From Lake Bled to Triglav Mountain, Slovenia is home to many breathtaking natural wonders, and some of its very best are located underground. If you’re in the mood to explore the breathtaking underworld of this tiny European country, these three caves are a good place to start.
Postojna Cave
Postojna Cave is one of Slovenia’s top tourist attractions and it’s not difficult to see why. This vast cave system will knock you off your feet with its sculptural rock formations and underground halls covered with stalagmites and stalactites. This cave also comes with an underground river, known for being home to the endemic olm.
Cross Cave
Also known as Križna Jama, Cross Cave offers one of the most exciting underground adrenaline-rush adventures in Slovenia. It’s home to subterranean lakes of emerald green water, and underground boat rides are the most popular activity that you shouldn’t miss during your visit.
Škocjan Caves
Škocjan Caves are home to one of the deepest and largest underground canyons in the world, and you shouldn’t miss them for the world while exploring Slovenia. It made it to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites and you’ll stumble upon everything from tiny waterfall to rimstone pools while exploring it.