- 78
species of butterflies found on Planina Polje alone - 87%
of the Postojna region is protected natural area - 460+
caves and vertical caves lie beneath your feet
Nature
The Postojna Region is a place where water disappears, forests reign and silence speaks.
An underground adventure
Beneath your feet lies another world which is silent, mysterious, and timeless. In the Postojna region, the underground reveals itself in all its beauty, yet remains accessible to everyone. Choose your underground adventure and discover how water, stone, and time have shaped this extraordinary karst world.
Step into the world of the brown bear
The magnificent brown bear, king of the forest, is an animal that local people have lived alongside for centuries with both respect and admiration. Accompanied by experienced guides and forest rangers, you can safely observe and photograph these remarkable animals in their natural habitat.
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Planina Polje
A one-of-a-kind disappearing lake
The Postojna region is the cradle of karstology, and Planina Polje is the classic example of a karst polje. The landscape that gave its name to this type of landform around the world. It is a place of striking contrasts, where one day you can stroll across flower-filled meadows and the next find yourself standing at the edge of a vast lake.
Time for fishing
The rivers of the Postojna region, disappearing into the mysterious karst underground, offer opportunities for different types of fishing. Explore the local fishing areas, obtain your fishing permit, and enjoy a peaceful day by the water.
Gentle walks to spectacular views
In the Postojna region, nature doesn’t demand great feats.
The trails begin gently, winding through forests, alongside rivers, across soft karst terrain, and leading to viewpoints that open up both the landscape and your mind. Sometimes a short walk is all it takes; other times, a little more climbing is rewarded with the same feeling: you’ve arrived exactly where you were meant to be.
Take a leisurely walk or venture a little higher, where sweeping views stretch across forests, fields, and the distinctive karst landscape.
Stop. Listen. You might just hear
nature speaking your language.
A twist in the road•A tale to be told•
A twist in the road•A tale to be told•
A twist in the road•A tale to be told•
A twist in the road•A tale to be told•