32 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. Venture out of the city with trips to Land of Hayracks (in Šentrupert), Šentjernej (Pleterje Charterhouse Monastery, Pleterje Open-Air Museum, &more) and Žužemberk Castle (in Žužemberk). Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Otočec Castle Park, play a few rounds at Golf Grad Otočec, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Franciscan Monastery, and examine the collection at Museum of Dolenjska.

To find where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Novo Mesto trip itinerary planner.

Milan, Italy to Novo Mesto is an approximately 6-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Milan in September; daily highs in Novo Mesto reach 25°C and lows reach 13°C. On the 7th (Thu), you'll travel back home.