GORIŠKA

The Karst, The Trnovo Plateau, Goriška Brda, the Vipava and the Soča Valley, Nova Gorica and Italian Gorizia.

The hostel is located in Solkan at the crossroads between unique landscapes that offer you a wide selection of activities and experiences.

Below are some suggestions for day trips around our hostel. One trip every day.

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SPORT

The diverse landscape and pleasant climate offer the possibility of outdoor sports and adrenaline activities all year round.

200 m Soče river – Kayak track, possibility of SUPing, swimming by the river, kayak school (Andrej 0038631371644)
200 m to Adrenaline park, ZIPline and Laser tag- Soča fun park
Bike trip along the river Solkan – Plave
1km – MTB and Enduro trails, more than 100km of tracks – See Trailforks App- Škabiel, Sveta Gora, Kalvarija, Avče, Plave, Ajdovščina
500m – Jump from the bridge over the river Soča- TOP Extreme bungee jumping
10 min paragliding – Best in Europe – Uroš tandem paragliding: 003864072611.
Ascent to the most recognizable pilgrimage center in Western Slovania through the caves of World War I (3 hours in one direction) – Skalnica
Walking to Sabotin and exploring the open-air WW1 museum (2h one way) – Sabotin
30 min – Riding school and riding trips in natureDS
10 min – The walls offer sport climbing VipavaVipavska belaLijakDolga njiva
10 min Bike Pump track Šempeter Sk8park Nova Gorica
Sport park Nova Gorica – tennis, pool, fitness

CULTURE and HISTORY

Solkan is at the crossroads with a strategic location and through history interweaves interesting hidden villages, houses, paths…presented in museums and open-air museums.

500m- Solkan bridge a technological monument, a bridge with the largest stone railway arch in the world
Muzeum Solkan carpenters IGrad krimber palača grofov in muzej
Medival castle Gorizia in Rihenberg
View point and museum Cerju
Life in Gorica was like in Berlin, check out why in the museums On the border, Pristava, Wach tower
The most recognizable Western Slovenian pilgrimage center through the caves of World War I – Skalnica
Exploring the open-air WW1 museum – Sabotin
Roman arheological sites Oglej in Ajdovščina
Walk through picturesque medieval villages Šmartno, Vipavski Križ in Štanjel
View point and memorial to partisans II World War

FOOD and DRINKS

Extraordinary pleasures for lovers of great food and drink.

Primorska’s home cooking is rich in vegetables and spices and herbs caught in the intertwining of Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. In the vicinity you can find both high-end and simple restaurants, farms, farm tourism…

Vipava Valley wine tasting: Lisjak, Saksida, Guerila, Lepa Vida
Goriška Brda wine tasting: Vinska klet, Edi Simčič, Ščurek, Ronk
Karst wine tasting: Rogelja, Širca Kodrič
Beer tasting at a local brewery Reservior dogs
Pizza Žogica, Soča, in Italy Palegrini
Local seasonal food in Solkan Ošterija Žogica, Gostilna Štirna on Karst, Arkade in Vipava vally, na Trnovo plateau
Olive oil tasting in the olive grove Eva
Tasting of dried meats at Karst, in Vipava Vally
Hamburgers at Soča Čolnarna, in city center Gorice, on top view Cerje
Traditional farm – 8 farm days offer home-made food and drinks – Osmica

FOR FAMILIES

The surroundings offer many activities for families with children.

River Soče – Kayak course, possibility of SUPing, swimming along the river, kayak school (Andrej 0038631371644)
Adrenalinski park, ZIP line and Lasar tag – Soča fun park
Bike trip along the river to Solkan – Plave
A walk along the Soča river to Solkans bridge
Fun in Magma and bowling
Hike to a natural window in the rock above the Vipava Valley- Skozno
A visit to the imposing medieval castle – Rihnberški grad
Exploration of caverns and bunkers of the First World War on Sabotinu
Kids playground Solkanski park, Borov gozdiček, Šempeter, Gorizia
Icecream Solkan, Nova Gorica
Riding school and riding in nature, driving with four-wheelers DS
Sk8 park Nova Gorica and pumptrack Šempeter
A walk in the forest Panovec
Walk in park Rafut
Andrej’s fair in December

Trip in Vipava valley

Walking through the paradise valley, where nature creates life! Vipava, a green river that lazily flows between vineyards and orchards, where the sun is burning and the storm is whistling… With an incredible view of the orchards and vineyards, they tell us the story of the surroundings, people and traditions…

