# Predjama Castle, a cave-dwelling curiosity

> After spending a good part of the day in the Škocjan caves, we headed for Predjama Castle (about thirty minutes by car from the caves).

Source: https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/predjama-castle/
Published on 17 August 2019

After spending a good part of the day in the Škocjan caves, we headed for Predjama Castle (about thirty minutes by car from the caves). This cave castle is presented as one of the must-sees of a trip to Slovenia and we didn't want to miss it because of its curious construction!

## A few practical details

Predjama Castle is part of the **Postojnska Jama Park** along with the famous Postojna caves. You can combine the two visits (38.50€ for adults all the same): a free shuttle is available between the two tourist sites (20 minute journey). All the information on the park's website [here](https://www.postojnska-jama.eu/fr/le-chateau-de-predjama/).

We chose to visit only Predjama Castle and so paid **11.90€** for entry as students (_make sure you have your student card, they absolutely ask for it..._). The castle is open from **9am to 7pm** in July and August. At the castle entrance, an **audio guide** (in French!) is provided with about thirty numbers to follow inside the building.

## Predjama Castle in photos

### Outside

Seen from afar, Predjama Castle is really very photogenic! Set into the rock, it seems to emerge from a cave with its striped shutters which give it a certain charm.

![Castle at the far end of the meadow behind a flowering garden](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/le-chateau-de-predjama-curiosite-troglodyte-02-df50fad0.webp)

![Woman leaning against the castle wall beneath the rock vault](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/le-chateau-de-predjama-curiosite-troglodyte-03-a596dc18.webp)

![Woman sitting on a low wall along the road leading to the castle](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/le-chateau-de-predjama-curiosite-troglodyte-04-f988419c.webp)

![Castle in its cave overlooking a meadow and wooden bleachers](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/le-chateau-de-predjama-curiosite-troglodyte-05-8ad365ed.webp)

### Inside

Visiting the inside of the castle takes between an hour and an hour and a half, the time it takes to listen to all the audio. Several rooms are still furnished, which lets you get an idea of life back then.

![Green valley and small village edged with forest under the blue sky](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/le-chateau-de-predjama-curiosite-troglodyte-06-9609c2bc.webp)

![White facade with striped shutters behind red geraniums](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/le-chateau-de-predjama-curiosite-troglodyte-07-13f3840b.webp)

![Old kitchen with cauldrons hanging above the hearth](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/le-chateau-de-predjama-curiosite-troglodyte-08-3567a39a.webp)

![Wooden vaulted hall filled with armour and banquet tables](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/le-chateau-de-predjama-curiosite-troglodyte-09-c9161c9d.webp)

![Inner cave lit by a lantern above a wooden walkway](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/le-chateau-de-predjama-curiosite-troglodyte-10-c205d267.webp)

![High wall pierced with small windows above the red geraniums](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/le-chateau-de-predjama-curiosite-troglodyte-11-0ac15631.webp)

## What we thought of Predjama Castle

We found the site quite impressive and the visit interesting thanks to the audio guides. So we don't regret stopping there at all!  
**We recommend visiting the castle in the morning or at the end of the day rather than in between to avoid the crowds. We were there around 4.30pm and the visitors were already starting to leave. A lovely surprise all in all!**

Planning a trip to Slovenia? Read [all our articles about our road trip](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/destinations/slovenia/)!

![Couple seen from behind on the path to the castle, title Predjama castle](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/le-chateau-de-predjama-curiosite-troglodyte-12-c9389222.webp)