first to appreciate the regional flora before heading to the underwater tunnel.
Wear comfortable, flat footwear suitable for walking on unpaved gravel paths and garden terrain.
Do not tap on the underwater tunnel glass, as this startles the fish and obscures visibility for other visitors.
Closed on Mondays during the off-season; check local signage as some outdoor sections may close during winter months.
