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Domica Cave
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Domica Cave

Kečovo, Košice Region, Slovakia

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Overview

A UNESCO cave running under the Hungarian border, where visitors can take a boat along the underground Styx river beneath drum-shaped stalagmites. One of Slovakia's show caves in Eastern Slovakia, it's seen on a guided walk through cool, floodlit chambers — a fine escape from summer heat or a rainy day.

Why visit: Boat on an underground river through a UNESCO cave.

History: Inhabited in the Neolithic by the Bükk culture, whose pottery and hearths were found inside.

Things to do
  • ›Underground boat ride
  • ›Drum stalagmites
  • ›Neolithic finds
  • ›Cross-border cave system
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Travel Information

Best time

April – October

Weather

A near-constant 6–9°C inside the cave all year — cool even in high summer, so carry a light layer.

Entry fee

€9–11

Hours

Guided tours only, roughly April–October; closed in winter.

Est. budget

€10–25

Duration

2 hrs

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