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JULIAN ALPS TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK
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CONTENTS 01_ In the kingdom of Zlatorog 02_ The Julian Alps 04_ Triglav National Park 06_ Natural sights 08_ Hiking 09_ Climbing 10_ Water adventures 12_ Cycling Fishing
13_ Flying Golf
14_ Gastronomy 15_ Meetings, conferences, seminars 16_ History, culture, folk traditions 17_ Traditional events 18_ Major sports events 20_ Winter 22_ Sustainable mobility 23_ Games of chance Accommodation
24_ Map of the Julian Alps 26_ Tourism in Bled 34_ Tourism in Bohinj 43_ Tourism in Soča Valley 66_ Tourism in Kranjska Gora 73_ Tourism in Radovljica 80_ Tourism in Brda 82_ Tourism in Gorje 83_ Tourism in Jesenice 84_ Tourism in Žirovnica 85_ Destinations in the Julian Alps
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The Triglav rose
IN THE KINGDOM OF ZLATOROG Anyone wishing to catch a great view of Slovenia – from its highest mountains to the Adriatic Sea – should visit Triglav. This mountain, towering to a height of 2,864 metres, bears the name of the Old Slavic deity that held power over the sky, the earth and the underworld. Within the Triglav National Park, together with the mythical Zlatorog, it protects the natural wealth of Slovenia, the first country in the world to be declared a green destination by the international Green Destinations organisation. Triglav is the highest peak in the Julian Alps, a mountain range which covers an area of 4,400 km2 and straddles the border between Slovenia and Italy. More than three quarters of the range lies in Slovenia, including more than 150 peaks over two thousand metres. The beauty of the Alpine highlands extends above the valleys of the rivers Soča, Sava Dolinka and Sava Bohinjka and includes Lake Bohinj and Lake Bled, forested hills and lowland pastures, stunning mountain passes, the famous Bohinj Railway and other unique features of the area. These places of outstanding natural beauty and remarkable cultural heritage constitute the first UNESCO biosphere in Slovenia. Lonely Planet has included the easily accessible Slovenian Julian Alps among its “Best in Travel 2018” destinations.
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AljaĹž's Tower at the summit of Mount Triglav
WHY VISIT THE JULIAN ALPS? Because you are seeking enchanting natural beauty Slovenia is among the most biodiverse countries in the world. The Julian Alps are home to more than seven thousand animal species and over 1600 different plants. Several endemic species have found their habitats in the steep walls of this geologically diverse area with Mesozoic sea deposits and ample fossil remains. Up to a height of 1600 m, the Julian Alps are forested and abound with streams, rivers and waterfalls. The most unique features of the Slovenian Alps can be found in the Triglav National Park, which is one of the oldest in Europe.
To Mt Rodica
Because you enjoy outdoor activities The Julian Alps are an excellent choice for outdoor activities throughout the year. In summer they attract hikers, hillwalkers, mountain bikers, climbers, paragliders and other sports enthusiasts, while anglers and adrenaline-seekers are drawn to the rivers and lakes of the Triglav National Park. In winter the Park becomes a winter fairy tale, welcoming skiers, snowboarders, tobogganers and more. Routes in the Julian Alps are well marked. Experienced guides will accompany you to more challenging goals and adventures. To seek out active experiences, head to the SoÄ?a Valley, which offers ample opportunities for adventure. Then trek on to the hills between Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj, which which form part of the Alpine Pearls network of holiday destinations, linked by
Edelweiss
Bled
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The Trenta Valley from the Kriški Podi plateau
Bohinj
At pasture
Campanula zoysii
environmentally friendly “soft mobility” transport options. When the snow starts falling, be sure to visit the winter sports centres of Kanin, Vogel and Kranjska Gora.
as the valley of music festivals. Medieval Radovljica is a beekeeping town, known for antique music and chocolate festivals; Kranjska Gora is a venue for large sports and entertainment events throughout the year.
stop in Bled and indulge yourself with one of their original cream slices, without which no visit to Slovenia is complete.
Because the local culture is special
Because you like to taste the best
Bled, the charming lake with an island in the middle, is a cosmopolitan tourist town guarded by a castle perched high on a cliff, and has exceptional history as well as numerous events throughout the year. Bohinj, a town by a massive glacial lake in Triglav National Park, charms visitors with its traditional Alpine Flowers Festival and traditional dairy farms. The Soča Valley, dotted by the towns of Tolmin, Kobarid and Bovec, is interlaced with monuments to World War One, the paths of peace, and outdoor museums, and it is also known
The Julian Alps are a great venue for foodies as well. In Kobarid you will find Ana Roš, named the World’s Best Female Chef of 2017 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants organisation, who amazes her guests with her culinary ingenuity. In Kobarid and elsewhere in the Julian Alps, hungry travellers can enjoy authentic natural ingredients, cheese and other dairy farm delicacies and traditional dishes. To wash it down you can enjoy world-renowned wines from nearby Goriška Brda. For the icing on the cake,
This land of a thousand natural, cultural and other genuine specialities develops tourism according to sustainable principles. Here you can choose environmentally friendly forms of mobility and accommodation. If you decide to go for a hike, stick to the marked paths. Do not leave any unnecessary marks on the precious natural environment.
Because you support sustainable tourism
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TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK
Valley of the Triglav Lakes
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The Triglav rose and the Triglav forget-me-not
Triglav
Zajamniki mountain pasture
Pri Jezeru mountain pasture
Black grouse
Hikers
Alpine dairy farm, Laz
Savica Falls
Pocar Farm in Zgornja Radovna
For Slovenes, the Triglav National Park is a supreme example of natural and cultural heritage. It is also one of the oldest national parks in Europe. Not only that, it is a gallery of uncommonly beautiful images, an open-air museum and a refuge for restless spirits seeking harmony with themselves in harmony with nature. The excellence and professionalism of the enthusiasts who run the park conserve for us the originality of nature and the cultural landscape and ensure the co-existence of nature and modern man.
The Triglav National Park is the pride of the Julian Alps and the only national park in Slovenia. The park was conceived in as long ago as 1906 and originally centred on the area of the Triglav lakes. In 1981 the park was enlarged. It now covers practically the whole of the Julian Alps in Slovenia and measures 840 square kilometres. The highest point of the park is the peak of Mt Triglav (2864 metres), the highest mountain in Slovenia, from which the park takes its name; the lowest point is in the Tolmin Gorges (180 metres). The unique natural and cultural heritage of this area of Slovenia is fully contained within the borders of the Triglav National Park. The national park is divided into three conservation areas. In the core area, which consists of the first and second conservation areas, nature conservation takes priority. The third conservation area, in which people live and work, is designed to protect the cultural landscape and encourage sustainable husbandry and characteristic local activities.
JULIAN ALPS UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE In 2003 the Julian Alps UNESCO Biosphere Reserve was established in the Triglav National Park and the wider Julian Alps area. Biosphere reserves are protected under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme. Today more than 500 biosphere reserves in more than 100 countries around the world represent a model of management for the conservation of biodiversity, improvement of life quality and the maintenance of socially, economically and culturally conditioned circumstances that ensure environmentally friendly development. The importance of biosphere reserves lies above all in the fact that they offer an answer to one of the most important questions of the present age: how to reconcile the conservation of biological and landscape diversity and natural resources with sustainable development. The creation of the Julian Alps UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is not only a prestigious recognition but a responsibility and an opportunity to invite people into a world of unique and unrepeatable natural beauty, breathtaking landscapes and cultural heritage below Mount Triglav!
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The Kozjak Waterfall
NATURAL SIGHTS The Boka Waterfall
That which nature has created and which awakens the noblest sentiments in visitors must be respected and conserved. Slovenia and the Slovenes have been richly blessed with natural wonders. Let us stop for a moment or two and rid ourselves of stress, of pressure, of the rush of everyday city life. Nature is the best physician and the greatest artist. Stone mushroom, Krn
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The Giantess, Vršič
Gorges of the Mostnica
Krčnik natural bridge, Brda
The Martuljek group
Bear’s Head, Tolmin Gorges
Bled Island
Confluence of the Sava Bohinjka and the Sava Dolinka
The Julian Alps and the Triglav National Park are one big natural heritage site. It would be impossible to list all the natural wonders they contain. Many are hidden in difficult-to-reach areas of the mountains. We shall therefore list only the most popular sights, which draw hosts of visitors every year. In the Soča Valley this means the river Soča, in particular its source and its wild gorges, the Boka and Kozjak waterfalls and the Tolmin Gorges. In Bohinj the first thing we notice is the lake. Most visitors trek up to the Savica Waterfall, and nearly as many take a walk along the wonderful gorges of the Mostnica. Lake Bled has long been a recognised symbol of Slovenia. Vintgar Gorge is another of the best known natural sights. A magnificent panoramic view of the mountains of the Martuljek group can be admired from the village of Gozd Martuljek, which is also the starting point for a fantastic hike past the Peričnik Waterfall to the foot of Triglav’s north face.
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Pogačnikov Dom mountain hut on the Kriški Podi
Autumn in the mountains
Kamen Castle, Begunje
Triglavska Bistrica Trail in the Vrata Valley
HIKING When you lace your boots up tight and close the door behind you, that is when you start to live your real life. It is the journey that is important, not the destination. Whether you are crunching snow beneath your feet, tramping through autumn leaves of wonderful colours or listening to the trilling of birds in summer. The Julian Alps offer an infinite range of hiking opportunities. From paths leading to natural sights of interest and gentle strolls in the valleys, to wanders in the Alpine foothills and demanding ascents into the high mountains. Walks of two to four hours separate the many climbers’ huts and refuges dotted across the region. Good-quality maps cover the entire area. Every part of the Julian Alps offers its own special features. In the Soča Valley, the most beautiful paths are those along rivers and streams or leading to waterfalls. In the Kranjska Gora area, there are wonderful excursions to the Alpine valleys cut deep between the mountain peaks. Bled and Bohinj offer relaxing lakeside strolls, while in the area around Radovljica tracks and paths lead to ruined castles and hilltop churches offering breathtaking views. Brda is ideal for active holidays all year round, with circular hiking trails winding through the vineyards, orchards and olive groves, as well as the long-distance Alpe Adria Trail.
Kanin
Brda
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ALPINISM AND CLIMBING
Free climbing, Bovec
Alpine ibex
Descent to the valley
Ice climbing
A good grip, harmony of movements, never exceeding your capabilities but moving acrobatically on the border of daring. The profundity of living makes sense when you are standing on a mountain peak. Winter or summer, it is the weather and a courageous heart that will determine your victories. Climbing nursery, Bohinj
The Julian Alps may not reach great heights but in terms of the dimensions of their rock faces they are the equal of other European mountains over four thousand metres high. Travnik, Špik, Triglav and Mangart are the best known peaks, with faces rising 800 to 1,000 metres towards the sky. Triglav’s famous North Wall – 3 kilometres wide and 1,200 metres high – is the third-largest rock face in Europe. There are thousands of routes to try. Together they present an eternal challenge to all those with enough knowledge and courage to tackle them. Down in the valleys, near the main tourist areas, sports climbers can choose from more than 30 fully equipped climbing centres. These are mainly concentrated in Bohinjska Bela, Bohinj and the Soča Valley. Winter ascents into the mountains are of course the province of the best climbers. Many more visitors head for the frozen waterfalls which can be found in every Alpine valley. The best known areas for this type of climbing are Log pod Mangartom near Bovec and the Tamar Valley near Rateče. An ice climbing centre in Mojstrana organises climbs in the Mlačca Gorge every winter.
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WATER ADVENTURES
Great Gorges of the Soča
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Canyoning
Traditional “pletna” boats on Lake Bled
“Bohinj” tourist boat
Hydrospeed or river bob
Canoeing on Lake Bohinj
Kayaking
Rafting on the Soča
We came from the water and to the water we will return. The possibility of fun or adventure on the water is open to everyone. Whether it is a rushing river or a tranquil Alpine lake, foaming rapids or the limpid calm of a smooth surface, returning to the water is an infinite happiness. The waters of the Julian Alps can be the object of enchanted wonder or the source of a vast range of activities. The simplest way to discover them can be walks along the banks of streams, rivers and lakes. All three lakes - Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and the reservoir at Most na Soči - offer easy boating or organised boat trips, either in a characteristic Bled “pletna” or aboard one of the tourist vessels at Bohinj or Most na Soči. In terms of competitive sport, Bled is famous for producing world-class rowers and as a world championship rowing venue, Bohinj hosts an Ironman triathlon and the Soča is a venue for major international kayaking events. In terms of modern adrenaline sports, the wild beauty that is the river Soča is undoubtedly the best known venue in Slovenia. Every year tens of thousands of visitors enjoy an unforgettable experience with rafts, canoes or hydrospeeds. These activities are also popular on the river Sava. The many interesting ravines and gorges across the area offer plenty of opportunities for canyoning. Agencies offering qualified guides and instructors and high-quality equipment for water sports and other outdoor activities can be found in many locations throughout the Julian Alps.
Swimming
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Bohinj cycling route
CYCLING Like the whirling wheels of time, now slow, now fast. Exploring the wonderful Julian Alps by bicycle is a way to understand the value and meaning of time. Cycling is undoubtedly one of the most suitable ways to travel through the Julian Alps. Maps showing cycle routes are available in every tourism centre. Just as with hiking, the options available to
cyclists include both easy and pleasant family tours and the most difficult mountain ascents and descents. The two best cycling destinations are Kranjska Gora and Bohinj. The best way to explore the Julian Alps along the route that crosses Slovenia from north to south or on a circular road tour round the Triglav National Park is by mountain bike.
Cycling through the So훾a Valley
FISHING From the riverbank or in waders in the middle of a stream, with patience and passion we await the duel. Fishing is simultaneously a sport and an art. The wise give life back to nature. It is a question of balance! Fishing is one of the elite tourist disciplines of the area. The So훾a, the Lepenjica, the Idrijca, the Ba훾a, the Sava, Lake Bohinj, the Radovna and a wealth of smaller streams offer over 200 kilometres of prime fishing waters. Fly-fishing, spinning and float fishing are permitted. The most common fish are trout and grayling. The marble trout, endemic to the river basins of the northern Mediterranean, is particularly famous. Fishing waters are carefully managed by angling clubs in Tolmin, Bohinj, Bled, Jesenice, Radovljica and by the Fisheries Research Institute in Ljubljana. A Fly-Fishing Festival is held in Bohinj every autumn.
Sava Bohinjka
So훾a
The marble trout (Salmo trutta marmoratus)
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Gliding
A pair of siskins
FLYING Paragliding
Balloons over Lake Bled
Flying has been a desire of humankind since time immemorial. To admire the birds and use our ingenuity to imitate them. Safe in the passenger seat of a light aircraft, between the cords of a parachute, beneath the wing of a hang-glider. There are two sports airfields in the Julian Alps, one in Lesce (near Radovljica) and the other in Bovec. Both are ideal starting points for tourist flights and glider flights over the Alpine peaks, although the Bovec airfield is more challenging and less well
equipped. Every year the Lesce airfield hosts a parachute World Cup competition in accuracy landing. The airfield also hosts an international aeromodelling event. In the Bohinj, Soča Valley and Kranjska Gora areas there are a series of launch points for hang-gliders and paragliders. The best-known launch points are Kobala above Tolmin and Stol above Kobarid, both popular venues for national competitions and European Cup and World Cup events.
GOLF Bovec golf course
Bled golf course
Play a round of golf against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains or trees in blossom. The Julian Alps boast a 27-hole golf course in Bled. One of the most beautiful courses in Europe, it is just two kilometres from the Lesce airfield. Bovec’s golf course lies below the picturesque Kanin range and the magical land of Narnia where Disney filmed the second instalment of the Chronicles of Narnia saga. The nine-hole course hosts an annual Ski & Golf event that even includes a golf match on the snow. Other golf courses within a radius of 50 kilometres can be found at Volčji Potok (Ljubljana), Tarvisio (just across the border in Italy) and by the lakes of Austrian Carinthia. There are also driving ranges at Kranjska Gora and Bovec.
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Ana Roš, World’s Best Female Chef 2017
CUISINE Every town and village in the Julian Alps has its own culinary speciality. Whether prepared to traditional recipes in local hostelries or transformed into superlative gourmet creations by top chefs in the finest restaurants. Tolmin, Bovec and Bohinj cheese, štruklji (boiled strudel) from Kobarid, zaseka (minced lard) from Bohinj, local honey, the famous Bled cream slice... these are the gastronomic trademarks of the Julian Alps. The old traditions are maintained by small inns, guest houses and family-run restaurants, while more recently some of the larger hotels have begun to rediscover them too. Local ingredients prepared in modern ways enrich daily menus and add a special flavour to conferences and formal occasions. On the Gorenjska side of the Julian Alps, Radovljica and the surrounding area offer traditional local restaurants and the “Taste Radol’ca” initiative, where local honey is among the ingredients used in the dishes of
Bled cream slice
the area. On the other side of the mountains, in the Soča Valley, the local cusine has gained a worldwide reputation thanks to Ana Roš – a star of the Netflix series Chef’s Table who in 2017 was proclaimed the best female chef on the planet. Brda offers Mediterranean dishes made with local ingredients, top-quality olive oil and Ribolla/Rebula wine, which is native to the area. Bohinj has Mohant, a spreadable cheese with PDO (protected designation of origin) status, and the famous Bohinj cheese. In spring local restaurants offer dishes made using edible wild plants. In autumn they offer home-made specialities made from locally produced ingredients. The Bohinjsko/ from Bohinj certificate is a guarantee of high quality and geographical origin. And don’t forget to try the delicious cream slice and other specialities of Bled, under the “Taste Bled” banner.
Bohinjsko/from Bohinj
Rateče-style krapi (filled pastry pockets)
Tolmin cheese
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Villa Vipolže, Goriška Brda
MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS Bled Festival Hall
A hospitable environment, stunning scenery and many opportunities for relaxed or lively gatherings make the Julian Alps a great destination for business meetings and professional conferences.
Triglav National Park Centre, Bohinj
Bohinj ECO Hotel
Bled is without a doubt the most important MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and events) destination in the Julian Alps. Besides a wonderful natural setting and a thousand years of history, tradition and hospitality, Bled’s advantages as a MICE destination include modern infrastructure, more than 6,000 beds (including 650 in superior category hotels: Grand Hotel Toplice, Hotel Golf, Hotel Park, Best Western Premier Hotel Lovec, Hotel Kompas and Vila Bled), locations for gala events such as Bled Castle and Bled Island, and a Festival Hall that can host events for up to 500 participants. The Lambergh Chateau & Hotel near Radovljica hosts smaller conferences and seminars. Next come Kranjska
Gora with the Hotel Kompas, Ramada Resort Kranjska Gora, Best Western Hotel Kranjska Gora and Hotel Špik, and Bohinj, which is developing into a MICE destination with a commitment to sustainable development. Excellent examples of this are the Bohinj ECO Hotel, the only hotel in Slovenia to hold the international Green Globe certificate, the smaller Jezero, Kristal and Tripič hotels, and the Triglav National Park Centre Bohinj. The Soča Valley (Kekčeva Domačija, TNP information centre in Trenta, Pristava Lepena, conference facilities at Stergulčeva Hiša, Hotel Hvala, Hiša Franko, Blue House, Zlata Ribica) is an ideal destination for small teams of professionals and outdoor themes. The Hotel Cubo Bovec, due to open in 2018, will also offer opportunities for bigger and more complex MICE events. Villa Vipolže, a renovated Renaissance villa in Brda with modern furnishings and equipment, is a wonderful venue for conferences, seminars and other events.
