Place to visit
Ochtinská Aragonite Cave, Slovakia: what it is and when to go
Ochtinská Aragonite Cave is a cave in Slovakia (Jelšava). Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. It has articles in 23 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Slovakia on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cave in Slovakia · Nature, History
- Where
- Slovakia
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- KSC Košice, 69 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- May 15-31 Tu-Su 09:30-14:00; Jun-Aug Tu-Su 09:00-16:00; Sep-Oct Tu-Su 09:30-14:00
- Website
- ssj.sk
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 48.66443, 20.3092
What it is and where
Ochtinská Aragonite Cave is a cave in Slovakia (Jelšava). It has articles in 23 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Slovakia on this site.
It is in Jelšava, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 6.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.66443, 20.3092; the nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC, Košice), 69 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the Nature and History places in Slovakia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ochtinská Aragonite Cave is May to October.
- JanPossible8:30
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:27
- MayBest time15:02
- JunBest time15:55
- JulBest time15:33
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:54
- DecPossible8:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| History | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ochtinská Aragonite Cave has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Slovakia
To enter Slovakia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Slovakia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance · 18 300 mountain rescue.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- HrádokMountain in Slovakia; GeoNames ID = 3060124361 m
- Mini farma HrádokWith kids · Wildlife1.7 km
- Karol HadžegaDistillery3.6 km
- Sebőkova kúriaManor house4.1 km
- Vodný HradManor house4.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovakia guide.
More in Slovakia: Nature
- Gerlachovský štít: highest mountain of the High Tatras in Slovakia
- Rysy: border peak in the main ridge of the High Tatras
- Tatra National Park, Slovakia: national park in Slovakia
- Kriváň: mountain in Slovakia
- Slovak Paradise National Park: national park
- Aggtelek National Park: national park of Hungary
Every Slovakia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ochtinská Aragonite Cave?
It is a cave in Slovakia. It has articles in 23 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Slovakia on this site.
When is the best time to visit Ochtinská Aragonite Cave?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05.
How do you get to Ochtinská Aragonite Cave?
The nearest main airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), 69 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovakia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovakia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hrádok, Mini farma Hrádok, Karol Hadžega. The rest is in the Slovakia guide.
Keep reading
- Jelšava14 places to see in and around Jelšava, Slovakia: Ochtinská Aragonite Cave, Kohút, Železník. Best time: May to October.
- Nature827 places for nature in Slovakia, from Gerlachovský štít to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SlovakiaBefore travelling to Slovakia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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