Demanovske jaskyne

The Demanovske jaskyne features multiple underground levels formed by the Demänovka River, containing stalactites, stalagmites, and colored flowstone formations across 40 kilometers of passages.

Scientists discovered the cave system in 1921, initially naming it Temple of Freedom, and began welcoming visitors in 1924 after establishing public access routes.

Early explorers in the 1600s misidentified cave bear fossils as dragon bones, leading to the formation of local legends about mythical creatures.

Visitors can join two different guided tours: a traditional 60-minute route covering 1,150 meters or an extended 100-minute journey exploring 2,150 meters of passages.

The cave maintains temperatures between 6.1 and 7.0 degrees Celsius throughout the year, creating specific conditions for rare underground fauna and mineral formations.

Location: Liptovský Mikuláš District

Inception: 2009

GPS coordinates: 49.00500,19.58694

Latest update: April 12, 2025 09:00