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Baradla Cave – Aggtelek, 3759 Hungary - panoramio (5)📷 Verőczi Zoltán, CC BY 3.0
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Baradla Cave

Aggtelek, Hungary

Nature

Hungary’s best-known show cave, kilometres of dripstone passages in the Aggtelek karst that continue under the border into Slovakia. Tours of different lengths leave from Aggtelek and Jósvafő.

Nearest town
Aggtelek, Hungary
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
48.4720, 20.4940
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Hungary: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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FAQs

Where is Baradla Cave?

Baradla Cave is in Aggtelek, Hungary, at GPS 48.4720, 20.4940. It is about 21 km from Rožňava.

Can you camp near Baradla Cave?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Baradla Kemping és Turistaszálló, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Baradla Cave?

Baradla Cave is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Eger and Tokaj: Hungary’s northern wine hills.

What is there to see near Baradla Cave?

Places worth a stop nearby: Domica Cave (2 km), Krásna Hôrka Castle (22 km), Betliar Manor (26 km) and Zádiel Gorge (29 km).

When is the best time to visit Baradla Cave?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)