In 2026, 85 years will have passed since the establishment of the Liberation Front, the central resistance and political organisation of the Slovenes during the Second World War. It led the Slovenian national liberation struggle and, together with the Allies, defeated the Nazi-Fascist occupiers, laying the foundations of Slovenian statehood. The public holiday, Resistance Day…
The Brusnice Local Community is organising the 26th traditional hike along the Trdina Trail, which will take place on Monday, 27 April 2026. PROGRAMME:08:30–09:00: Gathering and registration of hikers with hot tea (under the shelter in Brusnice)09:00: Start of the hike11:30: Return of hikers11:30–12:00: Short ceremony marking the national holiday, Day of Uprising Against Occupation…
You are invited to the Children’s Cycling School workshop, where children develop basic cycling skills through fun and relaxed learning using games and a skills course. The programme includes exercises for balance, coordination, safe braking, and awareness of safety and equipment, with the level of difficulty adapted to the children’s age and ability. The programme…
The Novo mesto Hiking Association invites you to join a hiking trip along the Via Apsyrtides trail on the island of Cres, taking place from 1 to 3 May 2026. The long-distance trail known as Via Apsyrtides connects the northernmost point of the island of Cres—Cape Jablanac—with the southernmost point on the island of Ilovik—Cape…
We warmly invite you to the “May in the Atrium” event series — a collection of free events open to everyone. The programme is part of the celebrations marking the 140th anniversary of Grm Novo mesto – Centre of Biotechnology and Tourism. Throughout May, the atrium of Hiša kulinarike in turizma and Gostišče na trgu…
The Stopiče Tourist Association, in cooperation with local organisations, invites you to a charity event, Seedling and Seed Swap for a Good Cause, which will take place on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in front of the parish house in Stopiče. The event is dedicated to the exchange of seedlings, seeds and gardening…
Goga Publishing House invites you to a literary evening, which will take place on Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 8:00 p.m. at the Goga Bookshop and Café in Novo mesto. Goga Bookshop will host the renowned sports journalist Slavko Jerič, who has recently published a selection of essays on society and sport, Bread and Games,…
You are warmly invited to celebrate 16 years of SalSon, taking place from 8–10 May 2026 at Gostilna Loka – Kuhla in Novo mesto. SalSon is celebrating 16 years of dance stories, community, passion and unforgettable dance nights – and we’ll mark the occasion the way we know best: with top-quality dancing, great vibes, and…
Novo mesto Urban Festival 2026 will take place at Glavni trg (Main Square) in Novo mesto, offering a diverse weekend of urban experiences from Friday to Sunday, 8–10 May 2026. As part of the festival, the Karavana okusov (Caravan of Flavours) will take place, where visitors will be able to enjoy a wide range of…
The Novo mesto Hiking Society invites participants to a nature conservation excursion along the Koželjeva Trail in Kamniška Bistrica, which will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, with departure at 7.00 am from Planet Tuš Novo mesto. Trail description:This excursion will be dedicated to water as the source of life. Without water, life on…
On Saturday, 9 May 2026, you are invited to the 13th Walk Along the Slak Trail, which takes place every year along the permanently marked Slak Trail on Trška Gora near Novo Mesto. The walk is dedicated to the memory of Lojze Slak, a virtuoso of the button accordion from the Dolenjska region and a…
You are invited to the 1st Dolenjska Brevet, Cycling Through Dolenjska, which will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, between 9:00 and 19:00, with the start and finish at the Main Square in Novo mesto. This cycling experience connects 12 municipalities in the Dolenjska region included in the cycling guide Cycling Through Dolenjska (S…
The Zverinice Cycling Club is organising an intensive MTB workshop, which will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Novo mesto. The workshop is designed to improve riding technique, teach jumping skills, and introduce both basic and advanced tricks. Participants will gradually build their skills, starting with fundamental…
The Novo mesto Hiking Society invites participants to a hike to Tosc, which will take place on Sunday, 10 May 2026, with departure at 6.00 am from Bršljin Primary School in Novo mesto. Route description:This hike will start in front of the military barracks at Rudno Polje. The route will partly follow a marked trail…
The Miran Jarc Library Novo mesto invites you to a film screening and discussion titled Jurij Kure – Athlete, Craftsman and Fighter Against Parkinson’s Disease, which will take place on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, at 18:00 in the Event Atrium. Jurij Kure was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012. As health challenges followed, his life…
Hiking Society Novo mesto invites you to Koroška for a visit to the Mučevo via ferratas on Sunday, 17 May 2026, departing at 7:00 am from in front of Bršljin Primary School. Description: The Mučevo Via Ferrata was created at the initiative of the Mountaineering Association Črna na Koroškem. Its construction was funded by the…
Gostišče na trgu invites visitors to the event May in the Atrium: Scouting Skills, taking place on 20 May 2026 from 16:00 to 18:00 at Gostišče na trgu. Visitors are warmly invited to attend the free “May in the Atrium” events, open to the general public. These events are part of the programme marking the…
The Novo Mesto Hiking Association invites you to a hike to Mount Golica, taking place on Saturday, 23 May 2026, with departure at 7:00 from in front of OŠ Bršljin. Golica is a peak in the Western Karawanks above Jesenice. It is best known for its daffodil meadows, which attract many hikers, especially in May.…
The Jaz ženska community invites you to the second 100 Women Hike on Trška Gora, an event offering the perfect opportunity for socialising, enjoying nature, and connecting with both natural and inner energy. The hike will take place on Saturday, 23 May 2026, starting at 8:00 am at the Trška Gora Entry Point. Route description:The…
The Novo mesto Cycling Club invites you to the “Along the Krka River Valley” cycling marathon, which will take place on Sunday, 24 May 2026, starting and finishing at the Novo mesto Olympic Centre in Češča vas. The marathon is open to all cyclists who enjoy organised recreational group riding and feel capable of completing…
The Stopiče Tourist Association invites you to the hike In the Footsteps of Count Paradeiser, which will take place on Saturday, 30 May 2026. Event website
RTC Gače invites visitors to the 3rd Family Festival: Active Experiences in Nature with the Family, taking place on Saturday, 30 May 2026, from 10:00 onwards at Gače. Admission is free. Visitors can look forward to a diverse programme of entertainment and activities for all generations. The event will feature a children’s performance, face painting,…
The Alen Novak Memorial will take place on Saturday, 30 May 2026, in Stopiče, Slovenia, starting at approximately 12:00. This road cycling race includes several categories – from the youngest riders to junior competitors – and also serves as the National Championship for boys and girls. The event is not only a sporting competition, but…