The Snow Cave

The Snow Cave on Raduha is the highest tourist cave in Slovenia and one of the highest in Europe. The uniqueness of this 10 to 12 million-year-old cave is the eternal ice in the entrance, the Ice Hall and a large amount of cave milk - malgonite, which could be found on the walls in the form of linings or various stalactite formations. The rest of the stalactite richness is as magnificent as stalactites in the most beautiful tourist caves in Slovenia and abroad. From mighty pillars (the second-highest pillar in Slovenian caves, 21 m high), curtains to other active sigma formations, stalagmites and stalactites. Besides, the cave is also rich in cave fauna. As many as seven species blind cave beetles were discovered living in the cave. While researching the sediments shark teeth were also found.


The cave was discovered by members of the Črni Galeb Caving Club from Prebold on August 23, 1981. Before that, in 1938, the karst landslide, full of icy snow, was registered and entered into the Slovenian cave cadastre by cave biologist Egon Pretner. After discovering the interior parts, conducting research and making a plan, the Prebold cavers opened the cave for tourist visits on July 14, 1990. Since then, they have been responsible for professional and safe guided tours in the cave.


Even though the cave is open for tourist visits, it still provides an original and authentic experience of the underground world. The entire path through the cave is structured so that the cave stayed almost untacked. The entrance of the cave is illuminated with electric lights, further on, visitors, together with an experienced cave guide, enter the underworld carrying carbide lamps.


Join us on an unforgettable cave adventure!

Published on 9.7.2019

Schedule

The Snow Cave is open on Saturdays and Sundays and public holidays in July and August. Due to favourable weather conditions, tours are also possible in September and October.


Visiting schedule:

July (Saturday, Sunday): 9:00 11:00 13:00 15:00 17:00
August (Saturday, Sunday): 9:00 11:00 13:00 15:00 17:00

In the 2021 season, tours for closed groups are possible until the end of October, depending on the weather conditions.


Cave tours are possible only with the tour guide. Number of visitors per group visiting the cave is limited. We recommend that you reach the cave at least 15 minutes before the desired tour time. For closed groups, it is also possible to visit outside the schedule by prior arrangement.


Recommendations and COVID-19 preventive measures must be observed. The use of your protective mask is obligatory in the cave. Children under the age of 6 are not required to wear a mask.





Open on weekends and public holidays

Published on 30.8.2021

Arrival

Directions on Google maps

In Mozirje [A], at the second roundabout, turn in the direction of Logarska dolina (Logarska valley). Drive past Nazarje and Ljubno to the settlement of Strmec [B], where you turn right in the direction of Koča na Loki (Loka Lodge) and Snežna jama (Snow cave). Follow the signposts along the initially asphalted macadam road for about 15.5 km to the parking lot under Koča na Loki (Loka Lodge) [C]. The parking lot for Snežna jama (Snow cave) [D] is a 2 km drive along the road (or about a 30-minute walk).

It is 15 minute walk uphill the macadam road from the parking lot to the entrance of the cave. Follow the signs for Snežna jama (Snow cave) in the direction of the mountain Arto.

It will take you 30 to 45 minutes to drive from Strmec to the cave's parking lot. When driving, keep in mind that the road is mostly macadam, narrow in some areas and also open to trucks and other vehicles.

Safe driving!



Photos by Silvo Ramšak.

Published on 30.5.2013

Visit

Tickets and all the information regarding the visit of the cave are available at the ticket booth by the entrance. We recommend you to arrive at the entrance at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

The ideal number of people in the group is about 25. The guided tour always starts at the designated time, regardless to the number of visitors.

Recommendations and COVID-19 preventive measures must be observed. The use of your protective mask is obligatory in the cave. Children under the age of 6 are not required to wear a mask.


Weather Conditions

During tourist season, the visits are on schedule regardless of the weather, but it may have some effect on the ice formations in the cave. The ice pillars in Ledena dvorana are of seasonal nature and occur only under favorable winter conditions, however the ice lake is preserved throughout the year.


The temperature in the cave varies from 0°C to 4°C and the tour can last up to 2 hours.


The cave is suitable for everyone that is capable of reaching the point where tickets are sold, although the visit might be a problem for those with fear of enclosed spaces or fear of heights (when entering the cave).


We recommend you bring:

  • warm clothing (suitable for winter conditions)
  • suitable footwear and
  • gloves, which you will only need at the entrance part because of the steel staircase that leads you to Ledena Dvorana (‘Ice Hall’)

For the start of the visit, the personnel will guide you to the entrance of the cave. Your backpacks, hiking poles, pets etc. can be left outside by the ticket booth. While visiting the cave, you will be accompanied by an experienced speleologist, who will provide the information needed for a safe trip throughout the cave.

From our experience the hardest part for the visitors is the first descent from the entrance to the cave, where you have to climb down the steel ladders for about 10 m. We should bring to your attention the fact that the descent requires a certain amount of independent moving, so the children must be of proper age to manage it themselves. The total descent into the cave on ladders and stairs together is about 40 m.

The first part of the cave - about 150 m - is equipped with electric lights. For the rest of the tour, the guide will distribute one carbide light per 3 visitors, but you can also bring your own light. It is allowed to photograph the insides of the cave, but without the use of tripods or other support. The path inside is about 1 m wide and on some parts - where the guide will stop and offer information - a little wider. The path might be slippery, especially in June when it’s usually still covered with ice. Your guide will inform and warn you about the state during the visit.

Published on 23.5.2016

Contact

Contact us:

  • P +386 41 424 091
  • M info@snezna-jama.com
  • F SneznaJamaRaduha
  • I SneznaJamaNaRaduhi

Address:

Jamarski klub Črni galeb Prebold
Na bazen 8
p.p. 51
3312 Prebold
Slovenia
E-mail: crni.galeb.prebold@gmail.com


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Published on 30.5.2013

Price list

Tickets
Adults 15 €
Children and students * 10 €
Groups (over 20 people)
Adults 12 €
Children and students * 8 €
Closed groups outside visiting schedule by prior arrangement 250 €
Slovenian tourist cave transversal
Adults 8 €
Children and students * 5 €

* providing they present a valid student card.

** We do not recommend children under the age of 5 to visit the cave. It is the parents’ responsibility to decide whether their children can handle the relatively long hike (1,5 – 2 hours) through the cold cave (0 °C - 4 °C) and steep metal ladders entering the cave. Experience has shown that toddlers up to age 5 are usually overwhelmed. In any event, please make sure that the child is wearing sufficiently warm clothes and shoes. Remember to bring a hat and gloves.


Cash payments only. Credit cards not accepted.


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Published on 9.7.2019

Gallery


Photos by Silvo Ramšak.

Published on 30.5.2013

Snežna jama

Is the highest tourist cave in Slovenia, with the entrance altitude of 1530 m.

Arrival

  • Directions on Google maps

Contact

  • P +386 41 424 091
  • M info@snezna-jama.com
  • F SneznaJamaRaduha
  • I SneznaJamaNaRaduhi

Links

  • Jamarska zveza Slovenije
  • Geopedia
  • Atlas okolja
  • Weather
  • I feel Slovenia
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