Idrija, Cerkno and Notranjska · Slovenia
Idrija
5 published places to visit in Idrija, Cerkno and Notranjska, each with what it is, how long to allow, and the official source to check before you travel.
Guided underground visitor route through part of the historic Idrija mercury mine.
Places in Idrija
Anthony's Main Road Mercury Mine
2 hours · typical visit Guided underground visitor route through part of the historic Idrija mercury mine.
Gewerkenegg Castle and Idrija Municipal Museum
2 hours · typical visit Castle museum presenting mercury mining, lace-making, town history and regional culture.
Idrija Kamšt Water Pump
1 hour · typical visit Preserved giant water wheel and pumping installation from the mercury-mining complex.
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Ready-made trips through Idrija
Coast, Karst and Wine Country — 7 Days
7 days · 28 stops · Moderate pace
A 7-day Slovenia route linking Piran, Postojna, Nova Gorica, Idrija. It balances realistic regional bases with heritage, towns and nature while preserving special access sections where standard journey directions would be unsafe or misleading.
Nature and Landscapes — 10 Days
10 days · 40 stops · Moderate pace
A 10-day Slovenia route linking Kamnik, Bled, Bohinj, Kranjska Gora, Bovec, Postojna, Piran, Nova Gorica, Idrija, Celje. It balances realistic regional bases with heritage, towns and nature while preserving special access sections where standard journey directions would be unsafe or misleading.
UNESCO and Cultural Heritage — 10 Days
10 days · 40 stops · Moderate pace
A 10-day Slovenia route linking Ljubljana, Kranj, Postojna, Idrija, Piran, Nova Gorica, Ptuj, Celje, Novo Mesto. It balances realistic regional bases with heritage, towns and nature while preserving special access sections where standard journey directions would be unsafe or misleading.
Grand Slovenia — 14 Days
14 days · 56 stops · Moderate pace
A 14-day Slovenia route linking Ljubljana, Kamnik, Bled, Bohinj, Kranjska Gora, Bovec, Nova Gorica, Piran, Postojna, Idrija, Maribor, Ptuj, Celje, Novo Mesto. It balances realistic regional bases with heritage, towns and nature while preserving special access sections where standard journey directions would be unsafe or misleading.