Geotermálny Vrt Čižatice is a geothermal borehole in the Čižatice area of eastern Slovakia, tapping into the deep geothermal aquifers of the Košice Basin region where tectonic activity has created conditions for the accumulation of naturally heated, mineral-rich groundwater. Systematic geothermal drilling in this part of Slovakia has revealed a significant resource capable of supplying thermal water for bathing facilities and district heating, contributing to both the wellness tourism sector and the country's renewable energy portfolio. The borehole exemplifies the integrated approach Slovakia takes to its geothermal heritage.
Insider tip — Geotermálny vrt Cizatice is a deep geothermal borehole in the East Slovak Lowland near Kosice, tapping the prolific Pannonian thermal aquifer at 40°C. The Cizatice-Durkov geothermal corridor is considered one of the most significant low-enthalpy geothermal zones in Central Europe, with water temperatures increasing steadily with depth through Miocene sedimentary layers. Water from this borehole has been used for heating agricultural greenhouses as well as balneology purposes. The proximity to Kosice, Slovakia's second city, makes this resource strategically important for regional development.
