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Research, Utilization and Protection of Caves

Scientific conferences “Research, Utilization and Protection of Caves” is organized by the Slovak Caves Administration biannualy since the second half of the nineties of the last century. The newest results from research, monitoring and protection of caves are presented within the programme, some of them as results of international cooperation. Papers concerning speleological documentation, operation of show caves and caving history are alson on the agenda.

10th Scientific Conference - Research and Protection of Caves of Slovak and Aggtelek Karst

22.09.2015 - 25.09.2015, Rožňava, Slovakia – Bódvaszilas, Hungary

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11th Scientific Conference - Research, protection and utilization of caves

25.10.2017 - 26.10.2017, Liptovský Mikuláš Scientific conferences “Research, Utilization and Protection of Caves” are organized by the Slovak Caves Administration biannually since 1997. The newest results from research, monitoring and protection of caves are presented, mainly from Slovakia and neighbouring countries in Central Europe. The caves as natural monuments are protected from geological, mineralogical, geomorphological, hydrological, climatological, biological, paleontological, archaeological or historical point of views.

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12th Scientific Conference - Research, protection and utilization of caves - postponed to September 2020

08.09.2020 - 11.09.2020, Liptovský Mikuláš Scientific conferences “Research, Utilization and Protection of Caves” are organized by the Slovak Caves Administration biannually since 1997. The newest results from research, monitoring and protection of caves are presented, mainly from Slovakia and neighbouring countries in Central Europe. The caves as natural monuments are protected from geological, mineralogical, geomorphological, hydrological, climatological, biological, paleontological, archaeological or historical point of views.

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1st Scientific conference „Research, Utilization and Protection of Caves

08.10.1997 - 10.10.1997, Mlynky At the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Važecká Cave discovery, 25th anniversary of the Ochtinská Aragonite Cave opening to the public and 25th anniversary of the Stratenská Cave discovery

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2nd Scientific conference „Research, Utilization and Protection of Caves

16.11.2000 - 19.11.2000, Demänovská Valley At the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Slovak Caves Administration establishment and the 70th anniversary of the Driny Cave discovery

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3th Scientific conference „Research, Utilization and Protection of Caves“

14.11.2001 - 16.11.2001, Stará Lesná At the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the Belianska Cave discovery, 80th anniversary of the Demänovská Cave of Liberty discovery, 75th anniversary of the Driny Cave discovery and 50th anniversary of the Gombasecká Cave discovery

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5th Scientific conference „Research, Utilization and Protection of Caves“

26.09.2005 - 29.09.2005, Demänovská Valley At the occasion of the RNDr. Anton Droppa, CSc. life jubillee

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9th Scientific Conference - Research, protection and utilization of caves

23.09.2013 - 26.09.2013, Liptovská Sielnica Scientific conferences “Research, Utilization and Protection of Caves” are organized by the Slovak Caves Administration biannually since 1997. The newest results from research, monitoring and protection of caves are presented, mainly from Slovakia and neighbouring countries in Central Europe. The caves as specific and fragile natural phenomena are protected from geological, mineralogical, geomorphological, hydrological, climatological, biological, paleontological, archaeological or historical point of views.

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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

 

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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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