the Škocjan caves
Discover the underground rivers and stalactite formations of the Škocjan caves. Feast your eyes. It’s incredible and beautiful what nature is capable of.
Guided tour of the caves
Every hour, you can visit the caves accompanied by a guide. You start your route through the caves with a guide, passing the remarkable stalactite formations.
After this, you walk above the Reka river, which has carved a deep gorge, waterfalls included. The guide explains how the cave was formed.
During the tour, you don’t just see a lot; you’ll also hear something special: First it’s silent, then you can hear the river in the distance. And once you reach the largest chamber, the sound of the river echoes through the cave. Truly impressive!
As soon as you’re standing on the bridge, you’ll feel like Gandalf for a moment: “You shall not pass!” 😉
Park Škocjan
After your guided tour, you can enjoy a walk in the nature park surrounding the Škocjan caves. From the exit of the cave, you can choose between three walking routes. The longest takes around an hour. This walk through nature is beautiful as well.
Tickets for Škocjan Caves
It’s best to buy your tickets in advance on the website. It’s recommended to arrive at least 20 minutes before your tour begins.
| Ticket prices | Jan-Feb-Mar Nov-Dec | Apr Oct | May-Jun Sept | Jul-Aug |
| Adults | €16.00 | €18.00 | €22.00 | €24.00 |
| Children | €7.50 | €9.00 | €10.00 | €12.50 |
| Students and seniors | €12.00 | €14.00 | €16.00 | €18.00 |
You can reserve tickets via the Park Škocjanske Jame website
Opening hours Škocjan caves
From April to October, there are guided tours every hour. The first is at 10am, the last at 3pm.
In the peak season, there are additional tours at 11:30am and 4pm.
In the low season, there are only 2 to 3 tours per day.
Photography not allowed
Photography is not permitted inside the caves. The photos on this page are owned by Park Škocjanske Jame and used under a Creative Commons licence. You’ll find that you experience the caves far more intensely during the tour without a camera.
