Cliff castles, manor houses and the cave fortress at Predjama — with opening seasons and drive times.
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Barbo Manor is a historic manor house at Vesela Gora in southeastern Slovenia, linked by name to the Barbo noble family. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the country's rural manor architecture. The building stands in the hilly countryside of the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region and is best combined with other sights in the area.
Bled Castle is a medieval castle standing on a steep cliff above Lake Bled in the Gorenjska region. From its terraces there is a wide view over the lake, the island church and the surrounding Julian Alps. The castle sits directly above the town of Bled and can be reached on foot by a short but steep path from the lakeshore.
Branik Castle, known in Slovenian as Grad Rihemberk, is a castle with origins in the 13th century, standing above the village of Branik in the Goriška region. Its walls and towers rise over the lower Vipava Valley, and the castle hill offers views across the surrounding countryside. It lies a short drive from Nova Gorica and can be combined with a walk around the village below.
Cmurek Castle is a castle in the village of Trate in northeastern Slovenia, close to the Mura River and the border with Austria. It is worth a stop for anyone exploring the historic estates of the Podravska region. The castle lies near Gornja Radgona and Šentilj, making it an easy addition to a day trip through the Slovenske gorice hills.
Fort Hermann is the ruined upper fortress above the Kluže gorge on the Koritnica river, built by the Austro-Hungarian army and heavily damaged during the First World War. The stone remains and tunnels sit on a forested slope with views over the valley. It lies a short drive from Bovec in the Goriška region, reached by a walking path that climbs from the road near Kluže Fortress.
Gornja Radgona Castle is a castle in the town of Gornja Radgona in the Pomurje region of northeastern Slovenia. It stands on a hill above the town, close to the Mura River and the border with Austria. A short walk up from the town centre brings you to the castle grounds and views over the river plain.
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.
Hrastovec Castle (Grad Hrastovec) is a historic castle in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, in the hilly countryside north of Maribor. It is worth a stop for its setting among the Slovenske gorice hills and as an example of the region's manor architecture. It suits a short visit combined with a drive or walk through the surrounding vineyards and villages.
Kieselstein Castle is a historic castle in the centre of Kranj, the main town of the Gorenjska region. Its compact building stands in the old town, which sits on a rocky spur above the Kokra and Sava rivers. It is easy to include in a stroll through Kranj's old streets on foot.
Kostel Castle is a castle ruin in southeastern Slovenia, standing on a hill above the Kolpa valley close to the Croatian border. The remains of its walls and towers give a sense of how the stronghold once watched over this border area. It lies in the Kostel area of the Kočevje region, a quiet stop for those exploring the Kolpa river.
Krumperk Castle is a castle located in Gorjuša near the town of Domžale in central Slovenia.
Lisičje Mansion (Dvorec Lisičje) is a historic manor house in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, a short distance south-east of Ljubljana. It is a modest stop for anyone interested in the country's rural manor architecture. The building lies in the countryside just outside the capital, so a visit fits easily into a half-day outing from Ljubljana.
