Veternica Cave is the oldest Zagreb archaeological site. That is to say, within its dark caverns it keeps the secrets of past life. From the Neanderthal, Romans and medieval robbers to contemporary adventurers.
Veternica Cave with its 7 kilometres of canals is the sixth largest cave in Croatia. Although this may be true, only the first 380 metres are open to visitors.
Not only is the cave the sixth largest in Croatia. With its more than seven kilometres of branching canals. But it is still unexplored and growing as speleologists discover new caverns.
Besides the cave bear, other long-extinct animals left their traces within the Cave. For example cave lions, leopards, cave hyenas, rhinoceros, wild cattle and giant deer’s.
What is there to see:
Oval erosion forms made by water vortexes
Sand dunes
Cave bear jaw
Fossil mud
The Stone Waterfall
The Wishing Well in the Concert Hall
The fossils of ancient shells and sea urchins
And more.
At the present time, the lords of Veternica are bats. 18 species are found and recorded until now, out of which 12 of them permanently hibernate in Veternica.
The Cave is closed during winter in order to protect the bats during hibernation.
Veternica Bat Night
International Bat’s Night takes place on last Saturday in August. There are amusing workshops at the mountain lodge Glavica or visit their cave home, the Veternica Cave.
Veternica Cave opening hours
From April until the end of October
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10:00 – 16:00
Last entry at 3:10 PM.
Closed on weekdays, Easter and in case of really bad weather.
Veternica Cave ticket prices
Adults – 40 HRK
Students and Seniors (65+) – 25 HRK
Children – 20 HRK
Family ticket – 70 HRK
The visit is only possible with licensed park guide (included in the price).
The temperature within the Cave is about 10C throughout the year. Therefore, carry warm layered clothing even during warm seasons. The approach is possible only by hiking trails and there are also muddy patches in the cave so wear appropriate shoes.
The entry is not recommended to persons suffering from claustrophobia.
Close by you can find Mountain lodge Glavica.
Open from Tuesday till Friday from 12 AM till 6 PM.
Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM till 8 PM.