Catalogue of the tourist offer of the Municipality of Ivančna Gorica

Comfortable and homelike Catalogue of the tourist offer of the Municipality of Ivančna Gorica

Nice and Homely Municipality of Ivančna Gorica

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Catalogue of the tourist offer of the Municipality of Ivančna Gorica

Top 10 Comfortable and Homelike tourist spots 4 Pleasant and homely experiences 14 Tourist offer 22 Souvenirs of the Comfortable and Homelike destination 26

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Comfortable and homelike Welcome to the land where days are sunlit by memories and are full of mysterious stories of old times.

Welcome to the land of soft Dolenjska hills and nice people who will welcome you with open arms and smiles on their faces.

Maybe you will think that time has stopped here and that each step tells its own story about life once upon a time and about the wisdom of living with nature.

That is why you should visit us.

Discover the hidden gems, strengthen your body and spirit and experience our pleasant and homely land.

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Top 10 Comfortable and Homelike tourist spots

Jurčič Homestead The Jurčič Homestead is one of those rare cases of an open-air museum telling stories about everyday life in the countryside and the wisdom of coexisting with nature. This cultural monument preserves the image of the rural architecture in Central Slovenia, of the furniture of residential and business buildings, devices and manner of settlement. At the same time, the museum is content-relate to the life and work of one of our greatest writers and storytellers, Josip Jurčič, who was born in this house.

What to do?

• Visit the Jurčič Homestead with a guide; • See the educational film about Josip Jurčič; • Have a laugh watching Krjavelj and His Story in the form of Kamishibai theatre; • Buy souvenirs related to Josip Jurčič; • Have a cup of coffee in a magnificent natural environment of the museum; • Attend summer concerts and theatrical plays.

Muljava 11, 1295 Ivančna Gorica +386 (0) 41 686 382 jurcic@prijetnodomace.si

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Stična 17, 1295 Ivančna Gorica +386 (0) 41 689 994, +386 (0) 1 78 77 863 info@mks-sticna.si www.mks-sticna.si

The Stična Cistercian Abbey and the Museum of Christianity in Slovenia The Stična Cistercian Abbey is the oldest and the only still operating Cisterian monastery in Slovenia. The Herbal Pharmacy of friar Simon Ašič and the Museum of Christianity in Slovenia operate within the monastery complex.

This national museum follows an over 1,700 years old religious tradition and preserves an extremely spiritual heritage from the entire territory of Slovenia.

The visit of the museum includes taking a walk through a magnificent Gothic cloister and the monastery church, and viewing the museum collection.

What to do?

• Take a walk through the monastery's cloister where you might encounter “white monks”; • See interesting museum exhibitions; Life behind monastery doors, History of Christianity in Slovenia and the Mystery world of medieval scribes; • Attend educational and creative workshops; • Replenish yourselves in the Herbal Pharmacy of friar Simon Ašič.

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Top 10 Comfortable and Homelike tourist spots

Carniolan Bee House with monument and educational beehive in Višnja Gora In the 19th century, in the area of the municipality of Ivančna Gorica, the Rotschütz beekeeping family was active, to which we owe the current visibility, reputation and diffusion of the Carniolan bee around the world. The extraordinary story of the Carnional bee has found its place in the renovated school which bears the name of Carnional Bee House. The heroes of this beekeeping family will guide you through the exhibition, which presents bees in a modern way with focus on raising awareness among visitors about the importance of bees for nature, life and survival. Innovative accommodation in the form of honeycombs are available in the Carniolan Bee House, where you can stay for the night, and also a tourist and information centre with a shop, coffee shop with catering and lecture room. A monument to the Carnional bee and an educational beehive with a park with apicultural plants are also located in the immediate vicinity.

What to do?

• See the exhibition dedicated to the Carniolan bee and the Rotschütz family, monument to the Carniolan bee and educational beehive; • Treat yourselves in the coffee shop; • Visit the medieval town of Višnja Gora with a guide; • Observe the life of the Carniolan bee in the educational beehive; • Spend the night in special accommodation in the form of honeycombs.

