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Kilometres of slopes for skiers and snowboarders

The area with a total of 100 hectares of well-maintained ski slopes is perfect for beginners and experienced skiers alike. If you’re a more daring skier or snowboarder, make sure to visit the snow park.

The peace and quiet of Pohorje forests in the winter

If you’re looking to get away from the hurly burly of the slopes, put on your snow shoes and head for the snow-covered Pohorje forests.

Winter experiences with a pinch of adrenaline

Try skijoring, horse-drawn skiing, take a dog sleigh ride or get your adrenaline going by visiting the snow wake park.

Explore the Pohorje Hills on its hiking trails

Take a walk through age-old forests and breathe in the fresh Pohorje air. Discover the beauty of the Lovrenc Lakes and the Black Lake (Črno Jezero), hike to the Ribnica Mountain Cabin (Ribniška Koča) and feel its pleasant homely atmosphere, or take your children on the Dwarf’s Trail.

Cycling paradise for anyone

Regardless of whether you’re looking for mountain biking challenges or a pleasant family cycling trip, there are trails for everyone in the Pohorje Hills. If you're an adrenaline junkie, make sure to visit the bike park.

Three Bridges (Tromostovje)

Looking down on the Ljubljanica River, you will undoubtedly notice the most renowned and impressive connection to the opposite bank – the Triple Bridge (Tromostovje). Plečnik added two more bridges for pedestrians to the first one and thus created a unique feature of Ljubljana.

National and University Library

Enter the National and University Library, the largest library in Slovenia, which is also an architectural gem designed by Jože Plečnik.

Križanke Summer Theatre

Plečnik transformed a former monastery into a unique venue for various musical events. You simply must experience it!

Žale Cemetery

In his desire to make this a memorial garden for the deceased, Plečnik created a unique arch and behind it chapels of rest in different styles, as a symbol of everyone being equal before death.

Plečnik’s House

Learn about the life and work of the famous Ljubljana architect by visiting Plečnik’s House. See the architect's preserved home and museum exhibition.

Plečnik’s church in the Ljubljana Marshes

The original Church of St Michael in the Ljubljana Marshes is a prime example of adapting to the local culture and using local materials. The special thing about this church is that it is constructed on pylons due to the swampy ground on which it stands.

The richness of Vipava wines

The Vipava Valley boasts the highest number of indigenous wine varieties in Slovenia. From the wide variety of Vipava wines, make sure not to miss the ‘locals’, such as Zèlen, Pinela, and Klarnica.

Experience the flavours of Vipava in your own way

No matter whether you visit tourist farms or selected restaurants – you’ll find authentic flavours of local ingredients wherever you go in the Vipava Valley. Taste the Vipava pršut (air-cured ham), Vipava jota (sauerkraut, turnip, bean, and potato stew), and satisfy your sweet cravings with Vipava štruklji, also known as štrudlji (dumplings with various fillings).

Active all year

The Vipava Valley offers a network of hiking and cycling trails, sport climbers will also find challenges in the hills above the valley, and excellent thermal conditions attract paragliding enthusiasts.