Belianska Cave and village Ždiar

Explore the hidden treasures with us in Slovakia!

Either rainy or sunny day, this tour fits to all kinds of weather even if winter time with the snow!
Tour to Belianska jaskyňa and Ždiar is bookable up to your request, let us know how many of you, and we are happy to give you better pricing.

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Belianska cave entrance is situated at 885 m above the sea level it is the only cave open to public in the High Tatras in Slovakia.It is situated under the eastern end of the Belianske Tatry, in the northern slope of Kobylí vrch (Kobylí Hill).

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The settlement of Tatranská kotlina (Tatranská Basin) is a good starting point for visiting the cave.

The myths that the Belianska cave was inhabited by prehistoric people are not documented. In the 18-th century it was visited mostly by treasury searchers who were also the authors of its wall paintings.

Cave became interesting for the scientists after the visit of Július Husz and John Britz on August 5, 1881.
It was open to public in 1882.It was one of the first caves with electric lights in the world (1896).

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The internal area was enlarged by excursions that followed. The final length of the cave is 1752 m, from which 1001 m are open to public.

We offer more tours to the other caves, check this one, it is UNESCO cave with biggest ice block in Europe called Dobšinská Ice Cave.


Village Ždiar and its history

We will be visiting a lovely village called Ždiar in second half of our day. The village is located in Bela Valley. A part of this area lies on the slopes of Spišská Magura. It is one of the coldest villages in Slovakia.

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The village of Ždiar was founded at the beginning of the 17-th century. It was a part of Lendacké county, later it was owned by Horváth-Palocsay. In 1787 there were 120 houses and 794 inhabitants living here.

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In 1828 there were 155 houses and 1118 inhabitants living here. Most of the Ždiar population were farmers, shepherds, miners who in the 19-th century started to be interested in tourism too. In 1918 and in 1938 the village was conquered by the Polish army.

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Ždiar is famous for its original folk dress. After the departure of the Polish Army the village was a part of the town of High Tatras to 1960. It is still attractive to tourists as to its excellent ski facilities and well built infrastructure.

If you are interested in programme called ,, ŽDIAR WEDDING,, we can organise it for you. It is small one hour show, you will be dressed in traditional costumes, it is going to be lots of fun!!!! 🙂


From 110€ per person
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Minimum age

2 years

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Type

Sightseeing
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Duration

6 hours

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Availability

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What's included

Included

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What to bring

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Not Included

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Itinerary

1
Meet and greet your driver-guide

We usually pick you up at 9AM from your hotel.

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Enjoy your tour

Drive to Belianska Cave in the morning, lunch up to your needs.
Your guide will advice most popular restaurants with tasty meal.
Afternoon walk and possible visit Ždiarske museum.

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Bye-bye

You will be driven back to your hotel, say bye to your driver-guide.