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Strmol Castle
A castle estate above a lake in Upper Carniola
€850Starting fromsee what it includes
Up to 50Guests40 seated for dinner
7Bedroomson site
5 kmNearest airportLjubljana Jože Pučnik
Strmol Castle is a 13th-century castle estate at the foot of Dvorjanski hrib, near Cerklje na Gorenjskem in Slovenia.
Strmol Castle stands on a sun-exposed slope beneath Dvorjanski hrib, east of the village of Dvorje in the Gorenjska region. Its roots go back to the 13th century, when it belonged to the Strmol knights, whose name it still carries. It became a cultural monument of national importance in 2004 and was fully renovated between 2010 and 2012. Landscaped grounds and a lake lie below the castle, with the Kamnik-Savinja Alps behind.
Weddings are held outdoors on the castle terraces, in the Golden Salon at the top of the central tower, or under a traditional covered hayrack in the grounds. The salons keep the furniture of the castle's pre-war owner, and the same period pieces furnish the guest rooms, which run as a boutique four-star hotel. Dining is arranged in the main castle dining room, the Knights' Hall or on the terraces, and the estate's own team provides the catering. Couples can book the castle for their day, then walk down to the cafe in the former farm buildings below the castle. Strmol Castle holds the Green Key sustainability certification and was named Unique Castle of the Year in 2018.
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Upper Carniola, Slovenia
- Price
- Ceremony packages from €850; wedding dinner from €65 per person
- Capacity
- Ceremonies up to 50 guests; plated meal on the castle terraces up to 40
- Type
- Castle, countryside
- Ceremony
- Up to 50 guests
- Seated dinner
- Up to 40 guests
A castle of the Strmol knights
The castle stands on a sun-exposed slope beneath the 675-metre Dvorjanski hrib. Its roots go back to the 13th century, when it was the seat of the Strmol knights, and it has kept its Slovenian name through changes of owner. It was declared a cultural monument of national importance in 2004 and renovated in full between 2010 and 2012.
Interiors left as the last owner knew them
Salons and rooms keep the original furniture of the castle's wealthy pre-war owner, and the castle was named Unique Castle of the Year in 2018 by a London-based travel and hospitality magazine. The Golden Salon, with its gilt mirror and chandelier, is the main room for civil ceremonies.
Lake, gardens and terraces
Landscaped grounds, a castle complex and a lake below form the setting. Ceremonies and receptions can move between the castle terraces, the Golden Salon and a rustic toplar in the grounds.
Golden Salon
The largest salon, at the top of the central tower, used for civil ceremonies with the castle's original furnishings.
Castle terraces
Open-air ceremonies and plated dinners for up to 40 guests, with stand-up receptions on the terrace.
The toplar
A traditional covered hayrack in the grounds for a countryside-style ceremony.
Rooms with pre-war furniture
Castle rooms and suites furnished with restored pieces from the period before the Second World War, with modern bathrooms.
Estate wine cellar
A plated meal for up to 10 guests can be served in the former wine cellar, and the Knights' Hall seats up to 26.
Green Key certification
The castle holds the internationally recognised Green Key award for sustainable operation.
Accommodation
7 rooms and suites
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Location
Upper Carniola
Check-in is between 15:00 and 20:00 and check-out between 07:00 and 12:00. Pets are not allowed in the castle.
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik (LJU)5 km
Strmol Castle
Dvorje 3, 4207 Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia
Transfers. The castle lies a few kilometres from Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport and the Gorenjska motorway.
Parking. Free parking at the castle entrance for hotel guests and free parking beside Strmol Café.
Things to do nearby
- Guided tour of Strmol Castle
- Strmol Café
- Photographs in the castle park
- Wine tasting in the castle cellar
- Brdo Estate and Brdo Golf
- Češnjevek and Lahovče ponds
Getting there
- Ljubljana Jože Pučnik (LJU)
Pricing and what to expect
What a wedding here costs
From€850
Ceremony packages: rustic ceremony under the toplar from €850, castle ceremony €1,100, each with use of the location for up to two hours. Wedding dinner from €65 per person in the Knights' Hall (up to 26 guests) and from €75 per person in the main castle dining room (up to 16 guests); drinks charged by consumption. Prices include VAT.
Typically includes
Ceremony packages include basic set-up of the location (chairs for the couple and witnesses, up to 40 guest chairs outdoors for the castle ceremony and up to 20 under the toplar), a table for the registrar and a table for signing, flags, a basic floral arrangement on the registrar's table, sound system and technical staff as needed, and a wedding protocol lead and wedding organiser. Dinner menu prices include festive table settings, basic table decoration, menu cards with a dedication and help with organisation.
Capacity
- Seated dinner40
- Standing reception40
- Ceremony50
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Frequently asked questions
Strmol Castle
Where can the ceremony take place?
The ceremony and reception can be held outdoors on the castle terraces, under the toplar (a traditional covered hayrack) or in the Golden Salon. Each of these three locations has a ceremony capacity of 50.
Who arranges the civil registration?
The date of a civil ceremony is agreed in advance with the Kranj administrative unit, which issues the formal record. Marrying outside its official premises carries a fee of €170, and a deposit of €400 confirms the ceremony booking and is deducted from the final bill.
Can guests stay at the castle?
Yes. The castle has rooms furnished with restored original pre-war furniture, offered as a Castle Suite, a Castle Deluxe Room and a Castle Classic Room, with breakfast included. Manor house accommodation is also available on the estate.
Who provides the catering?
All catering is provided by the estate's own team from Brdo pri Kranju, and drinks are charged by consumption.
Can the castle be used for wedding photography?
Yes. Photographs can be taken in the park or in selected rooms of the castle for up to two hours. Couples hire their own photographer, and couples marrying at Strmol have priority on Saturdays.
Is the castle open to visitors?
Guided tours of the central castle tower last about one hour and must be booked in advance.
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