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Cave etiquette

Discover the secrets of the underworld


Postojna Cave, now in its second century of attracting throngs of admirers from all over the world, was also a challenge for the bold explorers of the underworld who, with patience and perseverance, penetrated ever deeper underground. It is thanks to the far-sighted managers of the cave that the newly discovered sections were quickly made suitable for mass visits.

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Only for the brave


While the ordinary visitors to the cave prefer the beaten track and the company of guides, those who descend into the underworld include bolder spirits who are not afraid of physical effort or the more difficult sections (including narrow passages and flooded areas). For these visitors, special adventure visits are available. These require additional equipment and specially trained guides.

10 unique features of Postojna Cave


Visitors' signatures prove that the cave was known even in the 13th century.

The first (incomplete) map of the cave was published by the Viennese mathematician J. N. Nagel in 1748…

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Memory corner


Famous visitors have increased the cave's fame and attracted new visitors. Over the course of two centuries of tourism…

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Worthy of attention


While local and foreign scientists were making their discoveries – often in dangerous circumstances – in centuries past…

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