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Other scientific conferences, symposia and events

Except for the regular scientific conferences, several others are organized including home and international vocational seminars, scientific symposia, colloquia and other events of similar orientation.

8th International Symposium on Pseudokarst

25.05.2004 - 29.05.2004, Teplý Vrch

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9th International Workshop on Ice Caves (IWIC-IX)

09.05.2022 - 13.05.2022, Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia The International Workshop on Ice Caves (IWIC) is held every two years, and previously has been organized in Cluj-Napoca (Romania, 2004), Demanovská Dolina (Slovakia, 2006), Kungur (Russia, 2008), Obertraun (Austria, 2010), Grigna-Milan (Italy, 2012), Idaho Falls (USA, 2014), Postojna (Slovenia, 2016) and Picos de Europa (Spain, 2018). In 2020, IWIC-IX was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation.

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Vocational seminar „Protection of Ice Caves “

21.09.1995 - 22.09.1995, Dobšinská Ice Cave At the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the Dobšinská Ice Cave discovery and European Nature Conservation Year (ENCY 1995)

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Vocational seminar „Show caves – research, protection and utilization“

18.09.1996 - 20.09.1996, Medzev At the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Jasovská Cave opening to public, , 75th anniversary of the Demänovská Cave of Liberty discovery and 70th anniversary of the Domica Cave discovery

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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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