Tourist Farms are traditional Slovenian guesthouses. There is a wide range of farm stays you can choose from depending on what activities you enjoy or which part of Slovenia you would like to explore. Traverse the tourist farms and discover Slovenian agritourism.
The 10+ Best Farm Stays in Slovenia
If you’re looking for a relaxing vacation away from everyday buzz, tourist farms are the perfect choice. Unwind by giving a hand at farm work, pet and feed the animals, let your soul rest by taking in the gorgeous surroundings and the breathtaking nature. Find the farm with a sauna and a Jacuzzi, delicious local cuisine or explore the farm’s wineyards.
1.Tourist Farm Artišek
Eco Farm Artišek is located at Slovenian countryside only a few minute drive from Celje. The farm offers leisurely vacation or an active one filled with hiking, cycling, and daily farm work or ski tours in the winter. The sunny location on the hill offers a beautiful view of the nearby mountains. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can stay in a small haystack overnight.
2.Tourist Farm Šeruga
Šeruga Tourist Farm is situated in the former location of a flour mill and today welcomes all for a nature retreat and home-made, local cuisine lovers. It is at a close proximity from Novo Mesto and less than an hour drive from Ljubljana. This farm is the right option for you if you want to try yourself in a large variety of farm work to freshen up your mind. You can try Slovenian Cviček from the farm’s vineyard.
3.Jelenov breg pod Matajurjem
This tourist farm is located in a small peaceful village Avsa and offers gorgeous views of the Krn, Stol, Kolovrat and Kanin mountains. It is perfect for adrenalin lovers as it is possible to parachute, kite, sled and mountain bike. Feed the deer or cuddle with their cat or rabbit Miško. Jelenov breg pod Matajurjem also has a great restaurant with local cuisine, offering štuklji and other delicious Slovenian dishes.
4.Grobelnik Tourist Farm
Grobelnik Tourist Farm is located in Sevnica and offers relaxation on a sun terrace, a garden, in sauna or in the library. Guests will be surrounded by a beautiful nature they can explore on a rented bike or a motorcycle. The house also features a gift shop and an authentic wine cellar.
5.Tourist Farm Pri Martinovih
The core principle of this tourist farm is to produce healthy homemade food for the guests by re-creating old recipes from rustic cuisine. The farm is located close to Slovenia-Croatia border and is a great starting location for your trip to Zagreb. You can take an active part in the work on the farm, or take courses of homemade bread baking or homemade jam making. Children can ride horses and donkeys, play on the swings, toboggan slides, sandbox or sports fields.
6.Tourist Farm Megušar
Tourist farm with accommodations Megušar is located in a small village named Stara Loka, close to Škofja Loka in the central part of Slovenia. Besides agriculture and caring for farm animals, an important activity for Megušar family is to grow berries in the plantation of American blueberries and raspberries and then food processing, such as pressing apple juice. Additionally, you can relax in the spa and wellness center with saunas and Jacuzzi.
7.Farm Stay Frank Ozmec
If you want to help with farm chores, this tourist farm might be a good option for you. They are an environmentally friendly tourist farm with large vineyards and meadows. You can ride their horses or help take care of them, or even fish in the nearby pond. They make homemade pumpkin oil and bread and keep healthy with 25 beehives. Tourist farm Frank-Ozmec is located in the Ljutomer-Ormož wine region and has numerous spas nearby, including Bioterme Mala Nedelje, Terme Lendava and Terme 3000.
8.Eco Tourist Farm Ravnjak
The tourist farm Ravnjak lies under the forest coast of Uršlja gora Mountain and offers gorgeous views of the surrounding hills of the Koroška region. You can give farmers a hand at gardening and find various homegrown herbs and vegetables. Especially winters at this farm are enchanting and magical. The area offers wonderful hiking, sledging, or even skiing. Try the homemade specialties, including buckwheat and maize porridge, cottage cheese or try a sip of plum or pear schnapps.
9.Wine & Tourism Valdhuber Apartments
Valdhuber Apartments are situated just 15 km from Maribor. Spend your vacation a bit differently: try horse riding, cycling or hiking. This is an especially romantic location: the owner prepares breakfast of local goods in a wooden basket so you can enjoy it in bed. The property also offers a winery so you can have a delicious wine tasting with your partner. For cherry on top check out the nearby famous and unique heart-shaped road winding among vineyards.
10.Pr’Jernejc Agroturism
Agroturism Pr’Jernejc is a perfect place to stay when exploring Bled and the surrounding area. Kids can play at a playground or you can rent the bikes to explore the area. The apartments offer a view of the breathtaking Julian Alps on one side and Karavanke on the other side. The hosts offer local products and homegrown vegetables from the garden. If you choose to stay at Pr’Jernejc you have to try their unique apple juice made from homegrown apples.
11.Boutique Rooms& Winery Žorž
Boutique Rooms& Winery Žorž is fitted with a patio and invites the guests to enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most out of the garden. The farm is situated in Vipava and makes a great spot from which to explore the close by Predjama Castle, Postojna Cave, the Škocjan Caves, Miramare Castle, Lipica Stud Farm or even the Slovenian coast. You cannot leave Rooms& Winery Žorž without tasting their wine and taking a look at the winery.