Culinary Centre Jamski Dvorec
Postojna · Postojna & Karst €€
The restaurant occupies the Jamski Dvorec mansion beside the cave entrance, built in early-20th-century Italian style by Pietro Palumbo, serving traditional dishes with local specialities.
Attractions · Postojna & Karst
Škocjan Caves
The first Slovenian natural site on the UNESCO World Heritage List; the route follows the Reka River through one of Europe's largest underground canyons and crosses the Cerkvenik bridge.
Divača €€
Last checked 10 November 2026 Slovenia Green
Overview
Tours leave from the reception centre and walk to the Globočak sinkhole, where the cave entrance is. The full route is about 5 km with roughly 1,000 steps and takes 2 to 3 hours; the cave is 12 °C. From October to April the tour ends at Exit 1 in Velika dolina, a shorter walk of about 3 km. The park describes the caves as the first natural monument in Slovenia on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Pets are not allowed on the tour.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Underground canyon walk
- Free unguided education trail
Good to know
Questions
When is it open?
Tours depart on a month-by-month timetable between 09:00 and 16:00; see the park's website for the month you visit. The caves are closed on 1 January and 25 December.
How much is a ticket?
Main tour, adult: 16 EUR in Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec; 18 EUR in Apr and Oct; 22 EUR in May, Jun and Sep; 24 EUR in Jul and Aug. Children pay 7.50 to 12.50 EUR.
Is there a free walk?
Yes, the Škocjan Education Trail can be walked unguided year-round for free; the guided version costs 6 EUR for adults.
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