Welcome to Koroška!

Amid the picturesque peaks of the Slovenian Alps lies a treasure trove of surprises—Koroška. Imagine the green backdrop of mighty forests stretching high above you; the vibrancy of pastures and orchards, buzzing with life; the rolling valleys and hills shaped by a unique landscape; the flow of water that brings everyday calm to all three valleys of the region… You are warmly invited away from the hustle and bustle, into the embrace of authentic experiences and heartfelt hospitality.

We, the people of Koroška, are exceptionally proud of our Koroška, and with love for our home soil we will show you unspoilt corners or accompany you to the lively centres of the Meža, Drava and Mislinja valleys.We will serve food from our gardens and pastures; you will be able to taste Koroška rye bread and delicious cider. Once you have explored all the hiking trails that wind through the areas from the Karavanke UNESCO Global Geopark, the Tople Landscape Park, all the way to Pohorje and the Drava River valley, you will keep coming back for the exceptional views. When you set off by bike on any of the several thousand kilometres of well-maintained cycling routes—from quieter and forest trails to well-surfaced asphalt routes—you will want to experience even more. Whether across the plains, up or down a hill, around a mountain or even through it—Koroška is a paradise for limitless combinations of cycling tours.

This treasure trove of surprises also holds the region’s rich heritage, including museums, galleries and technical heritage. The rich legacy of the past is revealed through museum collections, works of art in galleries, sacred monuments and the folk traditions of our ancestors. As diverse as nature is, so too is the heritage of these places. The lives of miners, log rafters and ironworkers are brought to life through collections and open-air artistic creations. At the Carinthian Gallery of Fine Arts and the Koroška Regional Museum, you will discover further secrets and achievements of these places. The heritage in towns is complemented by still-living rural customs, which authentically portray farm life and a close connection with nature. In short—a treasure trove of surprises at every turn! After all, we have already said that you will certainly want to return to Koroška, haven’t we?