Nova Gorica and the Vipava Valley

Discover the Uniqueness of Vipava Wines

Did you know that the highest number of indigenous wine varieties in Slovenia can be found in Vipava Valley? Embark on a wine and food experience with the Winestronaut team. In authentic wine cellars, winemakers will personally present their excellent wines for you to taste. Each glass of wine is accompanied by homemade snacks. Taste the uniqueness and take home a bottle of wine as a souvenir.

Experience the medieval Vipavski Križ

The idyllic village of Vipavski Križ, which in the Middle Ages was the smallest town in the empire and is one of the most beautiful cultural and historical monuments in Slovenia today, can be explored through a playful hunt for hidden treasure. On an informative walk through the rich history and cultural heritage of the village, you will be rewarded for your discoveries several times over, including the opportunity to taste local delicacies.

Two Goricas, two countries

Feel the interweaving of different cultures that mark Nova Gorica and Vipava Valley. At the crossroads of worlds, where the cross-border Goriška region meets Soča Valley, you can discover the history and contemporary pulse of the border area through an adrenaline-fuelled adventure. Experience the fierceness of Soča River, the richness of the local cuisine, and two Goricas that, without a visible national border, form a unique European coexistence of cities.

Walking along the Peace Trails 100 years after the war

Where the worst clashes took place in World War I, the trails of peace nowadays run. Visit the hill Sabotin rising above Nova Gorica, where you will be taken to military caverns along the trails of the Park. In the museum collection at Sabotin you can learn about all the dimensions of wars. Along the Peace Trail, you can also climb Škabrijel and, for the most beautiful views, Cerje, where the imposing Peace Monument beckons you from afar.

Hiking adventures

A diverse and picturesque landscape of Vipava Valley and Goriška region offers true hiking delights all year round. Go on a hike on Nanos, discover the natural attraction of Otlica Natural Window or Skozno, and admire the sea from the Trnovo Plateau or from Cerje. Conquer the high peaks or choose easier routes in the valley and between the villages of Vipava Hills. Take advantage of your hike to taste local delicacies.

Adrenaline adventures, all year round

The steep slopes of the high plateaus above Vipava Valley challenge the most courageous. All year round they offer excellent conditions for free flying. From the Lijak and Kovk takeoff points, you can go paragliding or hang-gliding. Transportation is available to take you all the way to the registered take-off points, and you can also fly in a tandem. Experience the steep slopes of Nanos, Gora, Trstelj and Cerje with your bike, even in the winter. You can go kayaking and canoeing down the Soča River in Solkan.

Family api tour

Unspoilt nature and beautiful landscapes are the hallmark of Vipava Valley and the Goriška region, and bees are a unique symbol of the balance of nature and the quality of life in these places. Not only for the sweet honey. On a professionally guided family api tour, you will learn about the importance and life of the Carniolan honey bee, the indigenous bee, and taste different types of honey in the company of an experienced beekeeper.

Wine tasting and animation for children

Tasting of excellent local wines are a must in Vipava Valley. If you're travelling with children, you do not have to give up the wine experience. In the beautiful setting of the medieval town of Vipavski Križ, parents will be able to indulge themselves with local wines and snacks, while the children play carefree with an activities leader in the safe environment of a town with pedestrianised streets.