ZgodoVikend (History Weekend)

ZgodoVikend is the largest event at the Park of Military History, traditionally held on the third weekend of September – this year on 19, 20, and 21 September 2025.

The rich programme of ZgodoVikend will already begin on Friday with the traditional Vestirnga 2025. As part of the event, the Defence Administration will introduce military conscripts of the 2007 generation, who will – just like in the past – arrive decorated on recruitment wagons.

The Saturday programme starts with a hike to Primož, accompanied by a thematic lecture in the former Italian underground fortress of the Alpine Line and a guided tour of the fort’s interior. As part of the extended programme, visitors can join various guided tours of the collections and exhibitions, while the youngest will enjoy a range of children’s workshops.

As part of the accompanying programme, an open day at the Stanislav Požar Barracks will also take place, where you can experience a tank ride and learn what life in the uniform of the Slovenian Armed Forces is like.

Sunday’s museum pulse will be enriched with numerous expert-guided tours of permanent and temporary exhibitions, giving participants a deeper insight into the content and background of individual exhibits and collections. In cooperation with partner museums, a varied set of workshops and activities will also be organised, through which selected chapters of history will be presented to children educationally and entertainingly.

The programme will be further enhanced by film screenings, a small fair of military-historical literature, an exhibition of vintage vehicles, and static and dynamic presentations by the Slovenian Armed Forces, Civil Protection, Fire Brigades, and Police. One of the highlights of ZgodoVikend will be demonstration rides of vehicles from the operational collection of the Military Museum of the Slovenian Armed Forces and the Park of Military History.

PROGRAMME of ZgodoVikend:
Friday, 19 Sept 2025
10:00 – Introduction of the 2007 generation of conscripts and presentation of recruitment wagons and the Slovenian Armed Forces – Vestirnga 2025

Saturday, 20 Sept 2025, 9:00–18:00
10:00–17:00 – Open Day at Stanislav Požar Barracks in Pivka
12:00–15:00 – Children’s workshops
9:00 – Hike to Primož and tour of the Alpine Line fort interior
10:30 – Guided tour of exhibitions and collections in pavilions A, B, and C in Slovenian sign language (for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors) (Command Building, ground floor)
10:30 – Guided tour of the exhibition “War Until the End”
13:30 – Guided tour of exhibitions and collections in pavilions A, B, and C
15:00 – Guided tour of the “Enigma” exhibition

Sunday, 21 Sept 2025, 9:00–18:00
9:30 – Hike to Primož and tour of the Alpine Line fort interior
10:00 – Demonstration ride of the “Association of Slovenian Militiamen” with legendary vehicles of the former Militia
11:00 – Dynamic presentation by the Police
12:30 – Performance of vintage firefighters PGD Studeno with a fire extinguishing demonstration
13:00 – Dynamic presentation of PGD Postojna
14:00 – Demonstration rides of the operational collection vehicles of the Military Museum of the Slovenian Armed Forces and the Park of Military History
15:00 – Dynamic presentation by the Slovenian Armed Forces
16:30 – Guided tour of the exhibition “Saving Lives Together” (photographic exhibition about Civil Protection, guided by Srečko Šestan, Commander of Civil Protection of the Republic of Slovenia)
17:00 – Guided tour of the new exhibition “War Until the End”
11:00–13:00 – Chess simultaneous exhibition
10:00–17:00 – Static presentations by the Slovenian Armed Forces, Police, Fire Brigades, Civil Protection, Association of Slovenian Militiamen (legendary vehicles of the former Militia), Association of Vintage Firefighters PGD Studeno, airsoft association H.A.S. team, and the Rescue Dog Handlers Club Postojna
10:00–16:00 – CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS (Park of Military History, Notranjska Museum Postojna, Dina Large Carnivore Centre, Ecomuseum of the Disappearing Lakes of Pivka)

TICKETS
During the event, the regular price list of the Park of Military History – Price List 2025 applies.

TOUR OF THE SUBMARINE OR POLICE BOAT
A tour of the submarine or police boat interior is possible only with a prior reservation of time slots at tel. +386 (0)31 775 002 or e-mail [email protected].

ACCESS AND PARKING – Sunday, 21 Sept 2025
Sustainable arrival by train is recommended – the Pivka railway station is just a 15-minute walk from the Park.
If arriving by car:

free parking is available at designated car parks,
between 11:00 and 17:00, a free shuttle bus will operate between the parking areas and the Park.
We recommend arriving on time, as the programme starts in the morning!

NOTICE
The event will be photographed and recorded. Photos and videos will be used for promotional purposes of the Park of Military History. Visitors agree that they may appear in audio or video material.
The organiser is not responsible for lost or damaged items.
Visitors must follow the instructions of the organiser’s security service.

Note:
Stanislav Požar Barracks, Kolodvorska 59, 6257 Pivka (1 km from the Park in the direction of Ilirska Bistrica).
The hike is suitable for all generations; participation fee is 5 EUR, children up to 6 years join free of charge. For the fort tour, bring a flashlight. Proper footwear and clothing are recommended. Parking is available at the Park of Military History. Participation is at your own risk. In case of bad weather, the hike will be cancelled.