Čatež and Posavje

Authentic Flavours of the Castles of Posavje

The castles of Posavje reveal a wealth of granaries and cellars. The Rajhenburg Castle offers delicacies from the wealth of the Trappists who once produced chocolate, cheeses, liqueurs and sparkling wines in the area. In the castle vineyard of Sevnica Castle, there are 500 vines of blaufränkisch giving a distinctive taste to the castle wine. There is also an offspring of the oldest vine in the world from Lent in Maribor.

Cultural Walk in Božidar Jakac Gallery

The Božidar Jakac Gallery operates in a former Cistercian monastery from the 13th century and is one of the largest museums in Slovenia in terms of exhibition surfaces. Permanent and temporary exhibitions of fine art collections are on display.  You can take part in workshops and try interesting graphic techniques. Take a walk in the neighbourhood of the gallery, which is complemented with Forma Viva, a park of wooden sculptures.

The Posavje Museum and the Knights' Hall

Visit the Posavje Museum which operates in Brežice Castle and presents a rich heritage of the Posavje Region. The castle has a special Knight’s Hall which fascinates its visitors with unique baroque paintings and thanks to the excellent acoustics, it is a unique location to host concerts and gala events.

Charms of the Countryside

Experience the countryside of Posavje. Through the door of the Ključevšek Ethnological Collection, you can take a peek into the past and with excellent cured meat delicacies, you can spoil your taste buds. Time and time again, the rural women from Svibno bring to life the heritage of the Ostrovrhar knights by recounting stories about it to their guests. At the Ostrovrhar’s vineyards, you can taste the excellent treats of the home-made wines from the northern-most locations of Cviček wine.

Water Adventures on Rivers

On the Sava River and its power plant reservoirs, there are some of the best routes for sport fishing in Europe and around the world. Treat yourself to relaxation on the beaches of the rivers of Posavje, kayaking, canoeing or SUPing on the Krka River running along the slopes of the Gorjanci Hills. Experience a raft ride in Radeče, where they have maintained five hundred years

Magnificent Castle Wedding

Say “Yes” at one of the Posavje castles! Experience a castle wedding at Sevnica Castle with the knights and baron Moscon. Newly-weds and their wedding guests will be impressed by the baroque paintings and the Knights' Hall. You will also find castle luxury at Rajhenburg Castle and at the Podsreda Castle which is located in the heart of the Kozjansko Park.

Adrenaline Experience of Lisca

Lisca with its peak 948 metres above the valley of the Sava River is an excellent destination for mountaineers, recreational hikers, sports climbers, bikers, paragliders, horse riders and all nature lovers. Adrenaline enthusiasts can climb up the climbing trail, fly a paraglider or a hang glider or ride a mountain bike downhill along the forest paths and tracks.

Four Mighty Waterfalls on Bohor

Hidden deep in the forest are four magnificent waterfalls foaming even more than 15 metres into the depths. The stretched mountain range of Bohor with its highest peak at 1024 metres offers shelter to numerous protected animals and plants. In the spring, you can try to find a flower called “jarica” (Eranthis hyemalis) and you can also treat yourself to a delicious venison goulash at the mountain cabin.