Boka Waterfall
Bovec · Soča Valley Free
Described as Slovenia's most water-rich waterfall, it drops 106 m freely and a further 30 m, and is visible from the Bovec-Žaga road with a marked path from the bridge to a panoramic viewpoint.
Restaurant Topli Val
Fish arrives from the hotel's own fishermen in Savudrija and trout from the Kobarid fish farm, and the kitchen makes Kobariški štruklji to grandmother Pepca's recipe, with venison from local hunters.
Kobarid €€
Last checked 10 November 2026
Overview
Topli Val, the restaurant of Hotel Hvala, cooks Mediterranean dishes with local traditions on a seasonal menu. Look for smoked trout with horse-radish (€16.50), trout fillet (€23), Kobarid-style venison fillet (€35) and grilled sea bass or gilthead (€23.50), plus homemade gnocchi and ravioli, and Kobariški štruklji. Fish comes from Savudrija fishermen, and the pasta is Mancini durum wheat.
Highlights
- Kobarid-style venison
- Local trout
- Fresh Adriatic fish
- Closed Mondays
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Questions
When is it open?
The restaurant page lists 12:00-22:00 with Monday closed, but the hotel's contact page gives a winter schedule (closed Monday to Wednesday, Thursday to Saturday 12:00-22:00, Sunday 12:00-18:00) without dates. Hours are not clearly published, so call +386 5 38 99 300 or check hotelhvala.si before you go.
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