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Postojna Cave – a group of people standing inside of a cave📷 Photo by Pix Tresa on Unsplash
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Postojna Cave

Postojna, Slovenia

Nature

An electric train runs deep into a cave system of stalactite halls, home of the blind olm.

Nearest town
Postojna, Slovenia
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
45.7825, 14.2037
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Slovenia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Pivka jamaCampsite
    2 km from Postojna Cave
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Camp PlanaCampsite
    8 km from Postojna Cave
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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  • Kamp Na MejiCampsite
    11 km from Postojna Cave
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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  • Camp MirjamCampsite
    11 km from Postojna Cave
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  • Kamp za šotoreCampsite
    14 km from Postojna Cave
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  • The Sunrise HillCampsite
    14 km from Postojna Cave
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All campsites in Slovenia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Postojna Cave?

Postojna Cave is in Postojna, Slovenia, at GPS 45.7825, 14.2037. It is about 20 km from Vipava.

Can you camp near Postojna Cave?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is PZA Postojna, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Postojna Cave?

Postojna Cave is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Slovenian Karst: caves and a cave castle.

What is there to see near Postojna Cave?

Places worth a stop nearby: Predjama Castle (7 km), Lake Cerknica (16 km), Škocjan Caves (21 km) and Lipica Stud Farm (28 km).

When is the best time to visit Postojna Cave?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)