Ljubljana Castle: Tickets & Ljubljana Card Inclusion
1.5 - 2.5 h
Hilltop Medieval Fortress & Museums
Present structure largely 16th-17th century, on a site fortified since the 11th century
Grajska planota 1, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€19.00
€13.50 (7-18/student/pensioner, with funicular)
Open 365 days a year. Castle: 9:00-18:00 (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec) or 9:00-20:00 (May-Sep). Funicular runs slightly longer hours than the castle itself. Last ticket purchase is one hour before closing.
No advance booking required for individual visitors; tickets sold at the box office or online. Last ticket purchase is possible up to one hour before the castle closes.
Ljubljana's hilltop castle, reached by funicular railway from Krekov trg, with an outlook tower, the permanent Slovenian History exhibition, the Puppetry Museum, the castle chapel, prison cells, and the 4D 'Virtual Castle' film on the fortress's history. Open 365 days a year.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult, with funicular | €17.10 online / €19.00 box office | Online in advance or on-site | |
| Reduced (7-18/student/pensioner), with funicular | €12.15 online / €13.50 box office | Online in advance or on-site | |
| Family (2 adults + 1+ child), with funicular | €46.00 | Online or on-site | |
| With Ljubljana Card | Included | Confirmed via the card's own official page |
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Ticket Options
€19.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Ljubljana Castle crowns Castle Hill above the Old Town, reached by a short funicular ride from Krekov trg or a walk up through the wooded slope. The current fortifications date largely from the 16th and 17th centuries, built over a site fortified since at least the 11th century, and the complex today combines a working viewpoint, a chapel, former prison cells, and several museums — including the permanent Slovenian History exhibition and the Puppetry Museum — with sweeping views over the terracotta rooftops of the Old Town and the Julian Alps beyond on a clear day.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Outlook Tower
Climb for a 360° panorama over Ljubljana's Old Town, the Ljubljanica River, and — on a clear day — the Julian Alps and Mount Triglav on the horizon.
The Puppetry Museum
A dedicated museum tracing Slovenia's distinctive puppet-theatre tradition, popular with families.
The 4D 'Virtual Castle' Film
A short animated film dramatising the castle's history across its many roles — fortress, garrison, prison, and residence.
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Is Ljubljana Castle Included on the Ljubljana Card?
Compare Ljubljana PassesYes — the Ljubljana Card's own official page names Ljubljana Castle among its included culture sites. The castle's own official site makes no mention of the Ljubljana Card at all and does not itemize which specific components (the funicular, the tower, the museums) card redemption covers — confirm at the funicular's lower station or the castle ticket desk when you arrive.
Ljubljana Card
Included. Confirmed generally included by the Ljubljana Card's own official page, which names 'Ljubljana Castle' among its included culture sites. The castle's own site does not itemize which specific card redemption components (funicular vs. full ticket) this covers — check at the funicular gate or castle ticket desk when redeeming.
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