Mestni trg 2, 1294 Višnja Gora info@prijetnodomace.si

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Gradiček 8, 1301 Krka Turistično društvo Krka +386 (0) 41 276 252 ali +386 (0) 31 350 003 tdkrka@gmail.com www.tdkrka.si

Source of the Krka river and the Krka Cave The Krka river originates in a large and wide pocket valley near the settlement of Gradiček. Beside the Ljubljanica river, the Krka river is the most typical river collecting the water of numerous small rivers and creeks. It is the largest right tributary of the Sava river. The popular River of Love TV series was shot near the source of the river and in the settlement of Krka.

The Krka Cave opens up above the source of the Krka river, north of the village of Gradiček. It is a horizontal cave, from which underground water occasionally emerges after heavy rain. It is 220 metres long and 30 metres wide.

The ceiling is formed by aligned thick rocks. A 30 metres long siphon lake is located at the end of the hall.

What to do?

• See the source of the Krka river and the Krka Cave with a guide; • Find the Proteus or “Human Fish”; • Treat yourselves with a picnic basket by the source of the river; • Take the River of Love path; • Refresh yourselves by the dreamy Krka river; • Walk over the Bridge of Love.

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Top 10 Comfortable and Homelike tourist spots

Tufa barriers on the Krka river in the Loka Park Of all the Slovenian rivers, the Krka river is renowned for its high carbonate content. Since Krka's flow is very slow, calcium carbonate is excreted from the water during particular conditions, creating an “armour” around plants.

Tufa is the youngest rock and is also being used as construction material.

Relax and admire the beauty of the magnificent tufa waterfalls or row down river and over tufa waterfalls in a canoe or kayak.

Natural baths are located in the Loka Park. There is also a wooden pier, benches and a log cabin with a bar in the park. The park is also home to four waterfalls which descend over tufa barriers.

What to do?

• Relax by tufa barriers in the Loka Park; • Have a refreshing drink or tasty pizza in the near pizzeria; • Organise a picnic in the Loka Park upon prior agreement; • Refresh yourselves in the Krka river; • Row down tufa barriers with kayaks.

Zagradec 5, 1303 Zagradec Picerija Toplar +386 (0) 1 788 68 33 ali +386 (0) 31 842 261 toplar.zagradec@siol.net

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Letalski klub Šentvid, Šentvid pri Stični 65, 1296 Šentvid pri Stični +386 (0) 40 171 071 info@lk-sentvid.com www.lk-sentvid.com

Adrenaline adventures at the airport of Šentvid pri Stični At the airport of Šentvid pri Stični panoramic flights are organised for visitors, there is a school for pilots and a skydiving school (Paranoja Skydiving School), and tandem jumps (for visitors and tourists) and skydiving jumps (for licensed skydivers) are being organised. Model-making activities are occasionally organised at the club for the youngest who are passionate about flying. The take-off area is also available for the organisation of various fairs and events.

What to do?

• Tandem skydive and admire the Dolenjska region landscape from a birds’ eye view; • Fly on a plane; • Watch skydivers; • Enrol in a skydiving school.

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Top 10 Comfortable and Homelike tourist spots

Kosca and Višnjica waterfalls

What to do?

• Stroll down by the creek in the gorge; • Observe the varied flora and fauna; • Climb up a ladder to the Višnjica waterfalls; • Admire the highest tufa waterfalls.

The Kosca and Višnjica waterfalls are located near Višnja Gora, where there are numerous smaller sources of watercourses. The Kosca creek, the left tributary of the Višnjica creek, is surrounded by a natural forest, a deep gorge and the highest tufa waterfall in Slovenia. The path to the Kosca waterfall is part of a longer path named the “Path of the two waterfalls” which leads through mounts Gradišče and Kucelj to the gorge and the waterfalls of the Višnjica creek.

Višnja Gora

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Vinogradniško-sadjarsko turistično društvo Debeli hrib +386 (0) 31 715 373 vstd.debelihrib@siol.net

Wine-growing area of Debeli hrib The first vineyards appear on the slopes of the Temenica valley in the direction from Ljubljana toward Novo mesto, since the climate here is more beneficial for viticulture. In addition to this, nice view open up on the ascent.

