SCOUTS: Jasmin and Agathe

A Day Like No Other: Discovering Trška Gora the Local Way

When Radio SI offered us the chance to experience a curated one-day tour of Trška Gora, we had no idea just how deeply this little corner of Slovenia would win us over. Spoiler: we left with full hearts, rosy cheeks, and a bottle of wine we made ourselves.

We started the day on e-bikes, riding through the town and into the surrounding countryside. The landscape is genuinely beautiful — gentle hills, vine-covered slopes, and a quietness that’s easy to appreciate. It’s a lovely way to get a feel for the region at your own pace.

Midday brought us to a traditional cottage home for a sit-down meal. Simple, hearty, and completely authentic — the kind of lunch that reminds you how good honest food can be. Our hosts were welcoming and generous, and that easy connection with local people was one of the highlights of the day.

Then came the highlight we didn’t know we needed: a visit to a local vineyard, travelling in the most delightful fashion aboard the famous Cvičeк Mobile. Winding through the hills with panoramic views stretching out in every direction, we were reminded just how breathtaking this region truly is. Under the guidance of passionate local producers, we rolled up our sleeves and crafted our very own bottle of Cvičeк — the legendary light red wine that has called this region home for centuries.

What stays with us most is a combination of things: the people, generous and proud to share their world, and the landscapes, quietly spectacular in a way that sneaks up on you. The farmer who insisted we try just one more thing. The winemaker whose eyes lit up talking about his vines. The endless green hills wrapping around everything like a postcard that refuses to end. Trška Gora doesn’t shout for attention — it simply enchants, gently and completely.

One day was a gift — and far too short. We’re already dreaming of coming back.

A heartfelt thank you to Radio SI for making this experience possible!