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The world of underground wonders, stunning natural phenomena and unique tastes.

The Karst surprises with Postojna Cave, which is the most visited cave in Europe, Škocjan Caves with an extraordinary underground gorge and other world famous special features. Lipica has been the original stud farm of white Lipizzaner horses since 1580. Štanjel is the architectural gem of the Karst. Delicious fare can be found along the Brkini Fruit Road and the Karst Wine Route.

This is a new world, this is paradise!

Luka Čeč, a native, who discovered the most beautiful parts of Postojna Cave

TOP 5 sights

Every step you take, you will be surprised by Slovenia’s natural and cultural gems. Are you interested in what you need to see in the Karst?

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Explore the breath-taking Karst underground and follow the miracles of nature on the surface. Discover the elegant Lipizzaners, distinctive Karst tastes and striking Karst architecture captured in stone.

The medieval village of Štanjel

Visit the medieval settlement with narrow alleys and a castle. A noted Slovenian architect by the name of Maks Fabiani left his mark during his mayoral term. In the Lojze Spacal Gallery at the castle you can admire the graphics of one of the most important Slovenian artists. Romantics can enjoy walking along the Ferrari Garden and the Fabiani Trail to Kobdilj.

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Wine and Karst prosciutto tasting

The Karst cuisine expresses the wealth of one of the oldest cultural landscapes in Europe. Feel the first spring sun and the freshness of the bora wind in the dishes. Friendly locals will take you to their wine cellars to taste the Terrano ruby wine and they will share with you the secret of hand-cut Karst prosciutto. The Karst delicacies may convince you to take a vacation at the idyllic Karst tourist farms.

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The elegance of 300 white horses at the Lipica Stud Farm

Explore the green estate with white Lipizzaner mares and their playful dark foals. Discover the historical core of the stud with the oldest barn, which houses the noble Lipizzaner stallions, and learn everything about this unique breed of horses in the interactive museum of Lipikum.

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Green facts

Slovenia writes a green story. Feel it at every step.

Postojna Cave is home to the largest cave animal in the world — the proteus, which lives up to 100 years and can go without food for up to 10 years.

Almost the entire Karst destination belongs among the Natura 2000 sites. This includes Lake Cerknica, the largest intermittent lake in Europe.

With regard to animal and plant species, the Karst landscape is among the wealthier areas in Europe.

The Škocjan Caves are also one of the Ramsar Directory of Wetlands of International Importance and they are included in UNESCO's Man and Biosphere Programme (MAB).

Plum gnocchi (češpovi njoki)

Housewives always knew how to prepare delicious dishes from the ingredients grown at home. Plum gnocchi used to represent a dish for special occasions and for the time of major work, such as harvesting, sowing, etc. As a reward for a job well done, housewives indulged the family and guests with gnocchi from home-grown plums.

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A treasure of natural wonders of the (Green) Karst

Set out to the breath-taking Karst caves, discover the secret of the disappearing lakes and observe the largest wild beasts in the green forests!

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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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Lipizzaner Lodge

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Hiša posebne sorte

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Domačija Muha

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Turistična kmetija Brajda

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Špacapanova hiša Restaurant

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Avtokamp Pivka jama

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Hiša Krasna

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Ociski Raj Hostel

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Hotel Malovec

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Book your adventure in Mediterranean and Karst Slovenia.

Learn about the stories stemming from salt, carved in stone and hidden among the green vineyards. Descend into the karst caves, enjoy the beach, explore its hinterland with a diverse range of tastes and enjoy the view of the fertile landscape with a glass of top-quality vine.

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Taking time for yourself is the most important thing. The Špacapan family will spoil you with traditional tastes of the Karst in a modern twist. We will...

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Take time for yourself

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Pobegnite za vikend in si naberite sveže energije. Visit Špacapan House in the heart of the Karst and treat yourself to gourmet pampering and a night's...

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Get away

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Are you a fan of indulgence and exploring flavours? Then the Perla Gourmet package is perfect for you: in addition to relaxation in the Spa Perla wellness...

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Perla Gourmet

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A lovely Mediterranean hotel, just a few hundred metres from the sea, which will enchant you with warm woods, Mediterranean colours and lush vegetation....

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A getaway in Laguna, Strunjan

Nearby destinations

Follow the river of seven names to the 45 minutes distant Ljubljana, where this river is named Ljubljanica. Discover it by riding a boat and see its course through the city from Ljubljana Castle. You will need just as little time to reach Piran, one of the most beautiful coastal towns on the Adriatic Sea. Take a trip to the UNESCO city of Idrija where you can visit a former mercury mine, see the lace and taste Idrija Žlikrofi. If you ride a little further towards the north west, you will enter the picturesque Soča Valley, which is a paradise for outdoor experiences alongside the emerald river and in the Triglav National Park.

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Karst in more detail

For more information visit the Karst website.

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