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Slovenian Alpine Museum, Mojstrana
Dom Trenta, TNP Information Centre – Trenta Valley Museum
Kobarid Museum
Bled Castle
The Liznjek House, Kranjska Gora
Oplen House Museum, Bohinj
Dobrovo Castle, Goriška brda
Church of the Holy Spirit, Javorca
Gingerbread Musem, Radovljica
HISTORY, CULTURE, FOLK TRADITIONS Where are we from, who are we and where are we bound? Cultural events enrich the visitor in a unique way. They affect the soul in a different way from beautiful countryside, a good day out, a bold adventure. You have to know the history of your country in order to be successful in the future. At every step we encounter cultural heritage created over centuries.
Neanderthal flute
So stop and marvel. The cultural landscape has marked the character of the population. The Julian Alps are a natural and cultural monument. The area’s most famous jewels are Bled Castle on its cliff above the lake, the medieval town centre of Radovljica with its imposing baroque mansion, Kamen Castle in Begunje, the mighty fortress of Kluže above the wild gorge of the Koritnica, Kobarid Museum with its account of the bloody Soča (Isonzo) Front and Tolmin Museum, the archaeological centre of western Slovenia. Other attractions include Dobrovo, a Renaissance castle, and the Klet Brda winery, incorporating a viticulture and winemaking museum. The information centres of the Triglav National Park – Triglav Rose in Bled, Dom Trenta and the TNP Centre Bohinj – are well worth a visit. Past and present meet in the Slovenian Alpine Museum in Mojstrana. A rich collection of museum pieces with a varied
and colourful history, a great diversity of photographic and archive material and an extensive specialist library offer the visitor an insight into the scale and importance of mountaineering activities in Slovenia. There are many famous churches, among them the basilica dedicated to Mary, Help of Christians in Brezje, the church of St John the Baptist by Lake Bohinj, the church of the Assumption on Bled Island, the church of the Holy Spirit on Javorca, a hill overlooking the valley of the Tolminka, and the Russian chapel below Vršič pass. The Liznjek farmhouse in Kranjska Gora, Pocar Farm in Zgornja Radovna, the Kajžnk House in Rateče, the Brda House in Šmartno, Museum of Apiculture in Radovljica, the Iron Forging Museum in Kropa, the Alpine dairy farming museum and the Oplen House in Bohinj, the Alpine pastures high in the mountains, the Bovec house, the architecture of Breginj or the famous Studor hayracks are wonderful examples of folk know-how and tradition.
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Bled Night event
International Wildflower Festival in Bohinj
Slavko Avsenik
Cow Ball, Bohinj
Traditional gathering at the Russian chapel, Vršič
Chocolate Festival, Radovljica
Cherry Festival in Brda
Hiking Festival
Daffodil Festival, Jesenice
TRADITIONAL EVENTS Events both big and small bring together local cuisine, crafts, music and of course the local people. There are many traditional events that recall daily life in the Alpine region in days gone by, such as the Cow Ball and the Village Serenade, Village Day in Rateče, the Country Wedding in Bohinj, the medieval market in Radovljica, St George’s Fair in Gorje and the Daffodil Festival in Jesenice. Memories are also evoked by the traditional gathering at the Russian chapel below Vršič pass. The chapel was built in 1916 in
memory of Russian prisoners of war. Each of the lakes – Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and the reservoir at Most na Soči – has its own glittering summer night full of entertainment, lights and fireworks. Reflecting the development of sustainable tourism in Bohinj are the Green Weekend and the International Wildflower Festival. The Festival of Hiking and Fishing reflects the ideal conditions for these activities in the area. The Soča Valley also hosts an annual Hiking Festival in the autumn. In spring you can take part in the Hiking Festival in Brda, enjoy sweet cherries at the Cherry Festival or sample the young wines at one of the many St Martin’s Day celebrations. A special place of honour in the Alpine scene belongs to popular folk music, with the famous ensemble of the Avsenik brothers at the forefront. There are also many other musical events: the Radovljica Festival, the Bled Festival, the Okarina world music festival, Potato Night in
Bovec, MetalDays and other music festivals at the confluence of the Soča and the Tolminka, the Bohinj Summer Music Festival, open-air concerts in Radovljica, the November Hit Parade in Bled (Oberkrainerfest), and outdoor parties during the FIS World Cup events in Kranjska Gora and Planica. The only chocolate festival in Slovenia is the Radovljica Chocolate Festival. Towns and villages come alive in winter with Christmas and New Year markets. Notable events include: Winter Fairy Tale in Bled with the Legend of the Sunken Bell, Fire Spectacle with the March of the Devils from Three Countries in Podkoren, Live Nativity Scene in the Ice Kingdom in Mojstrana. All of the above is simply a taste of the hundreds of events you can find on the calendar of every tourist information centre in the area.
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MAJOR SPORTS EVENTS
Planica
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The biggest sporting events in the Julian Alps include: The Vitranc Cup – FIS Ski World Cup events in Kranjska Gora and Podkoren – and ski jumping in Planica; the World Rowing Championships and Rowing World Cup in Bled; the Bled Winter Swimming Cup; the Biathlon World Cup in Pokljuka; international ski and snowboard freeride events; regular international white-water kayaking and canoeing events; the Paragliding World Cup and European Championships in Tolmin and Kobarid. In summer Tolmin and Kobarid host the Soča Outdoor Festival, a sporting spectacle in which domestic and foreign competitors face each other in various disciplines. Each June the demanding Four Municipalities Mountain Marathon is held in Podbrdo. The latest addition to the running calendar is the Bovec Marathon. With a course that follows the emerald Soča and winds through hidden corners of the Bovec region, this is without a doubt one of the most attractive and enjoyable running events. In Bohinj you can try the Four Bold Men run around the lake or – for the really fit – the Steel Triathlon, an endurance competition for individual athletes and teams that involves canoeing across the lake, cycling up to Uskovnica and running to the foot of Triglav. The “Heroes of the Vineyards” cycling marathon has been held in Brda for a number of years and has become a traditional part of the Cherry Festival and an unforgettable experience for all participants. Smaller sports events – cycling, running, hiking, rowing and a variety of activities in the countryside and on sports fields – take place throughout the summer season on a practically daily basis, since the active component predominates in tourism in the area.
Paragliding, Stol, Kobarid
World Cup rowing Championships, Bled
The Assault on Vršič
Steel Triathlon in Bohinj
Heroes of the Vineyards cycling marathon in Brda
Bovec Marathon
Vitranc Cup, Kranjska Gora/Podkoren
Planica, ski jumping and ski flying
Bled Winter Swimming Cup
FIS Cross-Country World Cup at Planica
Biathlon World Cup, Pokljuka
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Ski touring
Ski school
Kanin
Bled
WINTER Snow Park, Vogel
We are a nation with a long skiing tradition. Skis even stand by our cradles. And we do not only use them to rush down hills. We also rejoice and fly. And get together. Get to know each other. Many people who meet on skis stay together all their lives.
Snowshoeing
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Kranjska Gora
Winter hiking
Night tobogganing on the Mangart road
Cross-country skiing
Snow beach, Kranjska Gora
Snowman
Skating
has the small Straža ski area with a view over Lake Bled. The adrenaline-hungry are well provided for in Kranjska Gora, where the Snow Park is a real challenge for snowboarders and skiers. It is the only snow park in Slovenia that is floodlit at night. The best-known centre for cross-country skiing is Pokljuka, accessible from both Bled and Bohinj, while a trek on skis below
the mighty rock faces into the Tamar Valley is a marvellous experience. In Kranjska Gora (Tromeja) and Bovec (Mangart), tobogganing on snowy roads is becoming increasingly popular. The biggest adventure of all is ski touring high in the mountains – for safety reasons a mountain guide must always be present.
Kranjska Gora, a World Cup venue, is Slovenia’s best known resort for Alpine skiing and ski jumping (Planica). Bohinj has the Vogel and Senožeta ski centres (the former is the only ski centre in the Triglav National Park), with Soriška Planina not far away. Bovec offers skiing on Kanin, Slovenia’s highest ski resort, which is connected to the Italian resort of Sella Nevea across the border. Bled
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Museum train on the Bohinj line
SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY Boat trip by electric boat on Lake Bohinj
The Julian Alps are becoming increasingly accessible by public transport. The public bus network is complemented in the summer months by special bus services to the area's main attractions. A train ride along the Bohinj line between Jesenice and Nova Gorica is a very special experience. Boat trips are available on Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj and on the reservoir at Most na Soči. Bicycles (and electric bicycles) may be hired in numerous locations.
THE HERITAGE TRAIN ON THE BOHINJ LINE An unforgettable journey aboard a romantic steam train. Views of Lake Bled, the Alpine peaks above Bohinj and the emerald-green Soča.
CAR SHUTTLE TRAIN The car shuttle train (Avtovlak) between Bohinjska Bistrica, Podbrdo and Most na Soči is the most comfortable way to get from the Gorenjska side (Bohinj) of the Julian Alps to the Primorska side (Tolmin), making it much easier to see the sights on both sides. Motorbikes, cars and campers are carried. We also recommend the service to cyclists since it saves them the difficult (though beautiful) climb over Soriška Planina (1,277 metres).
Motorail train
HOP-ON, HOP-OFF Tourist bus service that connects Bled, Bohinj, Pokljuka, Radovljica, Begunje, Kropa and Municipality Kobarid in the summer months. Buy a one-day ticket and you can hop off and on again whenever you want. There are numerous sights to see at each stop, including some that are less accessible and less frequently visited.
Hop-on, hop-off bus
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GAMES OF CHANCE Slot machines
They say there’s no such thing as chance. And it is no mere chance that the natural environment of the Julian Alps also offers opportunities for experiences of different types. In the contrasts offered by games of chance, you can find new forms of relaxation and amusement that will fill a rainy day or liven up evenings and nights.
Roulette
Try your luck in popular entertainment centres, where as well as playing the slot machines and taking a seat at the gaming tables, you can eat and drink well, enjoy a dance spectacular or even take to the dance floor yourself. There are several places in Kranjska Gora itself where you can try your luck (at the Korona Casino & Hotel and the Larix Casino), or you can head to Bled or Lesce in your hunt for fortune. If you’re in the Soča valley, you can try your luck at Aurora Casino and Cabaret in Staro Selo near Kobarid. Visit the Venko Gaming Salon in Brda and try your luck with the slot machines or electronic roulette in a relaxed and hospitable atmosphere.
ACCOMMODATION Bled
In the beginning was hospitality and every guest was welcome. Diligence and industry have built on this tradition, with the result that the visitor can feel perfectly at home – safe, comfortable and relaxed. But still in touch with the whole world.
Alpine farmhouse, Zadnja Trenta
Glamping, Camping Bled
Visitors to the Julian Alps can relax in a variety of different accommodation. Lovers of the great outdoors can choose camping or immerse themselves in rural life on a farm holiday. Other options include private rooms, apartments and guest houses and a wide range of hotels of different sizes.
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MAP OF THE JULIAN ALPS KEY
Hiking
Alpine climbing
Climbing
Cycling
Swimming
Boating
Rowing
Kayaking
Canoeing
Rafting Hydrospeed
Fishing
Golf
Sports airfield
Paragliding
Tandem skydiving
Caving
Summer tobogganing
Sledding
Skiing
Cross-country skiing
Ski jumps
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Lake Bled
BLED Vintgar Gorge
i TIC Bled Cesta svobode 10, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 574 11 22, 574 14 09 f +386 (0)4 574 15 55 e info@td-bled.si Infocenter Triglavska roža Bled Ljubljanska cesta 27, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 578 02 05 e info@dzt.bled.si
www.bled.si Lake Bled with its little island, the castle and the town itself are a fairy-tale vision that never gets old. Full of generosity, sweetness and the beauty of nature. You can swim, skate and row, or ring the bell in the little church on the island. You can enjoy the numerous events that take place in Bled, and walk or run around the lake. Bled’s natural wonders have been given added lustre by the visits of crowned heads and great artists and the eminent physicians who founded the
popular spa on the lake shore, not to mention the many young couples who have exchanged their vows here. Bled has been a member of the Alpine Pearls Association since 2008. Thanks to its location Bled is an excellent base for hiking expeditions (Vintgar Gorge, Pokljuka Hole, Cave below Babji Zob). It is also known around the world as a centre of business tourism.
CAPACITIES
Swan and cygnet
The beginnings of tourism in Bled date back to 1855 when the Swiss hydrotherapist Arnold Rikli was one of the first people to recognise the value and benefits of Bled’s climate and situation. Today guests can stay in hotels with three, four or five stars or in a range of guest houses, youth hostels, a campsite and private accommodation. Bled is Slovenia’s leading Alpine holiday resort. The lake with its island and church and the old castle above the town make Bled one of the most beautiful and romantic tourist destinations in the world. The beauty of the mountains is reflected in the surface of the lake. Visitors can enjoy sunshine, peace and fresh air in all seasons and ideal conditions are guaranteed for a pleasant break or an active holiday. Bled is popular with the business community, artists, athletes, researchers, sports enthusiasts, young and old – from all over the world. Its enchanting beauty means that visitors always want to return.
Traditional “pletna” boats
Horse-drawn carriage ride
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Bled Castle
BLED CASTLE Museum
Information and bookings Castle printing press
Zavod za kulturo Bled Cesta svobode 11, SI-44260 Bled t +386 (0)4 572 97 82, f +386 (0)4 572 97 83 e blejski.grad@zkbled.si
www.blejski-grad.si
ONE OF THE MOST VISITED CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS IN SLOVENIA Medieval tournament
Wine cellar
Bled Castle is one of the oldest castles in Slovenia. The first written reference to the castle dates from 22 May 1011, when Henry II of Germany granted it to Adelberon, Bishop of Brixen. The image of the castle above the lake with its romantic little island and church is the classic view of Bled that over the centuries has become recognisable around the world. The castle’s terraces offer an extraordinary view over the Gorenjska region, between the Karavanke/Karawanken range and the Julian Alps.
The castle buildings are ranged around courtyards on two levels. The lower courtyard gives access to the castle printing press, the Primož Trubar Memorial Room, the Stolp art gallery and a shop selling authentic honey products from different regions of Slovenia. In warm weather you can enjoy a coffee, ice cream or other treat from the café on the lower terrace. The wine cellar is located on an intermediate level. Climb the wooden steps and follow the outer wall to the Arnold Rikli Room, above which you will find presentations of the museums of the Gorenjska region. The arrow slits in the walls offer interesting views of the surrounding area. Around the upper courtyard are the two most important parts of the castle building: the sixteenth-century chapel and the museum, whose exhibits tell the story of the historical development of the area around Lake Bled from the Bronze Age to the present day. Here too are the castle restaurant, with its panoramic terrace, and the castle forge. Both levels are protected by high Romanesque walls with a parapet walk, entrance tower and imposing Gothic defence tower. Bled Castle serves as a unique setting for special events (concerts, weddings, talks, etc.) Welcome to Bled Castle!
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Grand Hotel Toplice
SAVA HOTELS BLED Hotel Golf
www.sava-hotels-resorts.com WE CREATE THE PERFECT BLED EXPERIENCE The Sava Hotels & Resorts group offers comfortable accommodation in hotels of different categories located in the very centre of Bled. Why choose Sava Hotels Bled: GRAND HOTEL TOPLICE***** Cesta svobode 12, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 579 10 00, f +386 (0)4 579 16 02 e ghtoplice@hotelibled.com • Bled’s most luxurious hotel • In the centre of Bled, on the shore of the lake • Architecture and furnishings in the style of the 1930s • Private outdoor bathing area • Luisa Wellness Studio overlooking the lake • The finest cuisine and top chefs HOTEL GOLF****Superior Cankarjeva 4, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 579 17 00, f +386 (0)4 579 17 01 e hotelgolf@hotelibled.com • A recently renovated, sustainably oriented hotel with a wonderful view of Lake Bled • The rooms feature stories from Bled and the surrounding area • The largest wellness centre in the Gorenjska region, the Živa Wellness Centre includes thermal pools, a sauna world and a beauty centre for body and soul • Modern conference centre HOTEL PARK**** Cesta svobode 15, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 579 18 00, f +386 (0)4 579 18 01 e hotelpark@hotelibled.com
• A lakeside hotel in the centre of Bled, next to the main promenade • The swimming pool and hot tub on the fifth floor offer a wonderful view of the lake • Thai centre, fitness centre and saunas
HOTEL SAVICA GARNI**** Cankarjeva 6, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 579 19 00, f +386 (0)4 579 19 01 e hotelsavica@hotelibled.com
Hotel Park
• Family rooms, apartments, well-equipped children’s playroom • Family club with activities for the whole family (outings, practical workshops, creative workshops, intercultural events, etc.) HOTEL JADRAN*** Cesta svobode 21, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 579 13 65, f +386 (0)4 579 16 02 e hoteljadran@hotelibled.com
Hotel Savica
HOTEL TRST*** Cesta svobode 19, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 579 12 86, f +386 (0)4 579 16 02 e hoteltrst@hotelibled.com • Small hotels in the centre of Bled close to the lake • Popular with world travellers • Pets are welcome at the Hotel Jadran CAMPING BLED***** Kidričeva 10 c, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 575 20 00, f +386 (0)4 579 16 02 e info@camping-bled.com
Hotel Jadran
www.camping-bled.si
• Unspoilt nature, a green setting on the shores of Lake Bled • Comfort and high-quality facilities • Environmentally friendly • Wooden »glamping« (glamorous camping) huts with private bathrooms • Winter camping
Camping Bled
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Timeless elegance The former presidential residence of Marshal Tito, set in a marvellous park on the shore of Lake Bled, is today a charming historic hotel.
VILA BLED**** Information and bookings Vila Bled Cesta svobode 18, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 575 37 10 e recepcija-vb@brdo.si
www.brdo.si
HOTEL RIBNO BLED*** GLAMPING RIBNO BLED Information and bookings Hotel Ribno Bled Glamping Ribno Bled Izletniška ulica 44, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 578 31 00 f +386 (0)4 578 3200 e info@hotel-ribno.si
www.hotel-ribno.si
Nostalgic living Offers a range of rooms and suites decorated in original, classic 1950s style. Facilities for guests include the Sauna & Relax Centre, a private beach, complimentary use of a boat on the lake and a tennis court.
