Grad Castle is a large castle in the village of Grad in the Goričko hills of north-eastern Slovenia, in the Pomurje region. It is one of the biggest castles in the country and sits on a wooded hill above the village. It makes a good stop on a day trip through Goričko, with paths leading into the surrounding countryside.
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Lendava Castle is a historic castle in the town of Lendava in the Pomurje region of northeastern Slovenia, close to the Hungarian and Croatian borders. It stands on a slope above the town centre and is a natural starting point for exploring Lendava's old streets. The castle is an easy stop on a day trip through the Prekmurje plain, reachable on foot from the town centre.
Podsreda Castle is a fortress in Slovenia with in the Kozje region. It was formerly known as Hörberg or Herberch. The castle contains a small chapel and a defense tower.
Pišece Castle (Grad Pišece) is a historic castle in the Posavje region of southeastern Slovenia, near the village of Pišece. It is a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's manor and castle heritage. The castle is best combined with a drive or walk through the surrounding countryside not far from Brežice.
Planina Castle (Grad Planina) is a castle site in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia, above the village of Planina pri Sevnici. It is a quiet place for those interested in the region's medieval past, with views over the surrounding hills. Plan it as a short walk combined with a drive through the hilly countryside between Celje and Sevnica.
Špehovka is a cave in the Koroška region of northern Slovenia, located near the town of Velenje. It is one of the lesser-known underground sites in the area and suits visitors interested in karst features away from the busier show caves. Check access conditions locally before setting out, as it is not a developed tourist cave.
Reichenburg Castle (Grad Rajhenburg) is a castle in the Posavje region of eastern Slovenia, set above the village of Brestanica near Krško. It is one of the older castle sites in the country and is worth a stop for its stone walls and views over the Sava valley. It makes an easy short visit when travelling along the Sava between Sevnica and Krško.
Šrajbarski Turn is a castle from the 15th century standing in Leskovec pri Krškem in the Posavje region of southeastern Slovenia. It is a good stop for anyone interested in the region's historic manors and fortified residences. The castle lies just outside Krško, so it combines easily with a day spent exploring the lower Sava valley.

