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www.slovenia.ino/eden

EDEN IN SLOVENIA

Project is fnanced under the Competitiveness and

Innovation Framework Programme (CIP.)

European Destinations of Excellence hidden pearls of Slovenia.

2008: Te S Vlle

2009: Te Slvsk ein 2010: Te Klp rive2011: Idi

Te European Destinations oExcelleNce project or, in short, EDEN was designed by the EuropeanCommission in accordance with the guidelines o the European tourism policy. Te overall objectiveo the project is to dw ttentin t te vlue, divesit, nd sed ccteistics fEupen tuist destintins, and to promote destinations, where the ecnmic wtbective is pusued in suc w s t ensue te scil, cultul, nd envinmentl

sustinbilit.

In Slovenia we decided to participate in the EDEN project in order to identif nd wd te mstsustinble een destintins, which act in accordance with the principles o environmental,socially responsible, and cultural sustainability, and thus fcilitte tei fute develpment.

Visit EDEN destintins nd discve te idden pels f Slveni!


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EVENS IN 2013:

14-16 June 2013THE IDRIJA LACE FESTIVALTere are various events taking place dur-ing the estival: lectures, workshops and

demonstrations o lace making, exhibi-tions o lace and home crat, and an enter-tainment programme (concerts, events)accompanied by a diverse culinary oer.

15 August 2013ASSUMPTION DAY OR PRFARSKITRUKLJEVCTe venue o this holiday is the Church oMary on the Rock, where a ceremonial holymass takes place, ollowed by a east and cel-ebration. raditionally, rolled dumplings aremade, wreaths are woven and so on.

25 August 2013CHARCOAL SUNDAY (Krnice)Tis is an ethno event that oers a culturaland entertainment programme, traditionalood and a charcoal-making competition.

7 September 2013THE CELEBRATION OF IDRIJAFLOUR DUMPLINGS (Idrijski likrof)Tis is a culinary event that aims to pro-mote the regional and European protect-ed dish carrying the label traditionalspeciality guaranteed.

17th ALTERART FESTIVAL (9-10 Au-gust 2013) and the12th TANGO FESTIVAL(12-13 July 2013)wo traditional estivals that host youngcultural creators rom Idrija and else-where presenting their work throughlanguage, image and sound.

EDEN 2011: IDrIjawww.idrija-turizem.si

Te town with the once second largest mercury mine in the world boasts an amaz-ing technical heritage: water channels (rake), the mighty wooden water wheel(kamt), and the biggest preserved steam engine in Europe (Kleyeva rpalka).

You can descend into the ANONIJEV ROV shat, the best arranged part o themine or visitors. Here you can get lost in the memories o a 500-year-long miningtradition and maybe even chance upon the cave dwar! Te nearby IDRIJA MINERSHOUSE rom the 18th century provides you with an insight into the mining herit-age. Te CHURCH OF HE HOLY RINIY, the oldest church in Idrija, which standson the site, where, according to olk tradition, the tub-maker discovered mercu-ry. Above the city reigns the GEWERKENEGG CASLE with the Idrija MunicipalMuseum that goes deeper into the mining heritage, and displays geological valu-ables and amous Idrija laces. Te Idrija Lace-making School preserves the specialstyle o hand bobbin lace-making technique, whereas the luxury o this tradition ispresented during the annual IDRIJA LACE FESIVAL. Enter a dierent lie! Get toalso know Idrija as the world o wild waters it was one o the EDEN 2010 nalists!

+++ Dont miss:Idrija four dumplings Idrijski likro :: Teme trails through Idrija and its surround-ings :: Te Idrija Lace Festival with the displays o bobbin lace-making and ashion show(EDEN 2008 nalist).

SURPRISINGLY! VERY DIFFERENT.Former mines, monasteries, castles, museums, and adventure sites in buildings, where you would not expect them Slovenia is replete with such di-

versities! Te revival o immovable cultural heritage creates new surprises or visitors, who want to experience the green country in a new, surprisingway. Visit the town o IDRIJA, which connects its heritage enriched attractiveness with new tourist experiences and with the ormer world-renownedmercury mine, received the title o the European Destination o Excellence in Slovenia or 2011!


