Doing more in Kobarid, Slovenia
Kobarid is a small picturesque town surrounded by mountains on the west bank of the Soča river.
At a Glance
- Getting there:
Trieste is 70km
Ljubljana is 125km
Venice is 160km
- Price guide:
- Prices for Kobarid include car hire from the airport. Minimum stays are 5 nights but in low season, short stays are often accepted - do call us or email us if you are interested.
- Resort Amenities:
- Kobarid is a lovely little town with a few bars and restaurants, a supermarket, bank and ATM machine.
- Local currency:
- €
- Time Difference from UK:
- + 1 hr
- Internet access:
- Yes - WIFI
Kobarid
see our Activity Packages in Kobarid & Bovec
Background
It is better known for a battle which took place in 1917 during the first World War when the town was known as Caporetta. This was when the Italian army was defeated by the combined forces of the Central Powers. There is an excellent museum in the town that is well worth a visit if you are in the area. It houses a permanent exhibition about World War 1 as well as various travelling exhibitions. Kobarid is also on the route of the Walk of Peace and is a good starting point for visiting some of the First World War outdoor museums - read more about the museums and what you can see
Ernest Hemingway wrote about Kobarid in his book "A Farewell to Arms" and described it as "a little white town with a campanile in a valley" and not much has changed since. It is a great place to experience some of the many activities on offer or to just kick back and relax.
Slovenia is proud of it's cuisine and Kobarid has a few excellent restaurants for you to sample - the Topli Val in the Hotel Hvala and the His Franka are both superb and the also has an excellent reputation.
Activity Holidays in Kobarid
The emerald waters of the Soča river provide the setting for many of the sports - such as rafting and kayaking or you may want to hire a bike and cycle along to just outside Kobarid where you can swim in the Nadiža river.
We can arrange activity packages that can be combined with any of the accommodations in the resort - example itinerary
Accommodation in Kobarid
Hotel Hvala
Hotel Hvala is a family run hotel in the centre of Kobarid with a superb in house restaurant - the Topli Val. Read More
Kamp Koren
Situated by the Soca river and only 500m from the centre of Kobarid, Kamp Koren has 6 wooden chalets each sleeping up to 6 people. Read MoreFrom £111.00
Positive Sport Hostel
The Positive sport hostel is located in the centre of Kobarid and is a great value option for anyone on a tight budget wanting to visit this area. Read MoreFrom £108.50
Location of Kobarid
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Doing More … Design your holiday to suit you.
Activities & Packages
Whilst on your holiday, there are lots of things you can do - whether you are skiing or on a summer break, Zenith have searched the resort to identify a range of activities to keep you smiling throughout your holidays - enjoy!
Listed first are the activity packages and the package deals - then we detail all the activities and experiences that we can offer in the resort on an individual basis.
If you would prefer a tailored package, email us your preferences
Kobarid RiverbuggingRiverbugging is a fun new way to experience white water rivers. Whether your first time on a river, or you've already enjoyed rafting or kayaking - you'll love riverbugging!
CanyoningCanyoning around Bovec-Kobarid. There are 3 different trips for canyoning - one which is easier and suited to beginners and 2 which are harder.
Hydrospeeding from KobaridHydrospeeding is a way of getting even closer to the white water - you swim down the rapids using a float in front of you and with fins on your feet - exhilarating and will make your pulse quicken!
Kanin Cable CarFor access to the mountain bike park or some of the walks or just to admire the scenery you can take the Kanin Cable car up from Bovec.
RaftingGo rafting on the Emerald waters of the Soča river. There are different descents to choose from according to your level.
Walk of PeaceThis walk is dedicated to the casualties of the first world war and links the outdoor museums in the Upper Soca valley along with various historical and cultural monuments.
Photos of Kobarid
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Kobarid museum
rafting
near the village
cheese museum
food
Around Kobarid
Short Breaks in Kobarid
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