About Novo mesto

Slovenia lies in the heart of Europe, where the Alps meet the Mediterranean and the Pannonian Plain meets the Karst. You will be surprised by a fascinating variety of landscapes time and time again on no more than 20,000 square kilometres. Slovenia, the second most forested country in Europe, is a land of greenery, which offers great opportunities for activity holidays, and it is perfect for a summer holiday, a winter break or a weekend away. Its neighbours are Italy to the west, Hungary to the northeast, Austria to the North and Croatia to the South and Southeast.

Art and culture have a special place in Slovenia’s history, as in many respects they helped to compensate Slovenes for their lack of national, political and governmental institutions. It is thus understandable that even today Slovenes have a very intense relationship with their national culture. To a great extent, pride in the national culture still represents a compensation for the old lack of national sovereignty. Slovenia is probably the only country in the world which has a national holiday devoted to culture.

Slovenia has a population of two million. The inhabitants of Slovenia are regarded as hard-working, diligent and proud people. The most important values for the just over two million inhabitants include family, health and honesty. Their toil and persistence has allowed many Slovenes to achieve at the global level. Something of major importance for the Slovenian national consciousness and sense of belonging is the Slovenian language, or slovenščina. This is the official language of the country, while in areas inhabited by members of the Italian and Hungarian ethnic communities, Italian and Hungarian are also official languages.

Novo Mesto, the urban center of southeastern Slovenia, is a city steeped in rich history and tradition. Settled over two thousand years ago, the town’s official history dates back to 1365, with its charming location on a bend of the Krka River. Today, as the only urban municipality in the region, Novo Mesto stands as a vibrant regional hub, home to over 147,000 residents. Ranked as the sixth-largest of Slovenia’s twelve urban municipalities by population, Novo Mesto is a thriving economic powerhouse. It is the base for major players in Slovenia’s export industry, including Krka d.d., Revoz d.d., and Adria Mobil d.o.o., along with numerous other successful local companies. In addition to its economic success, Novo Mesto is also a fertile ground for talent across various fields such as film, photography, dance, music, sports, literature, and theatre. The city’s dynamic social life is further enriched by the vibrant activities of its many non-governmental organizations, which enhance the daily lives of its residents and contribute to the high quality of life in the municipality. Dobrodošli /Welcome!