Postojna Cave

Cave Postojna, Postojna, Slovenia

What to expect

Postojna Cave is a 24.34 km long karst cave system near Postojna, southwestern Slovenia. It is one of the top tourism sites in the country and features stunning cave formations, including stalagmites, stalactites, and curtains or draperies. Visitors can take a ride on the underground train and explore the cave's subterranean paradise. The cave is also home to the endemic olm, also known as the baby dragon, which can be seen in the Vivarium. The Postojna Cave Park offers a range of activities and attractions, including the Predjama Castle, the Expo Cave Karst exhibition, and the Butterflies of the World exhibitions. The cave is suitable for all visitors, including families with young children and visitors with mobility impairments

Plan your family visit to the Postojna Cave with these blog insights 👇

SLOVENIA with family, Slovenia with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Postojna Caves, which starts with a train ride. We took the guided tour in Italian, as there were no French tours, but audio guides are available in French. Don't forget a fleece, it's cool even in summer!

Highlights: The children found it very interesting, especially the train ride through the caves. It is a bit of a tourist trap, but it's worth it ✨

Exploring Ljubljana and Slovenia

This family's experience:

Activities: We did a tour of Postonja cave, which is one of the main tourist attractions in Slovenia

Highlights: The cave itself was incredible ✨

Postojna Caves with Children

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a 1.5-hour tour of the cave, riding a train and walking through the galleries

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the stunning rock formations and underground rivers ✨