Kras and Brkini

The landscape at the edge of the Mediterranean, which has for ages been shaped by water and man, invites visitors to explore the magical underground world, pristine nature, rugged landscape, and cultural heritage under the slogan ‘Meet our true colors’. Did you know that the Karst plateau gives its name to all similar landscapes worldwide with comparable soil composition and karst natural phenomena?

For the most astonishing karst wonder, first descend into the Škocjan Caves, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It will surely take your breath away as you walk through the largest underground canyon in the world! On the surface, the herds of white horses, and noble Lipizzan horses, which have their home in the oldest and largest stud farm in the world, the Lipica Stud Farm, will surely steal your view.

The colorful karst landscape accompanies you on many hiking and cycling routes. An exceptional view awaits you at the picturesque village of Štanjel or in Brkini, the land of excellent fruit. On tourist farms, a shot of homemade brandy is a traditional welcome. Try the famous red wine Teran and the Karst prosciutto ham, which is dry-cured by the bora wind. Excellent eating awaits you also at a typical Karst ‘Osmica’ event or within the KrasPass Gourmet experience.