Popular being the source of providing romantic atmosphere, Ljubljana castle has turned into the most popular castle of the city. Of course, the grand courtyard of this medieval castle has played an important role for this recognition. This is because, the courtyard offer a brilliant view of Ljubljana. You don’t need to pay any fees if you just want to take a tour in the courtyard.

Other than this, the castle premise houses numerous exhibition that are being held in different part of the castle; Rustic gallery; Lookout Tower; a chapel; Museum of Slovene History; a puppet museum and a restaurant serving authentic Slovenian food.

Besides, the castle also organizes numerous events and themed guided tour throughout the year. Take a tour within this fascinating castle to learn about the history of Ljubljana. 

• Children younger than 7 years should be accompanied by their parents (not applicable for organized groups) and are eligible for free admission.
• Free entrance is applicable for physically challenged people and accompanying persons with disabilities (except for guided tour).
• For planning your visit to the castle, visit the official website.
• For group visit (up to 8people), Prior appointment is required.
• Guided tour for physically challenged people are also available.

Castle

• For adults: €7.50
• Children (7-18years), students, seniors, groups of 15 people: €5.20
• Family (upto 2 adults + 1 children): €19
• Note: For online tickets = -10%

Castle ticket with funicular (Return journey by cable car and castle)

• For adults: €10
• Children (7-18years), students, seniors, groups of 15 people: €7
• Family (upto 2 adults + 1 children): €26
• Note: for online tickets = -10%

Time machine (a guided tour and castle ticket)

• For adults: €12 (castle ticket includes funicular), €10 (the castle include a ticket)
• Children (7-18years), students, seniors, groups of 15 people: €8.40(castle ticket includes funicular), €7(the castle include a ticket)
• Family (upto 2 adults + 1 children): €30 (castle ticket includes funicular), €23(the castle include a ticket)
• Note: For online tickets = -10%

Barbarism torment (a guided tour & Castle ticket)

• For adults: €12 (castle ticket includes funicular), €10 (the castle include a ticket)
• Children (7-18years), students, seniors, groups of 15 people: €8.40(castle ticket includes funicular), €7(the castle include a ticket)
• Note: For online tickets = -10%

Funicular

• For adults: €4 (return), €2.20 (one-way), €15 (monthly)
• Children (7-18years), students, seniors, groups of 15 people: €3 (return), €1.50 (one-way)
• Family (upto 2 adults + 1 children): €10 (return), €6 (one-way)
• For other ticket details and different kind of guided tours, visit the official website.

Castle, funicular and the castle cafe

• January, February, March & November: 10 am - 8 pm
• April, May and October: 9 am - 9 pm
• June, July, August and September: 9 am - 11 pm
• December: 10 am – 10 pm

Info center, virtual castle, Lookout Tower, Rustic Gallery, chapel Penitentiary, puppet museum and exhibition

• January, February, March & November: 10 am - 6 pm
• April, May & October: 9 am – 8 pm
• June, July, August & September: 9 am – 9 pm
• December: 10am – 7pm (until 9pm – Lookout Tower) 

Restaurant Scorer

• Monday to Saturday: 12 pm - 10 pm
• Sundays & holidays: Closed

Tavern at the Castle

• Monday to Saturday: 10 am – 11 pm (Kitchen – 12 pm - 10 pm)
• Sundays and holidays: 10 am - 6 pm (kitchen – 12 pm - 4 pm)

• Bus station: Krekov market, Dragon Bridge. From here walk past the Puppet Theatre and you will reach lower station.
• Lines LPP: 2,13,20

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