Vipava is a town in western Slovenia. It is the largest settlement and the seat of the Municipality of Vipava. Vipava is located near the numerous sources of the Vipava River, in the upper Vipava Valley, 102 metres (335 ft) above sea level. Historically, it is part of the traditional region of Inner Carniola, but it is now generally regarded as part of the Slovenian Littoral.
| Country |  Slovenia |
|---|---|
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Goran Kodelja |
| Area | |
| • Total | 107.4 km (41.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 5,344 |
| • Density | 50/km (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02 (CEST) |
Economy
Vipava is an important agricultural center of western Slovenia. It is renowned for its wine production. Tourism is also important, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Many locals work in the nearby town of Ajdovščina.
Language, culture, and religion
The vast majority of the people of Vipava, around 93%, are Slovenes. Others are mostly descendants of immigrants from other regions of the former Yugoslavia. Over 96% of the people use Slovene as their first language; among the remaining 4%, most speak Bosnian as their first language.
The native inhabitants speak a variant of the Inner Carniolan dialect of Slovene.
Around 77% of the people are Catholic, a little less than 1% are adherents of Sunni Islam, and others are irreligious. The parish church in the town is dedicated to Saint Stephen and belongs to the Diocese of Koper.
Important Phone Numbers
Police: 113
Fire/Emergency response: 112
Roadside Assistance: 1987
Traffic information: 1970
Phone numbers: 1188
Medical Care
Dr. Franc Derganc Hospital
Ulica Padlih borcev 13, 5290 Šempeter pri Gorici, T: +386 (0)5 330 10 00
www.bolnisnica-go.si
Ajdovščina Health Centre
Tovarniška cesta 2, 5270 Ajdovščina, T: +386 (0)5 36 93 000
www.zd-ajdovscina.si
Emergency medical assistance, T: +386 (0)5 36 93 121
Nova Gorica Health Centre
Rejčeva ulica 4, 5000 Nova Gorica, T: +386 (0)5 338 32 00
www.zd-go.si
Emergency medical assistance, T: +386 (0)5 330 11 17
Ajdovščina Pharmacy
Tovarniška cesta 3 e, 5270 Ajdovščina, T: +386 (0)5 364 38 30
www.lekarna-ajdovscina.si
Pharmacy “Goriška lekarna”
Rejčeva ulica 2, 5000 Nova Gorica, T: + 386 (0)5 330 34 40
www.goriskalekarna.si
Transportation
Ajdovščina Bus Station
Župančičeva ulica 8, 5270 Ajdovščina, T: +386 (0)5 364 41 72
Nova Gorica Bus Station
Kidričeva 22, 5000 Nova Gorica, T: +386 (0)5 330 31 33
Nova Gorica Railway Station
Kolodvorska pot 8, 5000 Nova Gorica, T: +386 (0)5 296 55 55
Practical information about Slovenia is available on the web portal www.slovenia.info.
Border formalities
www.slovenia.info/en/plan-your-trip/practical-info/border-formalities
Opening hours
www.slovenia.info/en/plan-your-trip/practical-info/opening-hours
Mobile phones, Mains Voltage, Radio Channels
www.slovenia.info/en/plan-your-trip/practical-info/mobile-phones-mains-voltage-radio-channels
Water and food
www.slovenia.info/en/plan-your-trip/practical-info/water-and-food
Safety
www.slovenia.info/en/plan-your-trip/practical-info/safety
Holidays and Work-Free Days in Slovenia
1st and 2nd January – New Year
8th February – Prešeren Day, the Slovenian Cultural Holiday
March/April – Easter, Easter Sunday and Monday
27th April – Day of Uprising Against Occupation
1th and 2nd May – May Day Holiday
May/June – Whit Sunday
25th June – Statehood Day
25th August – Assumption Day
17th August – Day of the Prekmurje Slovenes’ Incorporation into Slovenia
15th September – Day of Restoration of the Littoral Region to the Motherland
31th October – Reformation Day
1th November – Day (of Remembrance) of the Dead
23rd November – Rudolf Maister Day
25th December – Christmas
26th December – Independence and Unity Day
