24. 05. 2026

Canoe Safari: How the Lake Cerknica was formed?

A group of people in canoes sailing in front of the Skadulca Cave on Lake Cerknica listen to a story, told by a guide with a hat.

Basic information about the event

Date: 24. 05. 2026
Time: 10:00-12:00
Entrance fee: 18,00 € per person free of charge for children up to 12 years old accompanied by two adults in the same canoe

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Listen to the story of two castles on opposite sides of Cerknica field (polje) and the unfortunate love that led to the field becoming a lake.

You will experience the story during a canoe trip on Lake Cerknica from Rešeto Bay to Skadulca cave. Somewhere here Jezerko, the waterman, crawled out from one of the caves and advised the young prince how to get from one end of the field to the other by boat. The lake, which sometimes is here, sometimes isn't, has always stirred spirits and inspired this story of Notranjska Romeo in Juliet.

A family canoeing on Lake Cerknica in the Skadulca cave.
Photo: Zoran Vidrih
Aerial view of two people in a canoe paddling through dense water lily vegetation.
Photo: Bojan Senjur

Duration: from 10:00 to 12:00 (2 h)
Meeting point: Dolenje Jezero, Entrance point "Canoe Safari" Rešeto (N 45.77171, E 14.35638)
Guide: Aljaž Červek, Vid Šparemblek, Canoe Safari
Necessary equipment: suitable clothing, drinks, sunscreen; life jackets and a waterproof bag are provided with the canoe rental
Suitable for: everyone
Price: includes guiding, canoe rental and necessary safety equipment
- 18,00 € per person
- free of charge for children up to 12 years old accompanied by two adults in the same canoe

Can also be held in english language.

Places are limited. We are collecting registrations until Friday, May 22, via the application form on this page. More information at tic@notranjski-park.si or +386 31 668 223 (Visitor Center Lake Cerknica). If spaces are available, the experience can be attended also without prior registration; in case of full capacity, those registered will have priority.

Participation is at your own risk.

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