There’s one for everything: one with a farm, for animal lovers, or one with a pool and a panoramic view, for who’s looking for a relaxing escape in nature. Let’s discover the most beautiful secluded farm holidays in Slovenia

Do you want to experience relaxing and secluded farm holidays but you don’t know where to go? Find out the best organic farmhouses surrounded by nature in Slovenia.

Farm Holidays in the Heart of Slovenia

It’s a farm built by 3 women and it’s located in the center of Slovenia. Here you can find peace while being surrounded by nature and animals, like horses and donkeys. From this place you also have a panoramic view of the garden and the mountains.
The farm is powered by renewable energy and solar panels are used for hot water. You can sample organic food too. Moreover, rainwater is recovered and reused.
Here you can find more information about this beautiful place.

Farm Holidays to Admire Canyons in Slovenia

Located in the Carinthian highlands, at the foot of Uršlja Gora Mount, this farm has a beautiful view of the mountains and the Alps, as well as on the Kope ski slope and on the Pohorje mass. During winter you can use the sleigh, whereas during summer you can admire the torrential canyon and the watermill.
The farm is biological, so you can taste homegrown products.
This place is ideal both for people who want a slow holiday and for those who want an active holiday: there are many paths for bikers and hikers, you can practice different sports and there are secluded spots for picnics.
Near the facility, it’s possible to go hiking on Uršlja and Pesa Mounts. You can also visit the green lake, Ivarčko Jezero.

The perfect destination for families

What are the best destinations for family farm holidays in Slovenia? This farmhouse is located in the Zakojca village, above the Baška canyon, and offers organic and traditional products, such as wine and grappa, which also help to keep you warm when it’s cold. It’s the perfect destination for families with kids: you can take a walk, go by bike or ride a horse, and parents can relax while kids have fun. It is possible to make trips to the Kojca, Porezen, and Črna Prst mountains. If you want to spend some days in this place, you can book your stay here.

Farm Holidays near Predjama Castle

On this farm, you can be in contact with animals and sample the local food, with an amazing view of the mountains. Here the specialties are homebaked bread and Slovenian traditional desserts.
You will find horses, cows, sheep, and donkeys. If you want to get to know the local culture and tradition, you can visit the ancient mill and sawmill, which retain a collection of old tools for the farm and military equipment. Near this farmhouse, you can explore the Karst underground, visiting the Postojna Cave, the Predjama Castle, and the Škocjan Caves. If you like hiking, you can also get to Nanos, Vremščica, Slavnik or Snežnik.

Ancient traditions, wellness, and special food

This place is perfect for those who love getting to know ancient traditions and spend some days being surrounded by trees and nature to relax. From the farm, you can admire the Ojstrica mountain and the Kamnik and Savinja Alps. In this farmhouse you will feel pampered and immersed in the Slovenian green. The hosts will talk about the history of the place and its traditions. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day: you will sample fresh ricotta, honey, ventresca savinjski, and other typical products, prepared following traditional recipes, which will give you energy for the day.
If you love animals, you will be pleased to know that here you will find dogs and little pigs you can play with, but also chickens, cows, and sheep.

An organic farm surrounded by nature

If you want to escape from the chaos of the city, this farmhouse located in the Ter village is perfect for you. Here you will taste ancient traditional recipes handed down by grandmothers and typical products of the place, like savinjski želodec, Štrukelj, žlikrof and homemade desserts.
The Visočnik Vacation Farm is characterized by an ancient barn, now used to store tools. Moreover, is located in the vicinity of a 150 years old and 522 cm large sycamore maple, the biggest in Slovenia.
You can practice rafting and canoeing on the Savinja river, but it’s also possible to go skydiving or fishing. During winter you can also ski. Then, there are numerous paths for hikers, like Smrekovec, Komen, Travnik, and Raduha. Finally, it’s possible to visit the Mozirje Botanical Garden, the Robanov Kot Natural Park, the Logar Valley, and other wonderful places.

