Restaurant and Hotel Tri Lučke

The hills above Krško, in the lower Sava valley in the southeast of Slovenia, are covered with vineyards and small cellars, and they belong to the Bizeljsko-Sremič wine district, one of the three districts of the Posavje wine region. From the ridge, the view stretches over the broad plain of the Sava, with the river winding through it, the town of Krško on its banks and, on clear days, the long line of hills on the horizon. The Krško nuclear power station, a prominent feature of the plain, is visible too, and it is one of the few places in Slovenia where such an industrial landmark sits so close to a wine landscape. Restaurant and Hotel Tri Lučke occupies a spot on these slopes, and its position among the vines is the first thing that strikes visitors.

The estate combines a restaurant, hotel rooms and apartments, and more recently glamping units, so it can work as a base for a few days or simply as a place for a meal. The idea of a vineyard estate is that you eat and sleep where the wine is grown, and Tri Lučke follows this model. The restaurant presents regional cooking with a modern touch, using seasonal ingredients from nearby farms and gardens, and it often builds menus around tasting formats that can be paired with wines from the surrounding hills and from elsewhere in Slovenia. The terrace is the highlight on a fine day, with its wide view over the plain and the vineyards, and it is well suited to a long lunch or a dinner at sunset. Advance booking is wise, since dining rooms in rural estates often have limited days and hours, and menus change from season to season.

Other facilities vary and are worth checking when you book. Estates of this kind commonly offer an outdoor pool in summer, bicycles or e-bikes to rent for rides along the vineyard roads and the Sava, and informal events such as meat roasting and picnics among the vines. The wine routes of the hills are good for walking and cycling, with quiet lanes, cellars where visitors are welcome and views at every turn.

Tri Lučke sits among other places to eat and stay in Posavje. Castles of Posavje are within reach, including Mokrice Castle, and Inn Pension Les, Ošterija Debeluh and Restaurant Repovž offer other dining options in the region. A day can combine a castle visit, a walk through the vineyards and a long meal.

It suits couples, food and wine lovers and small groups. If you plan to drink, stay overnight, since the roads are winding. Accommodation is part of the appeal, and Open days for the restaurant are limited, so call ahead. Posavje’s hills reward a long stay, and the Slovenian wine country around is generous. Slovenia’s southeast is underrated.