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Belvedere Café This pavilion perched atop tall columns offers the best view of Bled Island. It was designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik. The café is part of Vila Bled and is open from April to October. Welcome!
Vila Bled Restaurant Let yourself be spoilt by chefs who have honed their skills cooking for state occasions on the Brdo Estate.
Hotel Ribno, Bled Hotel Ribno lies very close to Bled, in the idyllic Gorenjska village of the same name. Its position on the edge of a pine forest, where you can hear the warbling of birds, is perfect for all who seek peace and relaxation in close contact with nature. The hotel is an excellent base for hiking and cycling tours, for fishing expeditions, extreme sports adventures and other activities in the surrounding area. Hotel Ribno has 58 rooms and three suites. All rooms have cable TV, telephone and bathroom with bath or shower. Most also have a balcony or terrace.
Glamping Ribno Bled Six comfortable glamping huts nestled in an excellent location not far from top tourist attraction Lake Bled, between the green of a pine forest and the blue of the river Sava. Positioned in the shade of trees, all the huts are made by Slovene craftsmen using Slovene wood. Luxury is guaranteed by cosy furnishings, a private outdoor hot tub and private bathroom, a sauna and a communal area for socialising. This village of miniature wooden houses is the quintessential Slovene oasis built with guests in mind and with nature at its heart.
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HOTEL LUKANC*** Information and bookings Hotel Lukanc Selo pri Bledu 8, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 576 52 10 f +386 (0)4 576 52 11 e info@lukanc-bled.com
www.lukanc-bled.com
The family-run Hotel Lukanc is located on the edge of the forest in the idyllic Alpine village of Selo, just a few minutes from the popular resort of Bled, and offers everything you need for the perfect break. Enjoy fresh mountain air, birdsong, the sound of bubbling brooks and wonderful views of meadows and the surrounding hills. The location is also an ideal base from which to explore the sights of Bled, Bohinj, Radovljica and the entire Gorenjska region. Hotel Lukanc is a pleasant and welcoming place to stay, with 17 rooms available for guests, including 10 doubles, 6 triples and 1 single. All rooms have cable TV, telephone, safe and bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Most rooms have a balcony and air conditioning and the possibility of adding an extra bed. All rooms and communal areas have free Wi-Fi. Free parking is available for guests.
Straža, a hill on the south-eastern side of Lake Bled, offers remarkable views and is a popular recreation destination.
STRAŽA BLED Information and bookings Straža Bled Pod Stražo, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 578 05 34 m +386 (0)51 624 462 f +386 (0)4 578 05 11 e turizem@ibled.si
www.straza-bled.si
You will feel perfectly at home in our restaurant and café or on the terrace. We serve homecooked food made to our grandmothers’ recipes and use only the finest ingredients from the local area. Breakfast and dinner are served in the restaurant. Lunches and dinners for private groups by arrangement. We can also cater for various celebrations, anniversaries and (small) weddings. The restaurant seats 55 diners, with the possibility of combining two rooms to cater for up to 70 guests. A café/bar and a terrace offering a panoramic view are also available.
For a dose of adrenaline, try the summer toboggan run down the slope of Straža, enjoying the wonderful view as you descend, or visit the adventure park with its treetop adventure courses. The park offers 5 different courses with a total of 81 climbing challenges, suspended bridges, ziplines, etc., and is suitable both for experienced adventurers and young families, who can also visit the Land of Fairy Tales, the home of fairies, a giantess, poachers hunting the mythical golden-horned chamois Zlatorog, the hag from Hag’s Tooth, a wood sprite and a water sprite.
The hill itself also awakens nostalgic memories. This was one of the locations where tourism in the Julian Alps first began to develop, thanks to the efforts of Arnold Rikli. Today the recreational footpath named after him has been restored and enriched with the Bled Fitness Trail, which attracts both serious athletes and families with young children. Straža Bled, at the foot of the Julian Alps, offers plenty of activities for everyone. Active and healthy in nature. Welcome to Straža Bled.
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This is the regional tourism and nature conservation information centre for Bled, the Gorenjska region and the Triglav National Park.
INFOCENTER TRIGLAVSKA ROŽA BLED Information and bookings Infocenter Triglavska roža Bled Ljubljanska cesta 27, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 578 02 05 e info@dzt.bled.si info.trb@tnp.gov.si
Working hours • Summer opening hours (15 April to 15 October): 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. • Winter opening hours (16 October to 14 April): 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
www.bled.si
M Tours is one of the leading tourism agencies in Slovenia. Our highly professional team organise and run a range of tourism services.
M TOURS Information and bookings M tours, d. o. o. Prešernova cesta 3, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 575 33 00 f +386 (0)4 575 33 11 e mtours@mtours.net
www.mtours.net
We offer the following services: • individual and group transport • guided tours of Slovenia and neighbouring countries • week-long summer and winter excursions • customised programmes for individuals and groups • hiking holidays • accommodation in hotels and guesthouses Next time you are choosing a country for your business event or holiday, think of Slovenia and let M Tours be your guide.
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What we offer • “Paradise below Triglav” (permanent exhibition – admission free), • multimedia hall with programme of films, • hiking information, tourist information, • shop, • café, • various events, • educational workshops, • cultural events, • Triglav market, • photography and art exhibitions, • one-off gifts, • literature on natural sciences, • maps, • free Wi-Fi, • bicycle hire, • accommodation bookings, • ski passes.
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GARDEN VILLAGE BLED TOURIST GREEN RESORT
VRTNARIJA RESTAURANT GARDEN VILLAGE BLED
Information and bookings
Information and bookings
Garden Village Bled Cesta Gorenjskega odreda 16 SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)8 389 92 20 e reservations@gardenvillagebled.com
Restavracija Vrtnarija - Garden Village Bled Cesta Gorenjskega odreda 16 SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)8 389 92 20 e restaurant@gardenvillagebled.com
www.gardenvillagebled.com
www.gardenvillagebled.com
THAI SPA
THAI SPA
CENTER TAJSKIH MASAŽ
CENTER TAJSKIH MASAŽ
MASSAGE CENTER
MASSAGE CENTER
SPA & WELLNESS ESSENSE ALP PENZION BLED
THAI SPA THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE CENTRE
Information and bookings
Information and bookings
Spa & Wellness Essense Alp Penzion Bled Sauna Centre and Cosmetic Centre THAI SPA therapeutic massage centre Cankarjeva c. 20, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)40 996 666 e info@essense.si
THAI SPA therapeutic massage centre Best Western Premier Hotel Lovec Ljubljanska cesta 6, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)51 313 236 e lovechotel@thaispa.si
www.essense.si
www.thai-spa.si
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HOTEL KOMPAS****
HOTEL ASTORIA BLED***
BEST WESTERN PREMIER HOTEL LOVEC****
Information and bookings
Information and bookings Hotel Kompas Bled, Cankarjeva cesta 2, SI-4260 Bled Best Western Premier Hotel Lovec, Ljubljanska cesta 6, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 620 51 18, f +386 (0)4 578 24 99, e reservations@kompas-lovec.com
www.kompashotel.com, www.lovechotel.com
Hotel Lovec continues the tradition of the guesthouse, which has been on this site for over a hundred years. Its restaurant offers menus from local produce. Hotel Kompas offers unforgettable views.
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Hotel Astoria Bled Prešernova 44, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 579 40 00 f +386 (0)4 579 40 01 e astoria@vgs-bled.si
www.hotelastoria-bled.com Hotel facilities: 74 modern rooms, restaurant with summer terrace and bar, conference centre, car park, Astoria Wellness Centre and Sauna Park, massage pools, beauty treatments, massages, Kneipp therapy, terrace.
VILA KOLINSKA Information and bookings Vila Kolinska Matije Čopa 2, SI-4260 Bled t +386 4028 4646 e mail@ghkolinska.si
www.ghkolinska.si gps 46.3699 N, 14.1212 E
• Café & Bar, Free WiFi, Free Parking, charging point for all electric and hybrid-plug-in cars and bikes
HOTEL JELOVICA*** Information and bookings Hotel Jelovica Bled Cesta svobode 8, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 579 60 00, f +386 (0)4 579 60 10 e jelovica@hotel-jelovica.si
www.hotel-jelovica.si
The Hotel Jelovica stands in a park on the shore of Lake Bled. Beautiful nature is just a step away, to be enjoyed all through the year. The hotel has 100 rooms, a restaurant with terrace, a café and a wellness centre with saunas, pool and massage area. Three conference rooms with plenty of natural light are ideal for business and social events. The hotel has its own car park. Coach parking also available.
BLED TOURS Information and bookings BLED TOURS, tourism, transport and services, d. o. o. Jelovška cesta 25, SI-4260 Bled m +386 (0)31 205 611 +386 (0)31 321 122 e info@bledtours.si agency@bledtours.si
www.bledtours.si
• Flights, holidays, excursions, MICE business meetings, accommodation, transfers, taxi service
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Lake Bohinj
BOHINJ Church of St John the Baptist
RUNNER-UP 2010
i Bohinj Tourism Stara Fužina 38, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero t +386 (0)4 574 75 90 e info@bohinj.si
www.bohinj.si
In the heart of the Triglav National Park and the embrace of the Julian Alps, Slovenia's largest lake is surrounded by the towering mountain peaks of the Bohinj region. Among them are picturesque valleys and astonishing untouched Alpine pastures, where the old tradition of Alpine cheesemaking is still followed in coexistence with nature, as though the passing of time had a different meaning here. Tourists can enjoy many activities and experiences in this unspoilt environment all year round, in the company of friendly locals. People have always got up early in Bohinj, setting off into the mountains when it is still dark and driving away tiredness with the help of the marvellous views. Once upon a time this was a question of
survival. Today it is a matter of pleasures that only lovers of the mountains will understand. A boat ride across the lake, a cable car ride up to Vogel, a visit to the Savica Waterfall, a walk across the Devil’s Bridge and through the gorges of the Mostnica to the valley of Voje or around the lake; trekking through Bohinj’s high Alpine pastures, exploring the great forests of Pokljuka, discovering local traditions in museums, and meeting the locals… All this fills your holiday with a special sense of tranquillity, when the silence of an evening below millions of stars and a feeling of inner peace bid you goodnight. The people of this area invite you to spend your holiday actively and without a car. Numerous sustainable mobility options are available in the Bohinj area, to help preserve and protect this pure environment. In spring you can enjoy meadows bursting with wildflowers and try dishes made with wild plants; in summer you can visit the high pastures or bathe in a crystal-clear lake; in autumn you can dance with the locals and feast on žganci and local Bohinj cheese. In winter the landscape is covered by a white blanket of snow and offers countless opportunities for winter pleasures. Bohinj is a perfectly preserved jewel where modern visitors always find their own good side and a sense of inner peace that reflects the nature around them. Even Agatha Christie, to whom all human vices and weaknesses were an open book, admitted that Bohinj was simply too beautiful for murder. The nature and beauty of Bohinj are enough to seduce anyone and help them find a better personal path.
Cow Ball in Bohinj
Relaxing in the midst of nature
A traditional Bohinj snack
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Bohinj ECO Hotel
BOHINJ ECO HOTEL****SUP Bohinj Aquapark
Other facilities Conference halls, exclusive wellness centre on the fourth floor, bowling, cinema, aquapark, sauna park, fitness centre, wellness centre.
Information and bookings Presidential suite
Bohinj ECO Hotel Triglavska cesta 17, SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica t +386 (0)8 200 41 40 f +386 (0)8 200 42 00 e booking@2864.si
www.2864.si
Bowling centre
Triglav Beach
Description The hotel, which blends harmoniously into its surroundings, was built with great attention to the environment and is one of the most advanced energy-efficient hotels in the whole of central Europe and the first hotel in Slovenia to be awarded the Green Globe certificate. The hotel has 102 rooms including apartments, suites and family rooms. The imaginatively designed interior features warm natural materials and high-quality fittings. The rooms offer marvellous views of the Julian Alps. An underground corridor connects the hotel to the Bohinj Aquapark, with pools, saunas, a fitness centre and a wellness centre.
Restaurants “2864” hotel restaurant and patisserie. The “2864” restaurant serves international and Slovene cuisine with an emphasis on local ingredients and suppliers. Recreation Indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, fitness centre, massage centre, beauty treatments.
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Lake Bohinj
PAC SPORTS OUTDOOR CENTRE HOSTEL POD VOGLOM, SUHA COTTAGE, OB SAVICI APARTMENT HOUSE
Information and bookings Pac, doĹživljajski turizem, d. o. o. RibÄ?ev Laz 60, SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero t +386 (0)4 572 34 61 m +386 (0)40 864 202 e info@pac.si
www.pac.si
Hostel Pod Voglom The Hostel Pod Voglom stands in a fantastic location on the southern shore of Lake Bohinj, 3 km from the lower station of the Vogel cable car. Ideal for youth or adult groups as well as for individuals who value a relaxed atmosphere, activities, beauty and peace more than the comforts of modern hotels. Hostel Pod Voglom is a member of Hostelling International. Pac Sports Outdoor Centre Pac Sports offers a wide range of sports activities: paragliding, rafting, canyoning, adventure park, climbing, hiking, mountain biking, etc. The centre also organises a variety of programmes for groups (schools and businesses) and arranges the hire of sports equipment (mountain bikes, canoes, boats,
kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, etc.). The centre has its premises in the Hostel Pod Voglom, where it complements the other services provided by the hostel for guests who like to spend their free time actively.
Hostel Pod Voglom
Suha Cottage
Suha Cottage Suha Cottage is suitable for large groups (private groups, families) who wish to spend their holiday in the peaceful surroundings of the Triglav National Park. The cottage has a total of 22 beds in various combinations. Suha Cottage is 500 metres from Lake Bohinj and around 5 km from the Vogel ski centre.
Ob Savici Apartment House
Ob Savici Apartment House The Ob Savici apartment house, consisting of 7 apartments (3 x 6-bed and 4 x 4-bed apartments), stands in an idyllic location next to the river Savica. Its peaceful and relaxing surroundings make it perfect for all who come to Bohinj for a restful break. The Ob Savici apartment house is located 500 metres from the Vogel ski centre and 300 metres from Lake Bohinj.
Pac Sports Agency
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Tripič Hotel
TRIPIČ HOTEL***
Information and bookings Tripič Family Hotel***, Tripič Restaurant and Pizzeria Triglavska cesta 13, 4264 Bohinjska Bistrica t +386 (0)4 828 01 20 f +386 (0)4 828 01 24 e info@hotel-tripic.si
www.hotel-bohinj.si
Description Run by the same family since 1986, this hotel is located in the centre of the traditional little village of Bohinjska Bistrica, close to Bohinj Aquapark and just 5 km from Lake Bohinj. The bus and railway stations are just 300 metres away. The hotel has 10 double rooms and 7 connecting family rooms. All rooms have their own bathroom and balcony, cable TV and free internet. The only hotel with à la carte lunch and/or dinner options included in half-board or full-board packages.
Other facilities Free Wi-Fi and cabled internet access available. Large private car park next to the hotel. Conference room, library, heated storage for ski equipment, fishing tackle and hiking gear; fishing licences and hiking maps sold; fishing tackle, hiking gear and bicycles available for hire. Restaurants À la carte restaurant offering local Bohinj cuisine and Slovene specialities, pizzeria and covered summer terrace. Can seat up to 150 diners. Recreation Flyfishing on the Sava Bohinjka, Bohinj Aquapark with heated pools and wellness centre, cycling, sports activities on Lake Bohinj and the Sava Bohinjka, downhill skiing, ski touring and crosscountry skiing, ice skating.
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Cable car
VOGEL BOHINJ CABLE CAR Incredible views, an excellent hiking destination
Information and bookings
Vogel in winter Vogel is the only high-mountain ski area in the Triglav National Park. It has 22 marked runs at heights ranging from 569 to 1,800 metres above sea level. The ski centre is suitable for families (children’s park) and freeride enthusiasts. It also boasts the longest ski run in Slovenia – “Žagar’s Ravine”.
Žičnice Vogel Bohinj, d. d. Ukanc 6, SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero t +386 (0)4 572 97 12 +386 (0)4 572 97 21 m +386 (0) 51 644 316 e info@vogel.si booking@vogel.si fb www.facebook.com/VogelSkiCenter
Vogel Alpine Village A fairy-tale village of holiday chalets right by the ski slopes and with a wonderful view of Triglav and the surrounding peaks. Four chalets are available in the Vogel Alpine Village: Burja, Merjasec, Ruša and Murka (hostel). All are located within a few steps of each other. Also open in summer.
www.vogel.si
A modern gondola-style cable car carries you in just 5 minutes to a height of 1,537 metres above sea level, into the heart of the Triglav National Park, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Lake Bohinj, Triglav and the surrounding peaks. Vogel in summer As well as offering incredible views, Vogel in summer offers: an excellent starting point for hiking tours, a ride on the four-seat Orlove Glave chairlift, a stunning paragliding launch site and a range of food and drink options. Children can play in the children’s play park and meet the animals in the mini mountain ranch. Adrenaline-seekers can ride the zipline or try the bike park.
Other facilities In summer and winter alike we organise events for all tastes and ages. We make a special effort to ensure a variety of activities for our youngest visitors. We can help organise: • weddings, • business meetings, • end-of-year get-togethers, • birthdays, anniversaries, • team building events and • other events. Clothing and footwear are available from the Vogel sports shop and there is also a souvenir shop.
A wide range of food and drink options
Vogel Alpine Village – accommodation
Slovenia’s most beautiful ski resort
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Bohinj cycling route
BOHINJ TOURISM ASSOCIATION
DANICA CAMPSITE & RESTAURANT, SAVICA WATERFALL Bohinj Tourism Association
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Information and bookings Danica Campsite
Bohinj Tourism Association Ribčev Laz 48, SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero t +386 (0)4 574 60 10, f +386 (0)4 572 33 30 e info@bohinj-info.com
www.bohinj-info.com
Danica Campsite Triglavska 60, SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica t +386 (0)4 572 10 55, f +386 (0)4 572 33 30 e info@camp-danica.si
www.camp-danica.si Danica Restaurant
Savica Waterfall
fishing licences, hiking maps, souvenirs bicycle hire wireless internet access information and souvenir shop every day of the year
Danica Campsite The Danica Campsite lies on the bank of the Sava Bohinjka not far from Lake Bohinj. Throughout the year it offers high-quality facilities, professional tourism services and a wide range of additional activities in the remarkable natural environment of the Bohinj area. Modern toilet blocks, laundry facilities and a camper station, free WiFi throughout the campsite, a large picnic area, activity areas, a children’s playground... and all this in a secluded and peaceful location just a stone’s throw from the centre of the settlement. An excellent combination for an unforgettable holiday.
