Košice International Airport 1 hr
Ochtinská Aragonite Cave (30 min) Scenic 300-m.-long cave known for its rare aragonite (crystals) formations on its ceilings & walls. Krásnohorská Cave (10 min) Guided tours with helmets & headlamps of an unlit cave network featuring a towering stalagmite. Slovak Karst (11 min) Remote park with lakes in underground caverns & hiking trails through dramatic, steep-sided canyons. Volovec Mountains (44 min) Mountain and cycling Skalisko (33 min) Silicka ľadnica (35 min) Krasna Horka castle (17 min) Medieval fortress from the 13th century with tours & striking stalagmite & gemstone caves. Silická planina (13 min) Mining Museum in Rožňava (7 min) Museum and mining Kaštieľ Andrássyovcov (14 min) Lavish estate of a 19th-century noble family, now a museum with Egyptian artifacts & taxidermy. Gombasek Cave (17 min) Andrássy Mausoleum (13 min) Mausoleum, museum, and history Palcmanská Maša Reservoir (36 min) Mountain-framed artificial lake popular for swimming & fishing, plus pedal boat & bike rentals. Slovak Ore Mountains (35 min) Segment of the Carpathian Mountains with skiing & hiking areas & the huge Domica Cave. Slovak Karst (38 min) Scenic mountain range with plateaus, rivers, caves, protected areas & a biosphere reserve. |