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EVENS IN 2013:

17-19 May 2013On the third weekend in May eachyear, Metlika hosts the event VINSKAVIGRED, the largest Slovenian cultur-

al, tourist and wine event.

19-23 June 201350th JURJEVANJE IN BELA KRA-JINA 2013 this is the oldest olkloreestival in Slovenia, which takes placein a natural amphitheatre in Jurjevan-

jska draga in rnomelj.

12-14 July 201319TH SEMI WEDDING a true wed-ding ceremony carried out by ancientcustoms and in traditional costumes

typical or the region o Bela Krajina(White Carniola).

15 August 2013TAMBURANJE VA KOSTELE atraditional cultural-ethnological eventthat, in kostelina a unique dialect means playing the tamboura, andvarious events that take place duringcelebrations o High Mass.

Every Tursday in July and August2013 at 8 p.m., you can visit the SUM

MER EVENINGS at the town square inKoevje.

EDEN 2010: hE KoLPa rIVErwww.kolpariver.eu

At the southern edge o Slovenia the unique river Kolpa links a picturesque destination toneighbouring Croatia. Here, the river Kolpa is ull o surprises with its natural channel, rapids,gorges, and gravel beds, while the countryside along its banks is remarkable or its biodiversity

and a wealth o natural and cultural eatures such as steljniki stands o birch trees with brackenundergrowth. One o Slovenia's warmest rivers oers a variety o experiences 'DOWNSREAMALONG HE KOLPA, UPSREAM ALONG HE BANK'. Te numerous walking trails runningalong the river are also great or cycling. Rats and canoes are available or trips down the river.Te river is suitable or swimming and, with many dierent species o sh, is popular with anglers.Experience the EXUBERANCE OF NAURE in an area o extraordinary biological diversity youcan encounter as many as 30 species o sh (nine o them on the list o endangered species) andaround 100 species o birds. Karst waters are home to the endemic black proteus or 'human sh'.Other species ound in the area include the European pond turtle, otters and beavers. Te widerarea o the Kolpa is an area o unspoilt nature which is still home to bears, lynx and wolves. Overthe course o history, the Kolpa area has been a point o contact or three religions and ve dierentpeoples. As a result, some truly special KOLPA SORIES are preserved here. Allow your imaginationto be stirred by gures o myth and legend such as Green George and Peter Klepec and creaturessuch as the Bilpa Devil and the Kolpa Fairies. Feast your eyes on brightly painted Bela Krajina Eastereggs, embroidery, pottery, ceramics, wicker baskets and other local crats products. Delight yourtaste buds with genuine local specialities such as Bela Krajina fatbread, Kostel-style stued pig'sstomach and rusk-lled sausages. Make sure you sample the excellent local wines, Kostel brandy,ruit juices and natural mineral water. Fill yoursel with energy with a visit to the vital energy centresand natural temples that orm part o the 'World o the Kolpa A Git or the Soul' programme.

+++ Dont miss:Peter Klepec :: Downstream along the Kolpa :: Krajinjski park Kolpa.

FRESH. VERY ACTIVE!Rivers, lakes, wateralls, the sea, springs o thermal and mineral water -- when it comes to water, Slovenia is the treasure house o Europe. Slovenian

tourism develops in coexistence with water. Sustainable principles o development are inseparably connected with the conservation o natural eaturesand the purity o water. ourist destinations which have ound their own special advantages in water competed to become Slovenias EuropeanDestination o Excellence in 2010. Te title was won by HE KOLPA RIVER: OUCH HE SORY.

River Kolpa


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EVENS IN 2013:

24-26 May 2013MOUNTAIN TIMBER FESTIVALPresentation on mountain orests, spe-cial trees and properties o mountain

timber, demonstrations, workshopsand sale o timber products, specialculinary eatures oered by the orest,hikes and un in nature, etc.

26-28 July 2013DAYS OF SOLAVA A TRADITION-

AL ETHNOGRAPHIC EVENTTe presentation and tasting o home-made culinary specialties, exhibitionso local produce, medicinal herbs, in-digenous animals, presentations o themost attractive sights, entertainmentand musical programme.

