173 places, nearest first; times are estimates — the planner times the real roads.
Grm Castle is a historic castle in southeastern Slovenia, standing on the edge of Novo Mesto in the Dolenjska region. It is a quiet stop for anyone interested in the manor houses and estates of the area. The castle is easily reached from the town centre and fits well into a day exploring Novo Mesto and the Krka valley.
Graben Castle (Grad Graben) is a castle in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region of southeastern Slovenia. It suits a short stop for those interested in the region's historic estates and rural landscape. The site lies in the countryside of Lower Carniola, so plan to reach it by car or as part of a longer local outing.
Hmeljnik Castle (Grad Hmeljnik) is a castle in southeastern Slovenia, in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. It is a stop for those interested in the historic buildings of the Dolenjska countryside. The site lies in the hills southeast of Novo Mesto, an easy addition to a day trip in the area.
Otočec Castle is a castle in southeastern Slovenia, known for standing on a small island in the Krka River, reached by a bridge. It is one of the more distinctive castle settings in the country and makes an easy stop near Novo mesto, with a short level stroll along the riverbank around it.
Luknja Castle (Grad Luknja) is a castle in southeastern Slovenia, in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. It makes a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's historic buildings and the countryside around them. It is a good stop to combine with other sights while touring the Lower Carniola area.
Gracar Turn is a 14th-century castle on the northern outskirts of Hrastje in the Municipality of Šentjernej in the traditional region of Lower Carniola in southeastern Slovenia.
Klevevž Castle is the ruin of a medieval castle in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region, in the hilly countryside of Dolenjska. Its remaining walls make it a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's castle heritage. Reaching it involves a short walk on rural paths, so sturdy shoes are a good idea.
Čretež Tower is a historic castle tower in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija (Southeast Slovenia) region. It is a quiet stop for visitors interested in the medieval fortifications that once dotted the Lower Carniola countryside. The site lies in rural hill country, so expect a short walk on local roads or paths to reach it.
Lower Čretež Castle (Grad Spodnji Čretež) is a castle site in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region of southeastern Slovenia. It is a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's lesser-known castle heritage. It lies in the rolling countryside of Lower Carniola, best combined with other sights in the area on a day trip by car.
Rožek Castle (Grad Rožek, historically Roseckh) is a castle site in southeastern Slovenia, in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. It suits visitors interested in the medieval heritage of the Dolenjska countryside. The site lies in the hilly area west of Novo mesto, so plan to combine it with other stops in the region and expect a short walk on rural terrain.
Hudičev Turn is a castle site in southeastern Slovenia, in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. It suits visitors interested in the region's historic fortifications and the countryside around them. It is best combined with other stops in the Dolenjska area as part of a day trip.
Soteska Mansion (Dvorec Soteska) is a castle site in southeastern Slovenia, in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. It is worth a stop for anyone interested in the region's manor and castle heritage. The site lies in the Krka valley area, a short drive from Novo Mesto, and fits easily into a day of exploring the surrounding countryside.
Lemberg Castle (Grad Lemberg) is a castle in the Savinjska region, in the hilly countryside north of Celje near the spa village of Dobrna. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's old manor and castle heritage. It fits easily into a day trip around Celje and Dobrna, and the surrounding hills suit a short walk.
Pakenštajn Castle is a castle site in the Savinjska region of Slovenia, in the hilly country of the Šalek Valley area near Velenje. It is a stop for those interested in the region's medieval past and the landscape around it. Plan it as a short outing combined with other sights in the valley, and check access on arrival.
Frankolovo Mansion is a historic manor house in the village of Frankolovo in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia. It is a modest stop for those interested in the region's old estates and rural architecture. The village lies north of Celje, so the mansion fits easily into a day of driving or walking around the Celje area.
Češenik is a manor house (dvorec) in the Osrednjeslovenska region, set in the countryside north-east of Ljubljana. It is a quiet stop for anyone interested in the rural noble residences of central Slovenia. The area around Domžale and Lukovica makes a convenient base, and the manor fits easily into a short drive or an easy walk through the surrounding villages.
Kolovec Castle (Grad Kolovec) is a historic manor in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, set in the countryside north of Ljubljana. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's older noble estates. The castle lies near the town of Domžale, so it pairs easily with a short drive or walk through the surrounding villages.
Grad Črnelo is a castle in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, set in the countryside northeast of Ljubljana. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's manor and castle heritage, best combined with other sights in the area around Kamnik and Domžale.
Kodeljevo Castle (Grad Kodeljevo) is a historic manor in the Kodeljevo district of Ljubljana, in the Osrednjeslovenska region. It is a quiet stop for anyone interested in the older estates that once stood on the edge of the capital. The castle lies east of the city centre and is easy to combine with a walk or bike ride through the nearby neighbourhoods.
