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Cave · Rožňava, Košice
Domica Cave
The largest cave of the Slovak Karst, a UNESCO World Heritage site, connected beneath the border to Hungary’s Baradla system. It has large chambers, terraced lakes, pagoda-shaped stalagmites and the underground Styx River.
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About Domica Cave
Domica Cave (jaskyňa Domica) is located in the southwest of the Slovak Karst, on the Silica Plateau, near the border with Hungary. Discovered in 1926 and open to visitors since 1932, it is the largest cave of the Slovak Karst and is part of a system of about 25 km that continues, under the border, into the Hungarian Baradla cave. The caves of the Slovak Karst and Aggtelek have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.
The chambers are spacious, and the best known, the Majkov dóm, has cascading lakes called the Roman Baths. The decoration includes onion-shaped stalactites, pagoda-like stalagmites and calcite shields. The cave also has considerable archaeological value, with traces of Neolithic occupation, and is home to 16 species of bats.
There are two guided tours: the short circuit, about 780 m and 45 minutes, and the long circuit, about 930 m and 60 minutes, which includes a boat section on the underground Styx River when there is enough water. In recent years, the river’s low level has made the boat ride less frequent.
Domica has the longest season among Slovak caves, from February to December. Outside, an educational trail of about 2.5 km crosses the karst plateau.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes to one hour inside the cave, plus time for the external educational trail.
Best time
From February to December, during the open season. The boat ride depends on the river level and is more common after rainy periods: check before you go.
How to get there
Near the village of Dlhá Ves, by the border with Hungary, south of Rožňava. Access is by car, with parking next to the entrance.
Tip
Ask at the ticket office whether the circuit with the boat is running that day. Bring warm clothes: the internal temperature is around 10 to 11 °C.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Domica Cave
Is there a boat ride in the Domica cave?
The long circuit includes a boat section on the underground Styx River when there is enough water. In recent years this has become less frequent; confirm on the day of your visit.
When does Domica cave open?
Domica has the longest season among Slovak caves, from February to December.
Is Domica cave connected to Hungary?
Yes. It is part of a system of about 25 km that continues under the border into the Hungarian Baradla cave.