Less than one hour drive away of Ljubljana, below the high Karst plateaus lies the Vipava Valley, the beauty caught between the Alpine, Karst and the Mediterranean world. The landscape, covered in vineyards and orchards, charming old villages with stone houses, castles, numerous vine callers, friendly people and spectacular views is what placed the Vipava Valley on the Lonely Planet top ten destinations in Europe which it recommends to visit.
The Vipava Valley full of idyllic rural scenery is a wine-growing region and has a wealth of the wine varieties – the indigenous Zelen, which is very popular among the locals, Pinela, an old wine variety, which can only be found in the Vipava Valley, Klarnica, a “boutique” wine variety, which has been revived again, and other wine varieties.
The culinary offer in the Vipava Valley is also extremely rich and diverse. While tasting local wines, you can enjoy homemade food on farms and family run restaurants. If you are looking for a real culinary experience, head to one of the award-winning restaurants , with a Michelin star or other prestigious awards, and let yourself be spoiled by the staff. Every dish that lands on your table will be a special experience.
