Bystrá Cave
Bystrianska jaskyňa
A cave at the southern foot of the Low Tatras, with stalactites and underground waterways. It has easy access and can be scheduled on the same day as the Chopok south-slope cable car.
Bystrá Cave lies beside the village of Bystrá at the southern foot of the Low Tatras, about 50 km from Banská Bystrica. It is one of the caves in Slovakia that are open to the public. The guided route passes through several cave halls and narrow passages, with stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone and remnants of underground waterways. The air inside is moist and clean, and the cave is also used for speleotherapy. The tour takes about 45 minutes, and the cave temperature is about 7°C, so bring a jacket. The entrance is right beside the parking lot and requires no climbing, which makes it suitable for older people and children. Getting there: about 1 hour by car via Brezno. It can be combined on the same day with the Chopok south-slope cable car and the Tale Golf Resort. Opening hours are on the SSJ website.
Opening hours
Guided tours approx. 09:00–16:00 (fewer in winter; often closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Chopok
- Čierny Hron Forest Railway
- Ľupča Castle
- Donovaly
- Vlkolínec
- Museum of the Slovak National Uprising
- Banská Bystrica Town Castle
- Banská Bystrica Old Town