An organic farm near Metlika and the ski slopes

Situated in a cozy village, surrounded by white birches and the Kolpa river on the border with Croatia, this place is located at 350 m of altitude and is 8 km away from Metlika.
Here you can cook or sample typical products, such as homebaked bread, fresh meat, wine, and different vegetables.
This farmhouse is also suitable for families: there are basketball and soccer fields and a garden to let kids play.
During winter you can go to the ski area in Črmošnjice Bianca.
Here you can find more information to book your stay.

Organic Family Farm Trdic

A sustainable farm in the Ljutomer countryside

This farmhouse rises in the Ljutomer countryside, 32 km away from Maribor, and is pet-friendly, so you can bring your pets with you during your holiday in the middle of nature.
It is possible to taste biological food produced on the farm. Moreover, at the Turistična Kmetija Vrbnjak you can rent bikes, ride a horse, go hiking, or fishing.
This farm follows different sustainable practices, like using ecological cleaning products and energy-saving lights.

Secluded Farm Holidays in the Triglav National Park

It is located in the village of Studor and it’s the perfect farmhouse for families. It is also in the vicinity of lake Bohinj, where you can swim in crystal clear water. You can also go hicking on the high Slovenian mountains, ride a horse and participate in processing hay.
This farmhouse is surrounded by the Triglav National Park, characterized by an alpine rural atmosphere.
Sustainable practices are followed here, such as recycling, organic food, and ecological cleaning products.

A healthy lifestyle on the Dolomites

This farm, at 650 m of altitude on the Polhov Gradec Dolomites, is specialized for people with a healthy lifestyle and offers homegrown food. Surrounded by green meadows, it offers a magnificent panoramic view of the Škofja Loka Hills and of the Karavanks and Julian Alps. The facility is 13 km away from the medieval town of Škofja Loka and 38 km away from Ljubljana.
The farm also received an eco-certification, meaning that their products are natural: here you can sample their milk and dairy products, vegetables, and meat. You will also find many animals, such as horses, cows, ducks, and rabbits.
You can practice numerous activities: walk in nature to reach the hills, play tennis, ski, go fishing or hunting and so on. Otherwise, if you enjoy making trips, you can visit Kranj, Bled, Bohinj, Jezersko, Ljubljana and Postojna.

Have you found the perfect destination for your farm holidays in Slovenia? Choose your favorite farmhouse and experience a relaxing holiday surrounded by nature!

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A perfect year-round climate, crystal clear sea and thermal waters, the mountains behind us and archaeological sites within walking distance: today we bring you to Loutraki, the popular Greek tourist destination, but that we’ll discover in our way, slowly and green.

Loutraki overlooks the Gulf of Corinth, at the foot of Ierania mountains. It is a vibrant city of 10,000 inhabitants, only 4 kilometers from Corinth, and not far from Athens. Thanks to the presence of thermal waters, known since the times of the ancient Greeks, Loutraki has become a popular destination and the town is not lacking in bars, restaurants and many entertainment possibilities.

Although it might be perfect to spend a fun evening, that’s not why we’re here. What interests us is first of all the nature that surrounds the city. Our starting point is immersed in a large pine forest overlooking the sea, in what looks like an earthly paradise. It is an organic farm, where you can easily go back to childhood and where the days are governed by the rhythm of nature. We are at Laka Zeza, a place far away from mass tourism, where traditional cuisine, the family environment, the sun, the sea and the forest will greet you for a sustainable and eco-friendly holiday.

From here, you spoiled for choice. Because in this corner of the world, travelers have the opportunity to really play many activities that approach you to nature. There are many paths along the sea or climbing the mountains that can be discovered on foot or by mountain bike, and the forest is perfect for walking out of the sun, with the opportunity to enjoy an incredible variety of birds. Then there is the sea. Small bays and coves are waiting to be explored and the blue of the deep water hides many specimens of rare species, and so snorkeling is an unforgettable experience.

Spending a holiday in Loutraki, immersed in its nature, it also means being in the center of classical Greece. The resort is an excellent starting point to visit Athens, Mycenae, ancient Corinth and the magical Heraion of Perachora (Hera sanctuary).

