Solkan Sports and Recreational Centre
Solkan Kayak Centre
In Solkan, the rapids of Soča River offer particularly thrilling aquatic adventures. The Solkan Kayak Centre on the Soča River is Slovenia’s national whitewater kayaking centre and a popular destination for sports and adrenaline experiences. It hosts national and international competitions. The centre offers kayaking courses, rafting, guided tours, equipment rental, and venue hire for events.
Not to be missed:
- Euro Paddle Pass certification
- member of Sport Center Association of Slovenia
- sights in the vicinity: Soča River (slaloming course), Solkan Bridge, Sabotin, Soča Fun Park, Walk of Peace
- fast food, grill
- sports equipment rental (kayak/canoe): 45 €
- guided kayaking tours, sit-on-top kayaks or rafting between Solkan and Pevma Park, Italy
- beginner and advanced kayak courses
- shuttle transfer (max. 16 people)
Bathing Water Area
The bathing area along the Soča River is a popular spot for swimming, relaxation, and water sports. It offers kayaking, rafting, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and swimming, with bathing at one’s own risk.
Adrenaline Park
The park offers climbing courses of various difficulty levels featuring obstacles, nets, ropes, and zipline descents. A special feature of the park is its two zipline routes above the Soča River, with a combined length of 550 metres.
Footbridge across the Soča River
The footbridge across the Soča River is a 120-metre-long suspension bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. It connects Slovenian and Italian recreational and cycling routes.
Walk of Peace
The Walk of Peace in Solkan connects the heritage sites of the First World War along the former Soča Front. It passes trenches, caverns, and a military cemetery by the Soča River.
Cycling Trail
The cycling trail along the Soča River connects Solkan with Plave along a former railway route and with Pevma in Italy. It is suitable for recreational cyclists and families and offers scenic views of the Soča River and the surrounding peaks..
Riverside Walking Trail along the Soča
The walking trail along the Soča River is short and easy, making it suitable for families and recreational activities. It offers views of kayakers, the Soča River, the Solkan Bridge, and the surrounding hills.
Bungee Jumping from Solkan Bridge
Bungee jumping from Solkan Bridge is an adrenaline experience where jumpers leap from a 55-metre-high bridge above the Soča River. They experience free fall and an intense adrenaline rush.
