Discover Gemer at your own pace. From Plešivec, explore caves, the landscapes of the Slovak Karst and the stories behind local heritage.
From underground chambers to karst plateaus. Choose your outing to suit the weather and your curiosity.
Slavec · Slovak Karst
Delicate straw stalactites give this cave between Plešivec and Rožňava its distinctive character. Make an underground visit part of a relaxed day in the Slovak Karst.
Check admission times and seasonal opening before travelling.
Information and admission · SSJ (opens in a new window)Kečovo · Slovak Karst
Explore underground chambers and formations in one of the region’s best-known caves. Domica is part of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.
Boat trips are not guaranteed; availability depends on water levels and current operations.
Information and admission · SSJ (opens in a new window)Ochtiná · Gemer
Unusual aragonite formations take the place of familiar stalactites here. Discover one of Gemer’s UNESCO-listed natural treasures.
Check the season and tour times, and bring a warm layer for the cave.
Information and admission · SSJ (opens in a new window)Plešivec and surroundings · National park
Karst plateaus, forests and valleys form the natural backdrop to your stay. The Plešivec Plateau is one of the seven plateaus of the Slovak Karst.
Choose a marked trail suited to your fitness, the weather and current national park rules.
Discover the area · National park authority (opens in a new window)Start in Plešivec, then discover historic interiors and the region’s mining heritage.
In Plešivec · Gothic Route
History is close at hand. The local medieval church preserves precious wall paintings and the story of the Bebek family.
Arrange an interior visit in advance using the Gothic Route contacts.
Heritage and contacts · Gothic Route (opens in a new window)Betliar · History and architecture
Step into the world of the Andrássy family: historic interiors, a library and collections recall life in this aristocratic residence.
Check current tour times and access information on the museum website.
Plan your visit · Slovak National Museum (opens in a new window)Rožňava · Historic centre
Combine a stroll through historic Rožňava with views of the town and surrounding basin from the Watchtower.
Check Watchtower admission with the tourist information centre.
Discover the town · Visit Rožňava (opens in a new window)Rožňava · Mining Museum
Gemer’s mining history, technology and nature under one roof. An outing for curious visitors interested in the region’s working heritage.
Check the availability of individual exhibitions and activities with the museum.
Exhibitions and visits · Mining Museum (opens in a new window)Guide compiled: 12 September 2026. Check the linked sources for current information. External websites may be in Slovak.
Background photograph: Domica Cave visitor entrance. © Martin Hlauka (Pescan) · Wikimedia Commons (opens in a new window)