{"id":3361,"date":"2019-08-20T12:41:17","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T10:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/?p=3361"},"modified":"2021-05-27T15:35:24","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T13:35:24","slug":"wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/","title":{"rendered":"Wandering Magical and Medieval Koro\u0161ka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Koro\u0161ka is the smallest region in <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/slovenia-itinerary\/\">Slovenia<\/a>, along the northern border with Austria and just east of the Karavanke Mountains. It is a forested region with 3 river valleys and the Pohorje Mountains. The incredible team at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.koroska.si\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Discover Koro\u0161ka<\/a> planned a perfect day trip for me to explore the region for the first time. They were very generous and I would love to return the favor so if you would like to see more collaborations go head over to their Instagram and show them some love!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0dpS9DFDJz\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0dpS9DFDJz\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Discover Koroska (@discover_koroska)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-07-28T14:07:34+00:00\">Jul 28, 2019 at 7:07am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nI put the Tourist Information Center in Slovenj Gradec in Google Maps, popped in my current favorite playlist <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/7CtW9FEVR4QxWAaGTUVv4w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No Bummer Summer,<\/a> and I was off! As I began my drive it was still early in the morning so there were layers of fog weaving in and out of the trees along the highway. It was mesmerizing and I wanted to take pictures so badly but you know, driving.<\/p>\n<p>After an hour the sky opened up and the sun began to shine. The route shifted from the highway to small towns sprinkled with orange-roofed houses, farmlands, forests, and a road that I swear will never fit two cars but the signs say it is meant for two cars. After an hour and a half, I arrived in Slovenj Gradec.<br \/>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3365\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia.png\" alt=\"Map of Slovenia with regions. Koro\u0161ka highlighted\" width=\"958\" height=\"616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia.png 958w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-370x238.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-800x514.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-20x13.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-185x119.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-740x476.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-400x257.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-75x48.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a107ee224a37\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a107ee224a37\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#What_to_do_in_Slovenj_Gradec\" title=\"What to do in Slovenj Gradec\">What to do in Slovenj Gradec<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#Farmers_Market\" title=\"Farmers Market\">Farmers Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#Hugo_Wolf\" title=\"Hugo Wolf\">Hugo Wolf<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#Museums_in_Slovenj_Gradec\" title=\"Museums in Slovenj Gradec\">Museums in Slovenj Gradec<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#Festival_in_Slovenj_Gradec_and_Koroska\" title=\"Festival in Slovenj Gradec and Koro\u0161ka\">Festival in Slovenj Gradec and Koro\u0161ka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#Churches_of_Slovenj_Gradec\" title=\"Churches of Slovenj Gradec\">Churches of Slovenj Gradec<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#Church_of_St_Elizabeth_Cerkev_svete_Elizabete\" title=\"Church of St. Elizabeth | Cerkev svete Elizabete\">Church of St. Elizabeth | Cerkev svete Elizabete<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#Church_of_the_Holy_Spirit_Cerkev_Sv_Duh\" title=\"Church of the Holy Spirit | Cerkev Sv Duh\">Church of the Holy Spirit | Cerkev Sv Duh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#Church_of_St_George_Cerkev_sv_Jurija\" title=\"Church of St. George | Cerkev sv. Jurija\">Church of St. George | Cerkev sv. Jurija<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#Rotovnik-Plesnik_Tourism_Farm\" title=\"Rotovnik-Plesnik Tourism Farm\">Rotovnik-Plesnik Tourism Farm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#Koroskan_Cuisine\" title=\"Koro\u0161kan Cuisine\">Koro\u0161kan Cuisine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#Kope\" title=\"Kope\">Kope<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#What_to_do_at_Kope\" title=\"What to do at Kope\">What to do at Kope<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#How_to_get_to_Koroska\" title=\"How to get to Koro\u0161ka\">How to get to Koro\u0161ka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#Other_things_to_do_in_Koroska\" title=\"Other things to do in Koro\u0161ka\">Other things to do in Koro\u0161ka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-magical-and-medieval-koroska\/#Finals_thoughts_on_Koroska\" title=\"Finals thoughts on Koro\u0161ka\">Finals thoughts on Koro\u0161ka<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Slovenj_Gradec\"><\/span>What to do in Slovenj Gradec<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I arrived in Slovenj Gradec and was immediately impressed with the beautiful buildings, clean streets, and calmness. Living in Ljubljana, while great, can feel a bit chaotic in the summer with hoards of tourists flooding the streets. Here in Slovenj Gradec was a respite from the rest of the world. I met with Marija Lah, from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.turizem-slovenjgradec.si\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotur,<\/a>\u00a0who would be giving me a tour of Slovenj Gradec and answering all of my Koro\u0161ka questions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3379\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-2.jpg\" alt=\"slovenj gradec\" width=\"1200\" height=\"758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-2-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-2-370x234.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-2-800x505.