In the surrounding area you will find road connections for cyclists on local roads with less traffic, across the Temenica river valley and the Bukovščica creek valley.

This is the area were the Debeli hrib Wine-growing and fruit-growing association operates, the members of which sell delicious wines.

What to do?

• Take walk or ride a bike over the hills of the Dolenjska region; • Try a glass of home-made cviček wine; • Ride in a horse-drawn carriage through the Temenica valley and to Debeli hrib; • Enjoy a local lunch.

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Top 10 Comfortable and Homelike tourist spots

Vantage points:

Obolno, Polževo, Pristava, Gradišče The Obolno vantage point is the highest peak in the municipality, since half of Slovenia can be viewed from it. The hill could also be called an arch or a bend, since it differs from the rounded land of the Gorenjska region. Cycling and hiking trails go up and down to the vantage point, and the peak may also be reached by car.

You can dine at the Obolno Agritourism Farm.

You may reach the Polževo vantage point on the forest educational path Following the trail of the Višnja Gora Snail, which starts from Višnja Gora and continues on part of the Jurčič trail all the way up to the Church of the Holy Spirit on Polževo (630 m). The path is always ascending, but is not too steep. You may dine at the Polževo Inn. During the winter we recommend having fun on a ski slope near the inn. The location may be reached by car. Each year in September, the local association organises the “Krevs race” on the Kriško-Polževo plateau.

Five hiking trails lead past the village of Pristava nad Stično (Lavrič trail, Roman trail, Virida trail, Badjur trail and the Comfortable and Homelike loop path), part of which may also be done by bike. In the area you can visit the church of Saint Lambert on Pristava, and the Partisan Lodge stand on the top of Pristava with two monuments situated in its vicinity; the first is dedicated to the memory of fallen soldiers, while the other was erected after Slovenia gained independence. Do not miss the orientation point on the top of Pristava.

4 farms joined on Pristava under the name Pristava Tourist Village, which offers visitors plenty of adventures in the embrace of an intact nature.

Gradišče above Stična and Šentvid with the mountain hut “Lavričeva koča” is a characteristic place of interest in the vicinity of Ivančna Gorica and is very popular for daily recreation.

The Church of Saint Nicholas lies on top. Each year, several events are being held on the hill, among which the most popular is the Festival of chainsaw sculptors. Nice views open up toward Ivančna Gorica and a part of the mountains of the Dolenjska and Notranjska region.

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Cvinger (Virsko mesto) Virsko mesto or Cvinger lies on a low mountain range above Vir pri Stični, where the hamlet Vrh is situated with the Grofija Homestead. Its surface area is 21 hectares and is 800 metres long and 400 metres wide. The town is surrounded by a more than 2 kilometres long and up to 6 metres high wall.

It was settled and fortified at the end of the 8th century B.C. It was one of the largest community centres of the Iron Age in the Dolenjska region, where they buried their dead in tribal and family burial mounds. Around 125 burial mounds were found in the area, which become one with the countryside through the millennia. The academic Dr. Stane Gabrovec, who led excavations on behalf of the National Museum of Slovenia in the first half of the 20th century, made Cvinger a world-renowned site.

Vir pri Stični, blizu Domačije Grofija. info@grofija.com +386 (0) 31-855-009

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Pleasant and homely experiences

Actively on the trail of the Lady of the Manor The famous countess Virida Visconti was called the “Lady of the Manor”, since she lived in a small castle by the Church of Saint Lambert in the settlement of Pristava nad Stično. Virida Visconti originates from the noble family of Sforza Visconti from Milan and was the wife of the Austrian Duke Leopold III and mother to Ernest the Iron, the last duke of Carinthia, who was enthroned on the Zollfeld. After the death of her husband in 1386, she moved to Pristava nad Stično. During her stay in our area, she was in close contact with the Stična monastery. In that period of time, the monastery was ruled by friar Albert Lindeški, who wasted the property of the monastery and lived inappropriately. He was also abusive to the monastery serfs.

