The Franja Partisan Hospital

Incredible part of WW2 history and a reminder of things that happened in that time, what people sacrificed to help others and how tough they were. A beautiful path leads to the site and it can be a bit slippery in places, so be careful. The site was heavily damaged in a flood years ago, but was renovated and represents the history faithfully. Worth a visit!

I underestimated the extent and organization of the hospital. They even had an X-ray machine, which I find totally impressive. Especially the fact that they had to power it somehow in those woods with a water-driven generator. Well worth the visit.

Let’s not forget those who gave thier lives 75+ years ago, so we can live peacefuly and in freedom. They were from all nations, they fought, they won, so us, future generations of that time, can prosper. Let future generations of ours learn and remember this, so that such horror never repeats, despite some trying to change historical facts. That’s what you can see and learn at The Franja Partisan Hospital.

Lovely little gem of a find! Super interesting, kids also loved it. Nice walk to the huts.

Unique historical site with secret hospital from WW2 made by partisans during German occupation. Hidden in Pasice gorge it was used to treat 578 heavily injured soldiers and 500 of them survived. Although it was attacked multiple times by Germans it was never occupied.

A top secret hospital from 1943, set in a nice gorge.

Really cool place hidden in the valley. Loved the way the exhibition was made, with small stories and facts connected to every building. A nature experience as well, walking in the narrow gorge.

It is a must-see for anyone interested in World World II history. It is amazing, how the brave Slovenian partisans managed to maintain, down a narrow gorge, a hidden functioning hospital (including a surgery room) for treating their sick and injured (as well as rescued allied combatants) - right under the nose of the occupying German forces.