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Read more about the secret places known only by the locals and experience the destination through our stories. Where to get the best food, which stories are not to be missed, which events to attend and many other tips about the Green Karst and Slovenia!

ACCESSIBLE TOURISM – TOURISM FOR ALL

ACCESSIBLE TOURISM – TOURISM FOR ALL

Accessible tourism is tourism that pays special attention to making tourism offers and experiences more accessible and welcoming for people with physical and sensory disabilities (blind and visually impaired, deaf and hard of hearing), people with intellectual and psychological disabilities, those...

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Wild Food Festival Green Karst

Wild Food Festival Green Karst

Getting to know edible wild plants, connecting catering providers, transferring knowledge and raising awareness among residents about the benefits and use of wild food will be the focus of the Wild Food Festival Green Karst. After a lecture on edible and wild plants for the general public and three...

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BY BIKE ALONG THE PATH OF CASTLES

BY BIKE ALONG THE PATH OF CASTLES

Bike through the landscape of intermittent lakes and along the almost forgotten paths of castle life.

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VISITING WHITE LIPIZZANER HORSES

VISITING WHITE LIPIZZANER HORSES

Visit the manor in which one of the oldest noble families in Slovenia lived. Enter a green oasis on the rocky Karst, where Lipizzaner horses are bred - noble white horses that are the pride of Slovenia.

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ŠILENTABOR - FOLLOWING THE TRACES OF ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS

ŠILENTABOR - FOLLOWING THE TRACES OF ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS

Explore the lost history of one of the largest fortified anti-Turkish complexes in Slovenia. Through the archaeological remains, touch the life of prehistoric settlements and follow the trail of the legendary salt smuggler along the Krpan route.

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IN THE LAND OF PREHISTORIC SITES

IN THE LAND OF PREHISTORIC SITES

Explore prehistoric sites whose construction is still shrouded in mystery.

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AMONG THE DEFENSE BUILDINGS OF THE NORTH ADRIATIC WAR LANDSCAPE

AMONG THE DEFENSE BUILDINGS OF THE NORTH ADRIATIC WAR LANDSCAPE

The Italian military fort of Col Roncone was part of the "Medio Tagliamento" defense line that stretched along the river of the same name to stop a possible Austro-Hungarian invasion. It was built between 1909 and 1912 to defend the bridges over the Tagliamento River, and inside it was divided into...

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THE FAIRYTALE CASTLE MIRAMAR

THE FAIRYTALE CASTLE MIRAMAR

Miramar Castle was built in the 19th century by Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian I of Habsburg-Lorraine (1832-1867), the younger brother of Emperor Franz Joseph and later King of Mexico, to live in it with his wife Charlotte of Belgium. The construction took place from 1856 to 1860 under the leadership...

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Slovenia Green – sustainable tourism providers from Green Karst

Slovenia Green – sustainable tourism providers from Green Karst

The Green Karst destination pursues sustainable principles and encourages managers of tourist attractions and owners of tourist facilities to behave more sustainably. In 2019 and 2020, we acquired two users of the world-renowned Green Key logo, namely: • Pension Miriam • Notranjska Museum Postojna

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EXPLORE WITH US - Summer 2019

EXPLORE WITH US - Summer 2019

We have prepared guided experiences of the Green karst destination. From 15.6.2019 until 18.8.2019 you can take part in one of the activities listed below. These include guided tours of the disappearing lakes, museum visit, visits to the little karst villages, tastings of local products and guided...

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Pust is here carnival in Ilirska Bistrica

Pust is here carnival in Ilirska Bistrica

Pust represents a symbolic farewell to winter and the longing for the arrival of spring; merriment, mischief and plenty represent the allure of the Pust festivities.

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Culinary weekend in the Green Karst for families

Culinary weekend in the Green Karst for families

A short holiday in the countryside of the Green Karst offers you accommodation at great farm stays, a taste of local home-made cooking and an opportunity to discover the wonders of the karst.

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TOP 10 Instagram places in Slovenia

TOP 10 Instagram places in Slovenia

Slovenia is really one of the hidden gems in Central Europe. Its location in the middle of the high Alps, the Balkans, the Mediterranean Sea and the Pannonian Plain gives it a unique character that you can`t find anywhere else. It is a perfect combination of wild nature and specific cultural features,...

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Koper with a twist

Koper with a twist

In 2017, Koper was awarded the EDEN (European Destination of Excellence) Award in the category of cultural tourism. The Slovenian Tourist Organisation holds an annual competition, where Slovenian destinations compete for the title of European Destination of Excellence. The Green Karst took part in...

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Ljubljana Castle

Ljubljana Castle

The Ljubljana Castle and its form above the historic old town stir the imagination of anyone visiting our capital city of Ljubljana. The castle has an interesting history ranging from prehistoric times onwards, and today the castle’s premises house numerous exhibitions, which shed light on the history...

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Lipica Stud Farm

Lipica Stud Farm

The Lipica Stud Farm is famous for being one of the oldest stud farms in Europe, and is especially known as the birthplace of the noble horse breed – the Lipizzaner. These horses are famous for their intelligence and diligence. As the locals like to say, they also exhibit a bit of that old karstic...

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Škocjan Caves – UNESCO heritage worth visiting

Škocjan Caves – UNESCO heritage worth visiting

The Škocjan Caves are a natural wonder of immense value on a global scale, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, the Galapagos Islands, Mount Everest, etc.

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