Danica Restaurant Triglavska 60, SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica t +386 (0)4 575 16 19 +386 (0)4 574 60 10 (TD Bohinj) e gostilna.danica@bohinj-info.com
Danica Restaurant The Danica Restaurant offers an authentic culinary experience with high-quality food and friendly staff. As well as the standard menu, the restaurant offers seasonal dishes and interesting combinations of traditional flavours and attractive presentation.
Bohinj Tourism Association The Bohinj Tourism Association with its information centre is located close to Lake Bohinj and offers: • accommodation in apartments, rooms and holiday chalets • tourist information and services and sports programmes in Bohinj and the surrounding area
Savica Waterfall The Savica Waterfall lies at the heart of the Triglav National Park and is the most visited waterfall in Slovenia. The waterfall is symbolically seen as a source of life and a source of inspiration. It is fed by water from the “Black Lake” (Črno jezero). A well-maintained path leads to the waterfall.
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HOTEL JEZERO**** Information and bookings Hotel Jezero, Alpinum hoteli, d. o. o. Ribčev Laz 51, SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero t +386 (0)4 572 91 00 f +386 (0)4 572 90 39 e info@hotel-jezero.si
www.hotel-jezero.si
SORIŠKA PLANINA Information and bookings Turistični center Soriška planina, d. o. o. Selca 86, SI-4227 Selca t +386(0)4 511 78 35 m +386(0)40 565 891 e info@soriska-planina.si fb Soriška planina AlpVenture
www.soriska-planina.si
Description Hotel Jezero stands in the Triglav National Park in central location right on Lake Bohinj and has 71 rooms and 5 suites. Rooms have direct dial telephone, cable TV, fridge, safe, hairdryer and balcony with balcony furniture.
Recreation Relax in our heated indoor swimming pool, visit our fitness centre, enjoy a sauna or a massage or simply enjoy the hotel garden.
Other facilities The hotel has a lift, Wi-Fi, conference rooms, ski equipment storage and a car park. Restaurants Guests are catered for in the Vrtovin Restaurant with covered and outdoor terraces, the à la carte Zlatovčica Restaurant with covered terrace, and the hotel café. We organise celebrations, weddings, gala evenings, picnics and other social functions.
Soriška Planina is a small, friendly ski area on the edge of the Julian Alps (1,300–1,550 metres above sea level) that offers a wide choice of Alpine experiences throughout the year. Its unique location between three valleys on the border between the Primorska and Gorenjska regions means that it is easily reached from every part of Slovenia. It is also an excellent stopping place for those travelling by camper or motorbike, since it is located on one of the country’s most beautiful panoramic roads, winding between Bohinj and the Soča Valley. Soriška Planina in winter In winter Soriška Planina is a pleasant family ski centre with 25 hectares of ski areas and other winter activities such as tobogganing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ski touring and winter hiking.
Soriška Planina in summer In summer it is an ideal base from which to set out on walks or more demanding hikes into the surrounding mountains or for cycling along the former “Rapallo Border” (i.e. the border agreed under the 1920 Treaty of Rapallo). It is also a natural launch site for paragliders. The starting points of hikes and themed trails along the Rapallo Border can also be reached by the twoseater Lajnar chairlift. Accommodation Pleasant and comfortable accommodation with all-day service is available in the Brunarica guest house on Soriška Planina and the Macesen guest house in Sorica.
Julian Alps | Bohinj
HOTEL*** & VILA**** STARE
PENZION VILA BISTRICA***
Information and bookings
Information and bookings
Hotel & Villa STARE by Lake Bohinj Ukanc 128, SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero m +386 (0)40 558 669 f +386 (0)4 574 64 01 e info@bohinj-hotel.com
Penzion Vila Bistrica Mencingerjeva ulica 24, SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica m +386 (0)40 382 038 e info@penzion-vilabistrica.si
www.bohinj-hotel.com www.rent-villa-slovenia.com The Hotel Stare lies in the heart of the Julian Alps, just 150 m from Lake Bohinj, in the tranquil and lovely village of Ukanc within the Triglav National Park. Our range of services and holiday options guarantee you and your family a wonderful stay at any time of the year.
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www.penzion-vilabistrica.si
Penzion Vila Bistrica is a pleasant and comfortable place to stay that offers numerous opportunities for an active holiday. Accommodation consists of 13 single, double and family rooms, all with bathroom, cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms also have a balcony. Let us spoil you with our generous self-service breakfasts and drinks from our bar. Come and enjoy a holiday with substance!
RABIČ APARTMENTS Information and bookings Apartmaji Rabič Janez Cokan Nuška, s. p. Stara Fužina 217 SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero t +386 (0)4 572 30 91 m +386 (0)41 394 061 e info@rabic.si janko.rabic@siol.net
www.rabic.si
ROČNJEK FARM STAY Information and bookings Turistična kmetija Ročnjek Gorjuše 6, SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica m +386 (0)51 616 450, e rocnjek@gmail.com, fb Rocnjek Homestead
www.rocnjek.kelih.com
The Ročnjek farm lies at 942 metres above sea level, between Bled and Bohinj. The large garden and farmyard extend into the forest. The main building houses the kitchen and restaurant and is adjoined by the apartments, each decorated on a different theme. Children enjoy the freedom to run around and make friends with farm animals. The farm also offers wellness facilities and a range of indoor and outdoor toys/ playground equipment for children. All welcome.
HOTEL KRISTAL**** Information and bookings Hotel Kristal Bohinj Ribčev Laz 4 a SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero t +386 (0)4 577 82 00 f +386 (0)4 577 82 50 e info@hotel-kristal-slovenia.com
www.hotel-kristalslovenia.com
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HOTEL CENTER*** Information and bookings Hotel Center, Pokljuka Triglav Sports Centre Srednja vas 165 a (Rudno polje) SI-4267 Srednja vas v Bohinju t (recepcija) +386 (0)4 532 00 00 f +386 (0)4 532 00 01 e info@center-pokljuka.si
www.center-pokljuka.si
LD TURIZEM Information and bookings LD turizem Darja Lazar, s. p. Mencingerjeva 10 SI-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica t +386 (0)4 574 76 00 f +386 (0)4 574 76 01 e darja.lazar@siol.net
www.ld-turizem.si
SERVIS FINŽGAR VOGEL Information and bookings Servis Finžgar Vogel Ukanc 6 SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero t +386 (0)4 572 17 22 m +386 (0)40 298 297 e servis.finzgar@ru-fi.si
www.ru-fi.so
HIKE & BIKE TOURISM AGENCY Information and bookings Turistična agencija HIKE&BIKE Stara Fužina 117 SI-4265 Bohinjsko jezero t +386 (0)31 374 660 e grega@hikeandbike.si
www.hikeandbike.si
These pearls of Alpine tourism offer numerous sustainable mobility options allowing us to reduce our environmental impact.
BOHINJ, A PROUD MEMBER OF ALPINE PEARLS The Alpine Pearls are a network of 25 locations in six Alpine countries, including Bohinj in Slovenia.
You can reach Bohinj by train or bus. During your stay you can use the Bohinj Card to park your car free of charge, use public buses around the Bohinj area, take a boat trip on the lake and hire bicycles. The card also gives you free admission to museums, the Savica Waterfall and the gorges of the Mostnica. You are entitled to a 50% discount on train or bus tickets to Ljubljana and numerous other advantages in Bohinj and around Slovenia.
SELECTED PRODUCTS FROM THE BOHINJ AREA The Bohinjsko/from Bohinj logo guarantees the geographical origin and high quality of handicrafts, gastronomic products and produce, and food and drink. Bohinjsko/from Bohinj certification is awarded by local tourism promoter Bohinj Tourism.
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The river Soča
THE SOČA VALLEY BOVEC, KOBARID, TOLMIN
Hiking
in Europe. It is no coincidence that Walt Disney Pictures chose it as a location for Prince Caspian, the second part of the Chronicles of Narnia series.
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Soča Valley Tourism - TIC Bovec Trg golobarskih žrtev 22, SI-5230 Bovec t +386 (0)5 384 19 19 e info.bovec@dolina-soce.si Soča Valley Tourism– TIC Kobarid Trg Svobode 16, SI-5222 Kobarid t +386 (0)5 380 04 90 e info.kobarid@dolina-soce.si
Paragliding
Soča Valley Tourism – TIC Tolmin Petra Skalarja 4, SI-5220 Tolmin t +386 (0)5 380 04 80 e info.tolmin@dolina-soce.si e info@dolina-soce.si
www.dolina-soce.si
Javorca
The Soča Valley, which links the towns of Bovec, Kobarid and Tolmin, was the first European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) in Slovenia. It offers visitors a rich blend of active, cultural and historical experiences in a stunning natural setting. The valley’s main attraction is the emerald-green Soča, one of the most beautiful rivers
The various tributaries of the Soča also flow into the valley, creating crystal-clear pools and waterfalls. Most notable among them are Boka, Slovenia’s most majestic waterfall, and the mysterious Kozjak, trapped in its natural amphitheatre. One of the most popular natural sights in the valley are the deep and narrow Tolmin Gorges, carved into the living rock. But the Soča Valley is not only for nature lovers: it is famous across Slovenia and beyond as an important centre for outdoor activities. The valley offers countless opportunities for sports and recreation: water sports (kayaking, rafting, canyoning), fishing, hiking, cycling, zip-line, parachuting and paragliding, flying, climbing; and in winter, family skiing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing and snow-shoeing. Visitors can combine active adventures with discovering the cultural heritage that still lives in the Alpine pastures, on old farms, in traditional events and in the local gastronomy. The most distinctive local products, frequently found in the valley’s cuisine, include honey and Bovec and Tolmin cheese. Sweet treats include štruklji from Kobarid and krafi from Bovec. This area of wonderful and unspoilt nature and cultural heritage in Slovenia’s Alpine region is protected as part of the Triglav National Park. The Soča (Isonzo) Front is part of world history and, as we mark the centenary of the start of the First World War, an eloquent warning. Monuments from this period are linked together to form the Walk of Peace.
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Kayaking on Soča
AKTIVNI PLANET HOSTEL SOČA ROCKS
Information and bookings Aktivni planet, d. o. o. & Zipline Slovenia Trg golobarskih žrtev 19, SI-5230 Bovec t +386 (0)40 693 433 e info@aktivniplanet.si info@ziplineslovenia.si
www.aktivniplanet.si Hostel Soča Rocks Mala vas 120, SI-5230 Bovec e info@hostelsocarocks.com
www.hostelsocarocks.com
The north-western corner of Slovenia is a paradise for all lovers of unspoilt nature, crystal-clear rivers and high mountains. All the beauties of the Bovec area are near at hand when you stay at the Soča Rocks Hostel, which has 68 beds, a spacious common room, kitchen, a lively bar and an information desk. Activities and excursions are arranged daily and a social atmosphere is guaranteed, ideal for making new friends and taking part in sports activities. The Aktivni Planet sports agency offers a wide range of activities: • rafting, • canyoning, • solo kayaking, • ziplining in the country’s biggest zipline park, • river bob, • hiking, • caving, and more... Every activity with us is a special experience. JOIN US!
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BOVEC Holiday House
BOVEC HOLIDAY HOUSE & MORE Ita Rina's House
Information and bookings BOVEC Holiday House & MORjE, turistične storitve, Mihaela Rupnik, s. p. Brdo 54, SI-5230 Bovec m +386 (0)40 425 262 e bovec@tourismslovenia.eu
www.tourismslovenia.eu
The Green House
BOVEC Holiday House
We are a friendly and hospitable family who were among the first to start renting out apartments to tourists in Bovec. Now our two daughters, both of them qualified tourism operators, are continuing this 30-year tradition. We can accommodate up to 30 guests in 7 spacious apartments in 3 lovely houses. Two of them are typical old Bovec houses with listed building status. The “RENT YOUR HOUSE” service is ideal for groups. Seasonal organic fruit and vegetables available from the orchard and garden. Some bicycles and hiking poles available for the use of guests. Nature lovers will enjoy our farm, surrounded by pastures and fields, and the youngest visitors love our little goats. Those interested in culture are invited to view our gallery of clay sculptures.
BOVEC HOLIDAY HOUSE Location: Brdo 54 A spacious holiday house in a privileged location set back from the road and away from the bustle
of town, but just 5 minutes on foot from the ski resort, airfield and town centre and 20 minutes from the river Soča. A wonderful view of the magnificent mountains and the surrounding countryside extends on all sides. You can sunbathe on sunbeds on the large terrace or relax with a favourite book in a hammock strung between two trees. The attic, containing a small library of mountaineering books and a children’s playroom, gives the house a particular charm.
ITA RINA'S HOUSE Location: Klanc 21 Sleep in the cosy wooden atmosphere of a magnificent antique bedroom hand-crafted by our uncle, a WW2 veteran. Sometimes, when he had too much to drink, memories of his wartime experiences would come flooding back and he would hide under the table shouting “FIRE!!!” This is also the house where our grandfathers’s cousin was born. He was the father of the first Slovene film actress, ITA RINA, remembered as the star who said no to Hollywood. The house has two balconies, a terrace and a garden with a natural spring of drinking water.
THE GREEN HOUSE Location: Kot 78 The house is impossible to miss: it stands next to the main road and its walls are the colour of the river Soča. Outside you can enjoy a green urban park with car parking in the centre of the town. The apartments are decorated in green tourism style. The downstairs communal area now used as a bar was once a stable for the animals. The modern upstairs apartment served as a hayloft.
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Tandem skydive
AVIOFUN SKYDIVE BOVEC Adrenaline flights For those who are not quite brave enough to jump out of a plane themselves but still want a hit of adrenaline, we offer flights where you can accompany skydivers up into the air, see them jump and then, after a steep dive, land safely with our expert pilot. Information and bookings Aviofun Skydive Bovec Rupa 17, SI-5230 Bovec t +386 (0)41 888 707 e skydive@aviofun.com
www.aviofun.com Skydiving Skydiving is an experience you never forget. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to throw yourself out of a plane from a dizzy altitude? If you would like to try this fascinating and adrenaline-filled sport, have an unforgettable experience and see the world from a totally new perspective, we would be honoured to make this happen for you!
Aerobatic glider flight Already tried everything in the Soča Valley and still seeking some excitement? Like a tandem skydive, an aerobatic glider flight is a musttry experience for every adrenaline junkie. Experience g-forces of up to 8 times gravity as you loop the loop over and over again. Panoramic flights We offer various types of panoramic flights for different numbers of passengers. Our panoramic flights carry you over the beautiful Soča Valley and the Julian Alps, all the way to Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj.
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With us, you write the story of your life.
LIFE ADVENTURES MORE ADVENTURE, MORE YOU!
Information and bookings LIFE Adventures Železniška ulica 5, SI-4248 Lesce t +386 (0)4 201 48 75 m +386 (0)40 508 853
www.lifeadventures.si www.selfguidedlife.com www.sloveniadventures.com Description We believe that a life in the outdoors is a life well lived and that is why we specialise in selfguided tours, cycling and adventure holidays throughout the Julian Alps and Slovenia. We offer creative itineraries that feature the best of each region with the greatest possible value for our clients. With over 15 years of experience, we know all the secrets of adventure. We are simply here to share our love of Slovenia’s most amazing places and to help clients reach the edge of their comfort zone, where the best memories are made. More Adventure, More You!
What we offer • Adventure Holidays. • Self guided cycling, walking and multi activities tours. • Cycling and mountain biking tours and holidays. • Walking and trekking tours in the Julian Alps. • Summer Outdoor camps. Other facilities We organise incentive tours, special outdoor events and corporate events. Our mission is to provide unique event in coexistence coexisting with nature.
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HOSTEL BOVEC Information and bookings Hostel Bovec Klanc 27, SI-5230 Bovec m +386 (0)70 133 551 e info@hostel-bovec.si fb HostelBovec
www.hostel-bovec.si
MRAKIČ APARTMENTS**** Information and bookings Apartmaji Mrakič Vasja Mrakič, s. p. Dvor 53, SI-5230 Bovec m +386 (0)41 329 174 e info@mrakic.net fb Apartmaji Mrakič
www.mrakic.net
Description Hostel Bovec – Bovec’s youth hostel – is located by the beautiful river Soča in the heart of Slovenia’s most beautiful destination, where the beauties of nature take your breath away, where the natural features of the landscape offer you countless ways to spend your free time, and where there is something for absolutely everyone. The hostel is close to the centre of town and lies on the famous Alpe Adria Trail, on the way to the Virje Waterfall. Our friendly and obliging staff are always on hand to organise excursions and activities and ensure that your stay with us leaves you with happy memories. The heart of the hostel is the living room, where you can meet people from all over the world in a cosy atmosphere complete with a fireplace and share your impressions with them.
Hostel facilities Shared kitchen, use of barbecue, use of living room with fireplace.
The Mrakič apartments are located in a quiet part of Bovec. We offer accommodation in four apartments in a typical Bovec house. The apartments have modern furnishings and offer everything you need for a carefree holiday.
Additional facilities include bicycle hire, hiking pole hire, sports equipment storage, laundry service and transfers to and from nearby airports.
On request, we can prepare a self-service breakfast based on local produce for you to enjoy in our garden house. Behind the house is a large garden where you can relax and socialise. Families with children will appreciate the children’s playground equipment and range of games. There is also a barbecue in the garden where you can prepare your own appetising dinner.
Types of rooms 2+2 studio with own bathroom and kitchenette, 2-bed room (an extra bed can be added) with shared bathroom and kitchen, dormitories with shared bathroom and kitchen. Other facilities We can help organise: rafting, canyoning, zipline, kayak trips, kayak school, bicycle hire, etc.
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ZIPLINES THE BIGGEST IN EUROPE
Soča rafting d.o.o. was founded in 1989 and was the first rafting company in Slovenia. As a leading company in this field, with many years of experience, we provide sports programmes of all types in both summer and winter.
SOČA RAFTING Information and bookings
Učje is a picturesque and unspoilt canyon where you can find the biggest zipline park in Europe, with ten thrilling ziplines covering a total length of 4 km.
The modern Soča Rafting Centre is located in the centre of Bovec. Facilities include car parking, changing rooms, lockers, showers, internet access and a specialised sports shop.
Soča rafting, d. o. o. Trg golobarskih žrtev 14, SI-5230 Bovec t +386 (0)5 389 62 00 m +386 (0)41 724 472 e info@socarafting.si
www.socarafting.si www.zipline.si
This is your adventure! Enjoy an exciting getaway in the Soča Valley with Kata. Experience unique adventures and explore hidden corners.
