Cave Park Grabovača: Virtual Reality as a Window into the Underground World

The Public Institution "Cave Park Grabovača" is constantly seeking new ways to enhance visitor experiences, and over the past decade, virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a powerful tool offering new ways to interact with visitors—for entertainment, education, and as a tool to boost sales. With the help of VR glasses, visitors can experience the Samograd Cave in a completely new and unique way, explore educational trails, walk through the Forest Tower, experience the Lika River, and preview all other attractions the Park offers before deciding on a purchase. In addition to Croatian, the content is available in four other languages: German, French, English, and Italian. The idea behind the VR glasses is that the Institution will use them not only within the Park (in the souvenir shop) but also as a new communication medium during the promotion of the Cave Park at various workshops and tourism fairs, providing visitors with a realistic insight into the wonders that await them. Today, no other technology can better inspire action and bring people closer to the Cave Park Grabovača. Virtual reality brings nature within reach and makes exploring Grabovača even more exciting!