Postojna Cave
Slovenia · Kras · 530 m
Description
Postojna Cave (Postojnska jama) is one of Europe’s best-known show caves and one of Slovenia’s most remarkable natural attractions. The roughly 24-kilometre-long karst cave system leads through an underground world of vast chambers, striking limestone formations and winding passages, explored partly by an electric cave train. Highlights include the Great Hall, renowned for its impressive scale and acoustics, and the Brilliant, a dazzling white stalagmite and symbol of the cave. The Vivarium also offers a glimpse of the olm, a rare, pale-pink, blind amphibian specially adapted to life in complete darkness. Together with the spectacular Predjama Castle, built into a dramatic cliff face, Postojna Cave is one of the defining attractions of Slovenia’s Karst region.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 day
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – June or September – October
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Highlights
- Postojna Cave underground train & cave tour
- Brilliant stalagmite
- Concert Hall
- Postojna Cave Vivarium & olm
- Expo Cave Karst
- Predjama Castle(Day trip)
- Cave under Predjama Castle (April - October)(Day trip)
- Pivka and Black Caves(Day trip)
- Otok Cave(Day trip)
- Secret Rooms of Hotel Jama
- Postojna Cave adventure tours
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Postojna