Tolmin guidebook
Arts & Culture
Museums and pilgrimage places
Discover our past from stone age on. They have discovered many burried Celtic urns in Tolmin. It is a nice museum of the rich history of Soča valley (Posočje) from past to now.
http://www.tol-muzej.si/?&lang=en
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Tolminski muzej
4 Mestni trgDiscover our past from stone age on. They have discovered many burried Celtic urns in Tolmin. It is a nice museum of the rich history of Soča valley (Posočje) from past to now.
http://www.tol-muzej.si/?&lang=en
Open air museum of 1. world war. Also nice bike trail with beautiful views. Accessible by car from Tolmin (10 min drive) or Kobarid on mt. Kolovrat on 1000 above sea level. Possible guided tours.
http://www.potmiru.si/eng/muzej-na-prostem-kolovrat
Kolovrat Muzej Prve Svetovne Vojne - Open-Air Museum Kolovrat WWI Italian Third Line
Open air museum of 1. world war. Also nice bike trail with beautiful views. Accessible by car from Tolmin (10 min drive) or Kobarid on mt. Kolovrat on 1000 above sea level. Possible guided tours.
http://www.potmiru.si/eng/muzej-na-prostem-kolovrat
A pilgrimage place, place of power where people seek heelling, situated on top of the hill overviewing city of Nova Gorica. There is a wiewpoint with statue of st. Frančišek and a basilica with a monastery and a restaurant. Accessible by car or on foot. On foot with many cavernas and also through a long underground trench. Very interesting experience.
A 45 minutes long drive from Tolmin towards Nova Gorica.
Sveta Gora
A pilgrimage place, place of power where people seek heelling, situated on top of the hill overviewing city of Nova Gorica. There is a wiewpoint with statue of st. Frančišek and a basilica with a monastery and a restaurant. Accessible by car or on foot. On foot with many cavernas and also through a long underground trench. Very interesting experience.
A 45 minutes long drive from Tolmin towards Nova Gorica.
Most magical part of the Natisone Valley - Cave of San Giovanni d’Antro, also known as Landarska Jama. It is close to Kobarid on Italian side of the border. A 40 minutes long drive from Tolmin.
Really picturesque cave church built in a solid rock - comparable with much larger Predjamski grad near Postojna, Slovenia. Was used in pre-christian times aswell. Accessible by car from Kobarid along the river Nadiža (it. Natisone).
Open: sundays from 10.30-18.00. Also other dayes in season.
4€ fee.
Reservations during the week on:
PH: +39 339 7779367 • agpnatisone@libero.it •
http://www.grottadantro.it/en/
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San Giovanni d'Antro
179 Località PulferoMost magical part of the Natisone Valley - Cave of San Giovanni d’Antro, also known as Landarska Jama. It is close to Kobarid on Italian side of the border. A 40 minutes long drive from Tolmin.
Really picturesque cave church built in a solid rock - comparable with much larger Predjamski grad near Postojna, Slovenia. Was used in pre-christian times aswell. Accessible by car from Kobarid along the river Nadiža (it. Natisone).
Open: sundays from 10.30-18.00. Also other dayes in season.
4€ fee.
Reservations during the week on:
PH: +39 339 7779367 • agpnatisone@libero.it •
http://www.grottadantro.it/en/
Large monument - war ossuary (bone house) in memory of the fallen italian solders in 1. world war. Accessible by car or foot from Kobarid, a 25 minutes long drive from Tolmin.
Kostnica s Cerkvijo Sv. Antona
5 Pot na gradičLarge monument - war ossuary (bone house) in memory of the fallen italian solders in 1. world war. Accessible by car or foot from Kobarid, a 25 minutes long drive from Tolmin.
Old pilgrimage place on italian side of the border placed on top of the hill with cedar trees. There is a black virgin Mary inside (very rare). Accessible from Cividale del Friuli (sl. Čedad).
Castelmonte
Old pilgrimage place on italian side of the border placed on top of the hill with cedar trees. There is a black virgin Mary inside (very rare). Accessible from Cividale del Friuli (sl. Čedad).
