Far from crowds and fast-paced everyday life. In greenery and peace. In intimate connection with nature and people, their culture, life wisdom, customs, and cuisine. Only healthy and fresh produce is used to prepare the delights of traditional Slovenian cuisine. Head to the countryside. Lasting impressions await you.
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In the countryside, you will be welcomed by friendly hosts, who live in nature and work with nature. The comfortable rooms that they offer are usually furnished with everything that a modern person needs. Certain tourist farms are specialised. There is something for children and families, for bikers and hikers, or you can opt for wine-growing farms or farms devoted to organic food production.
Choose a holiday on one of the farm stays whose sustainable attitude is proven by the Slovenia Green Label.
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Farms serve food that is mostly produced on the farm itself: fresh seasonal vegetables, meat from the barn, drinks from the vineyard or orchard, and excellent stews and soups. The food is of high quality and the dishes available depend on the season. You can enter the barn with your hosts, learn about the work in the vineyard, in the meadow, or in the cellar.
If you’re looking for something pretty and delicious from the local surroundings where you’re spending your holiday in Slovenia, choose from a variety of local brands. These guarantee product authenticity and local origin. By selecting local delicacies and certified handicraft products, you will take home a small piece of Slovenian tradition and creativity while making a step towards sustainability.
MoreIf you’re looking for something pretty and delicious from the local surroundings where you’re spending your holiday in Slovenia, choose from a variety of local brands. These guarantee product authenticity and local origin. By selecting local delicacies and certified handicraft products, you will take home a small piece of Slovenian tradition and creativity while making a step towards sustainability.
MoreSlovenians have always been a nation of excellent beekeepers. Our knowledge of bees was appreciated by the Vienna court and everywhere in the world. Slovenians devote particular care to our native honeybee species, the Carniolan honeybee, we produce excellent honey and offer unforgettable experiences of people’s coexistence with bees that you will think back fondly on for a long time.
MoreDo you enjoy a cup of herbal tea? Slovenian meadows and forests are rich in a variety of herbs that are beneficial to your well-being. Uncle Kosobrin from Vandot’s tales about the young hero Kekec affirms: “There is a plant for every disease in the world”. Experience the power of herbs with all five senses. Try a herbal adventure that will calm you and fill you with renewed energy.
MoreHave you ever tasted extra virgin olive oil from Slovenian Istria? Oil with a protected designation of origin will surely impress your taste buds. You will also find the rich taste of olive oil in other parts of Slovenia that are influenced by the Mediterranean climate. Follow it from the olive orchard to the press.
MoreThe Slovenian countryside is a treasure trove of genuine and rich flavours. Not just from a home garden or a field. The forests and meadows are brimming with excellent ingredients that will enrich your food or make for a delicious cup of herbal tea. The many fragrances will entice you: the aroma of wild garlic in spring, the bouquet of forest fruits and herbs in summer and in autumn the air in the forest is flooded with the perfume of mushrooms. What would you pick?
The beauty of the countryside has always inspired the nobility and town dignitaries who built elegant countryside holiday residences. Numerous countryside manors, castles and villas provide comfortable accommodation even today, but in a renovated and modernised way, of course. There are also a number of former farmsteads that welcome visitors. If you wish to get even closer to nature, find world-class glamping and well-maintained campsites next to rivers and lakes, in forests and even among vineyards.
Romantic souls will love the elegant rural villas, which are mostly located in the Mediterranean part of Slovenia. Some of them have preserved their original architecture, while others offer a delightful modern aesthetic. If you’re more tempted by simpler rural accommodation, then choose from among the many farms that offer agritourism, many of which have their own swimming pools.
MoreRomantic souls will love the elegant rural villas, which are mostly located in the Mediterranean part of Slovenia. Some of them have preserved their original architecture, while others offer a delightful modern aesthetic. If you’re more tempted by simpler rural accommodation, then choose from among the many farms that offer agritourism, many of which have their own swimming pools.
MoreTradition has an important role in Slovenia’s countryside. Many farms have kept their original architecture and pleasant homeliness, though some have also acquired a new freshness with a touch of modern design. Spend the night in renovated cottages that were once inhabited by locals. Return to nature and to your own true self in accommodation that has preserved tradition in a contemporary way.
MoreGlamorous camping has won the hearts of all those who want something more from their holiday – boutique accommodation with a story in the middle of stunning surroundings. Slovenia has a lot to offer here. Each glamping site tells its own story, and some are particularly committed to sustainability.
MoreSlovenia is dotted with castles, mansions and forts. Many have suffered the ravages of time, but dozens of them now play interesting roles. Some have been converted into hotels or offer accommodation for anyone who’d like to feel some of the romance of days gone by. Create your own fairy tale about princesses and knights and spend the night protected by castle walls.
MoreCamping takes you back to the roots, closer to nature. Most camps in Slovenia offer more than just plots for an overnight stay. In addition to plots for pitching tents and parking caravans and motorhomes, more and more camps are offering mobile homes and glamping accommodation. Slovenia's five-star campesites invite you to enjoy a relaxing, comfortable, and fun holiday.
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You will be amazed at the various types of traditional Slovenian houses built according to local customs and taking into account the local environment. The typical stone yards can be found in the Karst region, wooden huts for dairy production in the Gorenjska region and zidanica vineyard cottages in the Dolenjska region. Perhaps you would like to stay in a house with earthen plaster and a thatched roof. Such houses can be found in the Prekmurje and Štajerska regions. Some are especially worth visiting due to their original gastronomy.
Discover the magic of the Slovenian countryside – take strolls in nature, taste homemade dishes and spend time with friendly people.
On tourist farms in Slovenia you can find nice rooms and apartments offering every comfort.
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This catalogue provides you with ideas and tips for visiting tourist farms all around Slovenia. It enables you to book your holiday at a selected tourist farm yourself and it helps you plan trips, family celebrations, business meetings, etc.
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Choose your very own oasis of peace and relaxation.
Spend your family holiday in real contact with green nature. Choose and book your holiday today!
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