Must-See Wonders
Start uncovering the Green Karst through its greatest attractions, leading you into a landscape of forests, extraordinary karst phenomena, legendary castles, and unforgettable tales.
Castle chambers, museum collections, and themed centres of unique stories open the doors to a world of legends, knowledge, and nature. In the Green Karst, knights meet modern technology, and the secrets of the past come alive through interactive experiences.
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Hunting Collection and Dormouse Museum
In the homestead of Snežnik Castle a special experience of the natural and cultural heritage of the Lož Valley awaits you. Hunting Collection presents trophies of native game from the area of Snežnik and Lake Cerknica, which testify to the richness of the local forests and the centuries-old hunting tradition.
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Eco-museum of the Pivka Intermittent Lakes
In the Slovenska vas village near Pivka, you will discover the secret of the appearance and disappearance of as many as 17 intermittent lakes that are present in the valley and follow the rhythm of nature. An interactive exhibition explains how the special geological structure as well as irregular and seasonal rainfall create this natural wonder. Learn about how groundwater works by turning a special wheel.
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Zalesje Partisan Hospital
Imagine how it was possible to find medical care and a place to recover during the World War? A hospital was built in the forest in the Brkini region and was the only hope for many of the wounded. Visit the hospital that weaves together stories of history, forest and courage.
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The Prem Castle, a guardian of the Reka River Valley
For more than 700 years, the Prem Castle reigns on the edge of Brkini– a mighty fortress guarding the Reka valley from a hill. Today, the restored castle invites visitors with a museum collection on the castles and manor houses of the Reka basin, which reveals the rich archaeological heritage and the importance of castle fortifications in the past.
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Snežnik Castle, the romantic white castle
Snežnik Castle is one of Slovenia's most beautiful cultural gems and one of only two castles with preserved authentic interior. You can see the richly furnished lounges, dining rooms, bedrooms, the castle library, the theatre room and even the Egyptian Room, a great feature of the mansion.
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EXPO Cave Karst
The largest exhibition on karst and Postojna Cave takes you into the history of one of the most famous caves in the world in a modern and interactive way. The exhibition explains how nature has shaped a unique underground world and why Postojna Cave is one of the most visited karst caves in the world.
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Stara Dama (the Old Lady) Museum
Visit Predjama Castle in Predjama and explore the stories of World War I and the history of hunting. Enter the nearby Old Lady Museum.
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Jezerski hram, Lake Cerknica Museum
It is the first museum dedicated entirely to Lake Cerknica, where you can learn about the life of this extraordinary intermittent lake. A live model shows how the lake fills with water and how it dries up. With expert guidance, you can follow the sounds of nature – from birdsong to the sound of water – and really feel the pulse of this special world.
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Notranjska Museum Postojna: Karst Museum
Enter the Karst Museum, the main exhibition of the Notranjska Museum Postojna, and learn in a modern, interactive way how karst landscapes are formed – from the first drops to the magnificent caves. See the permanent exhibition Predjama Treasure Cache.
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DINA Centre of Large Carnivores Pivka
Come and visit the wolf, the lynx and the bear. In the centre of Pivka, enter the unique DINA Centre of Large Carnivores, which introduces you to the mysterious world of the three largest inhabitants of the Green Karst forests in a modern and interactive way. Ten interactive stations provide you with all information you ever wanted to know about these remarkable animals.
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Neotropica, a tropical world in Postojna
Enter a world of tropical wilderness and discover colourful orchids, mysterious dinosaur fish, industrious leaf-cutter ants and tiny poisonous frogs. Let a real tropical storm stop you! Take a virtual snorkelling trip among coral reefs and sharks.
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Lipica Stud Farm
Just a stone's throw from the Green Karst, a world where people and Lipizzaner horses – one of the oldest cultural breeds of horse in the world – have been making history for more than 500 years. Lipica is home to more than 300 white horses, which captivate visitors with their elegance and grace.
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Bloke Ski Museum – the cradle of skiing in Central Europe
In the cradle of skiing in Central Europe, the original Bloke skiing is represented in the museum of the oldest documented skis in this part of the world. The museum's permanent exhibition shows original examples of Bloke skis from 1880 to 1940.
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Cerknica Lake Visitors Centre Hear the stories of a very special lake
Let your visit to Lake Cerknica be a story for all the senses. In modern Cerknica Lake Visitors Centre discover the mysterious world of Europe's largest intermittent lake in an interactive way. See how this wonder of the world was formed and why it changes its appearance every year.
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Predjama Castle
Just a few kilometres from Postojna Cave, a 123-metre-high rock face is home to the mighty Predjama Castle – the largest cave castle in the world, also entered in the Guinness Book of Records. For more than 800 years, it has defied time and stirred the imagination of visitors.