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Before you go
Your trip to Dobrovo.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Dobrovo – Goriška Destination Goriška Brda and the Vipava Valley about 18 km from Nova Gorica
How to get there
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Aeroporto di Trieste (TRS) Ronchi dei Legionari (Itália) · 34 km
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Nova Gorica Nova Gorica · 18 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about 18 km from Nova Gorica on roads through the hills, and about 125 km from Ljubljana. There is no train: the nearest station is Nova Gorica. Trieste airport (TRS) is about 35 km away.
How many days
One day for the castle, Šmartno and the Gonjače tower. Two or three days for those touring wineries and walking the hills.
When to go
May and June, with green hills and cherries, and September and October during the harvest. Summers are hot; in winter the region is quiet and some wineries operate by reservation.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. Public transport between Nova Gorica and the villages of Brda is scarce, and attractions are spread across the hills. There are trails and cycling routes between the villages.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Dobrovo
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Morning
Dobrovo Castle
Visit the castle and the Zoran Mušič gallery and walk the grounds around the castle.
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Afternoon
Šmartno and Gonjače
Head to Šmartno, stroll the streets inside the walls and finish at the Gonjače tower with views over Brda and the Friul.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Goriška Brda?
Visit Dobrovo Castle, walk through Šmartno, climb the Gonjače tower and taste the region’s wines, like rebula, at village wineries.
What is the distance from Nova Gorica to Dobrovo?
About 18 km by road, across the hills of Goriška Brda.
What is the typical wine of Goriška Brda?
Rebula, a local white grape, also grown on the Italian side of the border, along with other white and red varieties.
When is cherry season in Goriška Brda?
Generally in May and June, depending on the year and the slopes’ altitude.