In the Vipava Valley, wine and food tasting are certainly at the top of the bucket list. Expect to be pampered! The phenomenal culinary offer and exceptional Vipava Valley wines are famous far and wide. Did you know that the valley boasts many indigenous old grape varieties, and that the organic and biodynamic Vipava Valley wines are some of the best in the world? Treat yourself to a superb wine tasting experience with one of the many distinguished local winemakers and discover the unique character of Vipava Valley wines in one of its well stocked wine shops. The pinnacle of gastronomic enjoyment is found in the Gostilna Pri Lojzetu – Zemono Mansion, one of two restaurants in Slovenia to have received flawless marks by the renowned Gault & Millau. Many other restaurants and inns will delight you with their fine dining, while hearty dishes from excellent locally sourced ingredients are a staple of our numerous agritourism farms. In January, don't miss the seasonal specialty: one-of-a-kind radicchio from Goriška.

Artefacts of colourful history invite you to the discovery of fascinating stories. Amidst the well preserved remnants of Ancient Roman fortifications in Ajdovščina, legends speak of the colossal battle between two aspiring Roman emperors decided by the Vipava Valley's powerful Burja wind. Castles and mansions provide a treasure trove of their own historical accounts. The Lanthieri Mansion speaks of the cosmopolitan spirit, the Zemono Manor of delicious hedonism, the Rihemberk Castle of might and bats, while the Kromberk Castle boasts a rich museum collection. Stirring tales and pearls of sacral culture also abound in the valley's many churches and monasteries. A Franciscan monastery beckons to Kostanjevica above Nova Gorica, cradling the tomb of the final lineage of the French Bourbon kings, the precious Škrabec Library and a great collection of bourbon roses. In the scenic medieval hamlet of Vipavski Križ, a Capuchin monastery will delight you with its famous ancient library and numerous fine arts.

The Vipava Valley nestles unnumbered jewels, surprising guests on each occasion and enticing them to a return visit time and again. Perhaps, your next journey will take you along the Walks of Peace guiding visitors alongside remnants of the First World War, or perhaps towards a look at the curious old industrial heritage found in Ajdovščina. The valley has preserved its genuine character, and you won't find any commercial stalls or tacky wares around here. Traditional local products and crafts are available for your enjoyment in tastefully furnished specialized shops, where the people will gladly tell you about their origins and folklore. On every step of the way, in each place you visit, expect to be met by kind and warm-hearted locals who take great pride in their proverbial hospitality.