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-2-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-2-185x117.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-2-740x467.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-2-1110x701.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-2-400x253.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-2-76x48.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Slovenj Gradec is the largest settlement of Koro\u0161ka<\/strong>, but that isn\u2019t saying much as the population is only around 7,000 compared to Koro\u0161ka\u2019s 70,000. It was given town rights in 1267 but was first mentioned in a 1091 deed. One of the first things you will notice when wandering down <strong>Glavni trg<\/strong> might be the medieval layout of the town that is still preserved and a large statue of a horse in the middle.<\/p>\n<p>This horse was designed by famous Slovene designer Oskar Kogoj. This particular piece is a called the Venetian Horse and there are 5 of these in existence. In Slovenj Gradec, in the World Trade Center in Ljubljana, in front of the Palace of Nations in Geneva, the former parliament building in Jerusalem, and in Sochi in Russia.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3382\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-koroska-slovenia.png\" alt=\"Venetian Horse in Slovenj Gradec\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-koroska-slovenia.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-koroska-slovenia-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-koroska-slovenia-370x247.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-koroska-slovenia-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-koroska-slovenia-20x13.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-koroska-slovenia-185x123.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-koroska-slovenia-740x493.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-koroska-slovenia-1110x740.png 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-koroska-slovenia-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-koroska-slovenia-72x48.png 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Slovenj Gradec is designated as a Peace Messenger City<\/strong> and participates in regular meetings to promote peace and understanding between participating nations. Slovenj Gradec has been a member since 1989 and served on the executive board since 1997. Because of their involvement in this initiative, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations gifted the town a statue of Mahatma Gandhi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rotenturn Manor<\/strong> is just behind Glavni trg and is currently used for the municipality and mayor but also for events and weddings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3380\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-3.jpg\" alt=\"Rotenturn Manor\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-3-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-3-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-3-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-3-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-3-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-3-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3381\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-5.jpg\" alt=\"Rotenturn Manor\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-5-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-5-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-5-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-5-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-5-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-5-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Farmers_Market\"><\/span>Farmers Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Towards the end of the tour, Marija told me she would take me to the farmer\u2019s market but warned me that it isn\u2019t like many. We arrived at just two small stands selling their foods and then several covered huts with vending machines inside. One had milk, another yogurt, and another had eggs all brought from the same farm. She explained that most people keep gardens in the area so a farmer\u2019s market is a bit useless but the vending machines are very popular with the locals to get fresh dairy products.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3371\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-automated-dairy.png\" alt=\"Automated machines with fresh milk, yogurt, and eggs\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-automated-dairy.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-automated-dairy-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-automated-dairy-370x185.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-automated-dairy-800x400.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-automated-dairy-185x93.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-automated-dairy-740x370.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-automated-dairy-1110x555.png 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-automated-dairy-20x10.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-automated-dairy-400x200.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/slovenj-gradec-automated-dairy-96x48.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hugo_Wolf\"><\/span>Hugo Wolf<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hugo Wolf was a famous composer who was born in Slovenj Gradec. At that time it was part of the Austrian Empire. He was a child prodigy, playing piano and violin at a very young age and studied briefly at the Vienna Conservatory. He is buried at the Vienna Central Cemetery with other greats like Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert!<\/p>\n<p>In Slovenj Gradec, you can visit his birthplace. The building now houses a memorial museum to Hugo Wolf, archives, and is a place for international meetings, conferences, and events dedicated to him.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: 10:00 &#8211; 16:00 Tuesday &#8211; Saturday<br \/>\nAdults: 2.50 \u20ac \/ Children: 1.70 \u20ac<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museums_in_Slovenj_Gradec\"><\/span>Museums in Slovenj Gradec<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Carinthian Regional Museum of Slovenj Gradec\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nAt the regional museum, you can see permanent and temporary exhibits around history and culture in Koro\u0161ka and Slovenj Gradec. Some rooms of the museum are memorials to various significant people from Slovenj Gradec.