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 travelling with children in prams, the elderly and people who find tourism difficult to enjoy for other health reasons.

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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 educational workshops for catering providers, the festival will conclude on May 18 with a culinary experience, a POP-UP dinner "Wild food on a plate" in the Military History Park (PVZ) in Piva. The organizers - RRA Zeleni Kras, Postojna Hospitality and Tourism Association and Visit Postojna want to comprehensively address the culinary offer of the Green Karst destination.

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

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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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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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Explore prehistoric sites whose construction is still shrouded in mystery.

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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 a kitchen, dining room, bedroom, and ammunition storage areas.

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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 of Karl Junker, following the instructions of the Archduke, who wanted the interior of the castle designed like the interior of a ship.

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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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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 walking and cycling tours.

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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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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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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, which offer a million possibilities for photography.

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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 this competition in 2013 in the category of accessible tourism and won the title of EDEN finalist.

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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 of the area and Slovenia.

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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 stubbornness, which is characteristic of the inhabitants of this rocky landscape. Because of their character, the Lipizzaners are the basis of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna and the pride of riders all around the world.

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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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