18th EuroSpeleo Forum and Croatian Speleologists’ Meeting – “Mundus spelaues 2026”

The EuroSpeleo Forum and the Croatian Speleologists’ Meeting are two events combined into one under the name “Mundus spelaues 2026”; both attract many cavers, friends of speleology, enthusiasts and nature lovers from all over Croatia, Europe and beyond. The aim is to bring together researchers, scientists and enthusiasts to exchange experiences and present the results of new research, to strengthen cooperation between European speleological federations and clubs, to share knowledge, to standardise and to develop common ethical codes and technical standards for the exploration and protection of caves. This year Croatia hosts the EuroSpeleo Forum for the first time – its 18th edition. Programme (preliminary), Friday 13 Nov: at the Spomen dom interactive workshops for children, kindergartens and schools “From Curiosity to Discovery and Understanding” (10 AM–4 PM), round table on ecological problems in the Pazinčica and the Pazin Pit (12–2 PM, big council hall), setting up stands (4–8 PM), registration and accommodation at the City Sports Hall (5–8 PM), get-together at the “Speleobar” tent (8 PM) and all-day expert excursions to caves. Saturday 14 Nov: registration (8 AM–12 PM, City Sports Hall) and FSE meetings. The full programme, fees, call for lectures and posters and the speleo-photography exhibition are available at the source. 📅 13–15 Nov 2026 📍 Pazin Note: exact hours for Sunday and part of Saturday are not stated.