Stories from Kočevsko

Forests of Kočevsko are reigned by the charismatic brown bear (Ursus arctos), that is the largest representative of carnivorans.

Kočevsko is becoming increasingly more recognizable as a destination for active cycling adventures. In case you dont't bring your own bike or e-bike you can always rent one in Kočevje.

The destination of Kočevsko prides itself as a green destination for a reason, as almost 90% of the area is covered by forests, and with our efforts to develop a sustainable tourist offer and raise awareness of this, we are further consolidating its green reputation. Here, we present an overview of the activities we carried out in the field of sustainable development between 2020 and 2023.

The Kočevsko Outdoor Festival is returning to Kočevsko between May 31st and June 2nd 2024, which will offer a real running challenge to running enthusiasts in our unspoiled nature and provide a variety of additional events that will extend over the entire weekend.

Delve into the facts about the vital roles forests play in our local environment.

European EcoSphere is an international project that brings together municipalities and organizations from eight European countries with the aim of encouraging young people to actively participate in environmental protection, climate change mitigation, and the strengthening of local communities.