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Celje, The Krka Valley & Around

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Wonderful Otočec Castle
The Castle in Celje
Novo Mesto
Otočec Castle
Boating on the Krka
Regional capital Novo Mesto
Lovely hill country in the Sevnica region
Traditional village hayrack
Beautiful countryside of the Bela Krajina
Countryside in the Krka Valley
Kayaking on the Krka River
Krka River
Kostanjevica na Krki
Central Celje
Sticna Monastery
Sticna Monastery

Kayaking on the Krka

Although not one of the Slovenia's best known rivers it is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable for the unitiatied. Trips starting from the village of Krka take you down a beautiful river broken up with with occasional easy rapid sections and a series of weirs which, with the help of a guide, make excellent kayak jumps and slides and a hugely enjoyable day out. We recommend the Carpe Diem kayak centre who also have a wonderful riverside bar and restaurant to complete an unforgettable day out.

The source of the Krka river is just 30km south east of Ljubljana and from there it winds its way east towards the Croatian border. Along the way are a number of Slovenia’s finest attractions, including Pleterje Monastery, Otočec castle and the village of Kostanjevica na Krki both on islands in the middle of the river, and further east, the historic town of Brežice, Mokrice castle (and golf course) and several spas including Slovenia’s largest at Čatež and one of its most elegant at Dolenjske Toplice. The river itself is also something of a draw, with activities such as rafting and kayaking, not to mention swimming possible at many places along the picturesque valley. East from here is the lovely Kozjansko regional park, centered around Podsreda and running down to Bizelsko on the Croatian border and one of Slovenia's major wine growing regions and the Bizeljsko wine route

TOP 10 MUST SEES IN THE KRKA VALLEY TO CELJE REGION
1	Kayaking on the Krka	6	Staying at the wonderful Otočec castle hotel (or just visiting)
2	Podsreda Castle	7	Immersing yourself in one of teh regions many thermal spay
3	Autumn walks around the rolling hills of the Kozjansko Park	8	The murals in the Knight's hall in Brežice Castle
4	Sampling the outstanding slivovica (plum brandy) from the Pleterje monastery (oh and visiting the monastery)	9	Sampling Istenič sparkling wines and the other excellent wines of the Bizeljsko region
5	Golf at Mokrice course	10	The tiny but charming riverside town of Kostanjevica na Krki

Kozjansko Park

Centred around the town of Posdreda and its imposing castle is the beautiful 206 km2 Kozjansko park. it is one of Slovenia's oldest protected areas, comprising thick forests, idyllic rolling hills, dotted with charming old villages, vineyards and crisscrossed with excellent gentle walking trails, many of which are focused on aspects of cultural interest in the area such as the "repnice" caves dug into the hills and used as wine cellars but originally used for storage of turnips! Podsreda castle offers wonderful views of the area and amongst other things plays host to a range of Summer concerts and events .

At the North of the region mid way between Ljubljana and Maribor lies the town of Celje, Slovenia’s third biggest with a charming old town and surrounded by pretty hill country to the north and south and a number of spa towns, including Rimsko Toplice and Laško (best known not for its spa but for being home to one of Slovenia's most popular beers of the same name).

KRKA VALLEY REGION ACTIVITIES CHECKLIST
	SKIING The closest ski area of note is at Rogla
	HIKING Excellent easy hiking in the Kozjansko Park and throughout the region
	MOUNTAIN BIKING Great mountain biking throughout the region
	KAYAKING Excellent beginner - intermediate kayaking on the Krka River.
	RAFTING Not as far as we are aware - if you know differently please contact us with info!
	PARAGLIDING The most popular start point is probably Lisca hill between Sevnica and Laško, there are various others in the laško / Radeče area
	CANYONING Not as far as we are aware - if you know differently please contact us with info!
	FLY FISHING Flyfishing licenses available at various points on the Krka
	SWIMMING At various locations along the Krka valley

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