What to do in Bela Krajina when it is raining

Nothing, stay at home and drink tea.

No, no, we are joking. Wrap yourself in a blanket and drink a local wine.

Not for jokes, ha? Seriously, you can't think of anything to do in Bela Krajina because the weather has spoiled your plans?

Let us help you. You can experience Bela Krajina even if it's not 35 degrees outside.
Let's start with the classics.

Visit the museums

In Metlika, you can visit the largest provincial museum in Bela Krajina, where you can wander among archaeological excavations from prehistoric and ancient times and other collections. You can also bring your pet to Metlika Castle.
In addition to the Bela Krajina Museum, there is also the Firefighters' Museum and the Kambič Gallery, located under the old town centre.

In Semič visit the Semič Museum House and explore the Nature Centre of Bela Krajina with its rocks, sinkhole, cave, and animals that live here. It's a great place to spend rainy hours with the family, as you can read a book by a local author in the woods upstairs.

In Črnomelj, you can find an Avar arrow, a real knight's sword from the Middle Ages, or objects from World War II in the Town Museum. Or maybe you're more interested in the history of mining in Bela Krajina? Visit the Kanižarica Brown Coal Mine Collection.

In Vinica, you can visit the birthplace of the Slovenian poet and writer Oton Župančič, where you can learn about his life and works, sit down and read Mehurčki, Ciciban, Zimzelen pod snegom, etc

Take a walk in the Lahinja Landscape Park

Admire the life in the wetlands. Put on your boots, take an umbrella or a parasol, and wander down to the Nerajski Lugi. Breathe in the fresh air in the middle of the fields on the edge of the village.
Many people are discouraged from exploring by the rain. But autumn and spring rain create a special atmosphere.

Taste EVERYTHING

Go into the wine cellar with the owner and taste the wine. Guided wine tastings in Bela Krajina are something special because you can discuss the vintages and wine samples with the owner. And, as in Bela Krajina, you'll be served a snack alongside the wine. Will it be a Bela Krajina Pogača or will it be a meat cutlet? Book a tasting and find out.

On a rainy day, we recommend you book a table at one of the restaurants participating in the Tastes of Bela Krajina and order the tasting menu. The more courses you choose, the happier you will be. Choose the recommended wine accompaniment and we guarantee you won't care about the rain.

Challenge yourself

and try your hand at making a real Bela Krajina Pogača or a Črnomelj pretzel.

Belo Kranjska Pogača is easy to make, but it's still better if you have certified suppliers to show you how to make it. Pogača was baked mainly in wine-growing regions, as it goes well with wine. Old people say that the pogace drinks the wine, and one is not drunk afterwards. You can have some before tasting it in the wine cellar.

Think you already know Bela Krajina well? Test yourself with questions from a teacher from the 1950s.

But are you more in favour of action?

There are two bowling alleys under the hotel in Semič where food and drinks are also served.

In Metlika, at the pizzeria Pri starem pildu, they have Laser Tag.

17. 9. 2024

Author, Tamara Lončarić