Awarded 1. world war museum in Kobarid. For all the army and war lovers.
https://www.kobariski-muzej.si/en/visit-to-the-museum/
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Museum Kobarid l.l.c.
10 Gregorčičeva ulicaAwarded 1. world war museum in Kobarid. For all the army and war lovers.
https://www.kobariski-muzej.si/en/visit-to-the-museum/
Diving in the underground world of the mining shafts of Idrija 100 m below surface. The most famous and richest mine under old Austria which has worked from year 1500 on. Great guidance and adventure in many languages. Located in town of Idrija, which is 1h driving from Tolmin.
https://www.cudhg-idrija.si/en/anthonys-main-road/
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Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum
3 Kosovelova ulica Diving in the underground world of the mining shafts of Idrija 100 m below surface. The most famous and richest mine under old Austria which has worked from year 1500 on. Great guidance and adventure in many languages. Located in town of Idrija, which is 1h driving from Tolmin.
https://www.cudhg-idrija.si/en/anthonys-main-road/
Sightseeing
Nice place at the bottom of the Tolminka canyon.
4€ entrance fee.
There is a free shuttle going there until 15th of august every full hour between 11-15. Shuttle leaves from the parking place between a stadium and Maya team agency (Padlih borcev 1
5220 Tolmin).
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Tolmin Gorge
66a ZatolminNice place at the bottom of the Tolminka canyon.
4€ entrance fee.
There is a free shuttle going there until 15th of august every full hour between 11-15. Shuttle leaves from the parking place between a stadium and Maya team agency (Padlih borcev 1
5220 Tolmin).
Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit in Javorca bears the European Heritage label. It is the most beautiful 1. world war memorial, situated in the valley of Tolminka river, accessible by car, bike or shuttle bus.
Besides the church you can also go all the way up the valley to the spring of Tolminka. Really nice walk.
https://www.soca-valley.com/en/attractions/first-world-war/javorca/
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Javorca, Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit
75 ZatolminMemorial Church of the Holy Spirit in Javorca bears the European Heritage label. It is the most beautiful 1. world war memorial, situated in the valley of Tolminka river, accessible by car, bike or shuttle bus.
Besides the church you can also go all the way up the valley to the spring of Tolminka. Really nice walk.
https://www.soca-valley.com/en/attractions/first-world-war/javorca/
Most famous cave in Slovenia. Accessible by car (and train) from Postojna which is 1hr 20 minutes away from Tolmin.
http://www.postojnska-jama.eu/en/home/
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Postojna Cave
30 Jamska cestaMost famous cave in Slovenia. Accessible by car (and train) from Postojna which is 1hr 20 minutes away from Tolmin.
http://www.postojnska-jama.eu/en/home/
A must see!! An under walley of river Rak near Postojna. No entrance, greet walks and views. Accessible from Postojna by car or bike. An 1hr 40 minutes drive from Tolmin.
https://www.notranjski-park.si/en/nature/natural-sights/rakov-skocjan-valley
Postojna- Rakov Škocjan
Postojna- Rakov ŠkocjanA must see!! An under walley of river Rak near Postojna. No entrance, greet walks and views. Accessible from Postojna by car or bike. An 1hr 40 minutes drive from Tolmin.
https://www.notranjski-park.si/en/nature/natural-sights/rakov-skocjan-valley
A must see!!! Huge cave with river Reka and best cave to see in Slovenia. Prices depend on when and what you wanna see 16-25€ open from 10-17.00 hrs. Accessible by car from Divača - Škocjan - Matavun. https://www.park-skocjanske-jame.si/en
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Gua Skocjan
12 MatavunA must see!!! Huge cave with river Reka and best cave to see in Slovenia. Prices depend on when and what you wanna see 16-25€ open from 10-17.00 hrs. Accessible by car from Divača - Škocjan - Matavun. https://www.park-skocjanske-jame.si/en
Great walking path close to Kobarid, along river Soča ending up in a canyon at the waterfall. Accessible from Kobarid by car or on foot. It is a 20 minutes long drive from Tolmin to the parching place.
