Ljubljana Castle: Entrance Ticket

An underwhelming castle with little heritage on display. It’s not a usual castle where you need a ticket to enter the castle which is fine. You can enter the castle freely. Some parts will require the ticket to get in, which is where I think the value is rather poor. It includes a “museum” which is essentially watching a cartoon projected onto 4 walls, which has little to do with the castle. The other two paid parts include the lookout at the top of the clock tower and a 4d film about the castle’s history. The film was enjoyable but extensive exhibits would have been more authentic. The last paid section is the history museum which is a tiny exhibit which has a very modern feel. And you have to press multiple buttons to read the text at each display window. I’d purchased the ticket online but in hindsight, I wouldn’t have decided to purchase it had I arrived without a ticket and wandered around for a bit. It definitely wasn’t worth the €15. Go check it out first and decide for yourself whether you want to pay the €15.

I enjoyed it. Did not realise 80 per cent of it was free and there was 0 communication upon when you have a ticket were to go. But the staff were freindly and there's great views from the top.

Walked up and down to the castle- no need for funicular. A 10 minute brisk walk up Enjoyable visit with enough to see- as well as great views

A must-do in Ljublana, very much enjoyed the funicular up and the different rooms - not all of us walked to the highest viewing tower but we got a magnificent view from half way up. The virtual castle video was entertaining and very well done - a bit of fun but still educational. We also very much enjoyed the museum with the history of Slovenia including the last century! and the chapel. Returned the following day for a wine tasting in the Castle cellar which was excellent

We reached the castle by walking through the surrounding woods. The walk is not particularly long but quite challenging because it is uphill with an unexpected steepness. We bought the tickets and then we entered the castle which features various rooms and exhibits, some more interesting than others. The castle was pleasant to visit, there are no period furnishings but from the tower you can enjoy an excellent view of the whole city. The only downside, the restrooms are paid. Worth visiting if you want to visit the city.

Castle lovely from outside , great views . What a lot of people were talking about though wasn’t the castle but the charge for toilets . Understandably when you’ve paid entrance , you’ve paid tourist tax and then this . Wasn’t even working with phones , people getting charged and not getting in . Total shambles to me honest . Saw a family of 5 having to pay 5 euros . Disgraceful .

A bit chaotic and so modernised inside it lost all its character. There was a random cartoon projection show in an old hall which was very odd. We had the audio tour which was dull and we gave up half way round. The most exciting thing was a huge thunderstorm when we were up the tower. Otherwise not really worth going inside.

This is the key attraction atop a hill in old town Ljubljana. You can take the funicular to get here and then take the audio guide which gives you enough history about the place. This is a well maintained castle and gives you a good perspective about the history and key personalities who built and inhabited the castle over the years.

+1

Magnificent view from the castle's small restaurant

Interesting visit with a truly spectacular view from the tower. Also, there is a funicular ride that is worth it.