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House Artes offers you an excellent starting point for many experiences in the surrounding area. Visiting top restaurants, wine tasting in wine cellars, or visiting nearby towns and cultural events. As local tourist guides of the Karst and Brkini region, we are also happy to help you organize your activities.
Toncevi Tourist Farm | on foot
Walk to the tourist farm in the village, where you can enjoy homemade food.
Čilčevi Heritage Homestead | on foot
Young organic cheese farm in the village.
Bistro Štanjel Castle | 15 min drive
Carst cuisine in a modern way in the heart of the medieval castle of Štanjel.
Saksida Wines | 15 min drive
Fine cuisine and wine tastings.
Špacapanova hiša | 15 min drive
Špacapan House has been committed to promoting and developing the Karst cuisine, for more than 40 years.
Faladur | 25 min drive
Restaurant and wine bar in the centre of Vipava. A young team with whom it is best to discover the flavours of the Vipava Valley.
Majerija | 30 min drive
Traditional cuisine with a touch of modernity in the village of Slap in the Vipava Valley.
Gostilnica Ruj | 30 min drive
For a superb culinary experience. Peter Patajac never disappoints.
Osmice
“Osmice” are a traditional way of selling wine and home-grown food. In the 18th century, by decree of Empress Maria Theresa, winegrowers were given permission to sell their wine at home eight days a year. Hence the name derrives from number eight-osmica.
Gostilna pri Lojzetu, Dvorec Zemono | 30 min drive
Michelin star in the hands of Tomaž Kavčič.
Restavracija Dam | 30 min drive
Michelin star in the hands of Uroš Fakuč.
Wine tastings
Lepa Vida Winery
Miška Wines
Vina Sveti Martin
Guerila Wines
Fedora Wines
Toncevi Tourist Farm | (on foot)
Walk to the tourist farm in the village, where you can enjoy homemade food.
Čilčevi Heritage Homestead| (on foot)
Young organic cheese farm in the village.
Bistro Štanjel Castle | 15 min vožnje
Carst cuisine in a modern way in the heart of the medieval castle of Štanjel.
Saksida Wines | 15 min vožnje
Fine cuisine and wine tastings.
Faladur | 25 min vožnje
Restaurant and wine bar in the centre of Vipava. A young team with whom it is best to discover the flavours of the Vipava Valley.
Majerija | 30 min vožnje
Traditional cuisine with a touch of modernity in the village of Slap in the Vipava Valley.
Gostilnica Ruj | 30 min vožnje
For a superb culinary experience. Peter Patajac never disappoints.
Osmice
“osmice” are a traditional way of selling wine and home-grown food. In the 18th century, by decree of Empress Maria Theresa, winegrowers were given permission to sell their wine at home eight days a year. Hence the name derrives from number eight-osmica
Gostilna pri Lojzetu, Dvorec Zemono | 30 min vožnje
Michelin star in the hands of Tomaž Kavčič.
Restavracija Dam | 30 min vožnje
Michelin star in the hands of Uroš Fakuč.
Wine tastings
Rihemberk Castle
A mighty castle from the 13th century, which is one of the oldest in Slovenia.
Štanjel
This medieval village is a true stone pearl of the Karts region. Today protected with the highest cultural heritage status, the village offers visitors a first-class experience od Karst architecture and culture
Postojnska Cave and Predjama Castle
The largest cave castle in the world and the most known landmark in Slovenia. As many as 24,340m of the cave have been explored.
Škocjan caves
A system of water caves, where you can admire a natural bridge, stalactites and pots. Recognized for its exceptional significance, Škocjan Caves were the first Slovenian heritage to be included on the UNESCO’s list of natural and cultural World Heritage Site in 1986.
Soča Valley
The Emerald River Valley offers superb cuisine, stunning views and an abundance of outdoor activities.
Goriška Brda
A fairy-tale hilly landscape between the Alps and the Adriatic sea, full of vineyards, charming villages and wonderful views.
Ljubljana
The capital of Slovenia, also called the “Green Miracle”, has been chosen as the European Capital of culture in 2022.
Trst
The largest city in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, a city by the sea with a touch of Vienna atmosphere, where the Slovenian culture also intertwines.
Venice
Venice is a city built on islands, known for its canals, art, gondolas and attractions such as the Basilica of St. Mark and the Rialto Bridge.
Piran
Piran is a picturesque seaside city in Slovenia with history, architecture and a wonderful view of the Adriatic Sea. Narrow streets, stone houses, beaches and fish specialities attract visitors to this popular tourist destination.
Cycling on Karst plateau
A paradise for cycling past vineyards, into the shade of pine trees, to the sea and back. The karst offers a large number of cycling routes.
Hiking
Hills and steep climbs, walks through vineyards or a steep ascent to Nanos or Čaven. Hiking trails in the Karst and Vipava Valley are suitable for either family trips or more demanding hikers.
Horseback riding
A trip on horseback offers a luxurious adventure with extraordinary views.
Kayaking on soča river
Soča is one of the most popular kayaking destinations in Europe, offering rapids of varying difficulty, suitable for both beginners and experts.
Winter sports
Primorska is a unique region that stretches from the sea to the mountains and thus also offers opportunities for skiing and sledding, Kanin, Lokve and Črni vrh are just some of the possible destinations where you can enjoy the snow.
Paragliding
A view of the Vipava Valley from a bird’s perspective, with the wind in your hair and the whole world below you. Lijak and Kovk are the best-known airstrips in the Vipava Valley.
Climbing
Climbing with views of the Vipava Valley. Natural walls as well as artificial ones are available.
Fishing
Fly fishing, angling, whiting or bottom fishing. The Vipava river offers it all with a permit allowance for fishing.
Cycling on Karst plateau
A paradise for cycling past vineyards, into the shade of pine trees, to the sea and back. The karst offers a large number of cycling routes.
Hills and steep climbs, walks through vineyards or a steep ascent to Nanos or Čaven. Hiking trails in the Karst and Vipava Valley are suitable for either family trips or more demanding hikers.
Horseback riding
A trip on horseback offers a luxurious adventure with extraordinary views.
Kayaking on soča river
Soča is one of the most popular kayaking destinations in Europe, offering rapids of varying difficulty, suitable for both beginners and experts.
Winter sports
Primorska is a unique region that stretches from the sea to the mountains and thus also offers opportunities for skiing and sledding, Kanin, Lokve and Črni vrh are just some of the possible destinations where you can enjoy the snow.
Paragliding
A view of the Vipava Valley from a bird’s perspective, with the wind in your hair and the whole world below you. Lijak and Kovk are the best-known airstrips in the Vipava Valley.
Climbing
Climbing with views of the Vipava Valley. Natural walls as well as artificial ones are available.
Fishing
Fly fishing, angling, whiting or bottom fishing. The Vipava river offers it all with a permit allowance for fishing.
The Paradise Valley is caught between the karst, alpine and Mediterranean worlds.
Karst is a karst plateau that stretches between the Bay of Trieste, Brkina and the Vipava Valley.
