From town to town

2. day - Žužemberk in Črnomelj

Žužemberk is known not only for the mighty castle that rises on a cliff above the Krka or for the former Auersperg ironworks at the nearby Dvor, but also for the Zweigelt wine from the autochthonous grape variety. The summer Trški dnevi event offers medieval experiences the Žužemberk way.

In Črnomelj, a town with three thousand years of history, the Museum Town Collection is worth a visit. The street of culture invites you to try your hand at making typical Črnomelj pretzels and taste local and traditional specialties with the “Tastes of Bela krajina” brand.

3. day - Metlika

The Metlika area has been home to vines for almost a thousand years. In many wine cellars, you can try metliška črnina and modra frankinja wines, to which the Metlika spring festival called Vinska vigred is dedicated. Locals like to serve wine with belokranjska pogača, an indigenous dish from Bela Krajina, protected at the European level.

4. day - Brežice

After visiting the old town of Brežice and the castle with the picturesque Knight’s Hall, taste the difference between cviček and bizeljčan – two typical types of wine of this area. Experience wine tasting in repnice – caves dug into quartz sand, which were once used to store turnips. Debeluh Inn with a Michelin-starred chef Jure Tomič is also worth a visit.

Day 2 - Škofja Loka and Kranj

In Škofja Loka, open your eyes to the Gothic and Renaissance features of the walled medieval town at the foot of the hill, and Loka Castle. Today, the castle houses the Loka Museum, which presents the more than 1000 years of history of the town renowned for the Škofja Loka Passion Play – a staging of the oldest dramatic text in Slovenian language, classified as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

In Kranj, let your imagination be stirred by the times when the town was protected by walls with no fewer than eight defence towers. The importance of the town is manifested by the rich archaeological findings presented at the Gorenjska Museum in Pungert, where Khislstein Castle is also located. With its summer stage, it is the venue for many events throughout the year.

Day 3 - Celje

Celje is the town of the counts of Cilli or Celje, the only noble family on Slovenian soil and one of the most important families in Southeast Europe. Their mighty and fortified castle, today known as the Old Castle, is the venue of a lively festival summer pulse. The Princely Palace in the city centre with the exhibition A Town Beneath Today’s Town presents the remains of Roman Celeia, an important ancient city.

Day 4 - Ptuj

Ptuj is the oldest Slovenian town, as evidenced by numerous archaeological finds from Roman times. Ptuj Castle is one of the most important fortifications to defend against the Turks, with the preserved ancient defence system in the castle complex. The castle houses the Ptuj Museum with its rich collections. Make sure to include a visit to the oldest winery in Slovenia in your town tour.