RIHEMBERK CASTLE

a mighty defender, standing between the Vipava Valley and the Kars

RIHEMBERK CASTLE

a mighty defender, standing between the Vipava Valley and the Kars

RIHEMBERK CASTLE

a mighty defender, standing between the Vipava Valley and the Kars

RIHEMBERK CASTLE

a mighty defender, standing between the Vipava Valley and the Kars

RIHEMBERK CASTLE

a mighty defender, standing between the Vipava Valley and the Kars

RIHEMBERK CASTLE

a mighty defender, standing between the Vipava Valley and the Kars

RIHEMBERK CASTLE

a mighty defender, standing between the Vipava Valley and the Kars

RIHEMBERK CASTLE

a mighty defender, standing between the Vipava Valley and the Kars

News from the castle

This site features links to websites with information about current local news and events in Rihemberk castle and its surroundings. The information is provided only in Slovenian, but our friendly partners and locals will be glad to help you make the right choices.

Victorious season 2023 at the Rihemberk castle

The opening season of 2023 at the Rihemberk Castle was varied and full of gatherings with satisfied visitors. It ended victoriously. Even before we...

Autumn schedule at the Rihemberk Castle

Starting today, the autumn schedule begins at the Rihemberk Castle. The castle will be open until St. Martin's Day, on Saturdays, Sundays and...
Netopirji - grad Rihemberk

Bat night at the Rihemberk castle

Saturday, the 26th of August at 18:30 Lovers of bats and nature are invited to the annual event dedicated to surprising bats!So far, we have found...

Magic harpist Francesca Valentina Salcioli – Frina on August 6

As part of the Triskell festival, the harpist Francesca Valentina Salcioli - Frina will play in the magical Rihemberk Castle above Branik (Nova...

You can test The Treasures of Rihemberk Castle game for free!

The Treasures of Rihemberk Castle is the exploration game of discovering the secrets of Rihemberk Castle. After two years of existance will...

Rihemberk nad Branik Castle opens its doors to the new season on Saturday, April 8

From Easter to St. Martin's Day, the castle will be open for visitors on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Families and...

In AUGUST the Rihemberk Castle opened also during the week

In August, in addition to the regular schedule and numerous weekend events, Rihemberk Castle also introduces opening hours during the week, from 4...

Guided tour of Rihemberk castle

Guided tour of Rihemberk Castle with the guide Alenka Pavlica, who presents the castle with the love of the locals and a good knowledge of history,...

Week for Summer Guests: Rihemberk Castle open during the week

In the week between 12 and 16 July 2021, Rihemberk Castle will be open for the first time during the week, between 5 pm and 7 pm. With this we want...

Royal Castle Park Yoga at Rihemberk

In the shade of the castle garden, an exercise for all lovers of the ancient art of yoga will take place on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 7 p.m....

On a rocky outcrop protruding from the slope of Mt. Golec above the village of Branik, a mighty castle, one of Slovenia’s oldest, has reigned for centuries. The eye of the traveller passing through these parts is captured by its ancient walls, in the middle of which a great tower with a crown of merlons reaches for the sky. Its walls guard stories of many centuries that shaped people and places in this part of Europe.

 

Interesting fact

Some endangered animal species live within the castle walls.

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EVENTS IN THE CASTLE AND IN THE VICINITY

AUGUST 2023

On the opening days in dry weather: The treasures of Castle Rihemberk – the exploration game for families and couples

6. 8. 18:00 Celtic harp at The Rihemberk castle: Francesca Valentina Salcioli – Frina

26. 8. 18:30 International Bat night 2023: Bats at the Rihemberk castle –
the family workshop and listening to the bat’s voices.
27. 8. 10:00 – 13:00 Local market with ECO products
27. 8. 19:00 King’s yoga

For more information on events nearby please visit www.vipavskadolina.si and www.visitkras.si

EXPLORE THE SURROUNDINGS

The castle also stands at the intersection of different tourist regions and is an excellent starting-point for excursions and well-spent leisure time.