Švédův stůl Cave, Prehistoric cave in Moravian Karst, Czech Republic

Švédův stůl is a through cave in the Moravian Karst with two entrances set within a limestone rock formation. The cave lies in the Říčka Valley and forms part of a protected natural area containing multiple underground chambers.

Systematic excavations began in 1905 and uncovered jaw fragments proving Neanderthal presence in the region. Finds indicate human occupation stretching back at least 100,000 years.

The name "Švédův stůl" (Swede's Table) comes from the shape of the rock block that holds the cave, which resembles a table. Excavations by Bohuslav Klíma documented later occupation layers from the Neolithic and the Bronze Age.

Access requires sure footing as the cave has wet and uneven rocky surfaces throughout. Visitors should bring warm clothing since underground temperatures stay consistently cool year-round.

Archaeologist Bohuslav Klíma led the excavations at Švédův stůl, and the cave's finds also record cave hyenas alongside cave bears and later Neolithic and Bronze Age cultures. The name "stůl" (table) comes from the cave's position in a rock block.