Virida often helped the poor and was called a benefactress. After her death, she left her estate to the monastery. She died around the year of 1414 and was buried in the monastery church in Stična. The tale of the Lady of the Manor is inspired by her life.

Its author is Ivan Janežič-Kraljev.

Duration: full-day package.

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The “Actively on the trail of the Lady of the Manor” package includes: • A guided tour of the Museum of Christianity in Slovenia and the Stična Cistercian Abbey; • Calligraphy workshop in the so called “Monastery Scriptorium”, • Breakfast with local delicacies and visit of the local collection at the Grofija Homestead; • “Virida’s greeting” at the mountain hut “Lavričeva koča” with the presentation of Gradišče nad Štentvidom and the church of Saint Nicholas, contact with animals, • hiking along Virida’s trail (From Gradišče to Pristava), • lunch at the Pr’Okorn Hiking Tourism; • guided tour of the Pristava Tourist Village and visit of the church of Saint Lambert where Virida Visconti lived, • following the trail of Virida Visconti. *Transport to the valley, bike rental, volleyball court rental, go-karts for children with surcharge. *Rental of a local tourist guide.

On the trail of the human fish

We are sure that you have seen the human fish in one of the caves or have at least heard of it. Did you know that the human fish was first studied in the Vir spring* Giovanni Scopoli first discovered the human fish in this spring in the 18th century. It genetically differs from other human fish in the Dolenjska, Belokran0sjka and Notranjska regions. You may also find it at the source of the Krka river and in the siphon lake in the Krka cave.

Let's find it together.

Duration: half-day package.

»On the trail of the human fish« package includes: • Delicious breakfast at the Grofija Homestead, where the memory of the mysterious birth of the human fish is preserved; • Visit of the Vir spring on foot and presentation of the story about the human fish; • Guided tour of the Krka Cave and source of the Krka river; • Picnic near the source of the Krka river (tasting of local products and lunch); • Searching for the human fish. *Option to visit the landmark of “Virsko mesto” with surcharge.

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Pleasant and homely experiences

Explore the Temenica valley The Temenica valley lies in the north-eastern part of the municipality of Ivančna Gorica. The valley is named after its main watercourse, the Temenica, which originates under mount Javor. Temenica goes underground twice and flows into the Krka river as the Prečna river. The valley of the Temenica river is one of the longest Slovenian blind valleys. The first wine-growing area (Debeli hrib), where the “cviček” wine is produced, appears above the valley. The Temenica valley is isolated, but a very interesting part of our area. Explore it.

Duration: half-day package.

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»Explore the Temenica valley« package includes: • Reception and presentation of the Pr' Špan farm (Kotar Farmstead) and tasting of their products; • Home-cooked lunch at the Fajdiga Tourst Farm; • Presentation of the Prebil Horse Ranch and horse-riding in the riding stable. *Ride in a carriage drawn by Lipizzan horses (Rogač farm) through the Temenica valley with a local guide and with a surcharge. *Visit of the local collection of old items at the Fajdiga Tourist Farm with surcharge.

Discover Josip Jurčič’s birth house in Muljava

The »Discover Josip Jurčič’s birth house in Muljava« package includes: • A guided tour of the Jurčič Homestead and story-telling time in the form of Kamishibai theatre with characters from Jurčič’s books; Writer, journalist and editor of the Slovenian Nation was born and spent his childhood in the village of Muljava. Today, Jurčič's birth house is part of the Jurčič Homestead – an open-air museum telling stories about everyday life in the countryside and the wisdom of coexisting with nature.

Muljava with its surrounding area offers more than just visiting the Jurčič Homestead. You are welcome to explore it.

• Visiting the Erjavec Farm, including the presentation of the fruit-drying process and product tasting; • Welcome reception and guided tour of the Štefan Nose Ethnological Collection; • Seasonal rural banquet at the “Gostilna pri Obrščaku” inn. *Option: 5km walk from Muljava to Krka along the Jurčič path and visit of the source of the Krka river and Krka cave. *visit of the school museum; *visit of the baroque altar;

Duration: half-day package.