20-22 September 2013THE BICKA SHEEP WOOL FESTIVALPresentation on the indigenous breedo sheep called jezerskosolavska, ademonstration o sheep shearing andwool processing, a workshop or themanuacture o elt products, a ash-ion show eaturing wool clothing, tra-ditional mountain pasture cooking, acultural and musical programme, etc.

Troughout the yearExhibitions and themed events in theRinka Centre a multipurpose centre ortourism and sustainable development.

EDEN 2009: hE SoLaVSKo rEgIoNwww.solcavsko.ino

Solavsko is an area comprising three valleys below the peaks o the Kamnik-Savinja Alpsand the Karavanke range. Te LOGARSKA DOLINA Landscape Park is one o the mostbeautiul alpine valleys in Europe; ROBANOV KO is a valley o large mountain arms;

MAKOV KO, the smallest o the three valleys, is ull o surprises. Te Solavsko Pano-ramic Route leads to the Church o the Holy Spirit, the starting point or the route tothe POOKA ZIJALKA CAVE below Oleva. Tirty thousand years ago this cave was thehome o Ice Age hunters! Te extensive Natura 2000 area is evidence o an outstandinglevel o nature conservation, a cause or admiration and respect and an invitation to dis-covery and enjoyment. In summer the valleys are the starting point or hillwalking tours,hikes and mountain biking. In winter, or ski touring, cross-country skiing and toboggan-ing. In this land o big old arms, venerable trees and wateralls, you can experience ancientstories and treat yoursel to typical local specialities!

+++ Dont miss:Alpine Valleys: Logarska Dolina, Robanov Kot, Matkov Kot, Te Solavsko region Pano-ramic Route :: Rinka Center: exhibitions highlighting the area, local products showcase.

NAURAL. VERY HOSPITABLE!National parks, regional parks, protected landscapes, nature reserves and natural monuments and areas o outstanding biodiversity all o these areexamples o nature conservation. Over a tenth o Slovenia alls into specially protected areas, while more than a third o the national territory is pro-tected as part o the Natura 2000 network, which protects the habitats o endangered plant and animal species important or the European Union as awhole. ourist areas that concern themselves with sustainable development in connection with areas o this kind were the subject o special attentionrom the European Commission within the context o the EDEN 2009 project. In Slovenia, the title o European Destination o Excellence on the themeo tourism and protected areas was won by HE SOLAVSKO REGION: HREE VALLEYS IN UNISON.

Robanov Kot


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INANGIBLE?VERY MUCH ALIVE!raditions and customs, countless orms o knowledge and belies, historical consciousness and geographical horizons, mythology and olk creativity,

traditional skills and crats there is so much variety hidden in intangible heritage! Attractive areas o Europe capable o weaving these intangible ele-ments that are nevertheless very much alive into original tourism experiences, competed or the title o European Destination o Excellence in 2008.In Slovenia the winner o the prestigious title was the SOA VALLEY, with its unique stories on the theme o peace.

EVENS IN 2013:

MarchFREERIDE BATTLE KANIN (Bovec)

An international contest in reestyle ski-ing and snowboarding accompanied by amusical programme and lm projections.

MayTHE KOBARID OUTDOOR SHOW(Kobarid)

A sports spectacle eaturing variousdisciplines including kayak compe-titions, bouldering, mountain bikedownhill and paragliding. In additionto the competition, workshops andperormances take place.

JuneTRUKLJADA (Kobarid)A culinary estival o delicious rolleddumplings rom Kobarid that takes placewithin the rame o the Kobarid Fair.

AvgustOMPARSKA NO (Bovec)

A traditional ethno event oering deli-cious local specialties, such as ompe(potatoes) with cottage cheese, andworkshops during which the youngestvisitors can create art using potatoes.

September, OctoberTHE HIKING FESTIVAL the SoaValley (Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin)Guided trips in the Soa Valley suit-able or both amilies and the moreexperienced.