Tour of the medieval village Vipavski križ.
From the old Roman settlement – Castra to the Industrial Heritage collectionAjdovščine.
Walk along Hublje to spring/source.
Exploring Slovenian Venice “Vipava” and the source of the river Vipava.
Cycling along Vipava river from Vipava Križ to Vipava.
The best airstrip in Europe offers tandem paragliding Uroš: 003864072611.
Hike to a natural window in the rock above the Vipava valley- Skozno
A visit to the imposing medieval castle- Rihnberg castle
Stene ponujajo športno plezanje VipavaVipavska belaLijak
Tasting of Vipava wines GuerilaLepa VidaLisjakSaksida
Farm tourism Arkade

Trip to Karst

See the northern part of the Karst Plateau. Among the pine trees, stones and vineyards of the hardy Karst vine, there are fairy-tale villages where compact stone houses surrounded by high walls invite you to a glass of Teran wine and Karst prosciutto.

Peace monument with the history museum and the game “Hidden symbols of the peace monument” – Cerje
Monastery on Miren castle
Walk or cycle to the viewpoint over the Bay of Trieste Kremenjak.
Trstelj Hike to the highest peak of the northern Karst, Trstelj, with a view of the mountains and the sea.
Tasting of Karst prosciutto and Teran wine at farm
A visit to the stone medieval vesica Štanjel.
The tradition of stoneworking on the karst and a stonemason’s workshop. By prior agreement Pika 0038640186898
Naturopathic and Herbal Center Rogelja
One of the Karst caves that was used in World War I – Potatoe cave
Tourist farm and Osmica Leban
Gostilna Štirna Local, homemade and seasonal food.
Prestol Svetozarja Borojeviča von Bojna, who was the leader of the Austro-Hungarian army in the First World War on the Soška fonta.

Trip to Soča vally

Among the high peaks of the Julian Alps, surrounded by pastures and forests, flows one of the most beautiful rivers in the world. The river Soča carved a stone white bed. The picturesque view will inspire you, because everyone who has ever visited the valley has an indelible love for the emerald beauty.

The Devil’s Bridge and Tolmin gorge.
Waterfals in Lepena.
An impressive waterfall in the canyon Kozjak.
Kayak school or rafting trip with a professional team Kobarid kajak school.
Aquatrek along the Soča or canyoning along the most beautiful streams with FAB.
Walk to the Soča spring/sourse.
Museum 1 World War Soški fronti in Kobarid.
Museum 1st. World War Kolovrat and Sabotin.
A stone giant, a technological monument, the largest stone railway arch in the world – Solkanki most.
11 km Cycling route along the Soča river from Solkan to Plav
Adrenalin park in zipline -for groups, families, friends.

Trip to Goriška Brda

Between the Friuli Plain and the Soča River, the hills of Goriške Brd rise in the shelter of Korada and Sabotina. On top of them reign the villages and church bells, surrounded by villas on the estates of the locals. Explore the story of the tradition and hard work of the farmers and virtuous housewives of Bris…

View tower Gonjače.
The peaceful medieval village of Šmartno and the traditional architecture of the Briška house Šmartno
A natural bridge over a stream Krčnik.
Renaissance mansion Vila Vipolže.
Hike to Sabotin and the museum of 1. World war Sabotin.
Tasting of Briška wines in a private cellar Edi Simčič, in the largest cellar Klet Dobrovo.

Trip to Gorizia Italy

Our great grandfather was born in Austria-Hungary, our grandmother in Italy, our father in Yugoslavia, we in Slovenia, our children in the European Union. A varied history separates us geographically and connects us again in just 100 years. Some compare the Italian Gorizia and Nova Gorizia and life in the border with life in Berlin and the Berlin Wall.

A walk to the medieval Goriška castle with a view of the surroundings Goriza castle
Wine tastig Wine tasting in the old town square.
Italian Museum of the First World War – 1. WW.
The Villa and Park of the Arch Counts – Coronini
A walk along the delta Soča river.
Excellent Italian pizzeria.
Roman archaeological finds Akvileja.
Restaurant XXL portions da Gianni.
Family restaurant, which offers local seasonal food.
Enduro bike trails Kalvarija.
Italian ossuary of the 1 st. wars Oslavje.

SLOVENIA

Official turist site

WE OFFER YOU

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GARAGE HOSTEL LOCATION

Solkan – Nova Gorica –  Slovenia – Gorizia – Italy