KATA AVANTURE Information and bookings KATA Avanture, agencija za športni turizem, d. o. o. Dvor 57, SI-5230 Bovec m +386 (0)40 815 251 e info@kata.si
www.kata.si
gps 46.3337 N, 13.5424 E
Enjoy the following activities with our friendly and experienced guides and topclass equipment: rafting, canyoning, river walking, river tubing, snorkelling, hiking, cycling, mountaineering, climbing, kayaking, light aircraft flight, skydiving, horse riding, and more. Choose weekly holiday packages, weekend breaks or custom-made holidays that allow you and your family or friends to recharge your batteries while we provide unforgettable activities, excellent accommodation, friendly transfers and delicious food. Our services are designed for individual guests, groups, international travel agencies and private companies. We provide all the necessary
support so you can enjoy everything that the Soča Valley has to offer. Kata is a unique tourism agency in the Soča Valley, created to satisfy our guests’ desire for remarkable experiences and added value and to give personality to active holidays, teambuilding events and outdoor adventures.
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LIZA CAMPSITE Information and bookings Kamp Liza Maksim Mlekuž, s. p. Vodenca 4, SI-5230 Bovec t +386 (0)5 389 63 70 m +386 (0)41 760 651 e info@camp-liza.com
www.camp-liza.com
JULIANA ALPINE BOTANICAL GARDEN Information Prirodoslovni muzej Slovenije Prešernova 20, SI-1000 Ljubljana t +386 (0)1 241 09 40 f +386 (0)1 241 09 53 e uprava@pms-lj.si
www.pms-lj.si/juliana/si
The Bovec Basin nestles among towering peaks and mountain pastures. Through it flows a wonderful river, the emerald-green Soča, joined by its wild and crystal-clear tributary, the Koritnica. The LIZA campsite is located just 200 metres from the confluence of the two rivers. “This is our second home,” say the many guests who return year after year to this beautiful corner of our country.
Campsite amenities: • open all year round • close to the confluence of the Soča and the Koritnica • restaurant (Gostilna Liza): May–September • fresh bread sold on site: May–September • kayaking and mini-rafting permits • beach volleyball court Better a thousand stars in the sky than five in a hotel.
Above the Koritnica, in the midst of the greenery and trees, our guests find a place where they can enjoy those moments of relaxation that only pure and unspoilt nature can offer, as the river flows gently by. Peace, the smell of freshly baked bread, good food and drink, fresh coolness, the rippling river and endless opportunities for an active holiday await you here.
Juliana Alpine Botanical Garden Juliana is the oldest Alpine botanical garden in the natural environment in Slovenia. It was founded in 1926 by the Triestine businessman Albert Bois de Chesne, who created it with the help of his friend Julius Kugy, a well-known mountaineer, botanist and writer. Juliana is located in the Alpine valley of Trenta, on the slope of Kukla, not far from a little church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and lies at approximately 800 metres above sea level, some ten metres above the river Soča. The garden covers an area of 2,572 square metres and is supplied with water by a waterfall higher up. Today Juliana is home to around 600 different species of plants from meadows, pastures, rocks, screes, fens, gravel beds and forests. It differs from other Alpine botanical gardens in Europe in its diverse blend of Alpine and karst flora.
Plants include some that are endemic to Slovenia, numerous protected, rare and endangered species, Natura 2000 species and other species traditionally found in Slovenia. Juliana has enjoyed protected status since 1951. Opening hours: from 1 May to 30 September, every day from 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Julian Alps | Soča Valley, Bovec
HOTEL MANGART BOVEC***
HOTEL ALP BOVEC***
Information and bookings
Information and bookings
Hotel Mangart Bovec Mala vas 107, SI-5230 Bovec t +386 (0)5 388 42 50 f +386 (0)5 388 42 51 e info@hotel-mangart.com
Hotel Alp Bovec Trg golobarskih žrtev 48, SI-5230 Bovec t +386 (0)5 388 40 00, f +386 (0)5 388 40 02 e info@hotel-alp-bovec.com
www.hotel-mangart.com A modern hotel surrounded by unspoilt nature, Hotel Mangart Bovec is an excellent choice for a break or holiday, for both families and individuals. Air-conditioned rooms have telephone, cable TV (LCD), minibar, safe and free Wi-Fi. Wellness centre with panoramic view, storage space for sports equipment.
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www.hotel-alp-bovec.com
A hotel with tradition in the centre of town. The hotel has 95 rooms, an air-conditioned self-service restaurant, a café with a terrace on the main square, a large function room for events and seminars, two smaller conference rooms, a wellness centre with three saunas (classic Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and infrared sauna) and a room where bicycles and other sports equipment may be stored free of charge.
supermjau HOTEL SANJE OB SOČI
SUPERMJAU APARTMENTS
Information and bookings
Information and bookings
Hotel Sanje ob Soči Mala vas 105 a, SI-5230 Bovec t +386 (0)5 389 60 00, f +386 (0)5 389 62 22 e info@sanjeobsoci.com, www.sanjeobsoci.com
Aparmaji Supermjau Dvor 64, SI-5230 Bovec m +386 (0)41 760 869, +386 (0)51 620 075 e info@supermjau.com
We will welcome you with a smile and do our best to make your stay with us unforgettable. Accommodation consists of nine apartments, nine rooms and a suite at the very top of the hotel with a splendid view over Bovec and the Kanin range. As well as accommodation we offer afternoon relaxation in our saunas and massage baths – or you can put yourself in the hands of our skilled masseurs. We look forward to seeing you!
We are located in a quiet part of Bovec, 400 metres from the town centre and 300 metres from the Kanin cable car. We offer 6 apartments measuring 60 m2. Each apartment has a terrace and access to the garden. Additional facilities/services include a sauna, mountain bikes, hiking poles, a barbecue and a dryer for ski boots. A communal social space with children’s corner is available for use by all guests.
www.supermjau.com
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POLOVNIK CAMPSITE***
OUTDOOR GALAXY
Information and bookings
Information and bookings
Kamp Polovnik, WES'M, d. o. o. Ledina 8, SI-5230 Bovec t +386 (0)5 389 60 07, m +386 (0)31 344 417, f +386 (0)5 389 60 06
Outdoor Galaxy, tourist agency and shop Kot 1, SI-5230 Bovec t +386 (0)40 605 325 m info@outdoor-galaxy.com
e kamp.polovnik@siol.net
www.kamp-polovnik.com
www.outdoor-galaxy.com
The Polovnik campsite is located in a wooded grove close to the oldest church in the Soča Valley and is just five minutes’ walk from the centre of Bovec – which is a big advantage because it means that everything is reachable on foot. The closest food shop is just 50 metres away. A restaurant with a summer garden is located next to the campsite. The campsite has lots of shade but there are also plenty of sunny areas.
Outdoor activities, sports shop, tourist agency, bicycle hire, bicycle repairs. Guided activities: mountain biking, canyoning, rafting, kayaking, “sit-ontop” kayaking, climbing, caving, hiking, etc.
JOJO APARTMENT HOUSE AND BAR
JOJO TRANSPORT
Information and bookings
Jojo Prevozi, Dragan Jojič, s. p. Dvor 5, SI-5230 Bovec t +386 (0)5 389 64 70, m +386 (0)41 880 906 e info@jojo-prevozi.com
Jojo Bar Apartmaji Rupa 7a, SI-5230 Bovec t +386 (0)5 389 64 70, +386 (0)5 389 60 10, m +386 (0)41 880 906 e info@joffitours.com, www.joffitours.com The JOJO apartments and bar are in a green location just 100 metres from the centre of Bovec, with a wonderful view over the Bovec Basin. Each apartment can accommodate up to 6 people. Together, they are an excellent choice for two families or a group of friends. The large living room in each apartment is perfect for spending quality time with family and friends.
Information and bookings
www.jojo-prevozi.com
We provide transport of passengers and luggage for groups and individuals in the Julian Alps area, transport to nearby railway stations and airports and transport to starting points of hiking and cycling excursions. Day trips or longer excursions (multiple days) and transport to other tourist centres in Slovenia and Europe by arrangement.
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JELINČIČ FARM STAY Information and bookings Jelinčič Farm Tourism, Jelinc Campsite and Jelinc Dairy Soča 50, SI-5232 Soča t +386 (0)5 388 95 10 f +386 (0)5 388 95 11 e kmetija.kamp.jelincic@gmail.com
www.kmetijajelincic.si
THE WALK OF PEACE FROM THE ALPS TO THE ADRIATIC
KANIN SKI RESORT Information and bookings Sončni Kanin Dvor 43, SI-5230 Bovec t +386 (0)5 917 93 01 e info@kanin.si
Information and bookings
www.kanin.si
Kanin is the highest-lying ski resort in Slovenia with a wide range of winter and summer activities on offer: hiking, mountain biking, paragliding or simply enjoying nature with a view that stretches to the coast. A cable car carries you from 460 metres up to 2,202 metres above sea level. The cross-border Kanin–Sella Nevea ski area offers a special experience in winter. Excellent snow conditions mean that skiing is even possible in May.
SOČA TRIPS KOBARID BREŠAN APARTMENT*** Information and bookings Soča Trips Kobarid Trg svobode 12, SI-5222 Kobarid t + 386 (0)31 346 354 e info@socatrips.si e apartma.bresan@gmail.com
www.socatrips.si www.apartmabresan.si
Soča Trips invites you to spend an active holiday in the Soča Valley. We offer RAFTING down the rapids of the wonderful emeraldgreen Soča – for adrenaline-seekers and families. We also offer KAYAKING SCHOOL (learn how to do an Eskimo roll!) and kayaking trips, CANYONING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, HIKING and CLIMBING with experienced, friendly guides. We also have a SHOP in the centre of Kobarid selling summerwear and sports apparel from prAna. We can provide TRANSFERS for kayakers, cyclists, climbers and hikers to starting points for Krn, Kolovrat, Stol, etc., or to the nearest airports. Stroll along the Soča, the most beautiful river in the Alps; or bathe in the warm waters of the Nadiža/Natisone, said to have health-giving properties. All welcome for relaxation and a break from everyday routine!
The Walk of Peace Visitor Centre Gregorčičeva ulica 8 SI-5222 Kobarid t +386 (0)5 389 01 67 e turizem@potmiru.si
www.potmiru.si
ACCOMMODATION is available at the Brešan Apartment*** (Address: Ladra 55), located just 5 minutes’ walk from Soča. The apartment has a large garden and is suitable for families and disabled guests. Free parking. Pets welcome. Amenities including TV and free Wi-Fi. An ideal base for cycling, hiking and paragliding! Low-cost accommodation also available offseason!
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Hotel Hvala
HOTEL HVALA**** TOPLI VAL RESTAURANT
Information and bookings
HOTEL HVALA
Hotel Hvala Trg Svobode 1, SI-5222 Kobarid t +386 (0)5 389 93 00 f +386 (0)5 388 53 22 e info@hotelhvala.si
We offer 61 beds in rooms of various types (a total of 31), a room for storing sports equipment, a drying room, flies for fly fishing, fishing permits, a sauna, a bicycle shed, bicycle hire, car hire and an information point. The Hotel Hvala is a cyclist-friendly and hikerfriendly hotel.
Look for the smile and your holiday among friends will begin In the embrace of the Julian Alps and the river Soča you will find your own experiences, your own peace and everything that brought you to this part of the world. We are just down the road, in the little town of Kobarid, in the centre of the Soča Valley, at the family-run Hotel Hvala and Topli Val Restaurant. Come and spend a holiday among friends, where you will enjoy pleasant accommodation, a good night’s sleep and great food.
TOPLI VAL RESTAURANT
www.hotelhvala.si
Natural, healthy and tasty cuisine has been our passion since 1976. A Mediterranean-type restaurant where we combine a sea of flavours with the local gastronomic tradition in a unique way.
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Koren campsite and apartment village
KOREN CAMPSITE AND APARTMENT VILLAGE Wooden glamping tents without kitchen or bathroom are also available, as well as some with all conveniences.
Information and bookings Kamp – apartmajsko naselje Koren Ladra 1 B, SI-5222 Kobarid t +386 (0)5 389 13 11 m +386 (0)41 371 229 e info@kamp-koren.si
www.kamp-koren.si gps 46.2510 N, 13.5868 E
Description This superior category campsite lies on the river Soča just 500 metres from Kobarid and is the perfect base for a wide range of sports activities. It is the first eco-campsite in Slovenia to hold EU Ecolabel and Eco Camping certification. It has 90 pitches and can accommodate a total of 360 campers. Tent hire available. Open all year round. The campsite also offers six fully furnished wooden chalets (4+2). These have a kitchen, living room (satellite TV, internet) and bathroom on the ground floor and two bedrooms with two beds each on the first floor. Two additional beds are available in the living room on the ground floor. Each floor measures 50m² and the chalet also has a balcony and a terrace. The chalets are heated.
Other facilities Bar, catering service in high season and for groups, shop (also sells organic produce), children’s playground, Wi-Fi, TV, telephone, herb and vegetable gardens, sports activities, hiking and cycling packages, bicycle and e-bike hire, climbing with an instructor, washing machine and tumble dryer, fridge and cool box hire, covered picnic area, barbecue areas, campfire cooking area and kitchen. NEW: saunas, fitness suite and gym, conference room Activities on the campsite Boules, table tennis, beach volleyball, swimming in the river, climbing (climbing wall), adventure park. Activities in the surrounding area Kayaking, rafting, canyoning, fishing, cycling, mountain biking, hiking, climbing, paragliding, riding, etc. SPECIAL PACKAGES FOR WINTER SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing, skiing, igloobuilding, ice climbing, etc.
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X POINT OUTDOOR CENTRE Information and bookings X Point outdoor center Trg svobode 6, SI-5222 Kobarid t +386 (0)5 388 53 08 m +386 (0)31 605 990 m +386 (0)41 692 290 (Dejan Luzar) e info@xpoint.si
Sports agency X Point is a sports agency and outdoor centre in Kobarid. We have been offering activities such as rafting, canyoning, hydrospeed, kayaking and kayaking school, canoeing, cycling, hiking and tandem paragliding for more than ten years. In winter we transfer to the centre of Bovec, where we offer high-quality services for skiers and snowboarders including ski, snowboard and equipment hire and skiing and snowboarding lessons for all abilities. We also offer a rapid, high-quality ski and board service.
Hostel The X Point hostel in Kobarid is located in the centre of town and close to restaurants, bars and shops. The hotel offers accommodation in six rooms with two to six beds. The following rooms are available: • 2 x double rooms (sleeps 2) • 3 x triple rooms (sleeps 3) • 1 x five-bed room with the possibility of two extra beds (sleeps 5+2)
www.xpoint.si
Hlapi Apartments***
Apartmaji HLAPI & ŽONIR
HLAPI & ŽONIR APARTMENTS*** Information and bookings Apartmaji Hlapi & Žonir t +386 (0)31 750 472, +386 (0)41 686 997 e zonir.hlapi@gmail.com fb zonir
http://visitsoca.net/
Žonir Apartment***
Honey Bee Apartment***
Hlapi Apartments*** Trg svobode 14, SI-5222 Kobarid gps 46.2478 N, 13.5789 E
have health-giving properties – is within easy walking distance. The apartment has a large terrace, a bathroom with massage shower, kitchen, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a flatscreen TV with satellite channels. Parking is provided.
Treat yourself to a stay in fully furnished apartments in the centre of Kobarid. All apartments have air conditioning, bathroom with shower, kitchen with dishwasher, Wi-Fi, flatscreen TV with satellite channels and space to store sports equipment. Parking space and free bicycle hire available. Žonir Apartment*** Staro selo 57, SI-5222 Kobarid gps 46.2461 N, 13.5304 E The apartment is situated in a little country village not far from Kobarid. A world-famous restaurant and a casino are located just a few steps from the apartment. A natural bathing area on the Nadiža – a warm river said to
Honey Bee Apartment*** Markova ulica 18, SI-5222 Kobarid gps 46.2482 N, 13.5773 E This comfortable apartment with balcony in the centre of Kobarid comes with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flatscreen TV with satellite channels, kitchen with dishwasher and bathroom with shower. Parking is provided next to the apartment. Storage space is available for sports equipment. Free bicycle hire available.
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Information and bookings
Turistična kmetija Kranjc Koseč 7, SI-5222 Kobarid t +386 (0)5 384 85 62 e info@turizem-kranjc.si
Apartmaji pri Jakobu Magozd 6, SI-5222 Kobarid m +386 (0)41 269 463, +386 (0)41 759 307 e prijakobu.apartmaji @gmail.com, www.pri-jakobu.si
Vinko’s “hard-boiled” gruffness (and eggs!) for breakfast, Irena’s lamb for dinner, Urška’s hospitality throughout the day – this is how we might describe our farm, which offers its hospitality in rooms with a view, two glamping huts in the orchard and our own wellness centre. For all who love nature, active leisure, home-cooked food and relaxation.
A renovated stone house in the peaceful little village of Magozd contains six modern apartments sleeping 2, 4, 6 or 10. Facilities include a comfortable sauna, a massage tub (whirlpool) and a communal area for socialising. We also offer sports activities: MTB shuttle + guide (all-day tour with a mountain bike guide – 50 euros/person for a group of 7 or 60 euros/ person for a group of 4), canyoning (the best in the Soča Valley – 65 euros/person or 50 euros/person for beginners).
KOZJAK APITOURISM
NADIŽA PODBELA CAMPSITE***
Information and bookings
Information and bookings
Apiturizem Kozjak Magozd 5b, SI-5222 Kobarid t +386 (0)31 706 963 e info@kozjak.si
Kamp Nadiža Podbela Stresova 18, SI-5222 Kobarid m +386 (0)41 443 535, e info@kamp-nadiza.com
www.turizem-kranjc.si
www.kozjak.si
Kozjak Apitourism offers very special experiences inside an apiary. Learn about the life of bees and the healthful effects of their products, breathe the air from a beehive, which has a beneficial effect on the respiratory organs, or treat yourself to a detoxifying honey massage. You can even spend the night with the bees. The sound of their buzzing and the smell of honey are guaranteed to have a calming effect.
www.kamp-nadiza.com
The campsite is located above the river Nadiža below the village of Podbela. Covering an area of 3 hectares, it has 150 pitches for tents and 30 pitches for camper vans. The campsite has a capacity of 450. Additional facilities: 60-seat bar, car park, children’s playground, park. Activities: cycling, fishing, table tennis, basketball, five-a-side football, volleyball, badminton, boules, paragliding, hang-gliding, hiking, bathing in the pools of the Nadiža.
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HIŠA SONCA Information and bookings Hiša Sonca Apartment/Rooms Mučeniška ulica 1 SI-5222 Kobarid m +386 (0)31 664 253 e hisasonca@gmail.com
www.apartmakobarid.com
JELKIN HRAM*** GUESTHOUSE
KOBARID MUSEUM Information and bookings
Information and bookings
Kobariški muzej Gregorčičeva 10, SI-5222 Kobarid t +386 (0)5 389 00 00 f +386 (0)5 389 00 02 e kobariski.muzej@siol.net
Gostišče Jelkin Hram Drežnica 30, SI-5222 Kobarid t +386 (0)5 384 86 10 m +386 (0)41 953 370 e jelkin.hram@siol.net
www.kobariski-muzej.si Kobarid Museum offers visitors the most comprehensive account of the Soča (Isonzo) Front, mountain warfare in the Julian Alps and the 12th Battle of the Isonzo, known as the Battle of Caporetto (Kobarid in Slovene; Karfreit in German). Open all year round.
