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Bats – Mysterious Dwellers of Caves

Text: František BernadovičBats

Authors of photograps: Archív SSJ (M. Eliáš), Archív SMOPaJ L. Mikuláš (B. Šroll), M. Andera, F. Bernadovič, Š. Danko, M. Dedko, J. Hlaváč, P. Holúbek, A. Lucinkiewicz, Š. Matis, I. Matocha, P. Mitter, SSF Švajčiarsko, M. Uhrin, P. Vaněk, J. Vrabec, J. Zelinka

Illustrations: Ing. Aristid Mošanský, CSc., Pavol Lakatoš

Review: Ing. Ján Obuch, RNDr. Marcel Uhrin

Published by © Slovak Caves Administration in Liptovský Mikuláš in Knižné centrum, Žilina

Editor: Mgr. Bohuslav Kortman

Lithography: M&P, spol. s r. o., Žilina

Print: Tlačiarne BB, spol. s r. o., Banská Bystrica, ISBN 80-8064-094-7

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Notice and recommendation for visitors

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

 

Ukončenie predaja 0 eurovej bankovky

Vážení návštevníci,

Ukončil sa primárny predaj emisie pamätných 0 eurových bankoviek v Dobšinskej ľadovej jaskyni. Celá emisia 10 000 bankoviek je vypredaná a o dotlači aktuálnych sérií sa neuvažuje. Začína sa jej pravá zberateľská éra. Bankovky si je možné zakúpiť už len na burzách od zberateľov. Prajeme príjemné zhodnotenie.

Suspension of food and beverage sales - Driny Cave

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.

Parking at Demänovská Cave of Liberty

Dear visitors, the parking lot doesn't belong to cave administration. The fees are collected by different entity. Thank you for your understanding.

Domica closed

Dear visitors, the Domica cave  will be closed on 24th of September 2025  due to operational reasons. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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