Did you know that Kostanjevica na Krki is / has?
• the oldest International Sculpture Symposium Forma Viva in the world,
• the only inhabited town on the island in Slovenia, protected under the protection of cultural heritage,
• The Božidar Jakac Art Museum - one of the largest in Slovenia due to the size of its exhibiting area, presented material and fine art collection,
• the oldest Cviček cellar,
• 170-year-old carnival tradition Šelmarija entered in the Intangible Heritage Register,
• Gorjup Gallery, which is actively involved in the premises of the Jože Gorjup Primary School,
• the watchtower in Črneča vas,
• the largest wall mosaic in Slovenia,
• maximum number of artists per inhabitant,
• 1 protected area Krakovo Forest Nature Reserve, on the list of Internationally Important Bird Areas IBA,
• 4 ecologically important areas,
• 5 Natura 2000 sites,
• Kostanjevica Cave, the easternmost cave for tourist visits in Slovenia,
• 21 fish species of fish in the Krka River included in the Red List of Freshwater Fish of Slovenia,
• 45 species of nesting birds on the Slovenian list of endangered birds,
• the second thickest oak of the Dob species in Slovenia,
• 60 natural values,
• 73 units of cultural heritage,
• circular bike path (5km), which allows you to see key tourist attractions.
By following the instructions below, you are co-creating our story and helping us
to preserve and build our landscape GREEN.
RESPECT CULTURE AND TRADITION
Visit the former Cistercian monastery from the 13th century where The Božidar Jakac Art Museum is located, Forma Viva wooden sculpture park and contribute to the preservation of our culture and art.
Visit the old town center, wooden bridges, the Church of St. Jacob, the largest wall mosaic in Slovenia "Battle of Krško field" and the Jože Gorjup Primary School.
Visit traditional events such as carnival Šelmarija, Kostanjevica Night and Kostanjevica Culture Festival and support the preservation of intangible heritage.
Visit the Watchtower in Črneča vas and the wine-growing landscape.
Buy local products and support the local economy.
PRESERVE NATURE AND LANDSCAPE
Visit Kostanjevica Cave and respect cave guides and their rules.
Visit the Krakovo Forest and behave like a guest with respect for all living beings.
Feel the river Krka and try your hand at the many water activities that our green river offers.
Tourist atractions can be reached by bike or on foot along circular paths.
Get to know the varied landscape of Gorjanci on a bicycle or explore it with an easy step along marked paths, as they will always lead you to your destination.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Kostanjevica na Krki is surrounded by green nature, so collect waste separately and take it to places that are intended for this and accessible to municipal care.
The water here is clean and drinkable. You can fill your bottle with clean drinking water at almost every turn.
Help us preserve the wealth of water resources. Choose a short shower instead of a bath. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
Contribute to energy savings by using towels or bedding more than once.
Let the environment and nature chase their signals. Unplug all electronic and other devices whenever possible.
Do not print paper unless it is really necessary.
Thank you for walking with us to a green and safe destination!
VISITING THE SIGHTS
ON FOOT, BY BIKE OR BOAT
Air quality in Slovenia has significantly improved in recent decades, but the concentration of air pollutants is still too high. Reducing your carbon footprint in transport has a significant impact on the improvement of air quality. Therefore, use your own energy to visit the sights around our town. Walking and cycling reduce your carbon footprint and have a positive effect on health. Let’s act responsibly and green!
WITH A BASKET
TO THE NEAREST FARM
Locally grown food provides consumers with an opportunity to buy fresh and quality food. Due to short distances between growers and consumers, locally grown food is fresh and contains more vitamins and nutrients. By purchasing local products, we reduce environment pollution too, as long transport routes and redundant packaging are not needed, thus protecting natural resources. By buying locally produced food, we support local agriculture and the economy and, consequently, the development of local environment. In our area, the offer of quality, locally produced food is varied, and we can buy it at local farms directly from the producers.
DRINK TAP WATER
By drinking tap water instead of bottled one, we significantly contribute to the reduction of plastic waste and make a more affordable choice. Tap water is a healthier choice than bottled water and a better choice than sweetened and fizzy drinks, as it does not contain added sugars or other harmful additives. A drinking fountain with fresh potable water is located near caravan park.
SEPARATE WASTE
Separate collection of waste is not only a legislative requirement but also our shared responsibility. With proper separation we contribute to more efficient further waste treatment, the conservation of natural sources and energy saving, to the reduction of environment pollution and to the reduction of the amount of deposited waste in landfills.
