Miraculous December in Sevnica is a festive month full of events for all generations.
Miraculous December in Sevnica is a festive month full of events for all generations. Visitors are invited to the Lantern Walk to Sevnica Castle, where, by the light of torches, they can enjoy a festive program, warm drinks, and cookies. Every Saturday in December, enhanced markets take place at the Farmers’ Market, offering unique handcrafted items, gifts, and local delicacies. Children are visited by St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, and Father Frost. The Sevnica Youth Center hosts concerts, such as a jazz evening and a holiday songs concert, as well as the ARTEKO exhibition. The event concludes with the December Sevnica Kitchen, a children’s performance, and musical group performances.
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Night-time experience
Visit the castle at night and meet Countess Mathilde.
At twilight, once the sun sets and candlelight illuminates the castle, the guide will take you through the castle corridors, armed with historical stories and interpretations that will awaken the past. You will meet with the Countess Mathilde Arco-Zinneberg, the last owner of the castle, who will tell you the personal story of the life that used to evolve at the castle – her words, true and strong, are sure to touch your heart. This is a unique opportunity to experience the castle in a different way than during the day: with silence, in candlelight, surrounded by stories that are waiting to draw you in.
Local produce shop
Take a part of Sevnica with you when you leave.
In the reception hall of the Sevnica Castle, you will find the castle shop with a broad selection of local products and souvenirs that commemorate Sevnica’s heritage and tradition. On the shelves in the shop, you will find products of the “Sevnica Premium” collective brand, combining the best local products. The offer includes selected local delicacies such as wines from the castle vineyard, honey, Sevnica salami, handmade souvenirs, and products from our “First Lady” collection. Each one of these products has a story to tell, allowing you to take a part of Sevnica home with you. Visit the castle shop and discover authentic flavours and products that reflect the rich cultural heritage and creativity of the Sevnica community.
Magnificent castle weddings
Exchange your vows in the wonderful castle park.
When you decide to say “I do”, make sure that your day is truly like something out of a fairy tale. Sevnica Castle, rising above the old town, is surrounded by a beautiful park offering the perfect backdrop for your wedding. The ceremony can take place in the magnificent wedding hall or out in the open, in the castle park, where history intertwines with nature. Baron Moscon, as well as other lords and ladies of the castle, will crown this unforgettable experience with a sparkling wine banquet and the possibility of taking photos in the rooms of the castle, as well as in the park.
Becoming a godparent to Blaufränkisch vines in the castle vineyard
Become a part of the ever-evolving story of wine.
Since 2007, the 500 Blaufränkisch vines growing on the sunny terraces under the walls of the castle are being cultivated by local winegrowers once more. By becoming a godparent to one of those vines, this is your chance to also become a part of this story: your name will be written on a plaque next to the vine, and you will be invited to the traditional pruning of vines and the autumn harvest to commemorate the important moments of the wine-growing year together with other godparents. These events are an excellent opportunity to enjoy some local delicacies, taste delicious castle wine, and spend some pleasant time together in the castle park. Godparents also receive a bottle of wine from the castle vineyard, made from grapes that you helped grow.
Local wine tastings
Taste the wines from the castle wine shop and the Blaufränkisch wine cellar.
Discover the richness of Sevnica’s wine heritage with a guided tasting in the Sevnica Castle wine shop. Selected wines of local winemakers await you in the unique ambience of the castle vaults, with an emphasis on the Blaufränkisch – an indigenous variety and the pride of the region of Posavje. During the tasting, you will find out more about the different styles of the Blaufränkisch, from fresh to ripe variants, and learn more about the history and peculiarities of this variety. Enjoy the wine in the company of some local delicacies, such as Sevnica salami, local cheeses, and bread.
Animated tours for children
Life of the lords of the manor through the eyes of a child.
Experience a magical castle adventure in the form of an animated tour at Sevnica Castle. Designed for preschool and elementary school groups, the program takes children back to the 17th century, where they will find out more about the life of Baron Moscon and his entourage. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed by the castle administrator who will take them through the Baroque castle salons to the Count’s bedroom, where they must wake up the sleepy Count. In return, he will greet them with stories about his adventures. But the Count also has to dress for the day; while waiting, young visitors can sit in the benches of the authentic old classroom, just like the ones in which their grandparents used to sit, before joining the Count for breakfast in the large dining room, where they will all sing some songs and taste homemade biscuits. The programme will continue with a visit to the castle puppet theater. At the end of the tour, the children will peek into the castle dungeon, thereby completing their unforgettable experience.
Guided tours
Take a walk through the castle chambers
Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of the Sevnica Castle through a guided tour that will take you through centuries of the past.Explore the Baroque salon, the collection about Ajdovski gradec, the tower with a fresco of the four seasons, the wedding hall, the conference rooms, the castle chapel, and interesting collections such as the school and firefighting collection, the castle puppet theater, the “Stones Speak” collection, the shopping gallery, the collection of decorative art by Ivan Razboršek, and the works of Sevnica-born artist Rudi Stopar. Take a walk through the castle park and vineyard, which were arranged in the 19th century by the nobleman Rebenburg, then owner of the castle. At the end of your tour, you can relax in the castle café overlooking the Sava River Valley, or visit the castle souvenir shop offering a rich selection of local products and souvenirs.
