# Škocjan Caves What to do en Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle · Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/slovenia/postojna/things-to-do/skocjan-caves · Revisado: 2026-11-11 - Desde: 16 € per adult - Duración: 2 h 30 - Temporada: All year, except 1 January and 25 December - Para quién: Reasonably fit A guided visit of 2–3 h to the underground canyon of the River Reka, a World Heritage Site since 1986, near Divača: 5 km, about 1,000 steps and 12 °C. What it is The Škocjan Caves (Škocjanske jame) are next to Divača, about half an hour by car south of Postojna along the motorway. They were Slovenia's first natural monument on UNESCO's World Heritage list, in 1986. If at Postojna it is the shapes that impress, here it is the size: the River Reka goes underground and has carved out an underground canyon 2.6 km long and up to 146 m high, one of the largest in Europe. The Martel Chamber, the largest in the system, is about 146 m high, 120 wide and 300 long. The best-known point of the visit is the Cerkvenik Bridge, which crosses the canyon about 50 m above the water. What the visit is like Always with a guide. You set off from the reception centre, at Matavun, and walk down to the Globočak sinkhole, where the entrance is. Through an artificial tunnel you first reach the Silent Cave (Tiha jama), a dry, fossil gallery full of stalactites, with the Great Hall and the Giant, one of the largest stalagmites in the system. Then you move on to the Murmuring Cave (Šumeča jama), where you hear the Reka, walk the canyon and cross the Cerkvenik Bridge. On emerging into the light you continue on your own through Velika dolina, one of the largest collapse sinkholes in Slovenia, pass the Tominc cave, with archaeological finds, and under a natural bridge to Mala dolina. From there you enter the Mahorčič and Marinič caves and climb back to Matavun. The full route takes 2 to 3 hours, with 5 km and about 1,000 steps. If it gets too long, you can leave early through Velika dolina: 3 km and 500 to 800 steps. From October to April, the visit always finishes by that exit. Inside it is 12 °C. Opening hours Departures are at set times. According to the park's timetable: January, February, November and December: 10:00 and 13:00. March: 10:00, 11:30 and 13:00. April to June, September and October: every hour from 10:00 to 15:00. July and August: every hour from 9:00 to 16:00. Closed on 1 January and 25 December. Tickets and price Tickets are bought in the park's online shop or at the reception centre. Prices per person: January to March, November and December: adults €16, pensioners and students under 26 €12, children €7.50. April and October: €18, €14 and €9. May, June and September: €22, €16 and €10. July and August: €24, €18 and €12.50. The child rate is for ages 6 to 17; under-6s do not pay, according to the park's online shop. The park also organises the Hanke Channel visit, a 3 to 4 hour caving route for over-15s, for €100 and with a booking at least 10 days ahead. How to get there and park By car, leave the motorway at Divača, turn right onto the regional road, after a kilometre turn left towards Škocjan and, a kilometre later, left again towards Matavun, where the information centre is. The website does not detail the parking; ask there or call +386 5 7082 110. By train, get off at Divača: from the station a signposted path of about 4 km sets off, about 50 minutes on foot. What to bring, children and dogs The park asks for comfortable sports clothing, suitable footwear, something for your head and enough water, and an umbrella if it rains, because part of the path is in the open air. Photography is not allowed inside the cave. Dogs cannot take part in the visit. Because of the steps and the distance, it is a visit for children who already walk well; there is no wheelchair accessibility information. ## Cómo llegar y contacto - Web: https://park-skocjanske-jame.mojekarte.si/en - Coordenadas: 45.6633, 13.99 ## Cerca de aquí - [Gostilna Požar](https://www.geocalia.com/en/slovenia/postojna/where-to-eat/gostilna-pozar), a 19.9 km - [Požar Rooms](https://www.geocalia.com/en/slovenia/postojna/where-to-stay/pozar-rooms), a 19.9 km - [Cave under Predjama Castle](https://www.geocalia.com/en/slovenia/postojna/things-to-do/cave-under-predjama), a 20.0 km - [Predjama Castle](https://www.geocalia.com/en/slovenia/postojna/things-to-do/predjama-castle), a 20.0 km - [Proteus Vivarium](https://www.geocalia.com/en/slovenia/postojna/things-to-do/proteus-vivarium), a 21.2 km - [Postojna Cave by train](https://www.geocalia.com/en/slovenia/postojna/things-to-do/postojna-cave), a 21.2 km - [Briljant Restaurant](https://www.geocalia.com/en/slovenia/postojna/where-to-eat/briljant), a 21.3 km - [Cave and Karst Expo](https://www.geocalia.com/en/slovenia/postojna/things-to-do/expo-cave-karst), a 21.3 km ## Consejos ### Choose the month carefully In winter there are only two or three departures a day; in July and August, one every hour. ### Save energy for the climb The return from Mala dolina to Matavun is uphill; if you are cutting it fine, leave through Velika dolina. ### Do not count on photos Photography is forbidden inside: look and listen to the river. ## Preguntas frecuentes ### How long does the Škocjan Caves visit last? 2 to 3 hours for the full 5 km route and about 1,000 steps; by the short exit, 3 km. ### Can you see Škocjan and Postojna on the same day? Yes, they are about half an hour apart by motorway. Do one in the morning and the other in the afternoon, checking the fixed timetables of each. ### Can you go with a dog? No. The park does not allow pets on the cave visit. Destino: [Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle](https://www.geocalia.com/en/slovenia/postojna.md)