Demänovská Ice Cave, Low Tatras

Name: Demänovská Ice Cave
Address: Low Tatras, Slovakia

#3 among attractions in Low Tatras

Nature, Natural attraction, Cave

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Demänovská Ice Cave or Demänovská ľadová jaskyňa is an ice cave in the Demänovská Valley in Slovakia. It was first mentioned in 1299 and is one of oldest known caves in Europe. After the opening of Demänovská jaskyňa Slobody in 1924, interest in this cave declined. It was reopened to the public after the reconstruction of wooden stairs and electrical lighting in 1952, with 680 m accessible out of the 1,975 m. Currently, the route for visitors is 850 m long and takes about 45 minutes to traverse. ()

Local name: Demänovská ľadová jaskyňa Coordinates: 48°59'55"N, 19°34'55"E

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Demänovská Ice Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Demänovská Cave of Liberty, Ďumbier, Chopok, Dereše.

~410 ftE
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Demänovská Cave of Liberty, Low Tatras
2 min walk • Nestled within the majestic Low Tatras of Slovakia, the Demänovská Cave of Liberty emerges as a subterranean wonder, captivating tourists with its extraordinary natural formations. This extensive limestone cave is part of the Demänovská Valley (Demänovská...
5 miSE
Mountain with hiking trails and a chalet
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4.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chopok, Low Tatras
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4.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dereše, Low Tatras
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5.8 miSE
Hiking, Hostel, Alpine hut
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6.4 miNE
Bridge
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7 miSW
Hiking, Alpine hut
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2.1 miS
Ski area, Ski piste, Winter sport
Jasná, Low Tatras
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5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Low Tatras, Low Tatras
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4.6 miSE
Nature, Mountain
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Demänovská Ice Cave, Low Tatras

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Demänovská Ice Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)