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Get to know Slovenian towns through best experiences

Give a listen to interesting stories of Slovenian towns through unforgettable experiences that are well worth adding to your travel itinerary.

Every town has its own stories

A town is not only streets and buildings, history and sights. Towns are treasure troves of stories that are best experienced in the company of connoisseurs and locals. Choose a story to inspire you. Encourage children to solve riddles. Be amazed by fateful turnarounds along the way. Meet the masters of local crafts. Go find different views by discovering lesser-known parts of towns.

Stories from the past preserved in unique experiences

Slovenian historical towns are full of interesting stories, legends and people who have left their mark. Through attractive experiences you can learn many interesting things that you may not have known, and at the same time experience the city in a different way. Open the treasure trove of these experiences and find the one that suits you best.

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Following in the footsteps of craft and the honey-making tradition among the Alpine peaks

Get to know small details from the life of historical towns of Alpine Slovenia in an interesting way. Get to know what life was like in towns with iron and craft traditions, feel the sensitive poetic soul and indulge in the sweetness of honey stories.

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Heads or tails? (Kranj)

Heads or tails? (Kranj)

Follow in the footsteps of the great Slovenian poet France Prešeren in Kranj, from the town centre to the canyon of the Kokra River. The direction of the experience at each crossroads is decided by the toss of a coin.

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Family beekeeping orientation (Radovljica)

Family beekeeping orientation (Radovljica)

In sweet Radovljica, follow a map that has entertaining and educational tasks designed to teach you about the world of bees. Visit the Beekeeping Museum and sweeten up your day with gingerbread.

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Breakfast from the ironworker's wife (Jesenice)

Breakfast from the ironworker's wife (Jesenice)

Threat yourself to a breakfast, or "fruštek", with a worker's coffee and brown bread prepared by the ironworker's wife in the kitchen of their worker apartment in Jesenice.

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Visiting ironworks in the company of a count (Ravne na Koroškem)

Visiting ironworks in the company of a count (Ravne na Koroškem)

In the company of the Thurn Valsassina iron-working family from Koroška, follow the trail of the history of the Mežica Valley from the iron-working tradition to stories of the author Prežihov Voranc.

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Hearty stories from the Honey Paradise (Slovenj Gradec)

Hearty stories from the Honey Paradise (Slovenj Gradec)

Sweeten up your visit to Slovenj Gradec and stop by the Honey Paradise of the Perger family, where you will be tempted by the aroma of home-made candies, delicious gingerbread and the famous licitar hearts.

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Having a Tržič flika with shoemakers (Tržič)

Having a Tržič flika with shoemakers (Tržič)

In the Tržič Museum, listen to shoemakers' stories that reveal the rich shoemaking tradition of Tržič. In the Kurnik House, try creating the Tržič flika bread baked in a brick oven in an open-hearth kitchen.

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Antiquity, wine and poetry in Thermal Pannonian Slovenia

Towns in wine-growing areas reveal stories from the past that take you back as far as the ancient Romans. Most of these towns also boast excellent wines and wine-related experiences.

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Experience of the Roman Petoviona (Ptuj)

Experience of the Roman Petoviona (Ptuj)

In the company of residents of what was one of the largest ancient towns, go for a stroll in the footsteps of the ancient Romans. You will get to know ancient Roman monuments, stories and the military equipment of legionnaires who once encamped on the...

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You have to love somebody (Slovenske Konjice)

You have to love somebody (Slovenske Konjice)

Take a stroll along a literary and tourist route and visit the locations associated with the poet Ivan Minatti. Conclude your stroll through the medieval town centre with a Minatti coffee, which is served with a paper roll of poetry.

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In the cellar of Mother Earth (Brežice)

In the cellar of Mother Earth (Brežice)

Ever wondered what wine from the bottom of the Pannonian Sea tastes like? Although the seawater drained away a long time ago, the locals dug special caves into the former seabed, called repnice, which today have been converted into unique wine cellars.

