Ostrovrhar's Housewives of the Arnika Association

The idyllic village of Svibno, home to the Knights of Ostrovrh and Ostrovrhar's Housewives. A culinary and ethnographic experience with a medieval touch awaits you in a beautiful, peaceful rural setting.

• An ethnographic and culinary experience
• A journey back to medieval times
• Picturesque countryside and an idyllic village
• Homemade treats prepared using traditional recipes
• Suitable for groups

The idyllic village of Svibno lies at the foot of a hill beneath the ruins of Ostrovrhars' Castle. Once a thriving settlement thanks to its favorable position along the only road connecting the area to Ljubljana, the village is now known for its friendly, welcoming locals. Among them are Ostrovrhar's Housewives of the Arnika Association, who proudly preserve Svibno's ethnographic and culinary heritage.

A memorable medieval experience

Ostrovrhar's Housewives and their helpers bring a medieval experience to life for visitors. Expertly balanced on their heads, woven baskets brim with homemade treats prepared using traditional recipes. Through a playful presentation, they offer a glimpse of life in the days when the Knights of Ostrovrhar ruled. The picturesque setting of this secluded medieval village makes the experience truly memorable. Its peaceful atmosphere, traditional market-town layout, and the Church of the Holy Cross nestled into the hillside transport you back in time.