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Air Terjun Kozjak
Great walking path close to Kobarid, along river Soča ending up in a canyon at the waterfall. Accessible from Kobarid by car or on foot. It is a 20 minutes long drive from Tolmin to the parching place.
Best castle to see in Slovenia !!! Smart building.
Accessible by car from Postojna about is 1hr 30 minutes away from Tolmin.
https://www.postojnska-jama.eu/en/predjama-castle/
Predjamski grad
1 PredjamaBest castle to see in Slovenia !!! Smart building.
Accessible by car from Postojna about is 1hr 30 minutes away from Tolmin.
https://www.postojnska-jama.eu/en/predjama-castle/
Kanin Ski Centre is the highest ski centre in Slovenia.
The cable-car takes you to the altitude of 2.202 m with panorama overlooking the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. There is a restaurant. Cable car is working in summer and winter from 8.00 o' clock on. Accessible from Bovec by car, a 30 minutes drive from Tolmin.
For prices check https://www.kanin.si/cenik-poletje/
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Resor Ski Kanin-Sella Nevea
43 DvorKanin Ski Centre is the highest ski centre in Slovenia.
The cable-car takes you to the altitude of 2.202 m with panorama overlooking the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. There is a restaurant. Cable car is working in summer and winter from 8.00 o' clock on. Accessible from Bovec by car, a 30 minutes drive from Tolmin.
For prices check https://www.kanin.si/cenik-poletje/
Archeological park Divje Babe where they have found the oldest instrument in the world. The 45.000 years old bone flute made by neanderthal. Guided tours in the cave (which is locked) from april to october for 30€ per group. Site visit is gratis and you can do it yourself. Accessible by car from Tolmin heading to Šebrelje, a 35 minutes long drive.
Reservations for guided tours at:
LTO Laufar Cerkno
Močnikova ulica 2, 5282 Cerkno
+386 (0)5 373 46 45
info@visitcerkno.si
www.visitcerkno.si
Divje babe
Archeological park Divje Babe where they have found the oldest instrument in the world. The 45.000 years old bone flute made by neanderthal. Guided tours in the cave (which is locked) from april to october for 30€ per group. Site visit is gratis and you can do it yourself. Accessible by car from Tolmin heading to Šebrelje, a 35 minutes long drive.
Reservations for guided tours at:
LTO Laufar Cerkno
Močnikova ulica 2, 5282 Cerkno
+386 (0)5 373 46 45
info@visitcerkno.si
www.visitcerkno.si
A cultural monument of national importance, which bears the European Heritage Label.
The hidden and illegal partizan hospital from 2. world war.
Accessible by car from Cerkno, a 40 minutes long drive from Tolmin.
http://visitcerkno.si/en/franja-partisan-hospital/
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Rumah Sakit Partisan Franja
Dolenji NovakiA cultural monument of national importance, which bears the European Heritage Label.
The hidden and illegal partizan hospital from 2. world war.
Accessible by car from Cerkno, a 40 minutes long drive from Tolmin.
http://visitcerkno.si/en/franja-partisan-hospital/
Getting Around
How to get around in Tolmin
RAILWAY STATION
Train station is called Most na Soči and it s 7km from Tolmin. Trains are usually quite on time. From the train station you need to take a bus to Tolmin. Check out and compare the arrival of your train and bus departure
http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/
Coming with a train from Ljubljana, you need to change at Jesenice. Jesenice is the last station of the first train, so everyone gets out and train is empty and will go back to Ljubljana. Some trains have electronic panels inside where they say names of station. Besides that names of stations are written on stations if you look through the window. You can also say it to a conductor to remind you when at Jesenice. He will.
