Jasovská Cave
Jasovská jaskyňa
A limestone cave in the Slovak Karst, rich in stalactites, stalagmites and ancient inscriptions. A Baroque monastery stands nearby, about 30 km from Košice.
The cave lies in the rock face opposite the monastery in the village of Jasov. It is one of the first caves in Slovakia to be opened to the public. The guided route is about 720 metres long and shows stalactites, calcite curtains and stalagmites, as well as inscriptions left by Hussite soldiers in the 15th century. Several species of bats live inside. The cave temperature is about 9 °C, so bring a jacket. A guided tour takes about 45 minutes. Opening seasons and times follow announcements from the Slovak Caves Administration. The nearby Premonstratensian Monastery is also worth a visit.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Oct, Tue–Sun; tours on the hour
Nearby sights
- Zádiel Gorge
- Košice Zoo
- Košice Children's Historic Railway
- East Slovak Museum
- Slovak Technical Museum
- State Theatre Košice
- Hlavná Street & Singing Fountain
- St. Elisabeth Cathedral