Dobšiná Ice Cave
One of the largest ice caves in Europe, with about 110,000 cubic meters of ice and layers over 25 meters thick, discovered in 1870. A UNESCO World Heritage Site; the visiting season usually runs from mid‑May to early September.
Košice · Slovakia
In the destination Slovak Paradise (Spišská Nová Ves; Hrabušice; Dedinky).
In the photo: Dedinky on the shores of Palcmanská Maša lake.
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The city
Village on the southern edge of Slovak Paradise, on the shore of Palcmanská Maša lake, with green waters and surrounded by limestone cliffs, crossed by a railway line. It is the closest base to the Dobšiná Ice Cave, protected by UNESCO, about 6 km away.
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The local experience
One of the largest ice caves in Europe, with about 110,000 cubic meters of ice and layers over 25 meters thick, discovered in 1870. A UNESCO World Heritage Site; the visiting season usually runs from mid‑May to early September.
A reservoir lake in the Hnilec River valley, next to Dedinky, with green‑blue water, surrounded by the Geravy limestone cliffs and crossed by the railway. There is a walking trail around it and swimming in summer, in cold water.