POSTOJNA CAVES

The Postojna Cave takes pride in being one of the most sought after caves and tourist attractions in Europe. This is a series of cave systems stretching as much as 24 kilometres and is more than 2 million years old.

It was carved out by the Pivka river and also comes with an electric train that takes its visitors into the deep labyrinth network of tunnels. Visitors can explore up to 5 kilometres of the cave using a guided tour that takes you through tunnels and caverns. As you explore, you can catch a glimpse of the halls and galleries of the tunnel and know more about the network through audio guides.

The cave system is nicknamed as the Queen of the Underground World and also connects you to a fairytale world filled with knights and castles. Either way, the visit to the caves will be nothing less than an adventure, leaving you with awe and wonder. 

Highlights

• Travel in the train into the cave and marvel at the stunning interiors of the natural cave formations. 
• Go for a walking tour and learn more about the cave formations that date back to millions of years old. 
• Shop for souvenirs and send a postcard to your near and dear ones from the underground post office in the cave.
• Visit the Pradjama castle and learn about the local folklore about the castle and the underground network from the 15th century. 
• Get a glimpse of the river that flows in the cave as you shop for souvenirs after the end of your tour.

How To Reach

1.By Car: The Postojna cave is located two kilometres from 53 kilometres from the city centre. It will take at least 40 minutes for you to reach via the A1 motorway and Exit number 41.

2.By Bus: Take the bus to Postojna cave which is 500 metres away from the museum. You can reach the activity location from the bus station with a two minute walk. There are regular intercity buses from the Postojna bus station, along with hourly buses from Ljubljana to Postojna.

3.By Train/ metro: Take a train to Postojna station which is 2.5 kilometres feet away from the cave. You can reach the activity location from the train station with a 30-minute walk.

Best Time To Visit

The Postojna cave takes pride in being open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to the cave at any time of the year. 

1.May and October are the best times to plan your visit to the cave as the climate is favourable in these months of the year. 

2.The cave is open on all days of the week. But we recommend planning your visit to the cave on the weekend as this is the time the cave may not be crowded and you can explore the cave much more patiently. 

3.We recommend visiting the cave in the morning to get ahead of the crowds and explore the caves very patiently.

Other Essential Information

Visitor tips:

1.Guided tour comes with an audio guide which is available in six languages. 

2.Be aware of the numerous bats in the cave, especially when you are visiting the cave in winter. 

3.Although you can book your guided tour well in advance, you can still show up on the spot and be a part of the tour. 

4.The interiors of the cave can be very chilly, so be dressed accordingly, particularly by using a jacket. 

5.You can find traditional Slovenian food and food items like burgers in the cafeteria of the cave. 

6.There is an underground gift shop and post office you can visit after your visit to the caves to send some souvenirs to your near and dear ones.