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Škocjan Caves

Škocjanske jame

A UNESCO World Heritage cave system with the largest known underground canyon, quieter and more dramatic than Postojna.

Best time to visit
Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
Elevation
420 m
Suggested stay
Day trip
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Why visit

Škocjan was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986, and the Martel Chamber inside it is among the largest discovered underground chambers in Europe. Where Postojna is decorative — formations, a train, high throughput — Škocjan is structural: the Reka river runs through a canyon 146 m deep, and the walk crosses it on a bridge. There are stairs and a substantial walk, so it suits mobility less well than Postojna. Most visitors who see both prefer this one.

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Things to do

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  • Turistična pot skozi Škocjanske jame. Fotografirano aprila 2013. Dovoljenje za fotografiranje ARSO in Regijski park Škocjanske jame.
    Lander at Slovenian Wikipedia
    UNESCO

    cave · Škocjan Caves

    Škocjan Caves

    A UNESCO World Heritage cave with one of the largest known underground canyons — and a great deal of stairs.

    • 2 h 30 min
    • 3.0 km
    • demanding
    • World Heritage
  • Prem Castle, Slovenia
    Sl-Ziga

    castle · Škocjan Caves

    Prem Castle

    A castle near Škocjan Caves.

    • 1 h 15 min
  • Školj castle across the Reka canyon.
    Vid Pogacnik

    ruins · Škocjan Caves

    Školj Castle

    A ruins near Škocjan Caves.

    • 40 min
  • Alokov grad Gradina nad ilirsko Bistrico.
    Rudolf Badjura

    castle · Škocjan Caves

    Bistrica Castle

    A castle near Škocjan Caves.

    • 1 h 15 min
  • Novakov mlin
    Bojan Marušič

    museum · Škocjan Caves

    Novak Homestead

    A museum near Škocjan Caves.

    • 1 h 15 min

Nature

  • cave · Škocjan Caves

    Divača Cave

    A cave near Škocjan Caves.

    • 1 h 30 min
  • Lake Klivnik
    ziomaurits

    lake · Škocjan Caves

    Lake Klivnik

    A lake near Škocjan Caves.

    • 2 h
  • mountain · Škocjan Caves

    Slavnik

    A mountain near Škocjan Caves at 1028 m.

    • 4 h
    • demanding

Food & drink

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  • €€

    restaurant · Škocjan Caves

    Gostilna Risnik

    Restaurant in Divača.

    • 1 h 15 min
  • €€

    restaurant · Škocjan Caves

    Ošterija Na Planinci

    Restaurant serving regional in Divača.

    • 1 h 15 min
  • €€

    restaurant · Škocjan Caves

    Domačija Vrbin

    Restaurant serving regional in Divača.

    • 1 h 15 min
  • €€

    restaurant · Škocjan Caves

    Jenezinovi

    Restaurant serving regional in Škocjan Caves.

    • 1 h 15 min
  • €€

    cafe · Škocjan Caves

    Bar 4x4

    Cafe in Divača.

    • 40 min
  • €€

    pub · Škocjan Caves

    Bar Malnar

    Pub in Kozina.

    • 1 h 10 min

Family

  • Turistična pot skozi Škocjanske jame. Fotografirano aprila 2013. Dovoljenje za fotografiranje ARSO in Regijski park Škocjanske jame.
    Lander at Slovenian Wikipedia
    UNESCO

    cave · Škocjan Caves

    Škocjan Caves

    A UNESCO World Heritage cave with one of the largest known underground canyons — and a great deal of stairs.

    • 2 h 30 min
    • 3.0 km
    • demanding
    • World Heritage

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