*visit of Villa Rustica.

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Pleasant and homely experiences

From the beehive on flowers In Višnja Gora you may observe the Carniolan bees flying from their beehives on flowers. The Carniolan bee is a honey bee and indigenous species and the medieval town of Višnja Gora is an excellent point for observing the hard-working bees due to the Rothscütz beekeeping family and the Carniolan Bee House. Visit us and together we will observe bees in the educational beehive, take pictures at the monument to the Carniolan bee and view the modern interactive exhibition dedicated to this hard worker. Let the honey flow.

Duration: half-day package.

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The »From the beehive on flowers« package includes: • Visit of the Carniolan Bee House (view of the exhibition dedicated to the Carniolan bee, option of organising accompanying workshops), of the monument to the Carniolan bee and educational beehive; • Guided tour along the circular historical trail (local guide included); • Snail tasting and tasting local delicacies at the Višnja Gora public baths; • Legend of the Snail and counting snails in Višnja Gora. *option of riding with a horse-drawn carriage at the Čaž farm for a surcharge.

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Tourist offer

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SOBRAČE

METNAJ

34 TEMENICA

VIŠNJA GORA

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STIČNA

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5 17 23 31

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29 35

32 ŠENTVID PRI STIČNI

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IVANČNA GORICA

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9 11 14 i 19 20

DOB PRI ŠENTVIDU

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MULJAVA

KRKA

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12 10 ZAGRADEC

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Fajdiga Tourist Farm

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Ljubljanska cesta 14

+386 (0) 1 7874 071 / +386 (0) 31 505 679 hocjozi@hotmail.com / fajvida@gmail.com Open on weekends, during the week upon agreement.

Ivančna Gorica +386 (0) 1 7869 480

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+386 (0) 31 855 009 info@grofija.com Prior reservation required.

Okorn Hiking Tourism (Toursit village of Pristava) Pristava nad Stično 5, Ivančna Gorica

+386 (0) 1 7806 108

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Obolno Agritourism Farm

+386 (0) 1 7874 089

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+386 (0) 1 7877 110

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+386 (0) 41 518 518

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+386 (0) 41 253 990 info@antonac.si

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+386 (0) 41 223 995

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+386 (0) 41 509 833 simon.sedevcic@gmail.com

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„Gostišče na Pajčni“ Inn

+386 (0) 40 867 104 / +386 (0) 51 694 326

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+386 (0) 1 7887 610

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Toplar Pizzerija Zagradec

+386 (0) 31 372 777

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+386 (0) 1 7886 833

Pristava Tourist Village Pristava nad Stično 4 +386 (0) 40 702 936

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Čož Farmstead Glamping House Leskovec 23, Višnja Gora +386 (0) 31 283 626, +386 (0) 31 296 243

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Villa Kosca Stari trg 13, Dedni Dol +386 (0) 41 691 356 / +386 (0) 41 395 754

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Čož Farmstead – Luxury holidays Home with hot tub Leskovec 22b, Višnja Gora +386 (0) 31 296 243

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Farm stay Ana Leskovec 23, Višnja Gora +386 (0) 31 283 626 / +386 (0) 31 296 243

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NiceRanch Trnovica, Šentvid pri Stični +386 (0) 41 946 649

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The house in the valley Stari trg 43, Višnja Gora +386 (0) 31 263 283

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Vita Home Stična 132, Ivančna Gorica +386 (0) 070 799 799

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Zynga Apartment Pristavlja vas 19, Šentvid pri Stični +386 (0) 41 752 633

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Gujžina holidays Kriška vas 50, Višnja Gora