At Loutraki, the hectic pace of life slows down and the scents of nature intoxicate us. We are sure that the memories created here, among the sighting of a dolphin and wonder before an archaeological site, will never be forgotten.

Cover photo by Zeitfixierer via Flickr

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Let’s discover the top 5 experiences not to miss while visiting Austria with family. Nature, relax, bicycle, theme parks in the woods… And where to sleep? You can choose an organic farm, where you can experience the country life. It’s the dream of every child!

We overtake the Alps to reach Austria, a perfect destination for active holidays and fun with children. Between walks in lush green valleys and majestic mountains, staying in beautiful cozy farms where you can experience peasant life and unplug.

1. Experience rural life in Tyrol

Playgrounds, so much green and services designed for them: Austrian Tyrol is child-friendly. Among the many offers suitable for a family vacation, there are many accommodations in the area that offer the opportunity to live a few days in close contact with nature, thus experiencing the life of the Tyrolean farmer. Children will know the animals of the farm, and altogether you can become yourself farm for a day, working in the fields or in the garden, or helping in the making of cheese and butter. The Landhotel Stern offers all the comforts of a hotel, but the authentic atmosphere of a farm. Kids can look and feed pony, dwarf goats, rabbits and guinea pigs in the petting zoo, help grandpa Toni to clean the stables, pick fruit and more.

2. From Italy to Austria by bike

Photo by Andrey via Flickr

A beautiful itinerary suitable for all families: San Candido-Lienz, between the Italian-Austrian border, along the Drava River, is an easy cycle path but offers fairytale landscapes. The whole cycle track is 366 kilometers long, arriving in Maribor in Slovenia. The first stretch of over 30 kilometers starting from the historic center of San Candido and you immediately immerse yourself in nature, between the sound of the river and the mountain view. In front of us, Mount Elmo, with its thick woods. We pass Prato alla Drava, the last village in Italy, a few minutes and we find ourselves in Austria. In an idyllic atmosphere, we cross small villages in the sun, at the slopes of the mountains. Thus we reach Lienz, the capital of Eastern Tyrol, at the confluence of Isel and Drava rivers. From here it is possible to go back aboard the beautiful trains of Austria’s railways, where it is easy to load bicycles.

3. Green relax in Carinthia

Cariniza is the sunniest and southernmost region of Austria, filled with lakes, skiing mountains, but also art cities such as Klagenfurt and Villach. Here you can find numerous eco-friendly accommodations immersed in the greenery, which offer the perfect location to unplug. Oasis of relaxation and nature suitable for the whole family. In the Alpen Pearl of Mallnitzthere’s the beautiful Alpengarten Hotel, offering comfortable spaces, a beautiful spa and numerous family rooms. The Biolandhaus Arche offers many activities for children, including swimming pools, educational fars and hiking, and a beautiful wellness center for adults who want to enjoy the best. In front of Lake Weissensee, there is the Biohotel Gralhof, a perfect combination of luxury and farm life. The Kinderhotel Benjamin is the paradise for children and the perfect place to get the little ones to know the natural world.

4. Austria by bicycle, along the Danube

It is considered the most beautiful track across Europe: Danube Cycle-routes runs along the entire river, from its source in Germany, through Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, up to the Black Sea. We travel the Austrian stretch from Lienz to Vienna, which has no slopes and is perfect for the whole family. During the journey, we discover the Abbey of St. Florian, the largest baroque monastery in Upper Austria, with its incredible library that retains more than 140,000 volumes.

5. The Fairy Tale Mile and more

In Trebesing, the first children’s village in Europe, there is a truly unique playground-park that offers pure fun for the whole family. In the Fairy Tale Mile & Dragon Gorge there is a lot to discover, see, explore! The trip begins onboard the Taca Tuca tractor and continues for 3 kilometers in the woods, between gorges, suspended bridges, fairy tales, and a thousand attractions!

In Carinthia, in Falkert, they created a mountain trail dedicated entirely to Heidi‘s history. The trail is flat and is also suitable for younger children and strollers. Children will have fun discovering stories and fun facts through the 25 stages of the journey, each with a descriptive panel in Italian and German, the statues of the characters. There is also a lovely pond, the reconstruction of Heidi’s home and real goats!

