Welcome to the mystical land of Lake Cerknica

Dva otroka stojita ob leseni mizi, na kateri so razporejeni majhni okrogli predmeti. V ozadju so navpične lesene letve in dekorativni elementi.

Visitor Center Lake Cerknica

Listen to the story about a very special lake and discover the mysterious world of the mystical Lake Cerknica.

Listen to the story about a truly special lake and discover the mysterious world of the mystical Lake Cerknica.

A mown meadow with tufts of dried grass. In the background, a forest, hills and a clear sky can be seen.

REVITA 2: Public Call for the Purchase of Nature Conservation-Important Agricultural Land

The Public Institute Notranjska Regional Park, on behalf of the Municipality of Cerknica, is publising a public call for the sale of agricultural land of conservation importance within the range of priority habitat types and species in the Notranjska Regional Park.

The Public Institute Notranjska Regional Park, on behalf of the Municipality of Cerknica, is publising a public call for the sale of agricultural land of conservation importance within the range of priority habitat types and species in the Notranjska Regional Park.

25. 09. 2026

Discover Notranjska Park

Posnetek Cerkniškega jezera z dronom.

Lake Cerknica

The lake, which disappears and reappears, shows you a different face each time you visit.

The lake, which disappears and reappears, shows you a different face every time you visit.

Rakov Škocjan

A visit to this picturesque karst valley, formed by the sinking and collapsing of a cave ceiling, will not leave you indifferent.

A visit to this picturesque karst valley, formed by the sinking and collapsing of a cave ceiling, will not leave you indifferent.

Jamar v rumenem napihljivem čolnu na podzemnem jezeru v Križni jami.

Križna Cave

Križna Cave is one of the most beautiful tourist water caves in Slovenia.

Križna Cave is one of the most beautiful tourist water caves in Slovenia. 22 emerald lakes are connected by an underground crystal-clear stream, within side passages ancient bones of cave bears can be seen, and by the number of specialised cave dwellers, the Križna Cave ranks among the richest caves in the world.

Autumn panoramic view of Mount Slivnica, with swampy Lake Cerknica in the foreground.

Slivnica

The beautiful vista of Lake Cerknica and valleys of the Notranjska region made witches and their mistress Uršula choose Mount Slivnica as their home.

The beautiful vista of Lake Cerknica and valleys of the Notranjska region made witches and their mistress Uršula choose Mount Slivnica as their home.

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An aerial view of a vast, arid karst plain with a mosaic of mown meadows and arable fields. A narrow stream winds its way across the plain, forming a characteristic meander. The plain is surrounded by wooded slopes and hills, whilst a clear blue sky stretches above the landscape.

LIFE TRŠCA: Monitoring Cerknica Polje from Space Throughout the Summer

Satellite imagery enables us to monitor changes in the Cerknica Polje over time and to link these changes to land use and nature conservation.

Satellite imagery enables us to monitor changes in the Cerknica Polje over time and to link these changes to land use and nature conservation.

16. 10. 2026

A wide view of a meadow with yellowish-green grass in the foreground. In the background rises a wooded hill, above which bands of low mist and clouds stretch out. The landscape is bathed in soft daylight, which emphasises the layers of the forest and the hills.

LIFE TRŠCA: Soil sampling in different types of reedbeds on Lake Cerknica

The Biotechnical Faculty sampled soil in different types of reedbeds at Lake Cerknica to determine how soil properties and different management regimes affect the vitality and species diversity of the reedbeds.

The Biotechnical Faculty sampled soil in different types of reedbeds at Lake Cerknica to determine how soil properties and different management regimes affect the vitality and species diversity of the reedbeds.

09. 10. 2026

A puppet show on stage. Against a set decorated with greenery and an illustration of a cauldron over a fire, the puppets perform, whilst a puppeteers in costume stands beside them. The dark backdrop emphasises the illuminated action on stage.

LIFE TRŠCA: Puppet Show Has Already Reached More Than 600 Spectators

We have already staged five performances of the puppet show ‘Who created Lake Cerknica?’.

We have already staged five performances of the puppet show ‘Who created Lake Cerknica?’.

01. 10. 2026

Restoration of a karst pond on Mount Slivnica

Restoration works underway at the karst pond on Slivnica.

Restoration works underway at the karst pond on Slivnica.

25. 09. 2026

A mown meadow with tufts of dried grass. In the background, a forest, hills and a clear sky can be seen.

REVITA 2: Public Call for the Purchase of Nature Conservation-Important Agricultural Land

The Public Institute Notranjska Regional Park, on behalf of the Municipality of Cerknica, is publising a public call for the sale of agricultural land of conservation importance within the range of priority habitat types and species in the Notranjska Regional Park.

The Public Institute Notranjska Regional Park, on behalf of the Municipality of Cerknica, is publising a public call for the sale of agricultural land of conservation importance within the range of priority habitat types and species in the Notranjska Regional Park.

25. 09. 2026

Featured experiences

Aerial view of Lake Cerknica with the winding Stržen stream, floodplain meadows and the karst landscape of Notranjski Park.

Discover Lake Cerknica

Europe's Largest Disappearing Lake

A group of people in a yellow inflatable boat inside Križna Cave with illuminated walls and clear green water. The cave has a high ceiling with rock formations, and the boat is guided by a person in red jumpsuit.

Visit Križna Cave

Visitors listening to an explanation by a model of Lake Cerknica.

Museum of Lake Cerknica

Moon Walk

Three people are standing in the forest, equipped with various microphones and headphones. They look around with interest and listen to the sounds of the forest around Lake Cerknica.

Sounds of nature

A group of people riding mountain scooters down a gravel road through a forest.

Downhill ride on monster roller

A group of hikers walks across a wooden bridge in Rakov Škocjan. The Rak River flows below them, a green forest is around them, spruce branches are visible in the foreground.

Unbound wanderings

Hands, holding a special blade for manual woodworking, are carving a wooden spoon on a bench in an outdoor classroom.

Wood carving in the Forest

A group of birdwatchers stands by Lake Cerknica. Adults and children with binoculars and bird-watching telescopes gaze into the distance. A guide wearing a hat points to the sky with his finger.

The Mysterious Bird Life of Lake Cerknica

Two people paddling a red canoe on Lake Cerknica, surrounded by mountains and trees. The sky is partly cloudy.

Canoe safari

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