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Postojna Caves

Postojna, Slovenia
+386 / 5 / 700 01 00
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Postojna
4.0 of 5 stars 76 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Description: The area around this large, scenic cave is also home to Predjama Castle.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Ljubljana
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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Went here yesterday, what an amazing place. It is touristy and pretty pricey at 23.90 euro, but very interesting none the less. Guide was very informative without overloading you with info and the group moved along at a good pace. I was with my parents (dad 70+ and mum with a dicky hip) and they both managed to keep up... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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If you look past the crowds and the fact that this attraction is seriously touristy, it still is a great place of beauty not to be missed. Be sure to wear sensible shoes and take a jacket, as it can get quite cold and slippery inside. You first go on a trainride, then you get off and walk quite a... More

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Epsom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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Went there yesterday on an organised trip. Have to say that we found the experience exciting, awesome, full or interest & more. This is a must see for anyone visiting this area. Very easy to locate. There is a train journey for 2 km, bit like a Disney ride. Followed by a guided tour of great interest by an English... More

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Munich
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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Be aware: You are just about to visit one of the most expensive sightseeing places in the world. We have seen many of the top spots but never had to pay about 25 Euros per person to get through!!! The cave is amazing but it is mass tourism at his worst. Hundreds of tourists get carried through. They have spots... More

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Mississauga
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

I have visited Postojna Caves many times, it was one of my favorite places to visit as a child. It is exciting place for the kids to visit. As well, there is a mideval castle in the area nearby. Great to combine the two for a full day of siteseeing!

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

Very well worth the visit, and no wonder it's the top attraction in Slovenia . A very organised approach for a place that deals with thousands of visitors a day. The train ride was great, a bit chilly so bring something warm, and yes, it does go fairly 'fast' and there's no commentary...as its kind of noisy but there is... More

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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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My wife and I really enjoyed our trip at Postojna Caves. The area was very crowded, but I personally that things were very organized (unlike some that have posted here so maybe we just got lucky) so things moved quickly despite being packed. I thought the train ride into the cave was "touristy" but allowed you to see a lot... More

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Nova Gorica, Slovenia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

I probably would have skipped Postojna and gone to one of the smaller caves, if a friend hadn't visited last minute. It was so much fun! It really is incredible down there, and they do a great job of lighting it to a magical effect. The people do not ruin the experience, as you're not shoving into them and it's... More

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Glasgow
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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The caves are huge and you first go in a little train and then you walk around the pathways - wear sensible shoes or you may slip as the caves can be damp underfoot. The caves are fantastic but I wouldn't take young children as the paths are narrow,

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vancouver, b.c.
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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We went as a group of 10 people, including one handicapped teen and two toddlers. Aside from the dampness, I cannot describe the sights. It was incredible seeing what centuries of drips can create. The way it has been lit up over the years, really helps to create a masterpiece of colours. The first part of the trip, is by... More

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