Speleo House | Science and education center

The Science and Education Center Speleo House is located in the center of the Istrian karst just six kilometres away from the Slovenian border, in an area that is sparsely populated and developed, but surrounded by unspoiled nature.

This area has an extraordinary natural potential which we want to present not only to all visitors of Istria, but also to the local population, through specially designed programs that emphasize the beauty of the surrounding nature and the need for its adequate protection and preservation for future generations.

The Public institution Natura Histrica can enrich the stay of various interested groups of visitors through specialized programs by providing professional tours to the additional facilities of the Centre such as the karst presentation area on the ground floor, by organizing walks in the enchanting landscapes along the marked hiking trails, and the youngest visitors of the Center will certainly look forward to a colourful playground.

The Center is intentionally located away from large urban centres and bigger towns, but offers the possibility of accommodation and all necessary technical conditions for several days use by future users (from scientists, environmental experts and other profiles, various educational groups to participants of the team building program).

Please contact us if there is interest in the use of our facilities by a group of visitors or if you have an idea about the possibility of working together on some new projects with the aim of promoting eco-tourism.

The purpose of the Science and education center Speleo House is to contribute to the development of science, to attract scientists and young people to the poorly developed and uninhabited area of Ćićarija, and to stimulate the development of the region and a greater recognition of the outstanding natural value of the karst area.

In future, the Center aims to develop the concepts of formal and informal education in the countryside, with the preferred partners being kindergartens, schools, higher education institutions and other educational institutions and civil society organizations.

The Centre is focused on the education of all age groups and raising awareness of the value of this region, and it primarily aims to motivate the youngest ones from the entire Istria County to spend time outdoors and explore their surroundings. In this respect, the Centre has already conducted specifically designed activities, however, each new idea is welcome, therefore we invite all potential partners to contact us and present their proposals.