Tripomatic

Kobarid Municipality

Province · 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Population 4,045
Area 192 km²
Time zone Europe/Ljubljana
Official website www.kobarid.si
Kobarid Municipality

Kobarid Municipality – Planning a Trip?

Build your day-by-day itinerary in the Tripomatic app.

Start Planning
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Featured Lists

Stephen Colebourne / CC BY 2.0

Kobarid's Unmissable Highlights

Kobarid balances its somber military history with the natural beauty of the Soča Valley. The Kobariški Museum and the Italian Charnel House document the events of the WWI Isonzo Front, while the town's architectural heritage is represented by the 18th-century Napoleon Bridge and the Parish Church. Nature enthusiasts can reach the 15-meter Veliki Kozjak waterfall or ascend Krn, the highest peak in the Krn Mountains. For culinary exploration, Hiša Franko serves regional cuisine prepared by three-Michelin-starred chef Ana Roš.

8 places
Brane Blokar / CC-BY-SA-3.0

Majestic Mountains and Peaks

This collection features the prominent summits and ridges surrounding Kobarid in the Julian Alps and Prealps. Highlights include Krn, the highest peak in its range, and Batognica, which retains visible fortifications and mine craters from World War I. The Stol ridge offers the longest continuous crest in the region, while the Kolovrat ridge serves as a transborder natural balcony overlooking the Soča Valley and the Friuli plane. These peaks are defined by their karst topography and significant historical role in the Isonzo Front.

9 places
Monikalusin / Public domain

Slovenia's Natural Marvels

This collection highlights the diverse geological features of the Soča Valley near Kobarid. It features the 15-meter Kozjak waterfall, enclosed in a limestone amphitheater, and the 104-meter Brinta waterfall. The list includes Slovenia's largest high-mountain glacial lake, Krnsko jezero, alongside smaller alpine pools like Dupeljsko Jezero. Visitors can explore the Nadiža Gorge, known for the historic Napoleon Bridge, as well as several multi-tiered falls on the Stopnik and Volarja streams.

19 places

Sacred Sites of Interest

Kobarid’s religious landscape features a diverse collection of churches and chapels reflecting centuries of Alpine history. The list includes the prominent Parish Church of the Assumption in the town center and the poignant Italian Chapel built during World War I. Many sites, such as the Church of St. Lawrence, hold cultural significance as the final resting place of national figures like poet Simon Gregorčič, while others showcase Gothic and Baroque architectural elements typical of the Soča Valley.

21 places
Vid Pogacnik / CC BY-SA 4.0

Historical Sites and Memorials

Kobarid’s landscape is defined by its role in World War I and the Isonzo Front. This collection features the Italian Charnel House, which holds the remains of over 7,000 soldiers, and Napoleon’s Bridge, a stone arch spanning the Soča River. The outdoor museum at Zaprikraj preserves trenches and caverns from the first line of Italian defense. Other sites include high-altitude mountain memorials and Austro-Hungarian fortifications that offer insight into the region's military heritage and 20th-century conflicts.

12 places

Kobarid Municipality — Map

Kobarid Municipality — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, September

Select a month

Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 2°) · extremes -8°–11°
  • -1° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 4°) · extremes -7°–13°
  • 0° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 9°) · extremes -3°–18°
  • 3° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 1°–22°
  • 7° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 7°–26°
  • 11° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 11°–31°
  • 16° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 13°–34°
  • 18° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 13°–35°
  • 18° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 23° · extremes 8°–29°
  • 13° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 3°–23°
  • 9° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 9°) · extremes -1°–17°
  • 5° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -6°–11°
  • 1° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Slovenian
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+386
Learn more

Tours & Activities

Veliki Kozjak
Walk
Kobariški Museum
Walk
Italian charnel house

Kobarid Municipality – Plan Your Days

Turn the places from this guide into a real itinerary, with smart routing, time estimates, and everything you need for a perfect trip.

Start Planning
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play
3M+ downloads · 4.6 stars · 15 years of trip planning
QR code
Scan to download the app

Related destinations

Slovenia

Other Destinations

Ljubljana Upper Carniola Statistical Region Maribor Prekmurje City Municipality of Koper Celje Novo Mesto Velenje Nova Gorica Koper Ptuj Ajdovščina Municipality Piran Sevnica Municipality Postojna Municipality of Ilirska Bistrica Municipality of Idrija Cerknica Ravne na Koroškem Rogaška Slatina Tolmin Vipava Divača Loška Dolina Municipality Municipality of Mežica Bovec Kras Krcko