Slovenia is known as a country with a long tradition of nativity scenes, which are an important and very popular symbol of Christmas celebrations. Each year, many nativity scenes are on display all around the country.
The most unique and the most famous living nativity scene is staged along a 5 kilometre (3 mile) path inside the jaw-dropping Postojna Cave. Each year more than 150 performers are acting out the Biblical story of Christmas in 16 scenes set along the path. The nativity scenes are open to public for five or six days in the week between Christmas and New Year.
The tradition of living nativity scenes started in 1989 and features costumed performers, actors and singers amid light and sound effects. The event has quickly become one of the most awaited annual events in the festive season with visitors from all over Europe and the world who all come to watch come enjoy this unique spectacle.
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The jaw-dropping Postojna Cave system, a series of caverns, halls and passages some 25 kilometres long and 2 million years old, is a long way from a stable in Bethlehem, but its traditional living nativity is getting more than shepherds and wise men visiting.
The annual performance in the week between Christmas and New Year, staged along a 5 kilometre path inside the cave, has become one of Slovenia’s biggest tourist attractions in the festive season.
Living Nativity Scenes are performed at various stations along the Postojna Cave in the 5-kilometre journey, with a total of sixteen biblical scenes to recreate the whole picture of Christ’s birth.
16 biblical scenes, more than 150 performers a day, the incredible cave backdrop with stunning formations – this is how Christmas feels like at the Postojna Cave.
This year’s Living Nativity Scenes will be even more fascinating than in the previous years.
The live nativity is stunningly beautiful, it gives you goosebumps even if you are not at all religious.
The breathtaking Postojna cave system is series of caverns, halls and passages almost 25 kilometres long and two million years old.
Highlights of the cave include the enormous stalactites and stalagmites.
Postojna Cave and its Living Nativity Scenes make for one of the world’s most charming Christmas experiences.
The Living Nativity Scene inside Postojna Caves is the oldest event of its kind in Slovenia and the largest living nativity scene staged in any cave.
 Postojna is a modern town in southwestern Slovenia, where most people come to visit its remarkable cave. The town was first mentioned in historic documents in 1226. Today it has about 9,200 inhabitants and is the economic, administrative, educational and cultural centre of the Notranjska region of Slovenia. Thanks to Postojna's transformation into a tourist town, there are now four hotels and many other guesthouses and private accommodation options for every traveler's budget in the town. An array of restaurants, cafés and bars can be found in the town too. |
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 Overall Rating:  10/10 (Must-See)The Postojna Cave is a stunning underground system of passages, caverns, magnificent halls and stunning stone sculptures that are more than 20 km long. It is the most visited cave in Europe and the only cave with a double-track railway in the world, where visitors can experience a thrilling train ride through the extraordinary beautiful underground landscape. Visitors explore almost 6 km of the cave. |
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 Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)The Predjama Castle is a beautiful renaissance castle built in the mouth of a cave in the idyllic village of Predjama in the Karst region of Slovenia. It was constructed in the Gothic style in the 13th century and is considered to be one of the more significant architectural masterpieces of that time. To prevent easy access, the castle was built under a natural rocky arch high in the stone wall. |
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Postojna is a small, modern town with just a few more than 9,000 inhabitants. Each year, more than half a million travelers come here to visit the Postojna Caves, a remarkable underground system of passages, caverns, halls and surreal stone sculptures that lie just below the town’s surface. The town is very tourist friendly and features a number of restaurants, cafés and bars as well as a very interesting museum in the town centre dedicated to karst phenomena. |
 Postojna Cave is a stunning underground system of passages, caverns, magnificent halls and stone sculptures that are more than 20 kilometres long. It's the most-visited cave complex in Europe. Here's a stunning photo gallery with 50 breathtaking photos taken by professional photographers! |
 A beautiful picture gallery containing 15 high resolution photos of the Postojna Cave taken by tourists and amateur photo enthusiasts who have visited the cave! |
 The most unique and the most famous living nativity scene in Slovenia is staged along a 5 kilometre path inside the jaw-dropping Postojna Cave. Each year more than 150 performers are acting out the Biblical story of Christmas in 16 scenes set along the path. The nativity scenes are open to public for five or six days in the week between Christmas and New Year. |
This beautiful renaissance castle was constructed in the Gothic style in the 13th century and is considered to be one of the more significant architectural masterpieces of that time. To prevent easy access, the castle was built in the mouth of a cave under a natural rocky arch high in the stone wall. |
| The accommodation options in Postojna can be divided into six main categories: hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, apartments, farm stays and hostels. |
 Thanks to Postojna’s transformation into a tourist town, there are now five hotels in Postojna, so, if you're planning to visit Postojna and would like to stay in a hotel, read on and find out which are the ones that we recommend. |
 A nice guest house offers a friendly and relaxed travelling experience. Most Postojna guesthouses are family owned and operated, and offer a homey atmosphere and friendly service. There are several good guesthouses in Postojna and the surrounding area, find out which are the ones that we recommend the most. |
 Many local residents in Postojna offer apartments for rent in their houses. It’s a very popular budget-oriented option when you are staying in Postojna. But be careful, the rates and quality vary seriously, so always do a good research before you book an apartment! |
 Bed-and-breakfasts are always a good lodging option. They are a great place to meet fellow travelers, learn more about the area from knowledgeable hosts, and enjoy a hearty breakfast before hitting the road. There are a few good B&Bs in Postojna, find out which ones we recommend the most. |
 Hostels provide wallet-friendly, sociable accommodation where guests can rent a bed in a dormitory or a private room and share a bathroom, lounge and usually a kitchen. Postojna is a small town and currently only has one hostel. Luckily it's a very nice one. Find out if it suits your needs. |
 Farm stays can encompass a range of accommodations from rural bed and breakfasts to working farms. Some farmstays are quite luxurious, with comfortable rooms and delicious homemade breakfasts each morning; in this sort of accommodation, your closest contact with the farm itself may be a leisurely stroll across a rolling pasture. Other farmstays offer more hands-on activities, which could include milking cows, feeding livestock, collecting eggs, etc. If you want a nice experience on a farm, stay at one of the farmstays listed here, they are the best in the Postojna area and really worth staying at. |