EDEN 2008: hE Soa VaLLEywww.dolina-soce.si

Every year the mighty KLUE FORRESS is the venue or SORIES OF HE SOA: are-creation o times past in the valley o the river Soa, rom local cultural curiosities tothe remains o the heritage o a cruel war. Stories o the surprising valley draw visitors

to the Path o Peace, which connects the beauties o nature with memories o the FirstWorld War and the Soa (Isonzo) Front. Te message o peace echoes among the Alpinepeaks above the emerald river and into every corner o the RIGLAV NAIONAL PARK.No one who walks the Path o Peace rom Log pod Mangartom near Bovec to Drenicanear Kobarid and to Mengore near olmin will orget the obligations o peace! One o thebest conserved areas in Europe, it is popular with hikers, cyclists, lovers o water sports(canoeing, rating, canyoning), anglers, hillwalkers and climbers, paragliders, skiers andothers seeking an active holiday.

+++ Dont miss:Te enchanting beauty o the river Soa :: Te riglav National Park with all the specialeatures o the Alpine world :: Stories o the Soa (Isonzo) Front along the Paths o Peace!

River Soa


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Slovenian Tourist BoardDimieva 13, SI 1000 Ljubljana

tel.: + 386 1 5898 550ax: + 386 1 5898 560

email: [email protected]

Intect wit us n:

SloveniaIno Feel Slovenia

Slovenian ourist Board Slovenia

Publisher: Slovenian ourist Board / Design: erminal Studio / ext: Ines Drame / ranslation: PRELES, anja Dabanovi s.p. / Photos: Samo rebian, Dunja Wedam, omo Jeseninik,Ale Fever, Archive ICRA d.o.o., Archive Center Rinka, F.A. Bobo, Janez Skok / Print: Gorenjski tisk storitve d.o.o. / Number o Copies: 15.000, August 2012

Finlists:Velene: Undeund adventueIC Velenje, Stari trg 3SI-3320 Velenjeel.: +386 (0)3 89 61 860E-mail: [email protected]

Meic: Te UndeundPodzemlje Pece, d.o.o.Glannik 8,SI-2392 Meicael.: +386 (0)2 87 00 180E-mail: [email protected],www.pdzemlepece.cm

ie Cteuse: ie Cteuse inte Vlle f st. jn te BptistIC SLOVENSKE KONJICE, Stari trg 27SI-3210 Slovenske Konjiceel.: +386 (0)3 759 31 10E-mail: [email protected]

Bin: U Bin m d tmlde Te rices f te Wtes f Binurizem Bohinj, riglavska cesta 30,SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistricael.: + 386 (0)4 57 47 590E-mail: [email protected]

Velene: Te lek Vlle te Dn awkesIC Velenjealeka 3, SI - 3320 Velenjeel: + 386 (0)3 89 61 860E-mail: [email protected]

Between Ph2oe nd Bh2o:Te Wtes f w WldsRA Kozjansko, Ulica skladateljevIpavcev 17, SI-3230 entjurel.: +386 (0)3 74 71 307E-mail: [email protected]

lmin-Kbid:Lnd f Livin WteLO Sotoje, Petra Skalarja 4,SI-5220 olminel.: +386 (0)5 38 00 480E-mail: [email protected]

Kze - Bistic b Stli - Kk:Te Kznsk reinl Pk:JZ Kozjanski park, Podsreda 45,SI-3257 Podsredael.: +386 (0)3 80 07 100E-mail: [email protected]

Kn: te Peeen FiIC Kranjska hia, Glavni trg 2,SI-4000 Kranj

el.: +386 (0)4 23 80 450E-mail: [email protected]

EDEN Pect

Slovenia:www.slveni.inf/eden

European Commission:www.edenineupe.eu

EDEN 2008:Te Soa ValleyIC Bovecel.: +386 (0)5 38 96 444E-mail: [email protected]

Bovec

EDEN 2009:Te Solavsko regionTe Rinka Centre the Solava ouristInormation Centreel.: +386 (0)3 83 90 710E-mail: [email protected]

EDEN 2010:Te Kolpa RiverRIC Bela krajinael.: +386 (0)7 30 56 530E-mail: [email protected]

EDEN 2011:IdrijaIC Idrijael.: +386 (0)5 37 43 916E-mail: [email protected]

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