11th Scientific Conference - Research, protection and utilization of caves

Scientific conferences “Research, Utilization and Protection of Caves” are organized by the Slovak Caves Administration biannually since 1997. The newest results from research, monitoring and protection of caves are presented, mainly from Slovakia and neighbouring countries in Central Europe. The caves as natural monuments are protected from geological, mineralogical, geomorphological, hydrological, climatological, biological, paleontological, archaeological or historical point of views.

Datum:	25.10.2017 - 26.10.2017
Venue:	Liptovský Mikuláš
Main organizer:	State Nature Conservancy of the Slovak Republic, Slovak Caves Administration, Liptovský Mikuláš
Total number of participants:	73
Number of foreign participants:	29
Number of papers:	25
Number of posters:	19

Scientific topics of the conference:

geological conditions of karst and caves development
morphology and genesis of caves
mineralogy of caves, cave deposits
recent geological and geomorphological processes in caves
reconstruction of paleoenvironmental changes in karst
karst hydrogeology and hydrology
climatic conditions and processes in caves, ice-filed caves
biospeleology, biota in caves
paleontological findings in caves
monitoring of natural components and processes in cave environments
cave ecosystems, environmental protection of karst and caves
caves as educational localities, operation and management of show caves
settlements in caves, archaeological findings in caves, history of speleology
information systems and documentation of karst phenomena and caves

News

SHOW CAVES OPENED AGAIN

Dear visitors, our show caves are opened again from May 15, 2021 under the following restrictions: visitors must wear a face mask, disinfect hands and keep the required distance from each other. Details are stated in official country regulations and legislature. The number of visitors per admission is reduced. Thanks for understanding. We wish you a pleasant visit!

Underground boat trip in Domica Cave not available.

Due to low yield of underground water the boat trip in Domica Cave is not available. The short tour is available. Thank you for understanding

Cave visit with small children

Dear visitors, due to increased visitation of parents with very small children (circa up to 3 - 4 years of age), we would like to kindly ask you to have a rucksack baby carrier with you for visiting the more demanding caves in given time. This recommendation concerns all caves but the most concerned are the following ones: Demänovská Cave of Liberty, Belianska Cave, Dobšinská Ice Cave, Demänovská Ice Cave, Harmanecká Cave. We also ask you to consider visiting the cave with your crying child, which could disturb the other visitors. Thank you for understanding and we wish you a nice experience.

Cave tour guides for download

Dear visitors, cave tour guides are available for download