Demänovská Cave of Liberty
Demänovská Dolina, Slovakia
The best-known of the Low Tatras caves, with coloured dripstones, underground lakes and a river. Guided tours start from a short uphill walk off the valley road.
Demänovská Cave of Liberty (Demänovská jaskyňa slobody) lies in the Demänovská Valley in the Low Tatras in Slovakia. It is about 8,126 metres long, was discovered in 1921 and has been open to visitors since 1924; only a section of about 1,800 metres is accessible. With 118,703 visitors in 2019 it was the most visited cave in Slovakia. The entrance is at 870 metres. The Great Dome measures 41 by 75 by 35 metres, and bones of cave bears were found in the Bear Passage.
There are two tours: the traditional tour (1,150 metres, 913 steps) and a long tour (2,150 metres, 1,118 steps), which runs only once a day and shows the Pink Hall and the King's Gallery among other things. The temperature in the cave is about 6 to 7 °C, so a jacket makes sense.
From Liptovský Mikuláš drive through the Demänovská Valley towards Jasná. From the car park an educational trail leads about 400 metres, 10 to 15 minutes, to the entrance. By bus, get off at the stop Demänovská dolina, Ľadová Jaskyňa. Check opening hours and tour times beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Demänovská Dolina, Slovakia
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 49.0172, 19.5806
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Slovakia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Mara CAMPING / ATC Liptovský TrnovecCampsite11 km from Demänovská Cave of LibertyTentsCaravans
- na Panskej lúkeCampsite14 km from Demänovská Cave of LibertyFree
- Autocamping VavrišovoCampsite15 km from Demänovská Cave of LibertyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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- sedlo Čertovica (pod chatou Horskej záchrannej služby alebo za objektom motorestu ČertovicCampsite17 km from Demänovská Cave of LibertyFree
- Minicamp JanaCampsite19 km from Demänovská Cave of Liberty · 5 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Slovakia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Demänovská Cave of Liberty?
Demänovská Cave of Liberty is in Demänovská Dolina, Slovakia, at GPS 49.0172, 19.5806. It is about 6 km from Jasná.
Can you camp near Demänovská Cave of Liberty?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Mara CAMPING / ATC Liptovský Trnovec, about 11 km away; within 25 km there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Demänovská Cave of Liberty?
Demänovská Cave of Liberty is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Central Slovakia: castles and old mining towns.
What is there to see near Demänovská Cave of Liberty?
Places worth a stop nearby: Vlkolínec (22 km), Orava Castle (32 km), Kościeliska Valley (36 km) and Štrbské Pleso (37 km).
When is the best time to visit Demänovská Cave of Liberty?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)