Although Cerkno is remote from the main traffic connections in Slovenia, important migration routes from the east to the west once passed through this area. The place played an important role in the recent history of Slovenia. After the capitulation of Italy during World War II, it was an important military base in the fight against the German army. Buildings from this period bear memorial plaques, and each has its own story...
A ski center is located near Cerkno, where even during winters with less snow, there is always enough snow cover for pleasant skiing on the nearby 18 km of ski runs. The surrounding mountains, with easy access and beautiful nature, are an ideal place for first mountaineering steps, while the gorges hide undiscovered treasures of nature. The ethnographic heritage of the town and its surroundings is also rich. Who doesn't know the Cerkno "laufarija" carnival?