Location: Postojna
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Postojna (pronounced [pɔˈstoːi̯na] ( listen); German: Adelsberg, Italian: Postumia) is a town in the traditional region of Inner Carniola, 35 kilometers (22 mi) from Trieste, in southwestern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Postojna.
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1. Creative Ways
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
First outdoor escape adventure with a splash of augmented reality! This original adventure game through the city streets is designed to be played by a team of 2-5 players. It involves numerous brain teasers and challenges - to get to the finish, you have to discover all the hidden clues, decipher codes, solve original riddles and bring to life 3D augmented reality characters.
2. Predjama Castle
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4.5 based on 3,619 reviews
Predjama Castle is situated in the middle of a towering cliff, a mere 9 km from Postojna Cave. Picturesque, magnificent, defiant, mysterious and impregnable, it has been dominating the surrounding area, perched high up in the 123-metre high cliff, for more than 800 years. It is listed among the Guinness World Records as the largest cave castle in the world. Check the timetable of visits by months.
Reviewed By IN_Travelers47906 - West Lafayette, United States
Predjama Castle. When travelling Rovinj, Croatia to Ljubljana, we debated whether or not to make the side trip to this castle since we had already seen two other major structures built into cliffs (Tekija Blagaj Dervish House, Mostar and Pustinja Blaca/Blaca Hermitage, Brac) on this trip, but we are glad we did. Our GPS lady friend got us there with just one little glitch, which we overcame having learned to follow local road signs any time there is a discrepancy with the GPS. The drive there was through little villages and it took us about an hour to reach the castle from the Croatia-Slovenia border. There is a small parking lot which is only 50 m from the path to the cave. No fee is required unless you decide to go inside. The Predjama Castle is a picturesque and impregnable castle perched in the middle of a 404’ high rocky cliff where it has rested for over 800 years. We have learned that settling in the caves initially provided people such as monks and kings protection from pirates and the rest of the structures are the product of home improvements made over the centuries. At the base of the cliff flows the Lokva River, which disappears underground deep below the castle, which has had a variety of owners over the centuries. At the end of WWII the castle was “confiscated and nationalized by the Yugoslav Communist authorities and turned into a museum” which did not work out well. Since 2007 it has been managed by an independent company. We did not pay to go in because from what we read, the insides are not authentic, but contain lots of suits of armor and warfare gear. We did spend about 45 minutes walking the grounds, taking pictures and using the clean restroom. Food is also for sale. All in all, this is a worthy stop that we are glad we made. As an aside, about 10 minutes away were the caves. We drove past on our way back to the highway and were amazed at the size of the parking lot there, as well as the number of cars. It looked like Disney World. I am sure it must be a wonderful adventure for some, but at 70, I try to avoid large crowds where I am shuttled about like cattle.
3. Postojna Cave
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4.5 based on 6,289 reviews
Postojna Cave is the best-known cave in the world. It is also the greatest tourist attraction in Slovenia and one of the world's largest karst monuments. A fantastic web of tunnels, passages, galleries and halls, the astonishing diversity of Karst features as well as easy access are certainly the main reasons for such popularity of the cave and a large number of visitors. Check the timetable of visits by months.
Reviewed By JillyKent - Kent, United Kingdom
Immense cave system - taking the little train 3km into the caves was great fun even for my grown up children. You visit in groups and after the train ride walk for a further 2km into the caves where the guide gives information about certain areas .Fantastic stalagmites and stalactites and immense fascinating caverns. Please be aware that some of the walking is up or down quite steep paths -( maybe a problem for those with compromised mobility or breathing difficulty) - wear sensible shoes. We booked online which saved queuing and took the bus from Ljubljana, where we were staying, which took about 1 hour.
4. Adventure Park
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Adventure park Postojna is a park of unique challenges. It is set up in the natural environment of trees. And this is what gives it a special allure. Healthily spend day in nature with lots of fun for everybody – children and adults, singles, couples, whole family, with friends or in groups. If you are looking for a fantastic fun day outdoor you should visit new Adventure park Postojna. 78 attractions and challenges set up in wood will connect your family even stronger Safety is our first concern. Adventure park built professionals based on the EU standards All guests get top Salewa, Black Diamond and Petzl safety gear, hire is included in the entry fee. Before you start your adventure, the guides help you get your safety harness properly fitted. Then once you get it on, you are taken through a short course on the ground on the proper and safe way to clip on to the steel cables, which ensure safety in the park. After the brief safety course you can face the first challenges on your own, but our instructors are at all times available for tips. In Adventure park everyone can find something interesting for him/her-self. The youngest will enjoy on climbing tracks one or two meters above the ground, adrenalin addicts will get the high level of adrenalin on other tracks which climb up to 14 meters. Adults and other companions can spend the day under the trees encouraging their heroes or hiking on the well tidied tracks in the wood.
5. Pivka Jama
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
The Pivka Cave and the Black Cave are the final two caves along the subterranean Pivka River before the river finally disappears and resurfaces in the Planina Cave. The Pivka Cave entrance is located 5 km from the Postojna Cave. The 65-metre deep entrance can be reached by walking 317 steps. Electric illumination is provided along the tourist path. The path takes visitors along the Pivka River towards the Black Cave, after which they get back to the surface and return through a forest. The tour takes an hour and a half, no special equipment is needed.
