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European Destinations of Excellence in Slovenia
Between 2008 and 2015, the most representative tourist gems of Slovenia – the Soča Valley, Solčavsko, the Kolpa river, Idrija, Laško and Brda – were placed on a special map of European Destinations of Excellence – EDEN. EDEN is a European Commission initiative for emphasising sustainability, diversity and shared characteristics of European tourist destinations.
Welcome to the green, active, healthy Slovenia!
EDEN winners
Eventful summer in the town of Idrija
Famous for its mining tradition, the Idrija lace, tasty žlikrofi (potato dumplings) and unspoilt nature, Idrija was placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List with once the second largest worlds mercury mine featuring the famous Anthony’s shaft. more...
Romance between the gently rolling Brda hills
Proclaimed the 2015 European Destination of Excellence, the Brda Hills offer countless opportunities to spend a romantic or active vacation. The most beautiful experiences in Brda Hills can be complemented by high quality wines, succulent fruits and culinary delicacies. Put on your comfy shoes and hop on your bike to discover the Hills. more...
Through the valley of the emerald Soča river
The Soča Valley, our first European Destination of Excellence from 2008, has always been popular among active vacationers, who love spending time in the water or the air, or on a bike or hiking trails. However, one of the most beautiful Alpine rivers is also popular among those who want peace and quiet. more...
Emerald weekend
Active weekend in the Emerald Land
Ready for numerous adventures? Spend a weekend at the Valley of Soča, one of the most beautiful Alpine rivers that enchants with its emerald colour, in Idrija, the oldest Slovenian mining town situated in the midst of unspoiled nature, or in the Brda Hills, a landscape where the air is intoxicating and views stretch from the Alps all the way to the sea. more......
Green weekend
Adventures on Kolpa river, in Solčavsko region and Laško
Slovenia is green, active and healthy. Even if you use the best binoculars, you will have hard time finding a location where a greater number of different sceneries of nature and life would intertwine. In one active weekend, you can paddle down the Kolpa river, have a toast with your friends in the town of Laško and rise up high in the air at the end. more...
Sustainable adventures
Harmony of the three valleys of Solčavsko
Embraced by the picturesque peaks of the Alps, the three glacial valleys make a unique combination of unspoilt nature and human creativity. more...
Beer, beekeeping and wellness in Laško
Health and wellness, the brewing tradition and beekeeping are prides of the town of Laško, which is situated at the confluence of everything good, as their tourist slogan says. more...
Adventures at the green Kolpa river
The Kolpa river, the 2010 European Destination of Excellence, is located at the southernmost part of Slovenia, where very special stories emerge in the area uniting five ethnic groups. more...