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: 9:00-18:00 Tuesday &#8211; Friday \/ 10:00-13:00 + 14:00-17:00 Saturday and Sunday<br \/>\nAdults: 4.00 \u20ac \/ Children 1.70 \u20ac<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kpm.si\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Carinthian Gallery of Fine Arts<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Carinthian Gallery of Fine Arts has been in existence since 1957! It boasts about 2,000 works from Slovenian and International artists.<\/p>\n<p>Hours: 9:00-18:00 Tuesday-Friday \/ 10:00-13:00 + 14:00-17:00 Saturday and Sundays.<br \/>\nAdults: 4 \u20ac \/ Children: 1.50 \u20ac<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glu-sg.si\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3397\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-26.jpg\" alt=\"Slovenj Gradec\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-26.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-26-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-26-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-26-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-26-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-26-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-26-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-26-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-26-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Festival_in_Slovenj_Gradec_and_Koroska\"><\/span>Festival in Slovenj Gradec and Koro\u0161ka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.turizem-slovenjgradec.si\/en\/adventure\/traditional-events\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">many festivals throughout the year in Koro\u0161ka<\/a> and they are the perfect way to experience local traditions and learn about the culture and history. If you travel to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.slovenjgradec.si\/en\/Culture\/Traditional-events\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Slovenj Gradec in June you can attend the Medieval Day<\/a> with people dressed in costumes, knights, and competitions. Or if you travel in September you can experience Dwarf Land an annual event where people dress as with gnome hats and do various activities in the forest. They even use their own special money for trading.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Churches_of_Slovenj_Gradec\"><\/span>Churches of Slovenj Gradec<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I have seen probably over 100 churches since living in Europe and it is at the point that I usually just skip them as it can be repetitive, but I am personally advising that you visit all three of these churches. Each visit is very easy and quick but each one has something very special.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Church_of_St_Elizabeth_Cerkev_svete_Elizabete\"><\/span>Church of St. Elizabeth | Cerkev svete Elizabete<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3401\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-14.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-14-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-14-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-14-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-14-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-14-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-14-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-14-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-14-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Church of St. Elizabeth is from 1251. You can see the original facade on the front of the church and that it was much shorter. The structure itself is Romanesque but the highlight is the Baroque gold alter inside the church. It is really impressive to witness.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3372\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-elizabeth-church-slovenj-gradec-koroska.png\" alt=\"Inside St. Elizabeth church in Slovenj Gradec\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-elizabeth-church-slovenj-gradec-koroska.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-elizabeth-church-slovenj-gradec-koroska-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-elizabeth-church-slovenj-gradec-koroska-370x185.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-elizabeth-church-slovenj-gradec-koroska-800x400.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-elizabeth-church-slovenj-gradec-koroska-185x93.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-elizabeth-church-slovenj-gradec-koroska-740x370.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-elizabeth-church-slovenj-gradec-koroska-1110x555.png 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-elizabeth-church-slovenj-gradec-koroska-20x10.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-elizabeth-church-slovenj-gradec-koroska-400x200.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-elizabeth-church-slovenj-gradec-koroska-96x48.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I was very interested in this church because it is dedicated to a woman. I asked Marija about her story and she shared with me that this was Saint Elizabeth from Hungary. After her husband died she began building hospitals. She died at 24 and was made a saint just five years later.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Church_of_the_Holy_Spirit_Cerkev_Sv_Duh\"><\/span>Church of the Holy Spirit | Cerkev Sv Duh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3399\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-17.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-17-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-17-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-17-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-17-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-17-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-17-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-17-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-17-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3400\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-16.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-16-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-16-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-16-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-16-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-16-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-16-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-16-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-16-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next to the Church of St. Elizabeth, the Church of the Holy Spirit was built as a hospital chapel and place for the homeless to stay. While the inside of the church is a bit gutted the highlight is the large fresco depicted the Passion of the Christ, with additional panels. Painted by Bavarian Andreas of Otting in the middle of the 15th century.