In Jesenice you follow stairs going down, left, and then up again in order to get from N1-N3 platform in order to switch the train. Probably some people will do the same. Follow them. :)
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Železniška postaja Most na Soči
RAILWAY STATION
Train station is called Most na Soči and it s 7km from Tolmin. Trains are usually quite on time. From the train station you need to take a bus to Tolmin. Check out and compare the arrival of your train and bus departure
http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/
Coming with a train from Ljubljana, you need to change at Jesenice. Jesenice is the last station of the first train, so everyone gets out and train is empty and will go back to Ljubljana. Some trains have electronic panels inside where they say names of station. Besides that names of stations are written on stations if you look through the window. You can also say it to a conductor to remind you when at Jesenice. He will.
In Jesenice you follow stairs going down, left, and then up again in order to get from N1-N3 platform in order to switch the train. Probably some people will do the same. Follow them. :)
Rent a car option from 30€/day on.
http://ortis.si/rent_a_car/vozni_park/
Ortis, trgovsko in storitveno podjetje d.o.o.
1d ZatolminRent a car option from 30€/day on.
http://ortis.si/rent_a_car/vozni_park/
Cankarjeva ulica 3
3 Cankarjeva ulicaRENT A BIKE
http://www.leban-tourism.com/rentabike/
Turist information centre. You can go there and ask many things. They will help you out. They also have internet and free wi-fi. Accessible by foot in Tolmin centre.
LTO Sotočje - TIC Tolmin
Petra Skalarja 4
SI - 5220 Tolmin
T: 05 380 04 80
E: info@lto-sotocje.si
Tourist Information Center Tolmin
6 Mestni trgTurist information centre. You can go there and ask many things. They will help you out. They also have internet and free wi-fi. Accessible by foot in Tolmin centre.
LTO Sotočje - TIC Tolmin
Petra Skalarja 4
SI - 5220 Tolmin
T: 05 380 04 80
E: info@lto-sotocje.si
Entertainment & Activities
Cow meadow Razor (1315 m) with an open mountaineering hut with foods and beds. Great views, great landscape, lots of cows and flowers, possible to continue the hike towards the summits (Vogel, Šrbina, Migovec, Kuk).
How to get there? Accessible by car on a narrow road climbing up for 40 minutes. Careful driving. Then easy flat walk from meadow to meadow for up to 2hrs, depending where you park. Also great option for bicycling.
Tolmin - Ljubinj - Koča na planini Razor
Planinsko društvo Tolmin
Cow meadow Razor (1315 m) with an open mountaineering hut with foods and beds. Great views, great landscape, lots of cows and flowers, possible to continue the hike towards the summits (Vogel, Šrbina, Migovec, Kuk).
How to get there? Accessible by car on a narrow road climbing up for 40 minutes. Careful driving. Then easy flat walk from meadow to meadow for up to 2hrs, depending where you park. Also great option for bicycling.
Tolmin - Ljubinj - Koča na planini Razor
Panoramic river ship on lake Most na Soči. It offers tour on the lake and river Soča with lunch (optional). Accessible from Modrej, which is 5min drive from Tolmin towards Most na Soči. http://ladja-lucija.si/en/home/
Also possible to rent out kayak or canoe close by.
Ladja Lucia
Panoramic river ship on lake Most na Soči. It offers tour on the lake and river Soča with lunch (optional). Accessible from Modrej, which is 5min drive from Tolmin towards Most na Soči. http://ladja-lucija.si/en/home/
Also possible to rent out kayak or canoe close by.
In winter you can ski there. In summer there is a cable car -gondola that take you up on 2200 meters.
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Resor Ski Kanin-Sella Nevea
43 DvorIn winter you can ski there. In summer there is a cable car -gondola that take you up on 2200 meters.
Bordering mountain between Slovenia and Italy, overviewing both. 1650 meters high. Easily accessible - possible to drive close up with a car, walking on top from 30 min to 1,5 hrs, depending where you park. There is a hut and a church on top.
40 minutes drive from Tolmin towards Kobarid (Livek), you cross the italian border.
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Matajur
Bordering mountain between Slovenia and Italy, overviewing both. 1650 meters high. Easily accessible - possible to drive close up with a car, walking on top from 30 min to 1,5 hrs, depending where you park. There is a hut and a church on top.