In Arriach, we recommend the Roots Park, a large natural playground consisting of three paths winding through the woods, among wood sculptures and water games.

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An idea to discover Milan in an unusual and green way? Sleep in an old organic farm surrounded by greenery. You wake up with the scent of nature, explore the surroundings by bike or by foot, pick your own organic vegetable and eat local, then reach the pulsating heart of the metropolis by bus and subway.

Milan’s Duomo, foro by Max_Ryazanov, via wikimedia

Visit the beauties of Milan but starting from the countryside, immersed in the green of Nature, half an hour from Piazza Duomo. It does not seem possible, but it is.

In Cascina Santa Brera you can sleep long and quiet nights surrounded by the sounds of nature (scientific studies confirm the relaxing power of nature), wake up on a farm, leave the car and leave for an alternative visit of the metropolis. Here’s how to do it!

An organic farm in the South Park of Milan

In the heart of the Rural Park South Milan, about ten kilometers from the city center, you can spend a wonderful farm holiday, among vegetable garden’s scents and cycling tours. Cascina Santa Brera is a beautiful farm dedicated to sustainability. The accommodation consists of an old farmhouse restored with principles and materials of green architecture and 25 hectares of protected environment, cultivated with organic farming methods.

Irene welcomes you in the rooms and studios of the farmhouse, offering a total of 40 beds, and invites you to enjoy tasty dishes prepared exclusively with organic products grown on the farm or by other nearby producers.

Learning the biodiversity and adopting a vegetable garden

The accommodation usually organizes cultural activities and workshops for both children and adults: you can learn about agricultural life, organic farming, permaculture, you can learn to recognize and use the edible wild plants, to build houses in straw bales, while the children can take care of the animals, experimenting with earth the water, playing in nature.

Those who live near the farm can also take advantage of direct selling of eggs, mile, vegetables, meats, breads, jams and much more. You can also “adopt a garden“, it’s a beautiful project that involves the payment of a fee for the opportunity to access to the vegetable garden, and collect for yourself the vegetables for your own needs.

It is the right choice to get away from the city, but staying close to its comfort, and enjoy a holiday in nature, to discover the simplicity and richness of agricultural and sustainable living. An unforgettable farm holiday in a rural and welcoming environment.

By bike in the South Agricultural Park

The Agriculture Park of Milan embraces the city and comprises 61 municipalities. Country roads, cultivated land, farmhouses, but also castles and historical testimonies: the park is rich in treasures and surprises. This protected agricultural area is covered by numerous itineraries, both on foot and by bicycle, to represent the perfect out-of-town excursions.

Among the many trails that lead to the discovery of the park, we recommend Ciclovia del Naviglio Grande, to dive into the ancient Milan by pedaling along the left towpath and arriving in the suggestive Gaggiano.

Alternatively, the Via Lattea del Fai route is also very beautiful, created by the Italian Environment Fund: a 21km trail between farms, nature and historic buildings to discover Gaggiano and Cisliano.

Milan without a car is more beautiful

Milan’s new Bike Sharing service – Photo by Steve Fuerst via Flickr

Who arrives at Cascina Santa Brera on foot or by bike is entitled to a 10% discount: an extra reason to discover Milan and its surroundings without a car. Thanks to buses, metros and the bike-sharing service, it’s really easy to move around and reach any destination. To get to the accommodation, you can take the Metro Line 3, either from the Duomo or Milan Central Station, towards San Donato Milanese, get off at the terminus and then take the Z420 bus to Melegnano until the La Rampina/Rocca Brivio station.

If you want to run Milan in Bicycle you can use BikeMi, the bike sharing service of Milan, that works both for traditional bicycles, as well as for electric bicycles or for children’s bikes.

The first 30 minutes of traditional bicycle use are always free!

BikeMi subscription (4.50 € per day) allows you to pick up your bicycle in a lot of stations in the city (at this link you can find the stations map with the information of the bicycles available in real time).

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