Dobshina ice cave
Description:
Dobšinskaya Ice Cave, located in the Slovak Paradise National Park, is the largest ice cave in all of Slovakia. The entrance to the cave is located at an altitude of 969 meters above sea level, at the foot of Mount Ducha. Its length is 1483 meters.
The cave has been open to visitors since 1871, and in 1887 electric lighting was provided. Since its existence, the ice cave has been visited by many historical figures. In 1893, it even held the first summer skating. And now the cave is very popular with tourists from all over the world.
The main part of the cave is a huge cavity, which was formed as a result of the collapse of rocks from the upper part of the vaults. Most of this unusual cave is filled with ice of varying thicknesses, which in combination with stone grottoes forms a unique sight.