Dobsina Ice Cave

18701.4 km surveyedSlovakia

CountrySlovakia

RegionSlovak Paradise

Discovered1870

Size/Depth1.4 km surveyed

About Dobsina Ice Cave

One of the oldest show caves in Europe. The underground ice lies deeper than the entrance level, a rare cold trap. Ice formations reach over 26 m thick in places. Opened to visitors in 1871. Human bones and pottery found inside prove ancient visitors came before modern discovery.

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