KOTLAR RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS**** Information and bookings Restavracija Kotlar s prenočišči Trg svobode 11 SI-5222 Kobarid t +386 (0)5 389 11 10 m +386 (0)51 397 978 e kotlar.restavracija@siol.net
www.kotlar.si
www.jelkin-hram.com
JELENOV BREG FARM STAY Information and bookings Jelenov breg pod Matajurjem farm stay Avsa 22, SI-5222 Kobarid m +386 (0)41 494 560, +386 (0)41 853 455 e medves.branko@gmail.com
www.jelenov-breg-podmatajurjem.si
LOVE APARTMENT***
CUVEE APARTMENT***
Information and bookings
Information and bookings
Apartma LOVE Smast Smast 26b SI-5220 Kobarid t +386 (0)41 954 784 e info@s-love-nija.si
Apartma Cuvee Sergeja Mašera 30 SI-5222 Kobarid t +386 (0)5 388 55 23 m +386 (0)41 720 768 e koritnik.vladimir@siol.net
www.s-love-nija.si
www.apartma-kobarid.si
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PLANIKA DAIRY “FROM PASTURE TO DAIRY” MUSEUM Information and bookings Mlekarna Planika, d. o. o., Muzej Od planine do Planike Gregorčičeva 32, SI-5222 Kobarid t +386 (0)5 384 10 18 f +386 (0)5 384 10 20 e muzej@mlekarna-planika.si
www.mlekarna-planika.si
B-TURS TOURISM AND TRANSPORT Information and bookings B-TURS, Turizem in prevozi, d. o. o. PE Poljubinj 04 SI-5220 Tolmin m +386 (0)51 226 823 e info@bturs.si
www.bturs.si
TOLMIN ANGLING SOCIETY Information and bookings Ribiška družina Tolmin Trg 1. maja 7, SI-5220 Tolmin t +386 (0)5 381 17 10 f +386 (0)5 381 17 11 e info@ribiska-druzina-tolmin.si
www.ribiska-druzina-tolmin.si
METULJ AGENCY Information and bookings Agencija Metulj Cankarjeva ulica 8, SI-5220 Tolmin t +386 (0)5 381 00 11 m +386 (0)51 411 944 e metulj@siol.net, fb ButterflyFishingTeam
www.agencija-metulj.si
For anglers: guides for the Soča Valley or other rivers in Slovenia, transport, equipment hire, specialist shop (looking brands including Patagonia, Sage, Hanak, Traun River, Chota). Minibus transport for up to 8 people with luggage to nearby airports, railway stations and the starting points of cycling and hiking routes. Custom excursions organised.
For more than 70 years the Tolmin Angling Society has been managing the waters of the Soča, Idrijca, Bača, Nadiža and Tolminka and their tributaries in the municipalities of Bovec, Kobarid and Tolmin. The biggest draw in these rivers is the marble trout (Salmo marmoratus), which is endemic to these waters and can grow to an enormous size. It is in fact the largest European trout. Other interesting fish include hybrid trout species, brown trout and rainbow trout, grayling, barbel and chub.
In the past the marble trout risked extinction as a result of cross-breeding with the brown trout, introduced to Slovenia almost a hundred years ago. In the 1980s some surviving pure marble trout populations were discovered in remote streams. For the last 25 years the Tolmin Angling Society has been running a research and protection project for this unique fish and its survival is now guaranteed. Sport fishing with barbless flies is possible from 1 April to 31 October with a licence. You can buy a catch and release fishing licence or a standard licence that allows you a catch of three fish.
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Eco Chalet Astra MONTANA
PENZION KOBALA*** ECO CHALET ASTRA MONTANA
Astra Information and bookings Penzion Kobala Eco Chalet Astra MONTANA Poljubinj 6a, SI-5220 Tolmin t +386 (0)5 381 01 55 e penzion.kobala@siol.net
www.penzion-kobala.si www.astra-montana.com Eco Chalet Astra MONTANA is an enchanting mountain house on the edge of the Triglav National Park, situated at 1,077 metres above sea level. Once used by Alpine herdsmen, it attracted attention because of its stunning location. Visit this house and fall in love with the incredible views over the Julian Alps and to the Adriatic beyond. The house offers comfortable accommodation in a functional setting.
Penzion Kobala and Eco Chalet Astra MONTANA are located above the valley of the emerald-green SoÄ?a and offer accommodation in pleasantly decorated rooms and family apartments with a rustic air. The friendly staff will ensure you are comfortable and spoil you with home-cooked local dishes.
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A view from Penzion Šterk terrace
PENZION ŠTERK*** AND RESTAURANT The railway line between Nova Gorica and Jesenice passes through Most na Soči, so there is also a handy railway station. The nearest airports are Ronchi (Trieste – 70 km) and Brnik (Ljubljana – 100 km).
Information and bookings Penzion in restavracija Šterk Most na Soči 55, SI-5216 Most na Soči t +386 (0)5 388 70 65 e penzion.sterk@siol.net
www.penzion-sterk.si gps 46.1519 N, 13.7392 E
PENZION ŠTERK For more than three decades the family-run Penzion Šterk has been catering for guests seeking peace by the emerald-green Soča or enjoying an active holiday in this beautiful valley. Where are we? Most na Soči is a quiet little resort town at the confluence of the Soča and the Idrijca. We are 100 km from Ljubljana, 35 from Nova Gorica and 60 km from Udine (Italy). From Austria the quickest way to reach us is via Villach (Austria) and Tarvisio (Italy) over the Predil Pass and down the Soča Valley. Tolmin – the centre of the Upper Soča Valley – is 5 km away.
Accommodation Before or after attempting the challenges of the Soča Valley you can rest and recharge your batteries in one of our rooms or our apartment. The rooms have double or twin beds and a bathroom. Special offers for groups. Recreation Hiking, fly fishing, paragliding, cycling… all within easy reach. Guests also have the free use of a boat, bicycles and a sauna. We also sell fishing licences and tickets for paragliding and can provide all the information you need for an unforgettable experience in the Soča Valley.
ŠTERK RESTAURANT Lovers of nature and good food can relax on a terrace above the confluence of the Soča and the Idrijca, taking in the breathtaking view and enjoying great food made with local ingredients. The restaurant can seat 50 guests. The same number can be seated in the summer garden. We offer à la carte dishes and our speciality is trout – the best in the valley. Our original Soča Valley Menu guarantees plenty of satisfaction for gourmets. You will not be disappointed with our choice local cuisine and service.
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Experience the unspoilt nature of the Soča Valley. Enjoy exhilarating activities. Taste the specialities of local producers.
HOTEL DVOREC*** Information and bookings Hotel Dvorec Mestni trg 3, SI-5220 Tolmin t +386 (0)5 382 11 00 e info@hoteldvorec.com fb hoteldvorec
www.hoteldvorec.com
gps 46.1822 N, 13.7329 E
Description The Hotel Dvorec is situated in the centre of Tolmin in a house that once belonged to the noble Coronini family. The hotel’s cosy atmosphere guarantees a comfortable and restful stay and you can enjoy a choice selection of local food served in a vaulted cellar dating from the 17th century. The Hotel Dvorec is an ideal base for a relaxing break or active getaway in the midst of unspoilt nature. Hotel facilities The hotel has 50 rooms of various sizes and a total of 127 beds. Single, double and triple rooms available, as well as interconnecting family rooms and hostel-style rooms.
ONLY FOR NATURE LOVERS! The hotel is surrounded by woods and meadows and the river Idrijca flows just in front of it.
HOTEL ZLATA RIBICA Information and bookings Hotel Zlata ribica Idrija pri Bači 86, SI-5216 Most na Soči t +386 (0)5 381 56 50 e prima.ribica@siol.net
www.ribica.si
Hikers and cyclists can set out directly from the hotel and have a refreshing dip in the Idrijca when they return. The river is a paradise for swimmers. Anglers can also begin their day on the Idrijca, which is well stocked with marble trout. The hotel has six standard 2- and 3-bed rooms (shower, WC, satellite TV) and five superior 2-, 3- and 4-bed rooms (shower, WC, satellite TV, air conditioning). Facilities include free Wi-Fi, bicycle storage and equipment drying room.
All rooms are pleasantly furnished and come with flatscreen cable TV, en suite bathroom, personal grooming kit and hair dryer. Restaurant Our restaurant is proud to serve freshly prepared traditional local food such as a cheese platter with a range of local cheeses, smoked trout pâté (made with local trout from the Soča Valley area), Tolmin curd cheese spread with herbs, grilled trout from the Soča, and more. Other facilities Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel, conference room with projector and white board, children’s corner, social corner, sports equipment store. Certified hiker- and cyclistfriendly accommodation. Excellent conditions for fitness training.
To really be at one with nature, you can also stay in one of the two wooden tents by the pond under the fruit trees. Two people can stay in comfort in these tents, which have their own bathroom with shower and WC located 20 metres from the tent. We are popular with cyclists, hikers and anglers.
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HILDEGARDEN HOSTEL Information and bookings Hostel Hildegarden Polona Padovan, s. p. Rutarjeva 14, SI-5220 Tolmin t +386 (0)51 205 151 e info@hostel-hildegarden.com
www.hostel-hildegarden.com
PRI KAFOLU FARM STAY Information and bookings Turistična kmetija pri Kafolu Prapetno 15, SI-5220 Tolmin m +386 (0)41 618 698 (Tomaž) e info@prikafolu.com
www.prikafolu.com
Description The Hildegarden Hostel is a friendly familyrun hostel where every guest is treated like a member of the family. The hostel is located in the house where our grandmother Hilda used to live. You could say that it is a hostel connected to tradition and history, since people who have needed a bed for the night have always been welcome here. As a family house under Hilda’s reign it was a little paradise full of adventures for children and adults alike. The hostel is located 300 metres from the centre and is an excellent base for hiking tours of various lengths and a unique stopover for hikers on the Alpe Adria Trail. Accommodation • 1 room for 2 people with private bathroom • 1 room for 2 people with shared bathroom • 1 room for 4 people • 1 room for 6 people • 1 room for 8 people
Description Our farmhouse is located in the little village of Prapetno in the picturesque Soča Valley, on the edge of the Triglav National Park, where time always passes more slowly and allows you to enjoy the peace of a genuine and unspoilt natural environment far from the noise of the city. Climb up to the summits of the nearby hills and enjoy unforgettable views, or visit the nearby confluence of the Soča and the Tolminka and delight in the idyllic landscape. Accommodation We offer accommodation in double rooms, family rooms and comfortable apartments in a location between Tolmin and Most na Soči, above the emerald-green river Soča.
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Additional facilities A modern, fully equipped kitchen for the use of guests, dining room, TV, air conditioning in the bedrooms, washing machine and dryer, storage for bicycles and other sports equipment, garden with deckchairs, outdoor kitchen with gas barbecue and terrace. Young guests also catered for – child’s bed and bed linen, potty, toilet step, baby monitor. Private car park available for cars and motorcycles. Activities in the surrounding area Hiking, water sports (kayaking, rafting, canyoning, etc.), paragliding, hang-gliding, fishing, cycling, climbing, caving, riding, music and sports festivals.
Cuisine We spoil our guests with a variety of homegrown fruit and vegetables, local fresh and cured meats, cheeses, boiled strudel with walnuts or curd cheese, sausages, blood sausage, frika (a fried cheese and potato dish) and other local specialities. We also offer them home-made brandies and liqueurs, our own jam and fresh home-baked bread.
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TOLMIN MUSEUM Information and Announcements Tolminski muzej Mestni trg 4, si-5220 Tolmin t +386 (0)5 381 13 60 e info@tol-muzej.si
www.tol-muzej.si
MAYA TEAM Information and bookings Maya Team, d. o. o. Volče 87c, SI-5220 Tolmin t +386 (0)5 380 05 30 m +386 (0)51 312 972 e info@maya.si
www.maya.si
gps 46.1816 N, 13.7170 E
Tolminski muzej Tolminski muzej je osrednji muzej v Gornjem Posočju in ima sedež v Coroninijevi graščini sredi Tolmina. Stalna razstava Naplavine obsoške zgodovine obiskovalca seznani z bogato kulturno dediščino Posočja. Obsežna arheološka razstava predstavlja najzgodnejša obdobja poselitve obsoškega prostora, od prazgodovine do začetka srednjega veka, s poudarkom na najpomembnejšem arheološkem najdišču t.i. svetolucijske kulture z območja današnjega Mosta na Soči. Zgodovinsko etnološka zbirka pa na atraktiven in nazoren način vodi skozi obdobje kmečkih uporov, predvsem znamenitega tolminskega punta 1713, predstavlja nam bivalno kulturo in vsakdanje življenje nekdanjega tolminskega človeka. Seznanja nas s prebujanjem njegove zavesti ter z vojnimi vihrami, ki jih je preživel.
VRSNO, rojstna hiša Simona Gregorčiča Rojstna hiša pesnika Simona Gregorčiča je od leta 1966 urejen spominski muzej. Leta 2006 na novo preurejen muzej ohranja v pritličju prikaz bivalne kulture prebivalcev podkrnskih vasi v drugi polovici 19. stoletja. V nadstropju pa si je mogoče ogledati pregledno razstavo o življenju in delu pesnika Simona Gregorčiča, o času in prostoru, v katerem je živel, ter občutiti izreden pečat, ki ga je s svojim delom zapustil prihodnjim rodovom.
MAYA TEAM TOURISM AGENCY The Maya Team tourism agency is made up of a team of professional local guides who have been looking after visitors from all over the world since 1998.
OUTDOOR CENTRE WITH THE LABRCA RESTAURANT Complementing these services is our restaurant, Labrca, serving a wide range of local cuisine and dishes from the barbecue.
Activities for guests include rafting, minirafting, kayaking and canyoning. We also have excellent mountain bikes available for hire. We specialise in organising several-day active family holidays.
We are the proud holders of a Certificate D awarded by the Slovenian Convention Bureau for the organisation and implementation of team-building and incentive events that meet the highest European standards.
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ČERNILOGAR ROOMS*** Information and bookings Sobe Černilogar Brunov drevored 34 SI-5220 Tolmin m +386 (0)41 673 286 e info@sobe-cernilogar.si
www.sobe-cernilogar.si
PRI MARTINI RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA Information and bookings Gostilna in pizzerija »pri Martini« Trg maršala Tita 7, SI-5220 Tolmin t +386 (0)5 389 92 51, m +386 (0)31 603 503, e mojca@podgornik.net fb Gostilna.PriMartini, www.podgornik.net gps 46.1830 N, 13.7326 E Pri Martini Restaurant and Pizzeria is located in the centre of Tolmin. As well as freshly prepared breakfasts, snacks and lunches, we serve à la carte dishes, local dishes from the Tolmin area, home-made gnocchi, pasta, calamari, meat dishes, salads, pizzas and home-made desserts. In summer you can also try our delicious home-made ice cream. Free Wi-Fi available.
SILVA ROOMS Information and bookings Sobe Silva Čiginj 24 SI-5220 Tolmin t +386 (0)41 473 611 e silva.sobe@gmail.com
www:sobesilva.si
ORHIDEJA HOLIDAY HOUSE*** Information and bookings Počitniška hiša Orhideja Brunov drevored 3 SI-5220 Tolmin m +386 (0)51 438 949 e mirjam.rutar@gmail.com
www.apartma-orhideja.com
ZVER APARTMENT AND ROOMS Information and bookings Apartma in sobe Zver Hudajužna 22b SI-5242 Grahovo ob Bači t +386 (0)31 472 187 e info@apartma-zver.si
www.apartma-zver.si
RAZOR MOUNTAIN HUT
SIBER CAMPSITE*
Information and bookings
Kamp Siber, Čujec Igor, s. p. Poljubinj 92 a SI-5220 Tolmin m +386 (0)31 516 257 +386 (0)51 469 558 e siber.camp@gmail.com
Koča na planini Razor Tolminske Ravne 15 SI-5220 Tolmin t +386 (0)5 828 07 07 e kocarazor@gmail.com
www.pdtolmin.si
Information and bookings
www.campsibertolmin.si
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Kranjska Gora
KRANJSKA GORA The north face of Triglav
i Zavod za turizem občine Kranjska Gora Turizem Kranjska Gora Kolodvorska ulica 1 c, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora t +386 (0)4 588 50 20 e info@kranjska-gora.eu
www.kranjska-gora.si
The idyllic image of an Alpine village which has carried the fame of Slovene skiing around the world and is a popular destination for active holidays in summer or winter. The old village centre has developed into a genuine, picturesque jewel of tourism in the Gorenjska region. Here, natural simplicity and worldly sophistication meet. The figure of Kekec personifies the quick wits of the people of Kranjska Gora. The skiing and ski jumping World Cup events testify to the excellence of their organisation and hospitality. The source of the Sava Dolinka river, which ends its journey in the Black Sea, is remarkable for its tranquillity. Kranjska Gora is a crossroads: towards the sea
over the Vršič pass, past the Russian chapel and the Giantess; you can also head towards Italy via Podkoren or to Austria over the Korensko Sedlo. Nearby is Planica with its flying heroes (ski jumpers) and tasty mushrooms which peep above ground in the moonlight. Since 1904 it has been an ideal place for relaxation or an active break. Vivid experiences of the Julian Alps await you in Kranjska Gora and the surrounding villages. Experiences you will want to try yourself. Enjoy the peaceful exploration of natural and cultural heritage and take advantage of a wide range of wellness facilities to discover the secrets of well-being. Whether you are here for business meetings or social gatherings, or to explore the mysterious past of the Upper Savinja Valley with your family, you will never be bored here. In both summer and winter Kranjska Gora is a destination that offers a wide range of active adventures. These include hiking on walking trails and mountain paths, Nordic walking and cycling – always popular with the young and young at heart. For those thirsty for adrenaline, the Fun Bike Park offers plenty of thrills. Recreational cyclists can enjoy a ride to one of the area’s farm tourism establishments or mountain huts. You can relax with a golf club or a flyfishing rod. Or you can take up the challenge of mountain climbing, ski across varied terrain, test your endurance in cross-country skiing, enjoy romantic tobogganing and ice skating, or set off on an adventurous ski tour. A wide range of accommodation options are available. You can stay in hotels with three or four stars, numerous private rooms and apartments, guest houses, a campsite and mountain huts and lodges.
