Opening Hours

The Oton Župančič Memorial House is currently being renovated. Opening hours will be announced later. Thank you for your understanding.

Regular opening hours

The Oton Župančič Memorial House is temporarily closed while the project “Renovation of the Oton Župančič Memorial House: Župančič’s World” is carried out. It is expected to reopen in January 2028, the year declared nationally as the Year of Oton Župančič to mark the 150th anniversary of the poet’s birth. Opening hours and other visitor information will be published before the reopening.

Visits outside opening hours

Visits for groups are also possible by prior arrangement. Call us at 07 306 43 43 or email us at zupancic.vinica@ric-belakrajina.si, and we will find a suitable time together.

Renovation of the house. As part of the Župančič’s World project, the Memorial House is undergoing a comprehensive renovation, so opening hours may change during this period. We publish current information in the news.

Koder hodim, vedno in povsod me spremlja mogočni šum Kolpe, ki se preliva pod viniškim gradom čez jez, in rahlo žuborenje Dobreća, studenca, skritega blizu Dragatuša v najtišji dragi sveta.

Povej mi kdo, kam oblaki plujo, kam ptice lete, kam vode teko, kam človek gre.

Iz slovstva za deco je najboljše komaj dovolj dobro.

Vesel sem, da mi je tekla zibka v Beli krajini, polni svetlobe in blagoglasja.

Mlad, mlad – to se pravi v srcu vsega življenja.

Kuj me, življenje, kuj!

Meh za smeh in vrečo sreče Ciciban za nami vleče, ne za hišo zidano, le za voljo židano.

Predaj se vetrom – naj gre, kamor hoče! Naj srce se navriska in izjoče! Vendar mornar, ko je najvišji dan, izmeri daljo in nebeško stran.

Odpri vrata, krajina mi bela, svetla in vesela, bodi v nji vsa zlata.

Kdor ljubi vino, z njim sem brž ubran, kdor ljubi ženo, mi je blagrovan, kdor ljubi knjigo, bodi spoštovan, vi ljubite vse troje – ne bova si nadvoje.

Veš, poet, svoj dolg?

Podaj mi roko, pesem, ti me vodi.

Frequently asked questions

We have gathered answers to the questions visitors ask most often. If you can’t find an answer, write to us or give us a call.

Do I need to book a ticket in advance?

No, you buy your ticket on arrival, on site. Advance booking is only required for groups and guided tours – call us at 07 306 43 43 or write to zupancic.vinica@ric-belakrajina.si.

Do you offer programmes for schools?

Yes. For kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, we offer educational programmes, workshops and guided tours tailored to the children’s age. To arrange a date and content, call us at 07 306 43 43 or write to zupancic.vinica@ric-belakrajina.si.

Where can I check the opening hours?

Opening hours will be announced before the house reopens. More on the Opening Hours page. You can also call us about a visit on a particular date.

How can I book a group visit?

You can book a group by phone at 07 306 43 43, by email at zupancic.vinica@ric-belakrajina.si or using the form on the Contact page. Let us know your preferred date, the size of the group and the age of the participants.

Is the house dog-friendly?

Dogs are not allowed inside the Oton Župančič Memorial House. During your visit they can wait outside, where there is a shady spot for them, and we will also provide fresh water.

How do I get to the Memorial House?

The Memorial House is located in the centre of Vinica, at Vinica 9. You will find directions and a link to the map on the Getting Here page.

Ways to visit

Educational programmes, workshops and guided tours bring Župančič’s work closer to children and primary and secondary school students in an age-appropriate and inclusive way.

Guided tours for individuals and groups are tailored to visitors’ age, interests and needs and offer an in-depth look at the house and its stories.

Discover Župančič a little differently through experiences that bring together literature, local stories, Bela Krajina and the flavours of the place he came from.

Ciciban’s World, playful guided tours and creative workshops invite children and parents to discover the poet’s world together.