The Soča Valley – Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin and Kanal

The Soča Valley – Bovec, Kobarid and Tolmin

Feel the holiday bustle of a small Alpine town Bovec, taste why Kobarid places it on the highest rankings of the world culinary map, and do not miss the festival happenings that every year enliven Tolmin. The Soča Valley will delight you with its varied opportunities for an active holiday in nature within a relatively small area.

DOGODKI 2026!

1. Jestival, Festival okusov in umetnosti – sobota 3. oktober 2026

At Jestival, the festival of flavours and art, the reigning stars are always Kobariški štruklji which one could say poetically coincide with the culture and the meaning of the coexistence of people and nature. On Saturday, 3 October 2026, you can expect a rich offer of culinary adventures, a varied cultural programme and a colourful selection of local products. >>>VEČ

• On 10 October 2026, the main square and streets of Tolmin will smell like the mountain pastures: po kravah, siru in drugih dobrotah.
  FrikaFest – poseben dan užitkov za ljubitelje sira in frike v Tolminu. >>>VEČ

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The Soča Valley, a paradise for an active holiday in nature

If you are a fan of outdoor activities, the Soča Valley is certainly that corner of Slovenia and the Alps that you must visit. Set off on the exceptional water experiences, in kayaking and rafting na the river Soča, discover the unspoilt beauty of the canyons and the charm of the pools that inspire anglers and bathers.

Those of you who prefer to walk will enjoy the vast world of the high mountains and the stunning views offered by Julian Alps all the way to the Adriatic Sea. Awaken the explorer in yourself, discover the gems of nature and the legacy the Isonzo Front and set out on the marked lowland hiking trails. Above the exceptional nature and the opportunities for cycling more and more cyclists are also enthusiastic, and they can choose between routes of varying difficulty.

Fans of an adrenaline pulse will certainly not be bored in the Soča Valley either. Fly with a paraglider, summon the courage for a parachute jump from an aeroplane, ride down the longest zipline zip line in this part of Europe, or raise your heart rate at one of the adventure parks.

Indeed in all seasons you can choose an active experience, tailor-made for you. In winter go skiing at the international ski resort Kanin-Sella Nevea, treat yourself to a guided trip into the mountains, an organised tobogganing, and if you are well versed in the knowledge, ski touring and ice climbing as well. Every year you can take part in various active events, among which the most outstanding are Soča Outdoor Festival, Bovec Marathon and Hiking Festival.

Up for some action? See you in the Soča Valley.
 

The Soča Valley, the Julian Alps, Triglav National Park and UNESCO

UNESCO declared the Julian Alps, of which the Soča Valley is part, the first a biosphere reserve of international importance in Slovenia. With innovative approaches to connecting people and nature, the locals preserve the natural heritage and biological diversity and take care of sustainable development. The unique beauty of the nature was also recognised by the makers of the film Tales from Narnia, who shot several exciting scenes of the famous film on the Soča.

Key sights in Triglav National Park:

• the river Soča, the source of the Soča and The Great Gorge,
• the Alpinum Juliana botanical garden,
• Trenta Lodge,
• The Krn Lakes,
• Kriški podi,
• the Kluže fortress,
• The Mangart saddle,
• Javorca, the memorial church of the Holy Spirit
• The Tolmin Gorges.