Haloze

The land of a thousand hills

Authentic nature, picturesque boutique villages, green rolling hills and steep meadows, an outstanding culinary offer based on locally sourced ingredients, and a long-standing winegrowing tradition create a perfect tourism experience in the Haloze region.

The intense colors of the seasons, breathtaking views from Boč and Donačka Gora over the Drava Plain, the Dravinja Valley, Slovenske gorice, Pohorje, the Karavanke Mountains, and the Croatian Zagorje, the harmony with wildlife, and the legendary hospitality of the locals will leave no visitor untouched.

This land of countless hills rises above the Drava Plain and boasts a rich cultural and historical heritage. Visitors can explore museums housing important historical collections, visit Štatenberg Manor, the Basilica of Marija Zaveznica on Ptujska Gora, Borl Castle, or Slovenia’s largest open-air museum of vernacular architecture – the Rogatec Open-Air Museum. The Dravinja River has created a remarkable ecosystem where life in the water intertwines with seasonally flooded landscapes.

Follow the paths of gastronomy and taste typical local delicacies such as ocvirkovka, Haloze bunka, buckwheat porridge, and Haloze gibanica. Wine is an authentic part of Haloze as well, with viticulture deeply rooted in the region’s long tradition, dating back to the rich history and settlement of the Celts.

In the municipalities of Cirkulane, Gorišnica, Majšperk, Makole, Poljčane, Podlehnik, Rogatec, Videm, Zavrč, and Žetale, the most renowned grape varieties laški rizling and sauvignon continue to enchant even the most discerning wine lovers.