State Nature Conservancy of the Slovak Republic
Slovak Caves Administration
The cave is situated on the right hand side of the Demänovská Valley in the Demänovská dolina national nature reserve and the Low Tatras National Park. The entrance is at elevation of 857 m, only 9 m above the occassional surface flow of Demänovka. The cave is formed in the Gutenstein limestones and dolomites of the Krížna Nappe. The most part of cave spaces reaches the left hand side of the valley in the massif of Stodôlka.
The total length of the cave known in present is 10,047 m with vertical span of 110 m.
The entrance part is formed along interbed surfaces where collapses and weathering considerably changed the original shapes of river modelling. There are exceptionally rich coatings of moonmilk in the cave and close to the surface also bulky granite boulders as much as 2,5 m in diameter. There are several independent perennial water coarses flowing through the cave. The underground corridors represent the drainage-grid of Priečny and Zadná voda Brooks.
The rear parts have much richer flowstone fills. There are some big lakes located in the cave. The biggest one with 15 m’s diameter and depth of 5 m belongs to the most unique in the Demänovská Valley. Flowstone dike and aquatic forms of speleothems give this place a great importance.
Štefanová Cave can be classified as vertical-horizontal one. Because of its unusual morfology, presence of rare speleothems and uncommon space configuration, the cave deserves a special attention.
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.