Zelenci, source of the Sava Dolinka
Lake Jasna
Peričnik Waterfall
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Korona, Casino & Hotel
KORONA, CASINO & HOTEL ŠPIK ALPINE RESORT Korona, Casino & Hotel
Korona, Casino & Hotel
Information and bookings
Information and bookings
Korona, Casinò & Hotel Vršiška 23,SI-4280 Kranjska Gora t +386 (0)4 587 80 00 f +386 (0)4 588 13 22 e marketing.korona@hit.si
Špik Alpine Resort Jezerci 21, SI-4282 Gozd Martuljek t +386 (0)4 587 71 00 e hotel.spik@hit.si
www.thecasinokorona.com www.hit.si
Špik Alpine Resort
Špik Alpine Resort
Perfect for an exciting time-out from your everyday routine or to round off an idyllic holiday, a fabulous world awaits you at the magical Korona casino and entertainment centre. At the foot of the Julian Alps, Korona is Kranjska Gora’s most precious jewel. Try your luck at the numerous gaming tables and slot machines. Other attractions include first-class concerts and other entertainments, fine dining and a pleasant hotel in the heart of green forests. Welcome to a magical casino and entertainment venue, where the good times keep rolling...
www.hotelspik.com
The Špik Alpine Resort is located in Gozd Martuljek just 6 km from the world-famous ski resort of Kranjska Gora and consists of two hotels: • Hotel Špik 3*: 60 rooms with shower, WC, TV, hair dryer, safe, telephone and Wi-Fi. • Hotel Špik 4*: 56 rooms with shower or bath, WC, TV, telephone, safe and minibar. All rooms have a balcony, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Wellness Špik The Hotel Špik’s wellness centre combines the healing power of nature and pure Alpine energy. Decorated in a modern but warm Alpine style, it consists of four sections: Water World, Sauna World, Alpine Themed Rooms and Beauty Centre. It offers numerous and varied services that at every step reflect an interconnection with the Alpine world.
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HIT ALPINEA Information and bookings HIT Alpinea, d. o. o. Borovška cesta 99, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora t +386 (0)4 588 44 77 f +386 (0)4 588 44 79 e info@hit-alpinea.si
The hotels of the Hit Alpinea chain will colour your leisure time in a thousand shades of fun. Our three hotels and apartment complex are specially designed to meet the needs of guests who want to switch off and relax and spend their holiday enjoying the beauties of nature, cultural heritage, sports activities and total relaxation. A comprehensive wellness programme is available at all our hotels. In the heart of the Alps, far away from worries and stress, enjoy the beneficial effects of pure mountain water. Luxuriate in the beauty, peace and tranquillity of nature, brimming with energy, and discover the various forms of relaxation we offer.
Friendly staff, a wide range of services and facilities and fantastic locations at the very heart of Kranjska Gora, yet close to the ski slopes. Things we take for granted but which for you mean an unforgettable and relaxing holiday.
Best Western Hotel Kranjska Gora is a four-star hotel with a long tradition that is famous for its quality and hospitality. Its location is simply incredible: in the very heart of the magnificent Julian Alps, on the edge of one of the oldest national parks in Europe – the Triglav National Park – and just three minutes’ walk from the centre of the village.
to a fantastic culinary experience and enjoy an unforgettable view of the Alps on the wonderful terrace of the hotel café.
www.hit-alpinea.si
BEST WESTERN HOTEL KRANJSKA GORA**** Information and bookings Best Western Hotel Kranjska Gora Vršiška cesta 38, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora t +386 4 588 15 20 e info@bw-kranjskagora.com
www.bw-kranjskagora.com
Best Western hotel Kranjska Gora has 72 rooms of four different categories: • Standard rooms • Comfort rooms • Superior rooms • Family rooms All rooms have en-suite bathroom (shower or bath), cable TV, telephone, minibar and Wi-Fi. The hotel restaurant can seat 135 diners in comfort and offers a range of delicious local and European à la carte dishes. Treat yourself
Best Western Hotel Kranjska Gora also has a wellness centre with a large indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, Turkish bath and sauna. The hotel conference centre measures 230 m2. Events of any type can be held here with all the necessary technical equipment and complemented by an excellent range of catering options.
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THAI SPA MASSAGE CENTER CENTER TAJSKIH MASAŽ
ESSENSE SPA & WELLNESS THAI SPA THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE CENTRE
The Essense Spa & Wellness sauna centre offers the following services: • Turkish bath, • sauna, • bio sauna, • massage pool.
THAI SPA therapeutic massage centre offers: • Thai therapeutic massages, • sport massages, • relaxing massages, • massages for pregnant women, • peel-off facemasks.
It also offers various baths for couples and pampering for two.
After a tiring day’s cycling, hiking or playing golf, we recommend an indulgent Thai massage. The massage consists of: bath and foot peel, application of Thai ointment in combination with Thai herbs to the shoulder girdle, intensive massage of the feet, ankles and legs up to the knees and massage of the shoulder girdle, neck, head, hands and arms (Thai balm and oil). The massage is carried out in a sitting/reclining position. Enjoy it as you relax to the sounds of Thai music.
The sauna centre is open from 3.00 to 10.00 p.m. every day from 1 December to 31 March.
Information and bookings Essense Spa & Wellness THAI SPA therapeutic massage centre Hotel Alpina Kranjska Gora Vitranška 12, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora t +386 (0)41 745 746 e alpina@thaispa.si
THAI SPA therapeutic massage centre is open every day from 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
www.thai-spa.si
ŠPIK CAMPSITE*** Information and bookings Hit Larix, d. d., Camp Špik Jezerci 15, SI-4282 Gozd Martuljek t +386 (0)51 634 466 e info@camp-spik.si
www.camp-spik.si
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Špik Campsite is open all year round. It is set in the midst of unspoilt nature and offers countless opportunities for free time activities, sports and excursions into the surrounding area. In short, a break from everyday cares. The campsite is a comfortable place to spend your holiday surrounded by the beauties of nature. The site consists of 200 pitches in an area of 3 hectares. Most pitches enjoy natural shade. All pitches have an electricity connection and most have a drinking water connection nearby. All toilet blocks are newly renovated and equipped. Campsite facilities: reception, shop, children’s playground, toilet block, vehicle washing area and sanitary & supply point for campers, area for cleaning chemical toilets The campsite in summer Numerous options are available for active leisure pursuits in the direct vicinity of the campsite all year round. If you prefer a quieter holiday, we recommend a visit to some of the
cultural and natural sights of interest in the wider surrounding area. Summer activities: • hiking and mountaineering (almost 150 km of mountain paths), • cycling (200 km of marked and maintained cycling routes), • mountain biking, fun bike park, • fishing, • watersports: kayaking, canoeing, canyoning, rafting, • paragliding, hang-gliding, • golf, • sport climbing, • tennis. The campsite in winter Available nearby: • skiing, ski touring, • cross-country skiing (40 km of trails), • ice climbing, snowshoeing, • tobogganing, skating.
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KRANJSKA GORA SKI CENTRE Information and bookings RTC Žičnice Kranjska Gora, d. d. Borovška 103 a, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora t +386 (0)4 580 94 00 e info@kr-gora.si fb RTC Žičnice Kranjska Gora
Kranjska Gora Ski Centre, the ski centre with the longest tradition in Slovenia, celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2018. This mountain resort offers a range of services in both winter and summer. Annual awards rank Kranjska Gora among the most popular year-round family resorts. The ski lifts and ski runs on the slopes of Vitranc from Kranjska Gora to Planica are at altitudes of between 800 m and 1,215 m. The ski slopes are linked by a system of five chairlifts and 13 drag lifts. Additional snowmaking with compact snow is available on most of the slopes. In terms of difficulty, runs range from the easiest children’s slopes to the competition slopes in Podkoren.
Most of the reasons for choosing this location still apply today: its proximity to the Austrian and Italian borders, ease of access, excellent terrain for major international slalom and giant slalom competitions (Vitranc Cup – an FIS Alpine Ski World Cup event), a long skiing tradition and very gentle, easy slopes for beginners. Summer activities include: bike park, summer toboggan run, summer tube, panoramic rides on the Vitranc 1 chairlift and the Bedančev Dom mountain hut.
www.kr-gora.si
Slovenia's Best Ski Hotel
Planica is a symbol of Slovenian sport, courage, innovation and pluck. For decades the valley below the Ponca/Ponza peaks has been attracting large numbers of visitors, who have witnessed the historical development of ski jumping and ski flying.
PLANICA NORDIC CENTRE Information and bookings Nordijski center Planica Rateče 167, SI-4283 Rateče - Planica t +386 (0)31 689 806 e info@nc-planica.si Hotel Dom Planica t +386 (0)41 700 917, +386 (0)4 58 84 570 f +386 (0)4 58 84 574 e hotel@nc-planica.si
www.nc-planica.si
This ultramodern Nordic Centre on the edge of the Triglav National Park offers a fantastic environment for a break, for relaxation, for sports and for fun. Its position and the excellent Alpine climate make it an optimum destination for elite fitness training – both for ski jumpers and for other athletes. Activities for other visitors to Planica include the steepest zipline in the world (from the top of the ski jumping hill – reached by chairlift), flying in a vertical wind tunnel, a guided visit to the Nordic Centre, cross-country skiing all year round and a visit to the museum or
the Nordic Centre café. Children’s playground equipment is available next to the café. Just a few metres from the ski jumps and crosscountry skiing trails is an 80-bed hotel (with 10 rooms that can simulate altitude conditions of up to 6,000 metres above sea level) and an annexe with an additional 53 beds. The hotel also has a gym with climbing wall, outside sports area, fitness centre and sauna. Thanks to its unique surroundings and relaxed atmosphere, the Planica Nordic Centre is also an excellent choice for business events and meetings of every type. Tourists who come to Planica with camper vans can make use of the fully equipped motorhome parking areas.
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SLOVENIAN ALPINE MUSEUM Information and bookings Slovenski planinski muzej Triglavska cesta 49, SI-4281 Mojstrana t +386 (0)8 380 67 30 f +386 (0)4 589 10 35 e info@planinskimuzej.si
www.planinskimuzej.si
The Slovenian Alpine Museum in Mojstrana offers interactive experiences for all generations and genuine contact with the history of mountaineering. Friendly museum staff are on hand to introduce the permanent exhibition, called Up the Mountain. You can also watch an introductory film called “Light of the Mountains”, which will give you a sense of our love of our homeland and the Alpine world. Numerous temporary exhibitions and interactive experiences are available. You can shut yourself into a mountain shelter and experience a mountain storm, solve various challenges and collect stamps, put on 3D glasses and see the view from the summit of Triglav’s North Wall, or try a VR headset and visualise yourself on one of 30 mountaintops in Slovenia. And that’s not all! For thrillseekers we also have a very special adventure room where we lock you underground and throw away the key. Will you find your way to freedom? Museum staff will introduce you to a number of remarkable exhibits such as a genuine Bivak II
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mountain shelter that is more than 80 years old (inside it you can listen to two experienced Alpinists talking about their adventures in the shelter). You can also see the first mountain rescue helicopter to operate in the mountains of Slovenia, or touch the skis worn by Davo Karničar, the first person in the world to make a complete ski descent from the summit of Mount Everest. We also offer very imaginative educational content for children and adults, and a range of creative workshops that can be tailored for pre-school children, school parties or groups of adults. Before you leave, you can visit our shop and buy beautiful souvenirs that will serve as a permanent reminder of Alpine Slovenia. We also operate an information point for the Triglav National Park, the Alpine Convention and of course the Kranjska Gora tourist destination. Have we convinced you? Visit our website for even more information and ideas on how your family can spend the day with us.
B&B PR’ GAVEDARJO
KOSOBRIN LOG CABIN
Information and bookings
Information and bookings
B&B Pr' Gavedarjo Podkoren 72, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora t +386 (0)31 479 087, e info@prgavedarjo.si
Brunarica Kosobrin Borovška cesta 112, SI-4280 Kranjska Gora t +386 31 663 502, e mojcas@evroplus.eu
Enjoy a unique break at Pr’Gavedarjo, a village house with a 100-year tradition. Original furniture that first came to the house as part of a dowry and beautiful wall paintings harmonise perfectly with new furniture and textiles by Almira Sadar. This boutique accommodation offers a natural sleeping environment (solid Slovene wood, organic beds, organic bed linen) and a locally sourced breakfast.
The little wooden KOSOBRIN cabin is a real treasure for all who enjoy spending time in a pleasant and genuine environment. It is located just a short walk from the centre of Kranjska Gora (by the cycle route towards Rateče). Enjoy a drink in the garden while in the covered cookhouse the friendly staff dish up daily soups, stews, strudels and other dishes redolent of the warmth of grandmother’s kitchen.
www.prgavedarjo.si
www.kosobrin.eu
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HOTEL KOTNIK*** Information and bookings
HOTEL RESTAURANT PIZZERIA
Hotel Kotnik Restaurant & Pizzeria Borovška cesta 75 SI-4280 Kranjska Gora t +386 (0)4 588 15 64 f +386 (0)4 588 18 59 m +386 (0)41 671 980 e hotel@hotel-kotnik.si restavracija@hotel-kotnik.si
HOUSE NEŽA**** Information and bookings Hiša Neža Smerinje 4 SI-4280 Kranjska Gora t +386 (0)8 387 87 26 f +386 (0)8 387 87 27 m +386 (0)51 492 555 e info@hisaneza.si
www.hisaneza.si
www.hotel-kotnik.si
PENZION ROBIČ
CAMPING KAMNE
Information and bookings
Information and bookings
Penzion Robič, d. o. o. Villa Edelweiss, Jožica Apartments, Jožica Restaurant Zgornje Rute 51 SI-4282 Gozd Martuljek t +386 (0)59 160 205 +386 (0)45 880 126 e info@gostilna-jozica.si
Camping Kamne, Ana Voga, s. p. Dovje 9 SI-4281 Mojstrana t/f +386 (0)4 589 11 05 m +386 (0)41 822 595 e info@campingkamne.com
KOFLER SPORT
PD PT LJUBLJANA
Information and bookings
Information and bookings
Kofler Sport – sports agency – mountain guide service Gregor Kofler, s. p. Kurirska pot 20 SI-4281 Mojstrana t +386 (0)41 608 297 +386 (0)31 364 980 e info@kofler-sport.si fb Kofler-Sport
Pošta & Telekom Ljubljana Alpine Club Cigaletova 10 SI-1000 Ljubljana t +386 (0)1 431 61 14 e pd.telekom@siol.net
TIC KRANJSKA GORA
TIC DOVJE – MOJSTRANA
Information and bookings
Information and bookings
Kranjska Gora Tourist Information Centre Kolodvorska 1c SI-4280 Kranjska Gora t +386 (0)4 580 94 40 m +386 (0)41 619 443 e info@kranjska-gora.eu
Dovje–Mojstrana Tourist Information Centre Triglavska cesta 49 SI-4281 Mojstrana t +386 (0)8 380 67 30 m +386 (0)41 49 90 29 e info@mojstrana.com
www.campingkamne.com
www.gostilna-jozica.si
www.kofler-sport.si
www.kranjska-gora.si
Poštarski Dom mountain hut on Vršič Vršiška cesta 92 SI-4280 Kranjska Gora t +386 (0)41 610 029 e postarskidom.vrsic@gmail.com
www.mojstrana.com
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Radovljica
RADOVLJICA Apiculture Museum
i Church of St. Peter above Begunje
Radovljica Tourism and Culture Linhartov trg 9, SI-4240 Radovljica t +386 (0)4 531 51 12 f +386 (0)8 205 13 36 e info@radolca.si
www.radolca.si
Kropa
Cycling around the Radovljica area
Close to Bled and between the Julian Alps and the Karavanke, discover the sweet treasures of “Radol'ca”. Centuries-old towns and villages, excellent cuisine, traditions in beekeeping, iron forging and music. All in an environment offering unspoilt nature and charming encounters with the past.
Thanks to its Chocolate Festival and its beekeeping and gingerbread-making traditions, the medieval centre of Radovljica is known as Slovenia’s sweetest town. Radovljica also has one of the best preserved old town centres in Slovenia. In it you will find beautifully preserved townhouses, a baroque mansion, restaurants, art galleries and museums. It also serves as a venue for numerous festivals, concerts and other events. Among the most popular tourist attractions are the Apiculture Museum and the gingerbread workshop, where visitors can watch traditional gingerbread hearts being made. The town of Begunje na Gorenjskem lies on the sunny Radovljica plain beneath the ridges of the Karavanke. The town is the birthplace of the renowned musician Slavko Avsenik and the home of Slovene popular folk music. Other attractions include Kamen Castle, Katzenstein Castle and the Avsenik Museum. The village of Brezje, with its basilica dedicated to Mary, Help of Christians – the largest pilgrimage church in Slovenia – and Lesce with its sports airfield and the Gorenjska region’s Beekeeping Education Centre can also be found nearby.Situated beneath the Jelovica plateau in the Lipnica Valley is the village of Kropa. Here the centuries- old tradition of iron-forging is evident in its heritage-protected centre, the Iron Forging Museum, the preserved forge and artistic forging. Radovljica and its surroundings also offer first-class local cuisine and a number of annual events such as the Festival of Chocolate (April), the Early Music Festival (August), the Avsenik Music Festival and a number of smaller events and concerts.
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Linhart hotel
LINHART HOTEL
Information and bookings Linhart hotel, Gepard, Radovljica, d. o. o. Linhartov trg 17, SI-4240 Radovljica m +386 (0)70 633 233 t +386 (0)59 187 547 e info@linharthotel.com
www.linharthotel.com Description The Linhart Hotel, which occupies a carefully renovated seventeenth-century townhouse, first opened its doors to guests in the spring of 2017. This boutique hotel with nine double rooms and one family suite is ideal for a pleasant break or business accommodation in the medieval centre of Radovljica. The hotel has its own café and patisserie, where you can enjoy a good cup of coffee or tea and a cake, as you look out on the attractive old town centre and experience “your own favourite story” for a few moments. The Linhart Hotel named after one of Radovljica’s most famous sons – Anton Tomaž Linhart, the first Slovene playwright, who was also a poet, historian and teacher. He lived in a nearby house on the main square, which bears his name.
Radovljica is surprisingly close at hand and easily reached from the motorway. Bled is just 7 kilometres away and you can reach Brnik Airport by car in less than 30 minutes and Ljubljana in 40 minutes. The ski centres of Vogel (Bohinj), Kranjska Gora, Podkoren and Krvavec are all within a 45 km radius. Hiking trails into the mountain pastures and Alps that inspired so many famous Avsenik compositions – not to mention poets and writers from past centuries – are even closer at hand (5 km) Location The Linhart Hotel stands on the main square in Radovljica’s old town centre. Because the town centre is closed to traffic, guests must park their cars in one of the (at least) two public car parks located close to the entrance to the old town. The Linhart Hotel is 100 metres from the entrance to the old town. Free car parking for guests is available 100 metres from the hotel. Hotel facilities All rooms have a sitting area, cable TV and en-suite bathroom with hairdryer. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The hotel also has a lift. The price includes an excellent breakfast in our beautiful breakfast room.
