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Explore the world of the Karst in your own way.

Experience the mysterious Slovenian landscape through active experiences that you’ll remember for a long time.

Have fun in the Karst!

Welcome to a mysterious region, where there are exciting things to experience if you go below the rocky surface. Feel the magic of the Karst landscape on and below its surface. Discover the game of nature, which created unique masterpieces with the help of water. Learn about the incredible harmony between humans and rocks which led to the typical appearance of Karst villages. Although you’ll find it difficult to find water on the surface, the most refined flavours are the fruit of Karst soil. Explore this incredible Karst world. Regardless of whether you go deep underground or cross the landscape on foot, by bicycle, or on horseback, you’ll find breathtaking Karst surprises everywhere you go.

It’s a different world!

Experience the beauty of the Karst underground, where various water sources have carved incredible structures in stone. Visit the most famous karst caves and also explore other hidden gems below the Earth’s surface.

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Postojna Cave

The most visited tourist cave in Europe will surprise you at every step, regardless of whether you enter it by train or you follow the footsteps of the first cave explorers. Get the full picture of how...

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Škocjan Caves

Descend into the deepest underground canyon in the world, which is a part of UNESCO world heritage. On your way through the Škocjan Caves, you will be amazed by massive, up to 15-metre-high stalagmites,...

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The Križna Cave

Put on some rubber boots, switch on your torches, hop into a rubber boat, and go across the subterranean lakes of the Križna Cave accompanied by a guide. Experience its world in a fully authentic way.

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Vilenica Cave

Enter the underground kingdom of the first tourist cave in Europe, which is, according to legend, home to fairies. Stir up your imagination in the Vilenica Cave, where an international literary festival...

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Divača Cave

Experience the luxury of the peace and unspoilt nature of Divača Cave, which hosted Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria-Hungary and the famous psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud.  

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Dimnice Cave

A walk through the Dimnice Cave system is a true science lesson about the typical karst cave phenomena. Did you known that a unique water supply system was established in the cave during World War II?...

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In the footsteps of the first cave explorers

Is the explorer inside you keeping you restless? Experience the karst underground in the most authentic, boutique way. Put on your rubber boots, switch on your torches, and go into the most mysterious corners of the Postojna Cave.

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Cross the karst landscape on foot or by bicycle

A network of hiking and cycling trails will reveal to you all of the allure of the karst landscape. The trails will take you in the footsteps of history, natural, and cultural heritage. Regardless of whether you are looking for trails for a family walk or more difficult hiking and cycling challenges, there’s a trail for everyone.

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When hunger strikes ...

There’s a saying in Slovenia: “An empty sack can’t stand upright.” So, after your active exploration of the Karst, your stomach will probably start to make noises. Especially if you glance upon typical Karst specialities, the prominent ones being the Karst prosciutto ham and the Karst Teran wine. Although they’ll be glad to offer you the very best that the Karst soil has to offer when you visit tourist farms, inns, and restaurants, it’s worth it to visit ‘osmice’ (pronounce: os-mee-tzeh) on colder days of the year. Osmice, which are temporary wine bars where you are provided with an excellent opportunity to taste typical Karst specialities, are linked by the Karst Wine Road, also an excellent place for a hike or a bicycle ride.

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