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Before you go
Your trip to Novo mesto.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Novo mesto – Jugovzhodna Slovenija Destination Novo mesto and the Krka Valley Capital
How to get there
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Zračna luka Franjo Tuđman Zagreb (ZAG) Zagreb (Croácia) · 80 km
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Železniška postaja Novo mesto 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The train station, with trains from Ljubljana, is just over 1 km from the old town. The A2 motorway bypasses the town to the north. For flights, Zagreb is about 80 km away and Ljubljana about 100 km.
How many days
One day: in the morning, the square, the Breg and the cathedral; in the afternoon, the museum and Otočec Castle. Two days allow you to include the Pleterje Charterhouse and Kostanjevica na Krki.
When to go
From April to October, for walking and river outings. In early autumn, the grape harvest livens up the surrounding hills.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
To reach the center, no: it is compact and close to the station. For Otočec, 7 km away, and Pleterje, about 20 km, a car is the most practical option because there are few buses.
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 Novo mesto
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Morning
Glavni trg, Breg and cathedral
Start at Glavni trg square, with its arcades and the town hall, and visit the Franciscan Church of Saint Leonard. Walk down to the Breg to see the houses over the Krka and climb the cathedral hill to see the Tintoretto altarpiece and the river view.
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Afternoon
Dolenjska Museum and Otočec
Visit the Dolenjska Museum and see the Iron Age situlae. In the late afternoon, drive to Otočec, 7 km away, and walk around the castle island and the riverbanks of the Krka.
2 days in Novo mesto
Day 1
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All day
Novo mesto and Otočec
Spend the first day in the old town, at the museum and the cathedral, and finish with Otočec Castle.
Day 2
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All day
Pleterje and Kostanjevica na Krki
In the morning, go to the Pleterje Charterhouse and the open-air museum next to it. In the afternoon, continue to Kostanjevica na Krki, about 10 km away, for the Božidar Jakac Gallery, the sculpture park and the cave (in season).
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 see in Novo mesto?
Glavni trg square, the Breg houses over the Krka, the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas with the Tintoretto altarpiece, the Franciscan church and the Dolenjska Museum, where the situlae are displayed.
Why is Novo mesto called the city of situlae?
Because of the many decorated bronze vessels, the situlae, found in prehistoric graves in the region and exhibited in the Dolenjska Museum.
Is Novo mesto’s train station close to the center?
Yes. From the old town to the station is just over 1 km, about a 15-minute walk.
How far is Novo mesto from Otočec Castle?
About 7 km, downstream. By car the journey takes only a few minutes.