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ADMISSION TIMES

CavesHigh Season
(may **) june - august
Low Season
september - may (april **)
periodAdmissionperiodAdmission
Regular entriesEvery hour (except **)Every 1,5 hour
Belianska Cave
01.06. - 31.08.
9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
01.09. - 31.12.
02.01. - 31.05.
9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00
Brestovska Cave **
01.05. - 30.09.
9:00, 10:15, 11:30, 13:00, 14:15, 15:30
01.02. - 30.04.
01.10. - 31.10.
9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00
Bystrianska Cave
01.06. - 31.08.
9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
01.09. - 31.10.
02.01. - 31.05.
9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00
Demänovská Cave of Liberty - Traditional tour
Demänovská Cave of Liberty - Long tour
01.06. - 31.08.
9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
02.01. - 31.05.
01.09. - 31.12.
02.01. - 30.06.
9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00
13:00
Demänovská Ice Cave
01.06. - 31.08.
9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
15.05. - 31.05.
01.09. - 15.09.
9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00
Dobšinská Ice Cave
01.06. - 31.08.
9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
15.05. - 31.05.
01.09. - 15.09.
9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00
Domica Cave - Short tour *
Domica Cave - The tour with boat ride *
01.06. - 31.08.
9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
01.09. - 30.11.
01.02. - 30.06.
01.02. - 31.03.
02.04. - 31.05.
9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00
Driny Cave
01.06. - 31.08.
9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
01.09. - 31.10.
01.04. - 31.05.
10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30
Gombasecká Cave
01.06. - 31.08.
9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
01.09. - 31.10.
01.04. - 31.05.
10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30
Harmanecká Cave
01.06. - 31.08.
9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
01.09. - 31.10.
01.05. - 31.05.
10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30
Jasovská Cave
01.06. - 31.08.
9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
01.09. - 31.10.
01.04. - 31.05.
10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30
Ochtinská Aragonite Cave
01.06. - 31.08.
9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
01.04. - 31.05.
01.09. - 31.10.
9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00
Važecká Cave
01.06. - 31.08.
9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
01.03. - 31.05.
01.09. - 30.11.
9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00

The caves are open according to schedule also during state holidays, except for 1.1., 1.11. and 24.12 - 31.12

MONDAYS CLOSED

Regular admission is offerred for minimum of 4 persons. Tickets are sold 15 minutes before admission. Admissions can be offerred also between times of regular ones.
Domica - During operation of boat trip the tour without boat can be realized only on agreement with the cave manager by ordering a minimum of 30 persons. The fluency of cave operation mustn`t be disrupted.
Brestovská jaskyňa - minimum of 2 persons for entry, entry only for children above 6 years,  children up to 10 years only with adult companion

News

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

 

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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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