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Kočevje Region

Mysterious Woodland Dominion of the Brown Bear

Together with the Krokar primeval forest, which is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Kočevje Region makes for a truly mystical forest landscape. Europe's most self-sustaining forest habitat is known as bear country. The hiking and cycling infrastructure is set up to work seamlessly with this extraordinary natural environment.

If you’re looking for a green, outdoorsy, and stunning destination in Europe,
the Kočevje region in Slovenia should be on your list. I highly recommend it!

Maria Hasse, EuropeUpClose.com

TOP 5 sights

Wherever you go in Slovenia, you will be amazed at all of the country's natural and cultural treasures. Want to find out about the must-see places in the Kočevje Region?

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TOP 5 experiences

Listen to the rustling of the forests and meet some of the native wildlife. Various forest-related and other activities are a great way of relaxing in the great outdoors. 

Experiencing the Primeval Forest

Take a walk through the woodlands of Kočevski Rog and experience the tranquillity and magic of nature. Get up close and personal with the Queen of Rog and follow the bear paw symbols along the perimeter of the virgin forest. A local guide can help you discover and fully appreciate the mystery and beauty of the forest. After you finish your hike, enjoy a lovely picnic with an assortment of local delicacies.

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Secrets of the Škrilj Bunker

Explore the breathtaking underworld and engineering expertise of previous generations hidden in the underbelly of the forested hills of Kočevje. Listen to the tales echoing through these passages, which have long stirred the imagination of locals and visitors alike. A guide will take you through the facility, which comprises 500 m of hallways and 6 subterranean chambers with an independent water reservoir and two generators that ensure stable power supply.

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Experience the First No-Tech Games Agritourism Farm

Relax and bond with the people you hold dear in the old-fashioned way.  Revisit the classic outdoor games of your childhood, get your hands dirty making dough figures while watching a puppet play, learn archery and go "bear hunting" with your bow. Embark on an exciting quest with Luka and Ana, two curious kids, with a keen sense for the things that adults tend to miss.

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Experience Kočevsko in your own way.

Explore Kočevsko in the most original, boutique, and authentic way. Try something you won't find anywhere else. Select from a range of five-star boutique experiences boasting the Slovenia Unique Experiences mark.

Green facts

Slovenia's green story is well in the making. Feel it wherever you go.

 Some 90% of the Kočevje Region is covered by woodlands, ranking it among the most wooded areas not only in Slovenia but in all of Europe.  Forest preservation efforts are underscored with green activities.

The largest beast in Slovenia, the brown bear, is the undisputed king of these forests and a protected species to boot.

The forests around Kočevje are one of the few places where one can see the big three (the bear, the lynx and the wolf) in their natural surroundings.

The forest honey from Kočevje was the first honey from Slovenia to be awarded the "Protected Designation of Origin".

Beehives (panjčki)

This dessert is made in the shape of the beehives from which it takes its name. The recipe and wooden mould for making hive-shaped sweets came to the area of Kočevje some time between WW1 and WW2. The specific mould was later destroyed, but was soon replaced with other versions of it. The members of the Country Women's Society of Kočevje use a mould with a bee design and recommend using the forest honey from Kočevje with a Protected Designation of Origin in the recipe.

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Go for a hike on the Roška pešpot trail

The Roška pešpot trail is great for multi-day hikes in the remote corners of Kočevski Rog. See for yourself.

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Local guides will help you discover local attractions and hidden treasures. Find a tourist guide that will present Slovenian cultural and natural heritage to you in more detail in your chosen language.

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Experience a pleasant getaway and have some rest

Would you like to stay a little longer and see and experience as much as possible? Then select suitable accommodation that is ideal for you in the nearby area.

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Hostel Bearlog

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Gostilna Samarin

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Camp Jezero Kočevsko

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Apartma, sobe Kočevski rog

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Bridge Apartment

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Cirus Apartments

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CŠOD - dom Fara

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CŠOD - dom Jurček

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Domačija Lobič Malenca

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Must-see destinations nearby

Combine your timeout from the green forests with a soothing visit to the spa facilities at Dolenjske and Šmarješke toplice, both located some 40 km from Kočevje. Discover the natural wonders of the nearby karst landscape. Visit the Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle, the mystical Cerknica Lake, the magnificent Lipizzaner horses or the Škocjan Caves, which are also listed UNESCO sites. To get back to the urban hustle and bustle Ljubljana is only a 50 km-drive away. Follow the Kolpa river to the Bela krajina region and taste the local wines and culinary highlights of the region.

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