Pekel Cave
About This Museum
People come to Pekel Cave for that primal thrill of stepping into an underground world, and let me tell you, it does not disappoint. The moment you step off the path in Šempeter, you're swallowed by a magnificent limestone kingdom where a subterranean river carves its way through the darkness. Wooden boardwalks guide you past roaring cascades that echo in the vast chambers, their mist cooling your face. And if you look up, you might just see the cave's permanent residents—a thriving bat colony—snoozing high above on the ancient rock formations. It’s a raw, powerful display of nature’s artistry happening slowly, drop by drop, over millennia.
Collection Highlights
The main event is definitely the thundering underground waterfall you hear long before you see it. Then there's the mesmerizing 'Concert Hall' chamber with its orchestra of stalactites and the serene, reflective pools that perfectly mirror the cavern's ceiling.
Visitor Information
Tours run regularly and stick to those elevated wooden walkways, which keep you safe and dry while protecting the fragile cave environment. Just remember to bring a light jacket—it's a constant, cool temperature down there year-round.
Architecture & Building
This isn't a man-made building; it's a completely natural limestone cavern system shaped by water, featuring vast chambers, narrow passages, and dramatic flowstone formations.
Contact & Location
Address: Šempeter v Savinjski dolini, Žalec, 3311, Slovenija
Phone: +386 31 645 937
Website: Visit Website
