
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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Families & Childcare
Whether you are wanting to book a nanny for your stay in resort, need a cot for your little one or are just looking for a sufficient range of diverting fun and frolics for the children (of all ages), this section will be the place to go - you can review the range of childcare and child friendly activities that are available in your resort.
We know that, whatever we detail, there are always some bits that require further clarification - so call us on 01737 852242 for more information or email us from here.
Ljubljana City VisitLjubljana is the capital city of Slovenia and is a beautiful city with a castle on the hill and a river Ljubljanica - also called the river of 7 names- which flows through the centre .
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!
NippergripIf you're taking a small child skiing for the first time you might want to purchase a Nippergrip before you go.
RaftingGo rafting on the Emerald waters of the Soča river. There are different descents to choose from according to your level.
Photos of Kobarid
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Short Breaks in Kobarid
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