Dolenjska

Biking around Dolenjska

Experience a unique feeling of freedom on a cycling adventure called Sava Krka Bike. Enjoy the light breeze from the gentle wine-growing hills between Šmarješke Toplice and Dolenjske Toplice. Ride your bike on trails in the shade of indigenous tree species in the surrounding area of Otočec Castle, which will take you all the way to Struga Castle.

Hike up to Trdinov Vrh Hill with youthful enthusiasm

Find the elixir of youth and head to Trdinov Vrh Hill from Gaberje. On your hike, get some refreshment at the Gospodična (Young Lady) Spring that, according to folk tales, gives eternal youth. Regain your strength to continue your hike towards the peak by tasting local specialities at a nearby cabin. At the top, you will be rewarded with a view extending past the vineyards, all the way to the Alps.

To heaven on foot

Go on a night hike at full moon to Nebesa (Heaven) above the village of Šentrupert. At the top, you will be served local food and drinks and you will be able to enjoy some entertainment with an accordion. If the night sky charms you so much that you wish to sleep under the stars, you can also stay in a tent. When you wake up in the morning, your breath will be taken by the view of Mirna Valley, and you can begin your day with a true Dolenjska breakfast.

Water adventures on the River Krka

Experience the River Krka in a slightly different way. Sit in a raft or kayak and go down its wild waters. In the summer, you can find excellent refreshment in this green beauty of Dolenjska. Popular bathing areas can be found in Žužemberk, Straža, and Kostanjevica na Krki. For those who prefer more peaceful experiences of nature next to water, the River Krka offers an abundance of fishing opportunities.

Become a local

Every true Dolenjska local is proud of their own zidanica, a vineyard cottage. Get a sense of this pride as you spend your getaway in one. The grape harvest in autumn is quite an experience. After a rich breakfast, grape-pickers head to the vineyard to pick grapes, and the sounds of an accordion accompany their work. After a full day of work, the celebration surrounding the new grape harvest moves to the zidanice cottages, where an evening feast is prepared.

Dolenjska Delights

Taste the best that Dolenjska has to offer. Follow the Dolenjska Delights brand and choose from a wide array of different home-made products, which reflect the culinary and handicraft tradition of Dolenjska. Treat yourselves to authentic local flavours and take an original souvenir from Dolenjska home with you.

Casual pleasures in the Dolenjske Toplice Spa

Make a stop at the Dolenjske Toplice Spa, where you can first enjoy relaxing wellness moments at the modern Balnea Hotel health resort and then explore the interesting surrounding area. Experience sweet moments by visiting the Berryshka distillery and chocolatier, taste honey specialities made by a local bee-keeper, or visit one of the many wine cellars, in which you can taste local wines.

In the company of bees

Sleeping in an apiary has a number of positive effects on your well-being. A night spent on a soft bed in candle light and with the scent of tree mushroom incense will be a true getaway from the quick pace of life. The aroma of honey has a positive effect on your respiratory system, and the buzzing of bees creates inner harmony. After a honey-based breakfast, go on a relaxing walk on the trails of a nearby forest or meadow, and focus on yourself.