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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: Chateau de Zuzemberk (in Žužemberk), Land of Hayracks (in Šentrupert) and Šentjernej (Pleterje Charterhouse Monastery, Gorjanci Hills, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Otočec Castle Park, play a few rounds at Golf Grad Otočec, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, 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.