Destination

At the bora’s doorstep, a place full of stories and mysterious legends.

In a place where winds from all sides of the sky meet, there is a post that is famous all over the world for the Postojna Cave. But those who are not just looking just for a stop, will find genuine contact with karst nature, people, and legends here. The very name Postojna invites people to stay with us, as it also means “to stay a little”, which you will soon realise, is not without reason. We joyfully welcome you with open arms and our thousands of years of history, mysticism, legends and top-notch offer. But the experience – that you will create yourself.

Postojna is the cradle of karstology decorated by unique karst wonders.

Here, where the Postojna Pass has been connecting the Mediterranean and Central Europe since ancient times, nature still creates wonders of the karst. Postojna is a true treasure of world-renowned attractions with its wonderful and mysterious underground world as well as its unique green karst landscape.

Some useful links

Explore Postojna

Postojna Cave, Queen of the Underground World

The Green Karst – nature, heritage, underground world, adventures!

Of course, you are all still invited to visit the Vipava Valley, which is just over a hill … especially the winemakers and their cellars. You had the opportunity to taste many of their wines during our promotion at the world meeting in Switzerland. Vipava valley – Official Travel Guide

I Feel Slovenia – Official Travel Guide, Tourist map of Slovenia

SOME SUGGESTIONS WHAT ELSE TO VISIT WHILE TRAVELING AROUND SLOVENIA:

  • LJUBLJANA – Capital of Slovenia (app 1h from Vipava using motorway)
  • LAKE BLED AND LAKE BOHINJ – the most beautiful Lakes in the Alps (app 1,5h and 2h from Vipava using motorway)
  • PIRAN AND SLOVENIAN COAST– Piran is one of the Jewels of Adriatic coast (app 1h from Vipava using motorway)
  • POSTOJNA AND SKOCJAN CAVES – as the most visited tourist attraction, you can experience exciting underground train ride (app 0,5h from Vipava using motorway)
  • SOČA VALLEY – best for rafting, hiking, paragliding, zip lining, exploring historical sights and locations relating to World War I (1,5h from Vipava using motorway)

BASIC INFO ABOUT SLOVENIA:

§  Area: 20,273 Km2, mostly mountainous and forested with 46,6 km of coastline in the south west part of the country – Slovenia is a place where The Alpine, Pannonian, Karst and Mediterranean worlds meet
§  Population: app. 2 million
§  Capital: Ljubljana
§  Language: Slovene
§  Currency: Euro (we are part of EU)
§  Religion: mostly Roman Catholic (82 %)
§  Climate: A harsh Alpine climate in the mountains, a Sub-Mediterranean at the coast, a continental in the north-east lowlands. In Postojna, where the 2CVWM takes place, the summers are hot.
§  Time Zone: Central European Time, GMT + 1
§  Motorway Tolls in Slovenia: Vignettes are on sale via internet (evinjeta.dars.si) and petrol stations as e-vignettes (prices: for vehicles up to 3.5 t with the height up to 1.3 m above the front axle caravans regardless the height, 1 week = 16 EUR, 1 month = 32 EUR)

SOME FUN FACTS:

§  See the shape matching?

  • You become „real Slovenian“ when you reach the highest peak in Slovenia: Triglav (2864m)
  • We are cheerful and hospitable, but you can easily make us grumpy if you refuse to wear slippers in our home

OTHER FACTS:

  • 8th safest country, ranking in the Global Peace Index Rating
  • Excellent quality of drinking water
  • Among the best in the EU when it comes to learning and speaking foreign of languages
  • Bee lovers
  • 60% of Slovenia is covered by forest, home to one of the biggest populations of brown bears in Europe
  • Has the tallest cliff on the Adriatic sea (80 meters): Strunjan Peninsula
  • There are almost 3,000 churches, chapels and religious monuments around Slovenia
  • Home of the oldest grape vine in the world (more then 400 years old)
  • Has Europe’s most stunning caves
  • Very sustainable and environmentally friendly
  • Home to numerous top athletes (Tina Maze, Goran Dragić, Luka Dončič, Anže Kopitar, Peter Prevc, Primož Roglič, Tadej Pogačar, Janja Garnbret…)
  • Food: Slovenia is famous for its excellent food, accompanied by great wines.

SOME TRADITIONAL FOOD:

  • OREHOVA POTICA  – Walnut roll
  • PEHTRANOVA POTICA – Tarragon roll
  • PREKMURSKA GIBANICA Prekmurje layer cake, filled with walnuts, apples, poppy seeds and cheese – including a cream topping
  • AJDOVA KAŠA Z JURČKI – Buckwheat porridge with mushrooms
  • AJDOVI ŽGANCI – Buckwheat porridge with cracklings
  • KOROŠKA SKUTA – Cottage cheese with pumpkin oil
  • KRAŠKI PRŠUT – Karst Prosciutto Ham
  • JOTA – Stew, a soup made of beans, sauerkraut or sour turnip, potatoes, bacon, spare ribs, …