<\/p>\n<p>This church is often locked but stop by the tourism center nearby to ask about taking a look inside!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Church_of_St_George_Cerkev_sv_Jurija\"><\/span>Church of St. George | Cerkev sv. Jurija<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After we toured around Slovenj Gradec we headed out of town to the Church of St. George. From the outside, the church is very unsuspecting and appears quite old. You enter the church from a side door where you are given oversized slippers to place over your shoes. Once you enter the church you see the floor is see-through and beneath you are graves, some of them from the 9th century!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3398 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-34.jpg\" alt=\"St. George Church\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-34.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-34-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-34-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-34-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-34-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-34-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-34-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-34-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-34-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-34-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3373\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-george-koroska.png\" alt=\"inside St. George Church Slovenj Gradec\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-george-koroska.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-george-koroska-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-george-koroska-370x185.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-george-koroska-800x400.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-george-koroska-185x93.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-george-koroska-740x370.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-george-koroska-1110x555.png 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-george-koroska-20x10.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-george-koroska-400x200.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/st-george-koroska-96x48.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The tour here is interesting because you learn all about the various versions of the church, a castle that used to be close by, and about the different graves below. These graves are significant because some of them included jewelry which is a typical Pagan burial feature. Of specific interest was jewelry with a peacock depicted on it. This is another feature of significance because this iconography can only be found in Slavic graves. Because of this the church is now a cultural monument of the highest-ranking and considered very important to the history of the Slavic people.<\/p>\n<p>How to arrange a visit: Church of St. George is open Friday afternoons as well as Saturday and Sundays. Otherwise, you can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kpm.si\/en\/exhibitions\/church-of-st-george\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">schedule a visit by using the contact info here<\/a>. Leave yourself about 1 hour for the tour.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rotovnik-Plesnik_Tourism_Farm\"><\/span>Rotovnik-Plesnik Tourism Farm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Next on our list was visiting the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rotovnik-plesnik.si\/staying\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rotovnik-Plesnik Tourist Farm<\/a> in Legen just 4 km from Slovenj Gradec. This <strong>farm has been running since 1858<\/strong> and is now run by Helena Rotovnik making her the sixth-generation to manage the family business.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3377\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rotovnik-plesnik-farm-koroska.png\" alt=\"outside rotovnik-plesnik farm\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rotovnik-plesnik-farm-koroska.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rotovnik-plesnik-farm-koroska-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rotovnik-plesnik-farm-koroska-370x139.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rotovnik-plesnik-farm-koroska-800x300.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rotovnik-plesnik-farm-koroska-185x69.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rotovnik-plesnik-farm-koroska-740x278.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rotovnik-plesnik-farm-koroska-1110x416.png 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rotovnik-plesnik-farm-koroska-20x8.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rotovnik-plesnik-farm-koroska-400x150.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rotovnik-plesnik-farm-koroska-128x48.png 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Helena and her family have something incredibly special at the farm and I immediately felt welcomed and honestly didn\u2019t want to leave. I was given a tour of the accommodations. The Rotovnik-Plesnik farm has 15 beds available and each room uses a different local wood for the furniture. Outside in the garden, they have beautiful flowers and herbs growing, fuzzy rabbits, turtles, and chickens for children to see, and a massive beautiful picnic table that feels like it can fit an entire extended family around.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3374\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm-rooms.png\" alt=\"inside rooms at the farm\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm-rooms.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm-rooms-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm-rooms-370x185.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm-rooms-800x400.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm-rooms-185x93.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm-rooms-740x370.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm-rooms-1110x555.png 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm-rooms-20x10.