8 ACCOMODATION ESTABLISHEMENTS
POTABLE TAP WATER, 4 DRINKING BOXES,
33% OF WASTE WATER CLEANSED UP TO THE SECOND DEGREE
POSSIBILITY OF BIKE RENTAL
3 CHARGERS FOR E – VEHICLES
70,9% WASTE COLLECTED SEPERATELY
6 MONTHS OF SEASONALITY
69,93% SECURED NATURE
MARKED WALKING PATHS
MARKED CYCLE ROUTES
85 PERMANENT BEDS
IBA- BIRDLIFE IMPORTANT BIRD
AND BIODIVERSITY AREA
1 KARST CAVE
73 UNITS OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
THE POSSIBILITY OF RENTING A BOAT
CAMPER STOP
18 parking spaces
Sustainability achievements in 2025:
1.
Sustainable event organisation:
organising plastic-free events and reducing waste generation.
2.
Conducting satisfaction surveys on the tourism
offer among residents and visitors.
3.
HEI-Transform Project
– Heritage for Inclusive Sustainable Transformation: publication
of the final workshop monograph in Kostanjevica na Krki.
4.
Become a First Responder:
free training programme for interested volunteers.
5.
26 February 2025:
The Municipal Council of the Municipality of Kostanjevica na Krki
adopted the Municipal Comprehensive Transport Strategy (OCPS).
6.
Co-financing of asbestos removal:
support for the environmentally safe removal of asbestos materials and the protection
of public health and the environment through proper hazardous waste disposal.
7.
In cooperation with the AED Association,
which fully financed the purchase of a defibrillator, new devices were installed at three locations
in the Municipality of Kostanjevica na Krki: at the Tourist Information Centre (TIC), the Božidar Jakac Gallery,
and at Kočarija 14. The municipal network now includes a total of 10 publicly accessible defibrillators.
8.
April 2025:
introduction of new traffic regulations for pedestrians and parking on the island.
9.
26 May 2025:
official opening of the Tercijalski Bridge.
10.
Alternative modes of transport:
promotion of cycling, walking, and public transport, including incentives such as
discounted admission to the Božidar Jakac Gallery (July–September).
11.
Family Sustainability Day at GBJ:
sustainability-focused events for children and families.
12.
June 2025:
opening of the permanent community exhibition
ČRNÉTJANI IN ČRNÉTJA VAS: Together They Stand Like a Chain.
13.
June 2025:
adoption of the Crisis Management Plan for Tourism of Kostanjevica na Krki.
14.
12 July 2025:
maintenance works in the Forma Viva Sculpture Park.
15.
11 July 2025:
unveiling of a commemorative plaque dedicated to Jože Cvelbar.
16.
25 July 2025:
Let’s Clean the Krka River – community clean-up campaign.
17.
1 July – 1 August 2025:
International Sculptors’ Symposium Forma Viva 2025.
18.
August 2025:
Living Words – a travelling series of events across villages
as part of the 2025 Municipal Day celebrations.
19.
25 August 2025:
establishment of an underground ecological waste collection point
near the Primary School.
20.
4–6 September 2025:
Kostanjevica Culture Festival (FKK 2025).
21.
16 September 2025:
the opening of the Dementia-Friendly Point took place at the Knjižnica Kostanjevica na Krki.
22.
September 2025:
Ireport on the analysis of surveys conducted among residents
and visitors of the Municipality of Kostanjevica na Krki.
23.
September–December 2025:
lecture series on dementia prevention.
24.
28 October 2025:
installation of a visitor counter on a pillar of
the Tercijalski Bridge as a tool to promote sustainable mobility.
25.
November 2025:
signing of a contract for urgent rehabilitation works
and preparation of project documentation for the former manor house..
26.
November 2025:
purchase of 1.000 reusable plastic cups.
27.
19 November 2025:
workshop and lecture “Zero-Waste Event.”
28.
3 December 2025:
Mateja Bučar, recipient of the Prešeren Award
for Lifetime Achievement (2026).
29.
6 December 2025:
Holiday Lights Switch-On Event
– event implemented in accordance with low-waste event guidelines.
30.
Subsidising on-site domestic wastewater treatment systems:
encouraging the construction of small treatment facilities to improve wastewater quality.
31.
Traces of art
– educational programme for adults, Božidar Jakac Gallery.
32.
Care for stray animals:
co-financing sterilisation and neutering to reduce the number of homeless animals.
