Postojna Cave, Slovenia

Postojna Cave

Kilometres of caves explored on a little underground train.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Postojna Cave

Day 1

  1. MorningRide the little underground train into Postojna Cave; book a time slot.
  2. AfternoonVisit Predjama Castle, built into a cliff face 10 kilometres away.
  3. EveningStay in Postojna or return to Ljubljana.

Day 2

Visit the Škocjan Caves or the Lipica stud farm.

What to eat

Kraški pršut, air-dried ham from the Karst.

Local tips

Make the most of Postojna Cave

Beat the crowds

Summer and holidays are very busy. Book the first tour of the day.

Best photo spot

The white stalactite called the Brilliant, and the underground concert hall.

Getting there

Trains and buses from Ljubljana take about an hour, then a short walk.

Don't miss nearby

Predjama Castle, built into a cliff, about 10 km away.

Good to know

The cave is about 10°C all year; bring a jacket. Look for the olm, a blind cave salamander nicknamed the baby dragon.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Postojna Cave

Getting there

  • Ljubljana Airport (LJU)55 km away
  • Trieste Airport (TRS)55 km away
  • Trieste35 km away
  • Ljubljana40 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySlovenia

Questions

Postojna Cave: good to know

Is Postojna Cave worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Kilometres of caves explored on a little underground train.

How many days do you need in Postojna Cave?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Postojna Cave?

You can visit all year. Summer and holidays are very busy. Book the first tour of the day.

How do you get to Postojna Cave?

The nearest airport is Ljubljana Airport (LJU), about 55 km away. Trains and buses from Ljubljana take about an hour, then a short walk.

What is there to see near Postojna Cave?

Nearby hidden places include Trieste (36 km), Ljubljana (38 km) and Rijeka (54 km).

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