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm-rooms-400x200.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm-rooms-96x48.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3375\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/animals-rotovnik-plesnik-farm.png\" alt=\"animals for children at the farm\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/animals-rotovnik-plesnik-farm.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/animals-rotovnik-plesnik-farm-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/animals-rotovnik-plesnik-farm-370x185.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/animals-rotovnik-plesnik-farm-800x400.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/animals-rotovnik-plesnik-farm-185x93.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/animals-rotovnik-plesnik-farm-740x370.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/animals-rotovnik-plesnik-farm-1110x555.png 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/animals-rotovnik-plesnik-farm-20x10.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/animals-rotovnik-plesnik-farm-400x200.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/animals-rotovnik-plesnik-farm-96x48.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We were served a three-course meal starting with a <strong>pumpkin soup <\/strong>that changed my mind about summer soups<strong>.<\/strong> The pumpkin was subtle but offered texture to what was surprisingly a very light soup. Next up, Helena presented us with <strong>a bean goulash<\/strong> that I am sure everyone is sick and tired of hearing me rave about. We finished up with a <strong>blueberry and cheese strudel<\/strong> which was absolute perfection.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3376\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food-farm-koroska.png\" alt=\"products from farm\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food-farm-koroska.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food-farm-koroska-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food-farm-koroska-370x247.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food-farm-koroska-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food-farm-koroska-20x13.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food-farm-koroska-185x123.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food-farm-koroska-740x493.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food-farm-koroska-1110x740.png 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food-farm-koroska-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food-farm-koroska-72x48.png 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All of the food served is seasonal, comes from their organic farm, or purchased from nearby organic farms. They also make their own liqueurs and juices. I tried their apple juice and loved it! I\u2019m a big fan of natural apple juice that leans towards (American) apple cider.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Koroskan_Cuisine\"><\/span>Koro\u0161kan Cuisine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over the meal, Marija and I chatted a lot about the way of life in Koro\u0161ka and I asked her and Helena to share some of their favorite local dishes with me. They told me about a dish called <strong>me\u017eerli<\/strong> that is made usually in the fall time just after the annual animal slaughter. This dish is made of the lungs, heart, and other organs with lots of spices. It reminded me of haggis from the description and pictures. They shared with me that they serve it with cold potatoes and onion! Would you try it?<\/p>\n<p>Marija also explained to me that everyone loves <strong>pumpkin seed oil<\/strong> and no salad is complete without it even though they do not produce it locally. I definitely recommend trying some if you ever visit Slovenia as it is really unique but equally as delicious. Another item that stood out as unique, was their love for <strong>rye bread, ajdovi \u017eganci, smoked meats, and \u0161trudel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Read | <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/an-introduction-to-slovenian-cuisine\/\">An Introduction to Slovenian Food<\/a> (includes a free restaurant decoder!)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kope\"><\/span>Kope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After we finished our coffees we parted ways. Marija had one more activity planned for me, but I would be going alone. She put an address in my Google Maps and sent me off. I began driving and slowly I found myself weaving around a thick forest going higher and higher in elevation. Typical Slovenian mountain road.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3384\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_7320-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"kope koroska\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_7320-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_7320-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_7320-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_7320-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_7320-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_7320-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_7320-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_7320-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_7320-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_7320-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_7320-64x48.jpg 64w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_7320.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><br \/>\nSuddenly. there is a break in the trees and I was greeted with a huge resort that appears to be perched on the side of the mountain. Continuing past this resort there is a tourist information type center with a bar, restaurant, rentals, restrooms, outside activities, and more. I met with a worker who showed me a path to take and two points of interest.<\/p>\n<p>With a food coma still intact it was time to sweat it out! I walked up the steep hill hoping that I would survive with my half-full water bottle. After about 10 minutes I encounter <strong>Rooster\u2019s Lake<\/strong> (Petelinje jezero) that came highly recommended. It is named this way because of feral roosters that would use it for nesting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3385\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-56.jpg\" alt=\"roosters lake koroska\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-56.