Belianska cave and Ždiar: Discover 2 gems of the Tatras

Belianske Tatras and Ždiar: A Journey to the Underground and Exploring of Traditions

Come with us to the far north of Slovakia, right to the heart of the Belianske Tatry. Explore their rough high-mountain beauty, unique architecture, and the colorful folklore of the Goral people.

The journey will start on the slopes of the hill called “Kobylí vrch”. After a short hike, we will enter the underground world – Belianska cave is the only cave you can visit on the Slovak side of the Tatry mountains. After the tour, we will travel to the distinctive village of Ždiar where you can enjoy colorful world of the Goral people, unique architecture, and magnificent mountain views that you will remember forever.

What can you look forward to on this one-day trip?

Untamed beauty of nature: Enter the only accessible cave in the Tatras. You can enjoy bizarre rock formations, sinter waterfalls, and underground lakes hidden in the hill Kobylí vrch.
Goral pearl of the region: Explore picturesque Ždiar village located directly under the peaks of the Tatry mountains. Learn about the history and colorful folklore of the Goral people. You can admire their unique costumes and distinctive folk architecture.
Authentic experiences: You will be guided by a native of the Spiš region. He knows the history, the landscape, and all the hidden gems of the region very well.
Individual approach: Don’t wait for anyone or adapt to anyone. You set the pace yourself – exactly as it suits you.

Illuminated limestone formations and a tourist path in Belianska cave near the village of Ždiar.

Belianska cave: The underground jewel of the Tatry mountains

Our adventure begins on the northern slope of Kobylí vrch hill at an altitude of 890 m above sea level, on the edge of the Belianske Tatras. With your guide, you will enter the underground world of Belianska cave, that used to attract treasure hunters – names of whom are still engraved on the rock walls to this day.

During the tour you will be mesmerized by massive sinter waterfalls which dominate the High Dome, SNP Dome, or Waterfall Dome. In the Palm Hall, you can admire unique stalagmites looking like Chinese pagodas. The highlight of the tour is the largest area of the cave – the Music Hall. It got its name from the sound of water drops that fall melodically onto the surface of the underground lake.

Would you like to explore more caves with us? For example,check out Dobšinská Ice Cave with the largest ice block in Europe that is included in the UNESCO list.

Fun Fact

Thanks to the excellent acoustics of the Music Hall, classical music concerts used to be held there. Tones reflecting from the rock walls and the lake surface create a clear and strong echo here, which perfectly fills this huge underground space.

A demonstration of a traditional wedding in Ždiar and a group of local people dressed in colorful Goral costumes in front of the Ždiarsky dom museum, which is built in the style of traditional wooden houses.

Village of Ždiar: Life in the heart of the Belianske Tatras

After exploring the underground halls of Belianska cave, we will head to the picturesque village of Ždiar, one of the coldest places in Slovakia. You will find yourself nestled between the peaks of the Belianske Tatras and the slopes of Spišská Magura.

The guide will take you through the beautiful village and show you its original folk architecture as well as traditional wooden houses. If you’d like to delve deeper into the soul of this region, you can also visit the local museum, which houses treasures of Goral folklore, history, and colorful traditional costumes.

Dynamic jump of a dancer in a traditional Goral costume and hat with a shepherd's axe in his hand in front of a wooden house in Ždiar, Slovakia.

Are the museum’s silent exhibits not enough for you?

How about becoming a real wedding guest in Ždiar for a moment? On request, we will organize an unforgettable experience for you during which you will be dressed in the traditional costumes. For a whole hour, you will fully immerse yourself in Goral traditions and become a direct part of a staged wedding with a unique atmosphere.

Are you up for a day surrounded by nature, underground halls of Belianska cave, stunning views, and Goral traditions in the picturesque village of Ždiar? Nothing could be easier. Book your date and set off on a an adventure-filled trip guided by someone who knows this region like the back of their hand.

From 170,00 € per person