12 days in Dolenjska Itinerary

Novo Mesto is the city on a bend of the Krka River in the City Municipality of Novo Mesto in southeastern Slovenia, close to the border with Croatia. Change things up with these side-trips from Novo Mesto: Žužemberk Castle (in Žužemberk), Land of Hayracks (in Šentrupert) and Šentjernej (Pleterje Open-Air Museum, Pleterje Charterhouse Monastery, &more). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Novo Mesto Cathedral, go for a walk through Trška Gora Hill, play a few rounds at Golf Grad Otočec, and snap pictures at Kandija Bridge.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Novo Mesto trip planner.

Berlin, Germany to Novo Mesto is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. In December, daily temperatures in Novo Mesto can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.