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Predjama Castle – Predjama 2📷 Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 3.0

Predjama Castle

Predjama, Slovenia

History

A castle built into the mouth of a cave halfway up a 123 m cliff.

Nearest town
Predjama, Slovenia
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.8157, 14.1273

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

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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Slovenian Karst: caves and a cave castle – a group of people standing inside of a cavePhoto by Pix Tresa on Unsplash
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Slovenian Karst: caves and a cave castle

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Postojna Cave – a group of people standing inside of a cavePhoto by Pix Tresa on Unsplash
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Postojna Cave

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Škocjan Caves – Škocjan as seen from a kite© KAP Jasa · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Škocjan Caves

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Grad Štanjel X. 2013© Freienthurn · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Štanjel

Štanjel, Slovenia
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Lake Cerknica

Cerknica, Slovenia

Campsites nearby

  • Pivka jamaCampsite
    6 km from Predjama Castle
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  • Camp MirjamCampsite
    8 km from Predjama Castle
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  • Kamp za šotoreCampsite
    12 km from Predjama Castle
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  • Camp PlanaCampsite
    13 km from Predjama Castle
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  • Kamp Na MejiCampsite
    16 km from Predjama Castle
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  • BrajdaCampsite
    18 km from Predjama Castle
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All campsites in Slovenia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Predjama Castle?

Predjama Castle is in Predjama, Slovenia, at GPS 45.8157, 14.1273. It is about 8 km from Postojna.

Can you camp near Predjama Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lipa Plac, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 32 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Predjama Castle?

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

What is there to see near Predjama Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Postojna Cave (7 km), Škocjan Caves (20 km), Štanjel (22 km) and Lake Cerknica (22 km).

When is the best time to visit Predjama Castle?

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)