The Karst

Our villa is located in a unique part of Slovenia, where natural beauty, history, and culture come together in perfect harmony. Here, water and soft stone have met. Ever since, they have jointly created a magical world of underground caves, disappearing rivers, sinkholes, and other karst phenomena. The Karst plateau has given its name to all regions of the world with a similar composition of soil, as well as their natural phenomena.

Here are some tips on what you can do during your stay with us:

1. Exploring the Karst Landscape
Our surroundings are a true treasure trove of natural beauty. You can take walks or bike tours along karst paths, where you’ll enjoy the peace and fresh air, as well as the scenic views of the surrounding vineyards, fields, and forests.

2. Visit Štanjel
Štanjel, one of the most picturesque towns in the Karst, will charm you with its medieval architecture, narrow streets, and beautiful views. Take a stroll through the Ferrari Garden, visit the Štanjel Castle with its museum and the Lojze Spacal Gallery, have a coffee at Bistro Panorama, and enjoy a homemade platter at Grajžar’s “marenda,” where you’ll also be shown a typical Karst house.

3. Explore Prehistoric Hillforts
The famous hillforts of the Komenski Circle hide a story of the exceptional cultural heritage of the people who lived here 2500 years ago, before our era. One of the most picturesque and researched sites is Debela griža near Volčji Grad.

4. Visit Rihemberk Castle
One of the oldest Slovenian castles, the mighty fortress bet ween the Vipava Valley and the Karst, Rihemberk Castle, with its striking stone silhouette, extraordinary views, and the highest castle tower in Slovenia, will surely leave a deep impression on your memory.

5. Peace Memorial and Cerje Viewing Tower
Above the Vipava Valley and the sea, at the edge of the Karst Plateau, rises the Cerje peak. Here, a 25-meter-high Peace Memorial stands, preserving invaluable treasures of history and art. The magnificent architecture is set in the heart of a natural amphitheater, from which panoramic views stretch in all directions—toward the Adriatic Sea, the Friulian Plain, the Julian Alps, and the Vipava Valley.