SV. BARBORKA – Bear´s Mine Žiarska Valley

Nature, When the weather is bad, Families with children

The only ancient mining spot in the Liptov region open to public.

Discount with Liptov region card:

20% DISCOUNT on adult admission ticket.*

*The ticket office is open continuously or 10 to 5 minutes before entry. Regular entry is at the top of every hour. The manager may also allow other entry times if required. We ask you to wait for the guide to return if they are away.

The only accessible old mine workings in Liptov. It is an experience that you will remember for a long time. Go through the places that a person created by hard work for decades with the prospect of obtaining gold, all in a unique atmosphere of lit oil lamp. Every visitor will get a headlamp before entering the mine; special clothing or footwear is not required. You will get directly to the free parking place 200 meters away from the mine.

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Operation Times

Monday – Sunday10:0016:00

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