8 days in Novo Mesto 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. Explore Novo Mesto's surroundings by going to Pivka (Museo Militare Di Pivka, Pivka Park of Military History, &more), Lake Šmartno (in Celje) and Hell Cave (in Sempeter v Savinjski Dolini). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 24th (Sat) at Thermal Park Aquluna. There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Otočec Castle Park, step into the grandiose world of Brežice Castle, explore the fascinating underground world of Cross Cave, and see the interesting displays at Museum of Dolenjska.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Novo Mesto trip planner.

If you are flying in from Switzerland, the closest major aiport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 15°C.