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Art and wine hand in hand (Kostanjevica na Krki)

Art and wine hand in hand (Kostanjevica na Krki)

Visit the art gallery in the former monastery, named after the painter Božidar Jakac, and conclude your stroll among paintings and sculptures with a wine tasting in the Cviček Cellar.

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Mill of Artworks (Šentjur)

Mill of Artworks (Šentjur)

Surrounded by the glory of the great outdoors, by a bubbling brook not far from Šentjur, there is a homestead with a 200-year-old mill. It is not just the mill wheel that turns here, but also the potter's wheel, where you can try your hand at making...

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From dancing to fire (Žužemberk)

From dancing to fire (Žužemberk)

Set the time machine and return to the time of knights and court ladies at Žužemberk Castle. You’ll learn various knight and dance skills and enjoy a picnic by the fire.

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Experience the Pompeii of Celje (Celje)

Experience the Pompeii of Celje (Celje)

Descend into the Celje underground where you can walk through the legacy of the ancient Romans. Experience medieval times at the Old Castle and enjoy the modern vibe of the town in one of the most popular coffee shops in Celje.

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From UNESCO heritage to handicraft skills in Central Slovenia

Get to know the different characters of the towns in the central part of Slovenia. Follow in the footsteps of UNESCO heritage, find the legacy of the famous architect Plečnik outside the capital and discover the handicraft tradition and typical gastronomic offering of towns.

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Chasing stories of mercury and bobbin lace (Idrija)

Chasing stories of mercury and bobbin lace (Idrija)

Idrija is the largest Slovenian treasure trove of UNESCO world heritage. Visit the more than 500-year old tunnels of the mercury mine, test your bobbin lace-making skills and learn about the geological features of the area in an interactive way.

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Visiting friends of the famous architect (Kamnik)

Visiting friends of the famous architect (Kamnik)

Discover the trail that the famous Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik has left in Kamnik. Visit the Lectar House, take a look at Plečnik's inventory and try decorating candles with Plečnik's motifs.

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Visiting a house of local delicacies (Metlika)

Visiting a house of local delicacies (Metlika)

The House of Delicacies of Bela Krajina represents providers of various locally typical products who have a special respect for folk tradition. Here you will meet local craftswomen who will teach you how to prepare a typical Bela Krajina flatbread (belokranjska...

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From the Iron Age to the vineyard cottages of today (Novo Mesto)

From the Iron Age to the vineyard cottages of today (Novo Mesto)

Explore the history of Novo Mesto with the princess of Hallstatt, who invites you to search for lost items in the centre of Novo Mesto and solve imaginative challenges. You can also discover the charm of wine cottages and the cviček wine with godmother...

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Visiting a master for a honey recipe (Škofja Loka)

Visiting a master for a honey recipe (Škofja Loka)

The handicraft town of Škofja Loka is home to a very special honey cake – Loka bread. See how a hand-carved model is created in the hands of a master and bake your Loka bread with her help.

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Become a master of Bela Krajina crafts (Črnomelj)

Become a master of Bela Krajina crafts (Črnomelj)

Would you like to learn how to make an elaborate pisanica, a typical Bela Krajina Easter egg? Or perhaps to embroider your very own tablecloth or shirt with Bela Krajina’s traditional patterns? Join local Bela Krajina artisans who will be happy to show...

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Towns that reflect the past

The historical towns of Slovenia are unique narrators of stories of the past. Where will the path take you?



Discover other town experiences

You will never get bored in Slovenian towns. You can go back in time or indulge in the modern urban bustle. You can spend an entertaining day with the family or conjure up a romantic dinner for two with a glass of excellent wine. Your imagination will be inspired by the ancient mansions and castles that adorn many a Slovenian town.

Day trip around town

Welcome to your day trip around town. Even with a short stop in one of Slovenia's historic towns, you will discover many interesting stories. As a reward, help yourself to a culinary dessert.

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Let's go to the town!

Why? Because a lot of interesting things are going on there! And if you want a little peace and quiet, Slovenian towns are so close to nature that you can quickly find a quiet corner for yourself. Let yourself be seduced by the lively urban bustle.

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