Slovenia’s hidden gems finalists 2018

No, it's not an escape to Mars, it's an escape to the Karst! Red soil is inseparably connected to the Karst region – terra rossa is the soil that makes the refošk vine produce the world-famous terran wine. The Terran with its deep violet colour and its strong tannic...

The Vipava valley boasts with numerous natural and cultural sights, with an emphasis on top-class cuisine and unique local wines. The valley is a proud winner of the 2017 Green Destination Award. Start your wine&culinary experience in the Vipava winery, take a...

When going on a trip to the green valley with crystal clear and one of the warmest rivers in Europe, the Kolpa River, you will create unforgettable memories and recharge your batteries. Kolpa is inseparably linked to the Poljanska valley, fascinating everyone who ends...

Have an authentic experience of traditional herdsmen life in picturesque mountain environment not far from Ljubljana. Visit Velika planina, one of the most beautiful high mountain plateaus, where you can still meet real herdsmen on green pastures, while the pleasant...

Like a rare selection of jewels, the Charming Slovenia resort Herbal glamping is placed into some of the most beautiful and untainted parts of Slovenia – the valley Savinjska dolina. The Savinja River lends an unmistakable stamp to this area, while opening up before...

In Idrija, the oldest mining centre in Slovenia, the pounding of hammers and mining machinery echoed day after day for more than 500 years. The second largest mercury mine in the world helped Idrija to blossom in every aspect, from technology to science, and from...

Slovenj Gradec with its old medieval city centre offers a genuine experience of cultural and historical heritage in connection with contemporary pulse of a small city. When walking through the city center, you will be able to get to know its cultural pearls in the...

Only an hour's drive away from Ljubljana, there is a world that touches us with its pristine nature. Perhaps the reason lies in its Karst soul, hilly Notranjsko look, covered in a mighty forest, or simply because of its distance from wide roads and noisy crowds. And...

The home of Butul is located on Manžan, a village 5km away from the Koper city centre. Our culinary offer has different smells and flavours of Slovenian Istria and the Mediterranean. The home of Butul is located on Manžan, a village 5km away from the Koper city...

Tolmin and its surroundings, with its beauty and rich history, offer many opportunities for recreation and relaxation. The Soča river, with its unique emerald colour, has been attracting lovers of nature, adrenalin seekers and travellers for a long time now. You will...

Lead miming under the mountain Peca already began in Roman times. Written records show, that from 1665 until the end of the previous century, when the mine was finally closed down, 1000 km of tunnels were dug. These remarkable underground passages enable us to get to...

Not far from Ljubljana is a lovely town with an odd name that translates as Dormouse Manor, for reasons the locals can’t seem to agree on. But it boasts a handsome manor house, a spectacular church (far grander than you’d guess in such modest town), and a rich...

The history of Zasavje region is incrediby abundantly variegated, hence its heritage very rich. We will introduce you to stories of coal mining and glass-making, working-class families, by looking back and into the future. You will be able to learn about the history...

Greenery at the confluence of Sava and Krka rivers, thermal springs, vineyards and rich architectural heritage - this is why Brežice is known to many as the place where different worlds come together. We will start our trip in the mighty castle of Brežice, a...

The white peaks of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps rise above the valley jealously guarding its natural pearls in silence. The frozen lake invites you to put on ice-skates, the cross-country tracks running along the valley plane invite you to put on cross-country skis and the...

The most beautiful stories are the result of friendship. This is when they just happen! Koroška hiša and the Guesthouse Gora pod lipo. Each on its side of the Pohorje mountain range, both created with the wish to preserve the roots, tradition and characteristics of...

Experience the Prekmurje region in one day! Lose yourself in the tastes of Prekmurje culinary specialties and top-quality wines of the region. Šunkarna Kodila, the winery Marof, and the Rajh restaurant have together created a culinary-tourist package called Gourmet...

In Laško, the confluence of the good, they were known for healing springs in the midst of intact nature along the Savinja River already during the time of ancient Romans. Today, locals are known for beer, flowers and honey, as they proudly preserve the tradition of...