40 minutes drive from Tolmin towards Kobarid (Livek), you cross the italian border.
Best place for paragliding. Amazing views over the valley.
http://www.kobala.si/en/kobala-center-en
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Kobala Paragliding Takeoff
Best place for paragliding. Amazing views over the valley.
http://www.kobala.si/en/kobala-center-en
Zipline Slovenia
19 Trg golobarskih žrtevThe biggest zipline in Europe. Towards Bovec.
https://www.zipline.si/en
The higest mountain in the region, 2244 mtrs.
On top there is a hut with foods and beds. Quite long but not demanding hike from meadow Kuhinja. Accessible by car from Tolmin, 40 minutes or shuttle bus from Kobarid. You end up in the meadow Kuhinja 1500 mtrs above see level, from there you need to walk. If you are in great shape you ll need at least 2, 5 hrs. If in normal more close to 4hrs one way. Official lenght is 3hrs 15 minutes.
Krn
The higest mountain in the region, 2244 mtrs.
On top there is a hut with foods and beds. Quite long but not demanding hike from meadow Kuhinja. Accessible by car from Tolmin, 40 minutes or shuttle bus from Kobarid. You end up in the meadow Kuhinja 1500 mtrs above see level, from there you need to walk. If you are in great shape you ll need at least 2, 5 hrs. If in normal more close to 4hrs one way. Official lenght is 3hrs 15 minutes.
Shopping
Poslovni sistem Mercator d.d.
21 Na LoguHOFER
11a Ulica padlih borcevFood Scene
Restaurant and rooms Kotlar
11 Trg svobode Good food in Kobarid
Hotel Hvala & Restaurant Topli Val
1 Trg svobodesea food
Very expensive restaurant of best quality meals.
They won many awards.
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Franko- Restavracija Valter Kramar s.p.
Very expensive restaurant of best quality meals.
They won many awards.
Kod Tolmin gostinstvo in turizem d.o.o.
6a Mestni trgPENSION RUTAR
Sports restaurant next to Soča river. Beach.
Food is mostly fried, but place is nice to chill out.
http://www.maya.si/EN/sports-and-recreation-centre
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Restaurant Labrca
87 c VolčeSports restaurant next to Soča river. Beach.
Food is mostly fried, but place is nice to chill out.
http://www.maya.si/EN/sports-and-recreation-centre
Parks & Nature
Nadiža
Great swimming in the warmest slovenian river. There are pools, bars etc.
A wonderful waterfall next to the main road to Bovec. In the summer months - in the time of drought- it can be very small.. Better to visit Slap Kozjak.
Boka
A wonderful waterfall next to the main road to Bovec. In the summer months - in the time of drought- it can be very small.. Better to visit Slap Kozjak.
Nice hike with a waterfall and hanging bridge over Soča
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Air Terjun Kozjak
Nice hike with a waterfall and hanging bridge over Soča
it s a cave. Best of the best
škocjanska jama http://www.park-skocjanske-jame.si/en
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Gua Skocjan
12 Matavunit s a cave. Best of the best
škocjanska jama http://www.park-skocjanske-jame.si/en
Most famous lake with an island. Famous for cream cake(kremšnita) and boats that take you to the island.
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Bled Jezero station
Most famous lake with an island. Famous for cream cake(kremšnita) and boats that take you to the island.
The smallest , deepest and most misterious lake in Slovenia at same time a karst spring with the shortest river (55m) going out of the lake. The bottom of the lake is yet undiscovered. It continious as an underground cave shaft They have researched 160 mts in depth so far. Accessible from town Idrija, which is 1hr away from Tolmin.
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Wild Lake
The smallest , deepest and most misterious lake in Slovenia at same time a karst spring with the shortest river (55m) going out of the lake. The bottom of the lake is yet undiscovered. It continious as an underground cave shaft They have researched 160 mts in depth so far. Accessible from town Idrija, which is 1hr away from Tolmin.