Demanovska Ice Cave

The Demänovská Ice Cave is an ice cave in Slovakia's Demänovská Valley (Low Tatra). Its rank as one of the most beautiful caves in Slovakia. It was originally referenced in 1299 and is one of Europe's oldest caverns. Interest in this cave waned with the opening of Demänovská jaskya Slobody in 1924. It was reopened to the public in 1952 following a renovation of wooden stairs and electrical lights, with 680 meters of the 1,975 meters accessible. The visiting trail is currently 850 meters long and takes around 45 minutes to complete.

Ochtinska cave, located in the Roznava region, is a world rarity. It is Europe's sole cave of its sort and is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The cave of Ochtinska Aragonitova, found in 1954, is unique and expensive due to its aragonite decoration. Ground ice, stalactites, stalagmites, and ice columns are examples of ice filling in the lowest regions of the cave. There is a long-known find of bones of numerous species, notably cave bears, in the cave, which were formerly thought to be dragon bones, hence Demanovska ice cave's second name, Dragon's cave.

The entrance to the "Bata" cave in the reef can be seen from the parking area, but it takes about 20 minutes to climb up to it. There are rest stops along the walk as well as informational panels. The tour is 650 meters long and takes 45 minutes. The air temperature throughout the summer months ranges from 0 to 3 degrees Celsius, so bring warm clothing and comfortable shoes. It's a good idea to unwind before entering. The relative humidity is between 92 and 98 percent.

Length: 850 m
Address: Demänovská ľadová jaskyňa, 031 01 Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia