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Postojna Cave
By underground train
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Image courtesy of © Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Postojna Cave
A visit to Postojna Cave starts with a ride on the underground railway, followed by a guided walk through halls of formations; tours take about an hour and a half. The Vivarium shows the olm. Buy tickets online and bring warm clothes.
Why it's on our list
- About 24 km of passages
- Underground railway
- The olm in the vivarium
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Postojna Cave before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Postojna Cave are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Tivoli Park38 kmCar or taxi 116 min
- Congress Square38 kmCar or taxi 116 min
- Ljubljana Castle38 kmCar or taxi 117 min
- National Gallery of Slovenia38 kmCar or taxi 117 min
- Triple Bridge38 kmCar or taxi 117 min
- Prešeren Square38 kmCar or taxi 117 min
- St Nicholas Cathedral38 kmCar or taxi 117 min
- Central Market38 kmCar or taxi 117 min
- Dragon Bridge38 kmCar or taxi 118 min
- Metelkova Mesto39 kmCar or taxi 120 min
Getting around
- Railway & bus station39 kmCar or taxi 119 min