Novo Mesto is a member of the Slovenia Outdoor association, which brings together Slovenian destinations, tourism providers and other stakeholders in the field of outdoor tourism. Membership offers opportunities for professional cooperation, the exchange of experience and participation in joint…
Novo Mesto will once again come alive with the festive spirit of Advent Novo Mesto, filling the town centre with a magical atmosphere, opportunities to get together, culinary delights, creativity and a varied programme of festive events. Visitors will be…
November is once again dedicated to local gastronomy in Novo Mesto and the surrounding area. From 1 to 30 November 2026, the second edition of Taste Novo Mesto is taking place, with this year’s focus on one of the Dolenjska…
Filming for an episode of Vitalno, a programme broadcast on Planet TV, took place in Novo mesto on 7 October 2026. In the Prijazno življenje (Living Well) segment, viewers will discover Matjaž Homestead, Verček Vineyard Cottage with Godmother Jožefina, and…
On 8 and 9 October 2026, members of Konzorcij Slovenia Green took part in a two-day study tour of the Posavje and Dolenjska regions, designed to showcase good practices in sustainable tourism and encourage the exchange of experiences among green…
Traditional dry-stone wall construction is based on the careful arrangement of stones without the use of mortar and represents an important part of the knowledge associated with preserving the cultural landscape. How to build such a wall correctly will be…
From 9 to 18 October 2026, Restaurant Week will once again take place across Slovenia, inviting food lovers to discover selected Slovenian restaurants and their special menus. Two restaurants from the Municipality of Novo Mesto are also taking part in…
This year, Novo Mesto took part in the national tourism campaign Slovenia's Hidden Gems, organised by Radio SI, and received the Slovenia's Hidden Gem 2026 recognition for the experience The Untold Story of Cviček. Slovenia's Hidden Gems – Radio SI…
As part of the nationwide European Heritage Days (DEKD), TIC Novo Mesto and the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia, Novo Mesto Regional Office, are organising a guided tour entitled “The Park around Grm Castle – Past,…
On 30 September, Novo Mesto hosted the Living Cities: Building Communities through Regeneration professional conference, focusing on the future of Slovenian urban centres, high-quality regeneration and the importance of community involvement in urban development. The conference took place in the…
The Situlae Festival, organised by the Dolenjski Museum Novo Mesto, has received recognition as an example of good practice in contemporary cultural and artistic creativity at the 15th Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe. The recognition…
Following a comprehensive renovation, the National Hall (Narodni dom) in Novo Mesto has come back to life. The ceremonial opening of the renovated National Hall, held on 29 September, marks the return of one of the most important spaces for…