Tolmin Gorges
The gorges of the Tolminka and Zadlaščica with the Devil's Bridge, on the edge of Triglav National Park. The entrance is 28 minutes on foot or 6 minutes by car.
Vojkova ulica 5a · Tolmin
Tolmin from the door
The house is on the east edge of Tolmin, by the Tolminka. The centre is 8 minutes on foot, the Tolmin Gorges 28 minutes on foot, and Kobarid 16 minutes by car.
On foot and by bike
| Where | On foot | By bike | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tolminka river | a few steps | ||
| Bus station | 6 min | 2 min | 0.4 km |
| Town square, Tolmin Museum | 8 min | 3 min | 0.6 km |
| German Charnel House | 20 min | 9 min | 1.5 km |
| Confluence of the Soča and Tolminka | 22 min | 8 min | 1.6 km |
| Kozlov rob castle ruins | a steep climb above the town | 1.8 km | |
| Tolmin Gorges entrance | 28 min | 12 min | 1.9 km |
| Most na Soči | – | 21 min | 5 km |
“The apartment is away from the main road, very quiet and fully equipped. Many hikes can be done from here without driving anywhere first.”
Dennis · Germany · 6/2023 · ★★★★★ · GoogleTranslated from German · Show originalHide original
„Die Wohnung liegt abseits der Hauptstraße, ist sehr ruhig und absolut komplett ausgestattet. Viele Wanderungen sind von hier aus ohne Anfahrt machbar.“
“The stream nearby is a must, perfect for children!”
Christopher · Germany · 7/2026 · ★★★★★ · GoogleTranslated from German · Show originalHide original
„Der nahegelegene Bach ist unbedingt zu besuchen - perfekt für Kinder!“
By car
- 6 minTolmin Gorges car park3 km
- 8 minMost na Soči railway station7.5 km
- 16 minKobarid16 km
- 29 minTolminske Ravne12 km
- 29 minRobič, Italian border23 km
- 37 minBovec38 km
- 41 minIdrija44 km
- 43 minNova Gorica39 km
- 1 h 15Trieste Airport72 km
- 1 h 30Ljubljana Airport89 km
- 1 h 40Ljubljana105 km
Things to do in and around Tolmin
Swimming at the confluence
Where the Tolminka flows into the Soča there are gravel banks for swimming and sunbathing. 22 minutes on foot from the house.
On and by the water
The Soča, Tolminka and Idrijca are known for fishing, and the Soča for water sports too. Fishing is not included in the price.
Walks from the house and into the hills
On foot from the door to the Tolmin Gorges and up Kozlov rob to the castle ruins. By car to the mountain villages of Tolminske Ravne and Čadrg, up the Tolminka valley to Polog and the memorial church at Javorca, and below Mt Razor.
In town
Tolmin Museum and the town square are 8 minutes on foot, the German Charnel House from the First World War 20 minutes. Tolmin has shops, a market, restaurants and pizzerias.
Cheese, curd and štruklji
The Tolmin area is known for Tolminc cheese and curd from the local dairies, and for curd štruklji (rolled dumplings).
Getting here
- Address
- Vojkova ulica 5a, 5220 Tolmin · Google Maps ↗
- By car
- From Ljubljana 105 km, about 1 h 40 min. From Italy via the Robič border crossing (23 km) or via Nova Gorica (39 km).
- Parking
- Free on the property, no need to reserve.
- By bus
- Tolmin bus station is 6 minutes' walk from the house.
- By train
- The nearest station is Most na Soči on the Jesenice–Nova Gorica line, 7.5 km or 8 minutes by car.
- By air
- Trieste Airport 72 km (about 1 h 15 min), Ljubljana Airport 89 km (about 1 h 30 min).