Grad Snežnik

About the museum

The lords of Snežnik are first mentioned in the 13th century; the present form of the castle, with its outer walls and towers, dates from the second half of the 19th century. The castle is considered one of the few in Slovenia with original interiors from that period. Today it is managed by the Narodni muzej Slovenije.

The visit is conducted in the company of a castle guide through four floors. The rooms are still furnished with original furniture and other objects from the second half of the 19th century: the salons and bedrooms of Princes Hermann and Ulrich and Princess Anna, guest rooms, historicist seating with its original upholstery and decorated stoves. A special feature is a room in the Egyptian style from the early 20th century; the castle atmosphere is completed by a piano, a billiard table, a theatre corner and hunting trophies, including a stuffed bear that has been in the castle for more than a hundred years.

The rooms in the outer walls are used for temporary exhibitions, and the ground floor houses a wedding hall. The former castle outbuildings now contain apartments and a café; the castle park is freely accessible.

Highlights

• Original furniture and fittings from the second half of the 19th century
• Salons and bedrooms of Princes Hermann and Ulrich and Princess Anna
• Room in the Egyptian style from the early 20th century
• Hunting trophies and a stuffed bear
• Freely accessible castle park

Permanent exhibition

• Grad Snežnik – The permanent exhibition presents castle rooms with authentic furniture and fittings from the second half of the 19th century, which visitors discover with a castle guide.

Founded

2008

Operated by

Narodni muzej Slovenije

Admission & discounts

The guided tour of the castle is included in the admission. Free admission is also granted to members of the Slovensko muzejsko društvo and ICOM, and to journalists (on presentation of proof). Entry to the castle park is free.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Wheelchair access is possible only to the castle's ground floor and to the park.

Kids & families

Pre-school children enter free; a family ticket is available.

Getting there & parking

From Ljubljana (69 km) or Postojna (43 km) take the A1 motorway, exit Unec, then through Rakek, Cerknica and Stari trg pri Ložu; signposts to the castle are along the motorway, at Bloška Polica, in Pudob and in Kozarišča. From Ilirska Bistrica it is 50 km to the castle on an unpaved road through the forests via Sviščaki.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

In the former castle outbuildings beside the castle there is a café (bar) and apartments; the museum shop offers local products from the Loška dolina valley as well as publications and souvenirs.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

The castle has a wedding hall; the visit is adapted during weddings.

Plan your visit