Boasting the highest number of excellent restaurants in Slovenia, Kobarid is at the historic crossroads of important routes running the Soča Valley. Various archaeological sites testify to the rich life and strategic importance of Kobarid in ancient times. Kobarid is known for the WW1 Battle of Caporetto, where the Italian retreat was documented in the novel A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway.

Along with its abundant natural heritage it also offers a multitude of recreational possibilities, including rafting, kayaking, fly fishing, mountain biking, paragliding and hiking to name a few.