12 days in Nova Gorica Itinerary

A trip to Nova Gorica takes you to the land between the Alps and the sea.

Popular historic sites such as Franja Partisan Hospital and Branik Castle are in your itinerary. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Lepa Vida Boutique Winery and Solkan Bridge. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nova Gorica: Gewerkenegg Castle (in Idrija), Kobarid (Statue of Simon Gregorcic & Cheese Museum of Kobarid) and Tolmin (Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit & Tolmin Castle on Kozlov Rob). Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Magma X, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, explore the historical opulence of Štanjel Castle, and steep yourself in history at Outdoor Museum Kolovrat (muzej na prostem).

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Nova Gorica trip itinerary builder site.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport. In June, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.