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In addition to a guided tour, the Api apiary and honey garden offers its visitors the possibility of a honey picnic, apitherapy or honey massage, and forest selfness.

During World War II, Base 20 was the headquarters of the military and political leadership of the Slovenian national liberation movement, and other Partisan establishments. Today, it is the only preserved such memorial of a resistance movement in Europe. 26 barracks were built here. The role and significance of Base 20 are shown in a […]

 Surrounded by the beautiful nature of Kočevje’s virgin forest, you’ll discover an over-half-century tradition of creating natural essential oils, premium spirits, and chocolate products of internationally recognised quality. The Berryshka Distillery and Chocolate Shop writes wonderful stories from the past.The Distillation Master reveals the processes for creating the top-quality flavours and aromas that intertwine in […]

KŠŠC Češča offers you the opportunity to organize activities such as: – children visits from kindergartens, schools,…, – birthday parties, – events for closed companies, – tours of KŠŠC Češča vas, etc.

Gostilna Javornik is located just under an hour from Ljubljana, in the village of Rakovnik near Šentrupert. The tradition of the inn is continued by the fourth generation, and the specialty of the inn is dishes cooked in a wood-fired oven. In the inn, they prepare a variety of dishes, ranging from meat, fish, and […]

Gostilna Vovko is a renowned traditional Slovenian inn where the family has been showcasing the local environment in the best possible way with their hospitality since 1977. Rok Vovko is an experienced sommelier who offers over 200 wine labels in his wine cellar, while Manca Vovko ensures delicious dishes with a modern twist. The iconic […]

Discover the author’s masterpieces with which the Fink House pays homage to the culinary heritage, and indulge in the delight of tastes, thoughts and feelings. The preparation of home-made dishes requires knowledge and skills.This is well handled by chef Damijan Fink, who with his creativity changed the view of eating at home and also convinced […]

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 […]

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 […]

Outdoor exploring games Explore Novo mesto with a touch of adventure – hunt for magical items by finding and solving clues scattered around the town. On the imaginary quest intrepid explorers follow the simple map, solving clues. The clues are set on buildings, monuments and permanent features, solving them will reveal the location of the […]

You can now discover a part of the rich heritage of Dolenjska through two mobile apps that will take you to three exceptionally interesting locations. In Novo mesto, the virtual experience focuses on exploring the city’s landmarks in the old town center. Meanwhile, Base 20 in the mysterious Kočevski Rog reveals details about life during […]

The Vesel Homestead invites you to the unspoiled nature of the Dolenjska hills. On the farm you can experience stories, embark on an adventurous animated theme tour, try local cuisine or just relax and watch Scottish cattle. At the homestead, they offer authentic programs for graduates, school groups, families and individuals. The mission of the […]