Slovenia’s hidden gems finalists 2021
FINALIST#10: The magic world of Idrijske Krnice
Idrija, the UNESCO heritage pearl is best known for the second largest mercury mine in the world, beautiful Idrija lace and traditional Idrija žlikrofi, and a little less for its beautiful and unspoiled countryside, which offers hikers and cyclists countless...
FINALIST#9: Tufa springs in Jezersko
Jezersko provides a multitude of activities: numerous hiking trails of all difficulties, summer and winter climbing routes, magical ski tours which also include steep and technical descents, many kilometres of cross-country skiing and mountain bike trails, ice-skating...
FINALIST#8: Wine stories of Radgonske gorice
For almost 170 years, like the waves of the Mura River through Gornja Radgona, small secrets and abundant knowledge have been flowing through Radgonske gorice. How to skilfully pamper the vine to flourish in all its nobility. How to spend time caressing the grapes....
FINALIST#7: Velika Polana – ‘’Discover the land with good people’’
Between the mysterious Mura river, the charming swamp logs and the nearby hills, the municipality of Velika Polana stretches across the Pannonian plain. There are only three settlements: Velika Polana, Mala Polana and Brezovica, with a diverse mosaic of natural and...
FINALIST#6: The Story of Mikul in Kostel
Kostel is a geographically small but varied forested landscape along the southern border Kolpa river. With less than 700 inhabitants, it is one of the smaller Slovenian municipalities, but with its cultural and natural heritage it easily surpasses even the largest....
FINALIST#5: Incredible Willys Jeep Adventure
A fascinating experience with breath-taking views Feel the excitement and enjoy an amazing experience, while discovering one of the most beautiful corners of the Alps with our legendary WWII Willys Jeep. We are sure that you’ll like the roar of the engine, the...
FINALIST#4: Discovering Brkini with e-bikes
Visit the Karst and Brkini and fall in love with the beauties of this dynamic coexistence on the edge of the Mediterranean. Primary nature offers endless opportunities for wandering and exploring. Unique sights are easily imprinted in people’s memory. With us you can...
FINALIST#3: The untouched nature and beneficial energy of Dobrovnik
The municipality of Dobrovnik is a municipality in development, whose citizens are deeply connected to their home soil. They are persistent and resilient like a vine that is nurtured with special care. The surrounding nature invites you to get to know it during all...
FINALIST#2: Experience Count Blagaj’s Land
Nowhere is the terrain of the Polhov Gradec hills within such close reach as it is around Črni Vrh – a picturesque small village that is home to St. Lenart's church, which stands on an 861 metre-high slope above the Velika Božna gorge. The heart of the village, which...
FINALIST#1: Three different experiences in three castles
Do you like stories about castles? In the Čatež & Brežice area there are four castles. It is very important how you start your day – so why not start it like a king? A Slovenian proverb goes like this: “Eat in the morning like a king, at noon like a bourgeois and...