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-56-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-56-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-56-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-56-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-56-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-56-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-56-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-56-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-56-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3386\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kope-koroska-slovenia.png\" alt=\"Rooster's Lake at Kope\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kope-koroska-slovenia.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kope-koroska-slovenia-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kope-koroska-slovenia-370x185.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kope-koroska-slovenia-800x400.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kope-koroska-slovenia-185x93.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kope-koroska-slovenia-740x370.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kope-koroska-slovenia-1110x555.png 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kope-koroska-slovenia-20x10.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kope-koroska-slovenia-400x200.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kope-koroska-slovenia-96x48.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It was a very beautiful lake. At first glance, it looks like it sits on top of the world because of the drop of the valley behind it. There are beautiful colorful wildflowers and conifer bushes growing around the lake with a few wooden loungers that you can use.<\/p>\n<p>I continued up the mountain, secretly hoping that I was going the right way because I didn\u2019t see anyone else around. Once I made it to the top, which was about 10-15 minutes after the lake, I realized quickly I was right where I was meant to be. My eyes began to water as I looked all around me to incredible views. I couldn\u2019t believe something so beautiful felt so private and hidden and special. In a fast-paced world with mass tourism on the rise, this moment felt right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3387\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-63.jpg\" alt=\"kope koroska\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-63.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-63-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-63-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-63-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-63-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-63-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-63-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-63-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-63-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-63-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I walked a bit further and was greeted by a sign explaining the <strong>energy points<\/strong> (energetske to\u010dke). There are 13 energy points located at the top to be used for relaxation, healing, and cleansing of the chakras. Each point lists ailments and organs that it addresses. It is recommended staying on each point for 25 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3388\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/energy-points-kope-koroska.png\" alt=\"koroska energy points\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/energy-points-kope-koroska.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/energy-points-kope-koroska-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/energy-points-kope-koroska-370x185.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/energy-points-kope-koroska-800x400.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/energy-points-kope-koroska-185x93.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/energy-points-kope-koroska-740x370.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/energy-points-kope-koroska-1110x555.png 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/energy-points-kope-koroska-20x10.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/energy-points-kope-koroska-400x200.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/energy-points-kope-koroska-96x48.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_at_Kope\"><\/span>What to do at Kope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the summer, there are hiking paths, a bike bar, and disc golf available along with family activities such a petting zoo.<\/p>\n<p>In the winter, they have skiing conditions guaranteed for 100 days each season (Dec-March) because of their artificial snow. Trails vary from beginner to advanced.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Koroska\"><\/span>How to get to Koro\u0161ka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to see most of Slovenia as well as visiting Koro\u0161ka is by car, but that is not always possible for travelers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prevoz.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Prevoz<\/a> has carpool rides available from 4-6\u20ac every day from Ljubljana.<\/p>\n<p>According to Rome2Rio and Google Maps, there is a bus route from Ljubljana to Slovenj Gradec that takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. I could not find these tickets on their site so I have contacted them and waiting for confirmation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_things_to_do_in_Koroska\"><\/span>Other things to do in Koro\u0161ka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3390\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-25.jpg\" alt=\"Slovenj Gradec\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-25.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-25-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-25-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-25-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-25-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-25-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-25-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-25-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-25-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Me\u017eica Mine<\/strong> -Visiting the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.podzemljepece.com\/?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Me\u017eica Mine<\/a> is next on my list for Koro\u0161ka. Here you can ride mountain bikes or kayaks through the mines!