Karst

Exploration of Karst underground wonders

The Karst underground hides profound beauty created by the Karst rivers through centuries. Visit the Postojna Cave by a small cave train or discover its most hidden corners with experienced cavers. Take a walk through the Škocjan Caves and experience their splendour. Take a boat on the underground lake in Križna Cave. Visit the Vilenica Cave, the oldest tourist cave in Europe.

Secrets of the intermittent Lake Cerknica

Discover Lake Cerknica, one of the largest disappearing lakes in Europe, under the leadership of the local tourist guides. The lake disappears during the dry period of the year so that it is possible to row a boat, ride a bike, fish, ice skate, ride a cart or just stroll along the meadows, all this in a single year. Listen to the myths and the legend about the origins of the lake and enjoy the peace of this natural wonder.

Hiking from green forests to the sea

Choose your hiking trail and set out on a journey from the ancient forests to the stony cliffs of the Adriatic Sea and enjoy the views from the highest Karst peaks. International long-distance hiking trails of Via Alpina, Via Dinarica and Alpe Adria Trail run along the Karst gems.

Cycling in the Karst

Explore the most hidden corners of the Karst and discover sinkholes, Karst windows, intermittent lakes and of course underground caves. Visit the Karst Living Museum and the Glinščica Valley Nature park, the Eco-museum of the Pivka intermittent lakes and countless Karst valleys and buildings with medieval charm, such as Štanjel, Predjama, Prem and Snežnik castles.

Holiday on a tourist farm

Spend your holiday on tourist farms arranged in typical rural homesteads. Experience genuine contact with the Karst countryside and taste authentic local delicacies. Often there are also arranged and marked themed trails near the tourist farms, with points interpreting nature and cultural heritage, perfect for children to research. 

Pivka Park of Military History

In the museum and experience centre which emerged in the area of an extensive complex of old Italian barracks, you will experience exciting events of the recent military history. The P-913 submarine, which you can also view from the inside, is one of the major sights of the park. After visiting the park, drive up to the Škocjan Caves and Lipica and thus round off the trio of Karst attractions.      

The Brkini Fruit Road

Explore the cultural landscape of Brkini with ancient terraces of orchards, plum trees and apple trees. The local people create delicious treats from the fruits of the Brkini land. Plum gnocchi, potatoes in sauerkraut water, dried meat products and excellent cheeses as well as the Brkini plum brandy protected with a geographical designation can be tasted at the place of their origin in the pristine environment of the Brkini villages viewpoint.

Photography of Karst nature

In Slovenia, there is the largest number of wild bears in a natural environment. Join a game-watching experience of this largest beast of the European forests. Conclude the experience by visiting the typical Karst architecture in the stony village of Štanjel with unlimited photo opportunities.