Homemade cuisine, served with štruklji.

Koroška Cuisine

Delicious indigenous dishes made from local ingredients and traditional recipes with a modern twist – gourmets, Koroška will not disappoint you! 

What's on the table?

For the first time, you will be able to taste dishes that have disappeared from menus elsewhere, but which Koroška housewives proudly serve at their tables, some even with a modern twist. Lovers of new flavors will also be delighted by the gourmet offerings in one of the many restaurants. Koroška's culinary scene, with every guest in mind, also offers various flavors of international cuisine – Italian, Thai, American – satisfying the appetites of diverse visitors.

Taste Koroška

Koroška cuisine is based on simplicity, quality local ingredients, and respect for tradition, which has been preserved here with exceptional care. When a housewife invites you with the words "Prite jést!" (Come and eat!), she is not just inviting you to the table, but into a world of flavors, customs, and hospitality that are still alive in Koroška. A special place is held by rye bread, prepared according to an old recipe with homemade sourdough, which is considered one of the most important foods in Koroška cuisine. Alongside it, numerous dishes have developed over time, such as trente, pogače, potice, šarklji, nudlni, and povitneki, among which kločevi nudlni with dried pears are today one of the most recognizable Koroška dishes. 

Slices of homemade Koroška rye bread.
Detail of local culinary offerings with elegantly served homemade delicacies and edible flowers.

Koroška is not just a destination you explore, but a place you truly taste

Homegrown food is the pride of tourist farms, inns, and other providers who believe in the power of local, seasonal, and homemade. Everyday Koroška meals cannot be imagined without turnip soup, turnip sauce, flik, and other dishes created from simple ingredients but with a great sense of flavor. The so-called Koroška lunch, traditionally served at important life events, is still part of the menu at better inns today. Important culinary specialties of the region also include quality cured meats, mežerli, prtene klobase, baked blood, tousti grumpi, and distinctive zabele, which give Koroška food its full and distinctive flavor. Among the specialties is also Koroška cottage cheese with onion and pumpkin seed oil, often served together with cured meats, and let us not forget mošt (cider), which in Koroška is a drink for every day and celebration.

Stunning views, delicious taste

Koroška cuisine can be homely and hearty, but also surprisingly refined. Alongside traditional dishes, modern interpretations of local flavors await you here, prepared with creativity and respect for heritage. In addition to authentic, traditional cuisine, Koroška also offers contemporary gastronomic experiences for those seeking something more. In numerous restaurants, local flavors are given a new, creative form – with premium ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and modern preparation techniques. Here, tradition intertwines with innovation, and the result is unforgettable culinary experiences that delight even the most demanding guests.

Chocolate dessert that also impresses with its appearance.

Comfortable rest in Koroška

Why not experience all the culinary delights? Extend your visit and choose accommodation to your taste!  

A modern hotel surrounded by nature, with a lake in the foreground, well-maintained greenery, and forested slopes in the background.

Hotels

Hotels in Koroška may not be the largest, but they are all the more authentic and welcoming.  

A modernly furnished room with wooden wall cladding and a comfortable sleeping nook with a small seating area.

Tourist farms

Koroška countryside, a paradise for nature lovers  

A well-maintained motorhome stop nestled in nature.

Camper Stops

Spacious pitches for motorhomes

A relaxing getaway surrounded by nature, far from the hustle and bustle.

Glamping

Relaxation in the Embrace of Nature

Grmovšek Lodge at Kope with a wooden facade, balconies, and stone cladding on the ground floor.

Mountain Huts

A refuge for travelers and hikers on the trail

Holiday house with wooden elements in a peaceful environment

Apartments

Self-catering accommodations

The modern building stands out with its wooden facade and is situated in a green environment.

Hostels

A modern and affordable form of accommodation for various age groups.  

A multi-bed room with wooden furniture, comfortable beds, and warm details that create a homely and pleasant ambiance.

Inns with Accommodation

Accommodation and a Pleasant Getaway

Even more reasons to visit Koroška

Discover a treasure trove of surprises, distinctive with small treasures. As if at the end of the world, yet actually at the crossroads of Europe.

A cycling break with a view of the Drava.

Cycling in Koroška

Koroška, a paradise for cyclists. Discover the possibilities of pedaling along well-maintained and marked cycling routes.

A peaceful corner among the forests of Plešivec above Slovenj Gradec

Discover the destination

Why is Koroška a little paradise in northern Slovenia? Explore it before you experience it face to face!

Hiking in unspoiled nature.

The most beautiful hiking trails

Hit the trail and leave your worries behind – hiking in Koroška rewards you with exceptional views!

A visitor discovering the story of Štirje kovači through awards, photographs, and memories of their musical journey.

Art and culture

Rich heritage, the region's creativity, and its authentic pulse

A natural gem in the heart of Pohorje.

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