Zagradec 5

„Gostišče na vasi“ Inn

Ida House Stična 27, Ivančna Gorica

+386 (0) 1 7885 138

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Temenica Log Cabin

Marinča vas 7, Zagradec

Temenica 87, Šentvid pri Stični

+386 (0) 40 167 167 na.vasi.zavodnik@gmail.com

+386 (0) 40 389 228

Parking spots for RVs: 25

+386 (0) 31 855 009 info@grofija.com

Radohova vas 17a, Šentvid pri Stični

Sokolska ulica 6, Ivančna Gorica

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Kegeljček Pizzeria

Grofija Homestead Vir pri Stični 30, Ivančna Gorica

+386 (0) 31 206 666

Podobnik Inn +386 (0) 1 7869 733 gostilna.podobnik@gmail.com

Pizza & Burger House – Hit

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Ljubljanska cesta 8, Ivančna Gorica

Zavrtače 6, Višnja Gora +386 (0) 40 680 701 info@polzevo.com

„Zadružni hram“ Inn Cesta 2. grupe odredov 17, Ivančna Gorica

+386 (0) 40 439 858 na.pajcni@siol.net Polževo Inn

Kantina na postaji Šentvid pri Stični 12, Šentvid

Male Rebrce 6a, Zagradec

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Jakob Inn Stična 1

Krka Inn Gabrovčec 4a, Krka

Antonač restuarant and pizzeria Bojanji Vrh 4, Ivančna Gorica

Petrušnja vas 38, Šentvid pri Stični

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„Gostilna pri Obrščaku“ Inn Muljava 22, Ivančna Gorica

Mountain hut “Lavričeva koča” on Gradišče +386 (0) 41 456 914 lavricevakoca@gmail.com Open on weekends, during the week upon agreement.

Krjavelj Inn Ljubljanska cesta 38, Ivančna Gorica

Obolno 4, Ivančna Gorica +386 (0) 31 210 001 Upon prior agreement.

„Gostilna pri Japu“ Inn Praproče 6, Šentvid pri Stični

+386 (0) 40 702 936 inof@pristava.si Prior reservation required.

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„Okrepčevalnica pri Koščaku“ Diner Velike Lese 2, Krka

Grofija Homestead Vir pri Stični 30, Ivančna Gorica

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„Okrepčevalnica pri Frenku“ Diner

Temenica 4, Šentvid pri Stični

Where to stay the night?

Where to eat?

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Čož Farmstead

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Golden Snail, Višnja Gora

Leskovec 23, Višnja Gora

Kopališka ulica 25

+386 (0) 31 283 626 / +386 (0) 31 296 243 ana.coz09@gmail.com

+386 (0) 41 466 627 / +386 (0) 51 442 800

Grofija Homestead Vir pri Stični 30, Ivančna Gorica

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Pristava Tourist Village Pristava nad Stično 4 +386 (0) 40 702 936

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Tina Apartment Šentvid pri Stični 26a, Šentvid pri Stični +386 (0) 41 729 592

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Polževo Hotel Zavrtače 6, Višnja Gora +386 (0) 40 680 701

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„Gostišče na Pajčni“ Inn Zagradec, Male Rebrce 6a +386 (0) 40 439 858

+386 (0) 31 855 009

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Souvenirs of the Comfortable and Homelike destination

All information available at: Comfortable and Homelike Institution Sokolska ulica 8 info@prijetnodomace.si +386 (0) 1 7812 1288

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Nice and Homely Municipality of Ivančna Gorica

Welcome back to the world of your childhood.

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AUSTRIA

Municipality of Ivančna Gorica

CROATIA

Nice and Homely Municipality of Ivančna Gorica

ZKT Prijetno domače Ivančna Gorica Sokolska ulica 5 1295 Ivančna Gorica info@prijetnodomace.si

Turizem Ivančna Gorica

visit_ivancnagorica www.prijetnodomace.si

Masthead ZKT Prijetno domače Ivančna Gorica Text author: Katja Klemenčič Introductory text author: Dragica Šteh Občinska turistična zveza Ivančna Gorica

The investment is co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia and European Union from the European Regional Development Fund. www.eu-skladi.si

Editor: Sara Lunder Technical editor: Franc Fritz Murgelj Photos: Ecetera d.o.o., Nejc Travnik, Slavko Pajntar, Anže Česen, Branko Petauer, Gašper Stopar, archive of tourism service providers Design and layout: Ecetera d.o.o.

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