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Things to see in Postojna (Slovenia): 44 places and when to go
Postojna is a town in Slovenia, and this site lists 44 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (16), Nature (15), Mountains (9). The best known are Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle and Rak Škocjan. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovenia · 45.7859, 14.1803
- Places
- 44 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (16) · Nature (15) · Mountains (9) · History (5) · Wildlife (3) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 53 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Suhi Vrh, at 1,313 m.
What to see in Postojna
The places in and around Postojna, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Postojna CaveKarst cave system in Slovenia1.9 km
- Predjama CastleCastle5.3 km
- Rak ŠkocjanNature · Wildlife9.1 km
- Planina CaveCave in Slovenia6.3 km
- Ad PirumArchaeological site in Ajdovščina Municipality, Slovenia10 km
- Betal Rock ShelterCave and archaeological site in Slovenia912 m
- Pivka JamaCave in Slovenia2.8 km
- Black CaveCave in Slovenia2.6 km
- Weaver CaveCave in Slovenia8.3 km
- Furlanovo zavetišče pri AbramuMountain lodge in Slovenia13 km
- Najdena jamaCave in Slovenia (translated as Found cave)11 km
- Otok CaveCave in Slovenia1.5 km
- Pivka Park of Military HistoryMilitary museum in Pivka, Slovenia13 km
- Pirnatova koča na JavornikuMountain lodge in Slovenia15 km
- PrimožHill in Slovenia13 km
- St. Stephen's Parish ChurchTemples2.7 km
- Debeli HribMountain in Slovenia13 km
- LekinkaCave in Slovenia1.1 km
- Inner Carniola MuseumMuseum3.0 km
- PlešaSummit9.9 km
- Mali grad, PlaninaCastle6.6 km
- Streliški VrhMountain in Slovenia12 km
- Nativity of the Virgin Mary Parish ChurchChurch building in Cerknica, Slovenia14 km
- St. Margaret's Parish Church, PlaninaTemples8.1 km
And the other 20, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: 144 ~ Pot kurirjev in vezistov NOV Slovenije, 145 ~ Pot kurirjev in vezistov NOV Slovenije, 146 ~ Pot kurirjev in vezistov NOV Slovenije, 147 ~ Pot kurirjev in vezistov NOV Slovenije, 148 ~ Pot kurirjev in vezistov NOV Slovenije, 149 ~ Pot kurirjev in vezistov NOV Slovenije, Jakobova pot – Primorska veja, Jakobova pot – Strane (var.), Jakobova pot (var.), Podraška bajta, Postojna via Snežnik to Prezid, Via Alpina Stage 4: Razdrto - Predjama, Via Alpina Stage 5: Predjama - Črni vrh
- Stargazing: Črni Vrh observatory
- History: IAR-93 Vultur
- Mountains: Koča Mladika na Pečni rebri
- With kids: Neotropica, Vivarium Proteus
- Nature: Suhi Vrh, Vremščica
When to go to Postojna
The best time to visit Postojna is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:51
- FebPossible10:08
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:18
- MayBest time14:44
- JunBest time15:30
- JulBest time15:11
- AugBest time13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:13
- DecPossible8:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. In April, 43 of the 44 places are at their best.
When to go to Slovenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Postojna
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 53 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Slovenia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Postojna?
The best known: Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle, Rak Škocjan, Planina Cave, Ad Pirum. In all, 44 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Postojna?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30.
How do you get to Postojna?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 53 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Postojna as the destination and these 44 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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