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Best of local

 

Choose the best from each region and place

Check out the range of local brands to see the best of what Slovenia has to offer anywhere you go

Authentic local flavours and delicacies, produce and products, experiences and services divided by region make up a network of collective brands. Every time you choose one, you promote the quality-based growth of the local environment while treating yourself to the very best.

The “Izvorno slovensko” (Original Slovenian) network brings together local providers that have achieved excellence. They offer superior crops, delicacies, flavours, products and experiences, committed to continuous quality.

Alpine Slovenia

Alpine Slovenia boasts high-altitude pastures, a rich culinary tradition, and unique flavors. The region is known for its authentic cheeses and other local delicacies such as trout, krafi, and štruklji. Alpine Slovenia combines natural treasures with exquisite culinary products, offering a true reflection of its traditional way of life.

Bled Local selection

The Bled Local Selection is everything that has always lived and grown in Bled and its surroundings, in its people, soil, water, air. Everything that was inherited from our ancestors was accepted with gratitude and imbued with new ideas that are a reflection of modern times. The locals are proud to offer the brand bringing together quality, authenticity and innovation to the region and the world.

Soča Valley Finest

Dolina Soče je stičišče Alp in Mediterana, kjer je še danes živa tradicija visokogorskega pašništva in sirarstva. Njena smaragdna nit, reka Soča, po dolini navzgor prinaša topel sredozemski zrak, začinjen s soljo. Znamka Iz Doline Soče združuje najboljše, kar premorejo domačini na tem koščku raja. Poleg bovškega sira in sira Tolminc tu najdemo tudi postrv, bovške krafe in kobariške štruklje.

From Bohinj

The people of Bohinj have always been a little different. Their brand encompasses products and services that only they can offer to the world. Good food and local ingredients are an inevitable part of the authentic experience of Bohinj. Taste the forgotten flavours of the past with a modern twist, embodied by proven traditional recipes that will warm your heart or amaze you with their bold taste.

Our Finest

Our Finest is a brand of handicraft and food products and produce, dishes and drinks, accommodation and experiences, created by the providers of Maribor, the Drava Valley and Dravsko polje, Pohorje, Kozjak and Slovenske gorice. These include pumpkin seed oil, dairy products, honey, wine, desserts, meats, delightful experiences at local restaurants and much more.

Kranjska Gora Finest

The story of the Finest brand is a story about respect for nature, tradition and local crafts. Created with love under the mighty peaks of the Alps, it represents the highest quality standards and reflects the charming stories of the region. Each product is carefully selected and captures the essence of the Upper Sava Valley, from traditional dishes to the height of culinary excellence.

Ljubljana and Central Slovenia

Central Slovenia, home to the capital city of Ljubljana, is the culinary heart of the country. This region offers a diverse selection of dishes, from homemade cured meats and pastries to fine wines and local beverages. The authenticity of its cuisine is reflected in local specialties such as traditional meat dishes, buckwheat žganci, and various types of flatbreads, all of which showcase the area's rich historical and cultural heritage.

Heart of Slovenia

The symbol of the rich heritage and flavours of central Slovenia beats in the rhythm of tradition. The brand brings together dedicated people pairing the authenticity of local cuisine with a fresh approach. Trnič cheese is a story of love. The Sitarjevec lunch with a mining spirit smells heavenly of buckwheat, bacon and apples. The land of charcoal burning is one of warmth and community, centred around the goulash cauldron. Every bite of the Heart of Slovenia tell the story of its culinary heritage.

Dolenjska Delights

Dolenjska Delights are synonymous with the best culinary products from more than 100 local providers. Some of the delicacies are their own products, inspired by natural local ingredients, culinary tradition and innovation. The best of Dolenjska can be found in their shops in the centre of Ljubljana and in Trebnje.

Belokranjsko

Znamka predstavlja izvrstno, sonaravno pridelano, predelano, izdelano ali ponujeno lokalno ponudbo Bele krajine. Izpostaviti velja zaščiteno belokranjsko pogačo, jedi iz jagenjčka in postrvi, ajdovo slivovo pito, belokranjske žlinkrofe in mnoge druge hišne jedi, ki sestavljajo odlične menije ter ponosno predstavljajo kulinarično dediščino Bele krajine.

Idrija selected

This certificate testifies to the high quality of products that, in using local raw materials, tell a story of the traditions, culture, and way of life of the Idrija region. The products are a reflection of the finest, though simple local ingredients. They embody the people’s life, soul, tenacity and gentleness, the flavours of nature and the countryside, with a touch of small-town charm.

Termalna Panonska Slovenija

Thermal Pannonian Slovenia is known for its spas and thermal waters, which are deeply intertwined with the region's culinary tradition. With a selection of dishes made from local ingredients such as cured meats, buckwheat products, honey, and beverages from thermal springs, the region offers a rich gastronomic experience that combines the healing power of nature with exquisite cuisine.

Tastes of Rogla

The Tastes of Rogla brand was developed to preserve the tradition and typical cuisine of the Rogla/Pohorje tourist destination with a modern spin. The destination is known for authenticity, one-of-a-kind nature, people’s attachment to the native soil and love for everything local and natural.

Sevnica Premium

The brand brings together beautiful handicrafts, unique experiences, local food products and authentic dishes. Sevnica is the Slovenian capital of salami arbiters and the home of the Sevnica salami. It goes well with the Blaufränkisch wine. Trust the restaurants that delight visitors with their local dishes, from the puhla pie to potica with warm cream, stews and fine dining.

Jeruzalem Slovenija

The Jeruzalem Slovenia destination offers green experiences among the hills, plains and waters. It is world-renowned for its top cuisine and excellent wines. The Furmint wine, tunka meat and the Prlekija layer cake sit on the top of their gastronomic pyramid. Feel free to pour yourself a glass of water from the tap, walk around barefoot on the grass and enjoy a glass of excellent wine.

Brežice Selection

Authentic, natural and local. The brand offers high-quality culinary products with local added value, which ensures an excellent experience of the area along the Sava and Krka rivers. The products and services meet high quality standards, are sustainable, incorporate local raw materials and tell a story of the tradition, culture and way of life in Brežice and its surroundings.

Taste Laško

The Taste Laško brand builds its reputation on its heritage of thermal and spring waters, nearly two-hundred-year-old tradition of beer making, 120 years of organised beekeeping, various herbal practices, and the preparation and use of warm cream. The destination, crowned with the platinum Slovenia Green Destination accolade, offers wonderful food and drink, enriched by unique experiences.

Local brands: a mixture of flavours, crafts and culinary experiences

In addition to the delicacies typical to an individual region due to its natural characteristics and cultural heritage, some brands also encompass culinary handicraft products, experiences, and events and event providers. The right to use the brand is granted based on strict evaluation and criteria pertaining to both tradition and the environment. This also ensures the local origin of food products and encourages providers, farmers, producers, processors, and tourist and hospitality providers to work together.

A handcrafted product from Bohinj

Foto: Turizem Bohinj Archive

Delicious discoveries

Materials, stories, decors and authentic flavours matter. What’s important is that visitors receive authentic experience of everything they could not do elsewhere, be it kneading bread, steeping tea, or learning about the local charcuterie. The highlight are festivities and festivals attracting masses of locals and visitors, where local stories truly come to life.

delavnica lectar
Foto: Jošt Gantar

Where to find local flavours?

To purchase individual products, you can turn directly to the producers or find them in certain general grocery stores, tourist farms and specialised shops. Some are also available online (link to Order the best). Most products, experiences and especially information about them can be found at local tourist centres around Slovenia.

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