Things to see and do Tolmin

Take the small path and you will quickly discover the beauties of this site. The water is breathtakingly transparent and pure! Many paths allow you to discover the diversity of the places, do not hesitate to venture there! At the beginning, we go into the tunnels in the rock where the Tolminka Gorge becomes narrower, looking up, we discover the Devil's Bridge above our heads. Then we climb along steep paths and we start to see "the bear's head"..

This sacred place is a masterpiece of the famous architect Jože Plečnik who was able to give life and spirit to the remaining elements of the church burnt down by Nazi soldiers during the Second World War. He has restructured part of the building: relocation of the main entrance, use of innovative materials, etc. It is one of the last major works of this famous architect before his death. Guided tour highly recommended.

The church was built in 1916 by soldiers of the Austro-Hungarian army in memory of the dead in action on the surrounding peaks. Even then, it served as a spiritual refuge for them. The interior is decorated in the style of the Viennese Secession. On the walls are the names of the 2,808 soldiers who fell at the front. A place full of emotion where meditation is essential. It occupies a central place in the material and moral reconstruction of places and people. It was recently awarded the European Heritage Label in 2018.

An ethnological monument from the end of the 19th century that commemorates the work and memory of the writer. Ciril Kosmač is a well-known figure in Slovenian literature. His French-language book Une journée de printemps was a great success in the 1950s. He recounts his youthful memories that resurface on his return to his native land after fifteen years of exile, with an ease with words reminiscent of Marcel Proust. In his childhood home we find his desk and drafts of his early writings.

Housed in Coronini's baroque manor house, this museum showcases the valley's rich cultural, spiritual and memorial heritage. Not to be missed: the archaeological remains, the insistence on the central place of iron in the economy of the region in the Middle Ages or the very instructive zoom on the largely unknown municipal peasant revolt that took place in 1713. Temporary exhibition on the metal festival with beautiful photographs. To complete the visit, go to the place where the foundations of a Roman villa were uncovered.

The welcome is really warm and professional. You will find a multitude of brochures and additional information about the region. The agents are good counsellors and will provide you with ideas for itineraries according to your desires. They will also inform you about local festive events and the availability of accommodation and food on site. Brochures in many languages, mainly English and German.