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Municipality of Kočevje

Ljubljanska cesta 26

1330 Kočevje

(01) 893 82 20

(01) 893 82 30

Vladimir Prebilič

Group of voters

16,552

85

562 sq kilometres

obcina.kocevje@siol.net

http://www.obcinakocevje.si

Monday: 7:30 – 10:00 and 11:00 – 14:30

Tuesday: 7:30 – 10:00 and 11:00 – 14:30

Wednesday: 7:30 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 17:00

Friday: 7:30 – 10:00 and 11:00 – 13:00

The unspoilt nature, flora and fauna, forests, water and karst caves are what the Kočevje region has in abundance. Its exceptional natural and cultural heritage attract an increasing number of visitors. Dramatic history, carved in stone, which the moss of time cannot hide, is woven into the vast forests, and in the middle of those lies the town of Kočevje, a cultural and economic centre, a peaceful area where birds sing. The municipality with 17,000 residents opens its door to visitors to show them their way of life, work, history and culture. Kočevje is a town and the municipal centre of the same name. It is situated in the open area of Kočevsko polje, by the Rinža, a disappearing stream, at the foot of Stojna in the west and Kočevska Mala gora in the east. The Kočevje region is located between the Loka and the Ribnica valleys in the north, Bela Krajina in the east, and the River Kolpa in the south. Since forests cover 90% of its surface, the region tops the list of areas with the best-preserved natural environment in Slovenia and Central Europe. A real jewel are the region´s six well-preserved virgin forests that cover a surface of 217 hectares.