Predjamski grad

About the museum

Predjama Castle stands in a recess of a 123-metre-high vertical rock face and is considered the largest cave castle in the world. It has existed for more than 800 years. It is linked to the legend of the knight Erazem Predjamski (Erasmus of Predjama), who is said to have defied a siege by imperial troops for more than a year until a servant betrayed him. Within the rock behind the castle lies a network of passages which, according to the legend, gave the knight secret routes out.

Visitors can see the armoury, the chapel, the kitchen and the torture chamber; the knight's room is the most richly furnished. The dining hall shows court life in the late Gothic period, and in the Renaissance hall on the third floor are the hunting trophies of the castle's last owner, Prince Windischgrätz. In the attic is a collection of medieval weapons and armour, including spears, halberds, swords, hammers, bows and crossbows.

Below the castle lies the four-storey Jama pod Predjamskim gradom (Cave below Predjama Castle), the second-longest cave in Slovenia. Part of the cave is open to visitors in summer; it is home to a colony of bats and is therefore closed during their winter hibernation.

Highlights

• The largest cave castle in the world, built into a 123 m high rock
• Collection of medieval weapons and armour in the attic
• Knight's room, armoury, chapel, kitchen and torture chamber
• Legend of the knight Erazem Predjamski and the secret passage
• Cave below Predjama Castle with bats (in summer)

Permanent exhibition

• Zbirka srednjeveškega orožja in oklepov – The castle attic displays spears, halberds, swords, hammers, bows and crossbows, as well as armour.

Operated by

Postojnska jama d.d.

Admission & discounts

Predjama Castle can also be visited with a combined ticket together with Postojna Cave.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• 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

Because of the many steps, the castle tour is not suitable for visitors in wheelchairs or with serious mobility difficulties, nor for pushchairs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Stroller-friendly: not available

The operator presents the castle as an experience for the whole family; a visit with a pushchair is not possible. Children from the age of six can manage the cave below the castle.

Getting there & parking

The castle is about 9 km from the entrance to Postojna Cave. Holders of combined tickets for Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle can use a bus shuttle at certain times (return ticket €2 per person); a taxi can also be booked at the park's ticket office. It is advisable to visit the castle first and Postojna Cave in the afternoon.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Souvenir shop in the castle. Pets are not allowed to enter.

Events & venue rental

• Weddings / ceremonies

The castle is a popular venue for wedding ceremonies; details are available from the operator.

Plan your visit