Slovenia

Postojna Caves, Slovenia

About Postojna Caves

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.

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Monday09:00 – 18:00

Tuesday09:00 – 18:00

Wednesday09:00 – 18:00

Thursday09:00 – 18:00

Friday09:00 – 18:00

Saturday09:00 – 18:00

Sunday09:00 – 18:00

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Postojna Caves 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.

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Point of Interest for Postojna Caves

Opt for the train ride

The tour of the caves starts with a train ride that takes you into the interiors of the cave. It is 3.7 kilometres long and the overall experience can take up to 10 minutes. While on the trip, make sure you notice the interiors of the cave. You will come across a large hall with huge chandeliers made from glass. The train network in this cave is more than 100 years old and ever since then, it has been a prominent tourist attraction for those visiting Slovenia.

Participate in the tour

Once the train tour comes to an end, you can participate in the walking tour. You will be guided by clearly lit paths and can take a lot of pictures too. The walking path comes with a lot of caverns and stalagmites worth looking at. In the tour, you will come across the tallest stalagmite of the cave known as the Skyscraper. It is 16 metres high and is millions of years old. You will also come across a stalagmite cave known as the Brilliant, which is featured in a lot of postcards

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