Dobšiná Ice Cave
Situated 20 km north from Dobšiná village within the Slovak Paradise National Park, Dobšiná cave is the oldest and at the same time the largest ice cave in Europe. The layer of ice has a volume of 110 thousands cubic meters, in many places reaching a thickness of 26.5 meters. Apart from an ice floor, this huge underground glacier has enchanting waterfalls, stalagmites, and columns of ice. The cave was discovered in 1870. Until 1946 the general public was allowed to skate throughout the year. Dobšiná cave is part of a cave system stretching for 21 kilometers. It measures 1232 meters, of which 475-meter stretch is open to the public.  Dobsina Ice Cave Along with 11 other caves of the Slovak Karst, Dobšiná Cave was added on UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000.
Other caves in Slovakia The intricate system with 400 caves in the Slovak Karst National Park stretches over the largest karst area in Central Europe. Some of the best-known caves open to the public are Domica Cave,Ochtinská Aragonite Cave, Jasov Cave and Gombasecká Cave. More... The Silica ice-cave - among 12 caves of the Slovak Karst - is recorded in the world heritage list of UNESCO. More... Located in south Slovakia, Domica is the largest cave in Slovak Karst region. Under the name of Baradla, Domica cave continues into the territory of Hungary, as part of the Aggtelek National Park. More... Ochtinská Aragonite Cave is a unique natural phenomenon and one of the three most beautiful aragonite caves in the world. The decoration of the cave is made up of aragonite spirals and needle-shaped crystals. More... The Gombasecká cave is situated on the western foothill of the Silická Plateau, in the territory of the National Park and Biospherical Reserve Slovenský Kras. More...
The chambers of the cave are home to twelve species of bats. Since 1995 the chambers are also being used for treating certain health problems. The cave is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. More... |
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