7 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. Get out of town with these interesting Novo Mesto side-trips: Žužemberk Castle (in Žužemberk), Šentjernej (Pleterje Charterhouse Monastery, Gorjanci Hills, &more) and Land of Hayracks (in Šentrupert). And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Otočec Castle Park, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, examine the collection at Museum of Dolenjska, and go for a walk through Trška Gora Hill.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Novo Mesto is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in October, and nighttime lows around 8°C. You'll have a few hours on the 17th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.