State Nature Conservancy of the Slovak Republic
Slovak Caves Administration
The cave is known from time immemorial. It is situated on the right hand side of the Demänovská Valley in the Okno cliff at elevation of 915 m. The present length of cave spaces is 2,570 m with vertical span of 110 m.
The cave was first time described by M. Bel in 1723. New spaces were discovered by Prague scouts in 1921 and during surveys in 1923 - 1925.It is formed in the dark Middle Triassic limestones of the Krížna Nappe by erosion and corrosion of the Demänovka River.
The cave have quite rich flowstone fills, though partly damaged during surveys and by vandals. The cave has fluvial origin according to the character of spaces and occurrence of granite sediments. It represents the highest zone in the Demänovský Cave System. The temperature is between 5,8 –6,6°C and humidity has 88-96%.
The cave belongs among the oldest caves opened to tourists in Slovakia. The spaces were adapted by L. Povolný, as the owner of land, and during 1925 - 1926 he opened it to public. Archaeological findings from the younger Stone Age (Eneolith) were discovered in the cave.
Nine bat species were found in the cave. Regularly but only in less amount winter here the Greater Mouse-Eared Bat (Myotis myotis), Norhtern Bat (Eptesicus nilssonii) and Barbastelle (Barbastella barbastellus). The invertebrates include rare endemic form of troglophilic beetle Duvalius microphthalmus spelaeus, occurring only in the Demänovský karst. Palaeontological findings of fossile teeth of cave bear (Ursus spelaeus), brown bear (Ursus arctos) and remains of leopard (Panthera pardus) and lion (Panthera leo) were described from this cave.
Dear visitors, visiting the cave requires adequate physical fitness.
The route includes:
- a longer walk in an enclosed darkened area
- reduced temperature and increased humidity
- ascent and descent
- higher number of steps (in some caves)
Special note to persons with medical limitations:
If you suffer particularly from cardiovascular disease, respiratory problems, high blood pressure, mobility limitations or are in poor physical condition, please consider taking part in the tour.
If you have any doubts about the appropriateness of your visit, please consult your doctor about your medical condition.
Your safety is of paramount importance to us.
Thank you for your understanding
Slovak Caves Administration, State Nature Conservation of the Slovak Republic
Dear visitors, we would like to inform you that due to the technical conditions of payment terminals, there may be situations when card payment will not be possible. For this reason, we recommend that you have an adequate amount of cash available if you want to be sure that you will be able to visit the cave. Thank you for understanding.
Dear visitors, due to technical reasons at the cave, it is not possible to provide food and drinks, including coffee vending machine services. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Dear visitors, the parking lot doesn't belong to cave administration. The fees are collected by different entity. Thank you for your understanding.
Dear visitors, the Domica cave will be closed on 24th of September 2025 due to operational reasons. We apologize for any inconvenience.
