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Postojna

Municipality of Postojna, Slovenia · Europe

About Postojna

Postojna is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Rakek, 21km from Škocjan Caves.

Postojna is a town located in Municipality of Postojna, Slovenia. With a population of 9,605, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Postojna sits in Slovenia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Ljubljana time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Postojna to your route.

About Postojna

Postojna (pronounced [pɔˈstóːjna] ; German: Adelsberg, Italian: Postumia) is a town in the traditional region of Inner Carniola, 35 kilometers (22 mi) from Trieste, in southwestern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Postojna. It includes the hamlet of Ravbarkomanda (sometimes also spelled Ravberkomanda,

Read more German: Räubercommando) to the northeast.

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Where is Postojna located?

Postojna is located in Municipality of Postojna, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 45.7743 latitude, 14.2153 longitude.

What is the population of Postojna?

Postojna has a population of approximately 9,605 people, making it a town in Slovenia.

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Quick Information

Population
9,605
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovenia
Region
Municipality of Postojna
Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Coordinates
45.7743, 14.2153

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Slovenia

Police
113
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required.

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Worth the detour from Postojna

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Predjama Castle

A remarkable Renaissance castle built into the mouth of a cave in a cliff face, holding the Guinness record for the largest cave castle.

8 km · about 15 min drive

natural wonder

Škocjan Caves

A UNESCO-listed cave system featuring one of the largest underground river canyons in the world at 146 meters deep.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Lipica Stud Farm

The 16th-century birthplace of the elegant white Lipizzaner horses on the windswept Karst plateau.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana

An iconic Art Nouveau bridge guarded by four dramatic copper dragon statues, a beloved symbol of Slovenia's charming capital.

38 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Ljubljana Castle

A medieval hilltop castle offering panoramic views over Ljubljana's pastel-colored old town with the Julian Alps on the horizon.

38 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Miramare Castle

White Habsburg castle built 1856-1860 for Archduke Maximilian on a promontory over the Gulf of Trieste, kept with original interiors and a 22-hectare park. The approach along the Strada Costiera is one of Italy's finest short coastal drives.

40 km · about 45 min drive

tunnel

Učka Tunnel

A 5 km motorway tunnel bored beneath Mount Učka in 1981, linking inland Istria with the Opatija Riviera and sparing drivers the old switchback climb over Poklon Pass.

48 km · about 55 min drive

bridge

Solkan Bridge

The world's longest stone railway arch, an 85 m span of hewn limestone blocks: vaults the emerald Soča river just north of Nova Gorica, best admired from the riverside road below.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Postojna

  • 48 kmUčka TunnelA 5 km motorway tunnel bored beneath Mount Učka in 1981, linking inland Istria with the Opatija Riviera and sparing drivers the old switchback climb over Poklon Pass.
  • 49 kmSolkan BridgeThe world's longest stone railway arch, an 85 m span of hewn limestone blocks: vaults the emerald Soča river just north of Nova Gorica, best admired from the riverside road below.
  • 65 kmKrk BridgeTwin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.
  • 66 kmMala Osojnica Viewpoint (Lake Bled)A 685-metre hilltop overlooking fairy-tale Lake Bled with its island church, medieval clifftop castle, and the Julian Alps behind.
  • 72 kmSoča ValleyValley of the turquoise Soca river below the Julian Alps, followed by a scenic road from Bovec through Kobarid to Tolmin.
  • 74 kmLjubelj Pass (Loibl Pass)One of Europe's oldest mountain crossings, this 1,367 m pass between Slovenia and Austria keeps its steep historic cobbled-era road above the modern tunnel: a favourite hairpin climb for drivers and cyclists.

Driving in Slovenia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Postojna.

Rakek

🇸🇮 Slovenia

9 km awayPop. 2,152

Pivka

🇸🇮 Slovenia

10 km awayPop. 2,088

Cerknica

🇸🇮 Slovenia

12 km awayPop. 4,018

Logatec

🇸🇮 Slovenia

16 km awayPop. 8,942

Borovnica

🇸🇮 Slovenia

20 km awayPop. 2,162

Vipava

🇸🇮 Slovenia

21 km awayPop. 1,771

Divača

🇸🇮 Slovenia

21 km awayPop. 1,357

Verd

🇸🇮 Slovenia

21 km awayPop. 1,891

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