Sights

The largest castle in Novo mesto, which has undergone the most significant changes over time, is Grm Castle. It stands atop the Grm hill and is surrounded by a beautiful avenue of trees, dating back to the 16th century. In front of the main facade, there is a small park with a pool, a stone […]

The area of the Herbal Center of Southeast Slovenia is located in the Municipality of Škocjan, on the edge of the village of Zagrad, a clustered village in the heart of the Krško Hills. The entire area of the herbal center covers approximately 7.5 hectares (mostly forest, meadows, stream, paths).  The site features the Herbalium […]

Are you looking for delicious, organically produced and locally crafted presents? Visit the Honey Boutique Voglar, where you can find a wide selection of honey products and gifts. You can also listen to the stories of the bee-keepers whose work preserves our natural heritage.

The House of Living Heritage is located at the spot where the old Bela Cerkev primary school used to be. The House of Living Heritage offers an insight into the lives of the local inhabitants in the Šmarješke Toplice Municipality from different perspectives. Upon entering the House of Living Heritage, you can first watch a […]

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Kočevski Rog, a high Dinaric mountain range, stretches 25 km in length, with its highest peaks exceeding 1000 meters. Geologically, carbonate rocks dominate, creating karst formations, caves, and sinkholes. The forests are naturally preserved and home to numerous animal species, including wolves, bears, and lynxes. . The area is part of the Natura 2000 network. […]

Do you know the Slovenian saying, “As good as bread”? The bread in that saying must have been made using the flour from the Košak Mill. It is one of the few mills in Slovenia that continues to operate and preserve its family tradition. Try one of the different types of flour made from local […]

Living with nature and getting to know it in all its beauty and splendour was the main thought behind the proprietors’ decision to buy a plot in the unspoiled nature of Kočevje forests. After exploring the beautiful surroundings, they decided to include the world of bees in it, as well. Among their products, you’ll find […]

It knows innumerable stories and tales of the area. The emerald beauty of the Krka River will charm you with its calm flow and its integration into the lives of the people. So take your time and embark on an exploration of its banks, jump into the clean water, or make your way down it […]

Šentrupert-located Hayracks Country is the world-first open air museum of hayracks. 19 drying devices are exhibited there, from which 17 are hayracks representing each hayrack type present in Slovenia. The objective of this installation is to show the entire historic development process of hayrack and its importance for the region. It is renowned for an […]

The exhibition presents the life and work of Mirna Pec native Lojze Slak through the written word, images, objects, music and flm. As visitors trace the course of his life from cradle to grave, they will get a sense of the infuence of the landscape, people and folk music of the Dolenjska region on Lojze […]

An excellent starting point for strolls around the countryside is the Luknja valley. It is adorned by various Karst features and inhabited by rare animal species, as well as diverse vegetation. Visitors can enjoy the local cultural attractions while relaxing and enjoying the beauty of nature. Walk past the ruins of Luknja Castle, the old […]

At Medle Farm, they are engaged in the production of vegetable plants, balcony flowers, perennials, annuals, and spices in Spring. They offer homegrown juicy strawberries and raspberries. During the Summer months, you can buy vegetables, and in the Autumn, cabbage, turnips and apples, and sour cabbage and turnips. In the Winter months, they are well […]

For permanent exhibitions are present in the Novo Mesto-located Museum of Lower Carniola (Dolenjski muzej). Archaeological image of Lower Carniola features all major objects making Lower Carniola and Novo Mesto one of the European regions of exceptional archaeological heritage significantly contributing to the knowledge of European prehistory. Ethnological exhibition displays the rustic and handcrafted way […]