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.turizem-slovenjgradec.si\/en\/adventure\/biking\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cycling<\/a> and Hiking &#8211; There are so many routes throughout the Koro\u0161ka region, but as I am new to the area I cannot personally recommend any.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timber-Rafting on the Drava River<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/splavarjenje.com\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Here you can book a session on a traditionally made timber raft!<\/a> There are guides that provide entertainment and food while you float down the river.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/slovenjgradec.escape-room.si\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Unlock Slovenj Gradec<\/a> &#8211; If you are a fan of escape room-style games, Slovenj Gradec has one that also works as a tour through the town. The game is meant for 2-5 players and completed in an hour. It is available in English.<\/p>\n<p><strong>St. Ur\u0161ula<\/strong> &#8211; This church stands on top of Ur\u0161lja Mountain making it the highest church in Koro\u0161ka at 1696 meters. You can catch a glimpse of it from Slovenj Gradec.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/snow-castles-for-king-matjaz-in-koroska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">King Matja\u017e Snow Castles<\/a> &#8211; a snow castle building competition in \u010crna na Koro\u0161kem held every January.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are driving to Koro\u0161ka from Ljubljana I also suggest visiting Celje or Velenje, especially castle lovers!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3391\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-23.jpg\" alt=\"Slovenj Gradec\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-23.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-23-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-23-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-23-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-23-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-23-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-23-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-23-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/koroska-slovenia-23-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finals_thoughts_on_Koroska\"><\/span>Finals thoughts on Koro\u0161ka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I absolutely loved my time in Koro\u0161ka. Everything felt so special and sincere. The people were so generous and kind, random people on the street said hello as I passed by. This would never happen in Ljubljana. There was also a sense of pride and enthusiasm for this tiny region which made me want to shout even louder &#8220;Go visit Koro\u0161ka!!&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning a visit feel free to ask me questions about the activities that I did or contact the tourism board as they are very helpful. I want to thank them once more for showing me around the region and giving me a taste of Koro\u0161ka.<\/p>\n<h3>Save this article for later!<\/h3>\n<p>Pin this article to save for later or share with friends.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pinit\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/things-to-do-in-koroska-slovenia.png\" alt=\"Exploring Koro\u0161ka region of Slovenia. Located along the northern border with Croatia this tiny region packs a lot of adventure. The perfect place for hiking, cycling, and escaping the crowds. Learn about Slovenj Gradec, what there is to do in Koro\u0161ka, and where to find some delicious local food! #slovenia #koroska #europeantravel\" width=\"200\" height=\"400\" \/><\/th>\n<th><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pinit\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wandering-koroska-slovenia.png\" alt=\"Exploring Koro\u0161ka region of Slovenia. Located along the northern border with Croatia this tiny region packs a lot of adventure. The perfect place for hiking, cycling, and escaping the crowds. Learn about Slovenj Gradec, what there is to do in Koro\u0161ka, and where to find some delicious local food! #slovenia #koroska #europeantravel\" width=\"200\" height=\"400\" \/><\/th>\n<th><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pinit\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/travel-koroska-slovenia.png\" alt=\"Exploring Koro\u0161ka region of Slovenia. Located along the northern border with Croatia this tiny region packs a lot of adventure. The perfect place for hiking, cycling, and escaping the crowds. Learn about Slovenj Gradec, what there is to do in Koro\u0161ka, and where to find some delicious local food! #slovenia #koroska #europeantravel\" width=\"200\" height=\"400\" \/><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Thanks!<\/h3>\n<p>Thank you as always for reading and supporting Wandering Helene! Sign up to my monthly newsletter to get behind the scenes stories and hidden gems that I find throughout the month.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3051\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3051\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/79de38c1351c\/wanderingfieldnotes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3051 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wandering-fieldnotes.png\" alt=\"wandering fieldnotes\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wandering-fieldnotes.png 600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wandering-fieldnotes-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wandering-fieldnotes-370x123.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wandering-fieldnotes-185x62.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wandering-fieldnotes-20x7.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wandering-fieldnotes-400x133.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wandering-fieldnotes-144x48.png 144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3051\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sign up to my new monthly newsletter and receive a downloadable Wandering Ljubljana guide.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Koro\u0161ka is the smallest region in Slovenia, along the northern border with Austria and just east of the Karavanke Mountains. It is a forested region with 3 river valleys and the Pohorje Mountains. The incredible team at Discover Koro\u0161ka planned a perfect day trip for me to explore the region for the first time. 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