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Your place in nature
ŠOBEC CAMPSITE*****
Information and bookings Kamp Šobec Šobčeva cesta 25, SI-4248 Lesce t +386 (0)4 535 37 00 f +386 (0)4 535 37 01 e camping@sobec.si
www.sobec.si
gps 46.21364 N, 14.08995 E The Šobec campsite is situated in the pleasant shade of a pine forest between the Sava Dolinka river and a small lake with an island, ideal for a cooling dip in summer. The presence of water and trees, views of the peaks of the Karavanke range and carefully tended green areas give it a unique character. The beauty of the setting is complemented by a wide range of facilities and services to make your stay more comfortable: camping pitches spread over an area of 15 hectares with electricity and water connections, modern toilet blocks, dishwashing stations, and a new restaurant and shop. During high season there is also a daily entertainment programme based around local themes.
Unquestionably the pride of the campsite are the wooden chalets built in the Alpine style, offering accommodation of the highest quality. Other amenities include a natural bathing area with water toys and numerous children’s playgrounds and sports areas (basketball, football, mini golf, beach volleyball, tennis, etc.). Šobec is the ideal place for a relaxing break in the midst of unspoilt nature, an active holiday in the mountains or simply a short stopover en route from central Europe towards the Adriatic. Wi-Fi is available throughout the campsite (free for campsite guests). Thanks to its position on the Sava Dolinka, Šobec is very popular with anglers and canoeists. Raft rides, canyoning and SUP excursions are organised several times a day. Numerous walking and cycling trails pass close by the campsite, and its proximity to Bled and the Triglav National Park invite you to discover the many natural and cultural sights of the Gorenjska region. Šobec – your place in the midst of nature!
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CAMPING RADOVLJICA
RADOVLJICA CAMPSITE Information and bookings Camping Radovljica Kopališka cesta 9, SI-4240 Radovljica t +386 (0)4 531 57 70 e info@camping-radovljica.com
www.camping-radovljica.com
TINARAFT Information and bookings TinaRaft, d. o. o. Savska cesta 30, SI-4240 Radovljica Bled Info Office: Grajska cesta 4, SI-4260 Bled m +386 (0)51 399 164 +386 (0)51 646 255 e info@tinaraft.si
www.tinaraft.si
gps 46.32928 N, 14.18639 E
Description Surrounded by the peace and tranquillity of the Obla Gorica forest, the campsite is located just outside the town of Radovljica. In the summer heat, campsite guests can refresh themselves in the new Olympic swimming pool (50 m). There is also a new heated children’s pool. The campsite has 80 pitches, with all necessary infrastructure close by. The Radovljica area is ideal for hikes and hillwalking, cycling and rafting on the Sava Bohinjka and Sava Dolinka. Sports available in the immediate vicinity of the campsite include tennis, football, basketball, badminton and boules. There is also a new children’s playground. The old centre of Radovljica with various sights of interest is just 1 kilometre away. Easy access to the motorway makes Radovljica a good base from which to explore the wider Gorenjska region and visit Ljubljana.
Tinaraft is a company with a 30-year tradition that offers guests a range of exhilarating activities on the water, on land and even in the air: • rafting, • kayaking, • mini-raft, • zipline, • canyoning, • hydrospeed, • bellyak, • tubing, • zorbing, • paintball, • paragliding, • picnic area for 70 people.
Campsite facilities • Olympic swimming pool • Children’s pool • Beach volleyball court • Children’s playground equipment • Barbecue • Free Wi-Fi • Pizzeria
The company also arranges excursions for private groups, end-of-year trips for schools, team-building events and daily excursions. The rafting centre is located on the river Sava in Radovljica, 5 km from Bled, and has a picnic area with toilets, showers, barbecue and electricity supply. Overnight accommodation is also available for excursion participants.
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Would you like to stay in the pleasant town of Radovljica, in the midst of beautiful countryside, for a reasonable price?
LIFE HOSTEL SLOVENIA Information and bookings Life hostel Slovenia Kranjska cesta 2, SI-4240 Radovljica t +386 (0)70 671 672 e info@life-hostel-slovenia.com
www.life-hostel-slovenia.com
RESTAURANT, MUSICAL EVENTS, MUSEUM AND ACCOMMODATION Information and bookings Tradicija Avsenik, d. o. o. Begunje 21, SI-4275 Begunje na Gorenjskem t +386 (0)4 533 34 02 e avsenik@avsenik.com
www.avsenik.com
Life Hostel Slovenia is located just 6 km from Bled and offers accommodation in modern double, triple and five-bed rooms and an apartment that sleeps eight. The hostel underwent a full refurbishment in May 2017.
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Room amenities • Bathroom • Air conditioning • Wi-Fi • TV
Guests have the use of two sunny terraces and a bar in the lobby. The hostel offers a range of sports and recreation activities in the local area: rafting, canyoning, zipline, paragliding, hiking, bicycle hire and trips around Slovenia. We also organise active holidays for families and groups incorporating a range of sports activities.
Description This famous family-run restaurant and guest house is located in the village of Begunje na Gorenjskem and has been operating continuously since 1865. It is mainly famous for its excellent Slovene cuisine and its connection with the popular folk music of the Oberkrainer tradition, since it was here that brothers Slavko and Vilko Avsenik – founders of the world-famous Avsenik Brothers Ensemble – were born. Every Friday from April to November, musical evenings featuring Slovene popular folk music performed live by well-known ensembles take place in the large hall or in the garden under the chestnut trees. The house also includes the recently redesigned Avsenik Museum, which presents the stories of the successes of the Avsenik Brothers Ensemble.
What we offer • Restaurant serving Slovene and international cuisine, • Musical evenings featuring popular folk music and traditional Slovene evenings, concerts, • Large hall holding up to 300 guests and garden with space for 200 guests, • Avsenik Museum: Guided visits to the museum and a film about the legacy of the Avsenik family, • Accommodation: spacious double rooms furnished in local style and a junior suite.
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Radovljica and its surrounding area have long been associated with high-quality, genuine cuisine.
TASTE RADOL'CA Information TIC Radovljica Linhartov trg 9, SI-4240 Radovljica e info@radolca.si
www.radolca.si
RADOVLJICA ANGLING SOCIETY Information and bookings Ribiška družina Radovljica Lancovo 7a,SI-4240 Radovljica t +386(0)4 531 21 68 e radovljica.rd@gmail.com
www.ribiskadruzinaradovljica.si
Centuries-old inns rub shoulders with modern restaurants where Slovenia’s finest chefs ply their trade. Chefs draw inspiration for their dishes from the environment in which they have grown up. Healthy, local produce from green woodland areas is incorporated into remarkable dishes that are a continuation of the culinary tradition of the Alpine region. Tastes of Radol’ca offers something to everyone, from genuine Carniolan sausage and traditional štruklji (boiled strudel) to modern culinary creations in a wonderful setting.
Radovljica Angling Society has been successfully managing local waters since 1953. Our largest stretch of river is the Sava, which is divided into District A, where the Sava Bohinjka and the Sava Dolinka join, and District 4. Together they represent 23 kilometres of untamed and untouched nature. As well as the Sava, we can offer anglers fishing in the Lipnica stream and in the small Vošče pond (mainly carp). Although the rainbow trout is the most common fish in our districts, it is not uncommon to find fine specimens of grayling and brook trout, particularly in District A, which is reserved for catch & release fishing. We are proudest of all of the fish that is known as the “King of Slovene waters” – the huchen or Danube salmon – which we catch in the winter months. Our angling society offers various types of sport fishing with the corresponding
Restaurants • Vila Podvin • Lambergh • Lectar • Kunstelj • Tulipan • Joštov Hram • Pr Tavčar • Draga
permits throughout the year. District A (river Sava): • bleak, grayling, brook trout, huchen, rainbow trout, pike • fly fishing, spinning District 4 (river Sava): • bleak, grayling, brook trout, huchen, rainbow trout, pike • fly fishing, spin fishing, spin fishing with float Vošče pond: • carp, pike perch, pike • float fishing, fly fishing, ground fishing, spin fishing Lipnica stream: • grayling, brook trout, rainbow trout • fly fishing
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HOTEL GRAJSKI DVOR Information and bookings Hotel Grajski dvor Kranjska cesta 2 SI-4240 Radovljica t +386 (0)4 531 55 85 m +386 (0)41 207 924 e info@grajski-dvor.si
www.grajski-dvor.si
TULIPAN – ROOMS & RESTAURANT**** Information and bookings Gostišče Tulipan Alpska cesta 8, SI-4248 Lesce t +386 (0)4 537 88 00, f +386 (0)4 537 88 40, m +386 (0)41 444 408 e info@tulipan-azman.si
www.tulipan-azman.si
Tulipan in Lesce caters for guests who enjoy unspoilt nature, adventure sports, hiking, history, culture and good cuisine. This is also the home of Slovene chocolate and honey. Nine comfortable rooms offer a wonderful view of the Julian Alps and the Karavanke range, while the location between Bled and Radovljica make this an ideal base from which to explore the wider Gorenjska region and visit Ljubljana.
VILA PODVIN Information and bookings Vila Podvin, Souvenir, d. o. o. Mošnje 1 SI-4240 Radovljica t +386 (0)8 384 34 70 f +386 (0)8 384 34 71 m +386 (0)41 747 636 e info@vilapodvin.si fb Vilapodvin
www.vilapodvin.si
SPORT HOTEL MANCA*** Information and bookings
MAJOR EVENTS IN RADOVLJICA
Sport Hotel Manca, Janez Filipič, s. p. Gradnikova 2 SI-4240 Radovljica t +386 (0)4 531 40 51 f +386 (0)4 531 41 40 e sport.manca@siol.net
www.manca-sp.si
International Chocolate Festival
the biggest chocolate festival in Slovenia with an attractive programme of events, every April
Summer in Linhart Square
concerts, street food, street theatre and markets, every July and August
Radovljica Festival concerts of early music, every August
Local cuisine month
events and local menus in restaurants participating in the Tastes of Radol’ca initiative, every November
JANŠA*** APARTMENTS Information and bookings Apartmaji Janša Triglavska cesta 7 SI-4240 Radovljica m +386 (0)41 727 732 +386 (0)40 399 570 +386 (0)70 741 171 e jansa.joze@gmail.com
www.apartmaji-jansa.net
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Šmartno, Brda
BRDA Cherries in Brda
varieties of cheese, while local restaurants and farm stays offer authentic cuisine and fresh local delicacies made using recipes that have been handed down over generations. NOBLE TALES OF BRDA VILLAGES AND CASTLES
i ZTKMŠ Brda – Brda Tourist Information Centre Grajska cesta 10, SI-5212 Dobrovo t +386 (0)5 395 95 95 e tic@brda.si
www.brda.si
BRDA – LAND OF INVIGORATING MOMENTS European Destination of Excellence 2015 in Slovenia THE SECRETS OF FAMOUS WINEMAKERS AND HEARTY GRANDMOTHERS Welcome to the sunny and sweet side of the world! The soft Brda hills in south-west Slovenia are dotted with romantic villages, green vineyards, olive trees and orchards. The energy of sun and love creates wine, sweet fruits, honey and olive oil. Brda winemakers are renowned for producing top-quality white and red wines that are served in the best restaurants around the world. The predominant variety is the local Rebula (Ribolla), gleaming in sunny shades of golden-yellow. Wineries serve home-cured air-dried ham and local
Noble tales abound in the Brda hill region. Positioned as it is at the crossroads of the Slavic, Romance and Germanic worlds, this land of fruits and sunshine has had a turbulent and dramatic history. Long favoured by the nobility as a peaceful retreat, it boasts numerous pearls of Slovenian cultural heritage among its green hills. Dobrovo Castle, clearly visible from all directions, is a wonderful Renaissance edifice, while Villa Vipolže is the most beautiful Renaissance villa in Slovenia. The fortified medieval village of Šmartno, located in the geographical heart of Brda, attracts many visitors. With its romantic atmosphere and picturesque setting, it is considered one of the most beautiful cultural monuments in Slovenia.
Wine and cuisine
Villa Vipolže
GREEN AND ACTIVE HOLIDAYS IN BRDA The land of invigorating moments invites you to enjoy active holidays in hiking boots or on a bicycle or e-scooter. Particularly in springtime when the landscape is covered in white and pink blossom. Eight very special hiking trails wind through the vineyards, orchards and olive groves. The Alpe Adria Trail, which crosses the sunny Brda region on its way from Austria to the Gulf of Trieste, is also very interesting, and the hilly countryside is crisscrossed by 280 km of cycling routes.
Brda by e-bike
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Description The Hotel San Martin is an environmentally friendly hotel in the idyllic Brda village of Šmartno. The hotel boasts 20 thoughtfully furnished rooms, a restaurant and a conference suite.
HOTEL SAN MARTIN*** Information and bookings Hotel San Martin Šmartno 11, SI-5211 Kojsko t +386 (0)5 330 56 60 m +386 (0)51 335 660 e info@sanmartin.si
www.sanmartin.si
Other facilities Hotel guests can make use of a wellness centre featuring a bio-herbal sauna, a salt room and a private terrace with a wonderful view of Šmartno’s old village centre with its medieval fortifications and the hills of the Brda district planted with vineyards and olive trees.
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cuisine over a glass of fine wine. Recreation The Hotel San Martin is also ideal for those wishing to spend an active break (as well as indulging in gourmet pleasures). Whether you prefer hiking, cycling or golf, the undulating terrain of the picturesque Brda landscape, nestled halfway between the Alps and the Adriatic, offers some marvellous footpaths and cycling routes, with scenery that changes with the seasons.
Restaurant The San Martin restaurant, which offers à la carte dishes, focuses on selecting fresh, local ingredients, thus offering guests an excellent opportunity to discover the region’s distinctive
VENKO HOTEL, RESTAURANT, CASINO Information and bookings Hotel, restavracija, igralni salon Venko Neblo 11, SI-5212 Dobrovo t +386 (0)5 398 87 50 e info@venko.si
www.venko.si
Dobrovo Castle
We will welcome you with a smile and do our best to ensure you have an unforgettable stay in this wine district. Hotel Venko has 30 double rooms and two suites. The à la carte restaurant offers a wide choice of dishes and live music at weekends. You can also try your luck in the Venko Casino. We look forward to seeing you!
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Gorje
GORJE Vintgar Gorge
BEEKEEPING EDUCATIONAL AND PANORAMIC PATH
i Gorje Tourism Association Podhom 80, SI-4247 Zgornje Gorje t +386 (0)31 344 053 e jankopeterman@gmail.com
www.vintgar.si
Municipality of Gorje Zgornje Gorje 6b, SI-4247 Zgornje Gorje t +386 (0)4 575 18 00 e obcina.gorje@gorje.si
www.gorje.si
VINTGAR GORGE One of the largest and most renowned natural sights in Gorje is without a doubt the Vintgar Gorge, cut into the rocks between Hom and Boršt. It was discovered in 1891 by photographer Benedikt Lergetporer and Gorje mayor and cartographer Jakob Žumer. It was first opened to tourists in 1893. The gorge is 1.6 km long, and graced by the magnificent luminous green Radovna river and its pools, waterfalls and rapids. The trail leads you over wooden bridges and galleries. It ends at a bridge overlooking the mighty 15-metre Šum Waterfall, one of the few river waterfalls in Slovenia.
The Beekeeping Path in the Gorje municipality runs through the central part of Gorje from beehive to beehive. It takes you along wonderful panoramic paths where, to the east, you can enjoy beautiful views towards the Karavanke mountain range, the mountain pastures of Kamnik, the Bled district and, beyond it, Radovljica, Kranj and the Ljubljana Basin. As you walk along the path you can discover the cultural and natural sights of the Gorje area and learn about local crafts.
Beekeeping Educational and Panoramic Path
POKLJUKA GORGE The Pokljuka Gorge contains a variety of karst phenomena, natural bridges, cliffs and caves. In places the gorge narrows to just a few metres. The wider sections, containing lush vegetation, are known as “gardens”. The walkways on the sides of the gorge were built by local people in 1930 and named after young Prince Andrew of Yugoslavia. The best-known cave, the “Pokljuka Hole”, has two entrances and three natural windows. The old route to the meadows of Pokljuka and the plateau above runs through the gorge. The Pokljuka Gorge does not receive many visitors but it is nevertheless a sight well worth seeing.
Pokljuka Gorge
THE POGLEJ “CHURCH” A somewhat less well known sight in Gorje is the Poglej “Church” – a natural cave in which simple tools dating from as far back as the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods have been found. The cave is the oldest archaeological site in the area.
The Poglej “Church”
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View of Golica
JESENICE Jesenice
The main square has been transformed into a venue for social events and attracts many visitors from Jesenice and the surrounding areas. This is where acquaintances and friends meet and where time just stands still…
MEN AND MOUNTAINS Stara Sava
i Jesenice Tourist Information Centre Cesta maršala Tita 18, SI-4270 Jesenice t +386 (0)4 586 31 78 e info@turizem.jesenice.si
www.turizem.jesenice.si
STEEL AND DAFFODILS Zois Park
Mountain hut on Golica
Art and history go hand in hand at an opera or the theatre, or even in the mighty old buildings at Stara Sava. The never-forgotten memories of the ironworks and their masters remind us of the steel and iron makers who hand-worked the iron ore and dedicated all their efforts to it. They lived with their masters, worked for them and bought bread from them. Steel made here was used to build the Eiffel Tower and the CERN accelerator, and some of it even sank along with the Titanic! Come and experience Stara Sava, where the most essential elements of an ironworks settlement have been preserved: the owner’s mansion, church, workers’ house, smelting furnace, millraces and mill. The architectural heritage is integrated into and presented in the museum and in cultural and tourist activity.
Many years ago, probably in the 4th century, herdsmen in the Karavanke mountains chanced to take their cattle to the sunny side of the range. The pleasant location of the pastures and the belief that the mountains were rich in iron kept the shepherds from leaving. Some of them at least stayed forever. They cleared the forests to create land for farming. To survive. The first settlements emerged on the lower slopes of the Karavanke, below peaks such as Golica. This beautiful mountain, surrounded by smaller hills and mountains covered with shrubs and trees, is the most beautiful spot in the entire Karavanke range.
PRISTAVA AND ZOIS'S LEGACY We live and will live on this land because we know that someone lived here before us. Their traces remain, so that our grandchildren will be able to explore them. The Zois Park in the Karavanke is full of the traces of the past. The fossilised flora and fauna, cultural heritage, pine woods and forest educational trail, as well as the emerald green lake, the botanical garden named after the botanist Karl von Zois and the nearby meadow trails invite you to discover the shades of history.
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Anton Janša commemorative apiary
ŽIROVNICA Wonderful panorama
i Office for Tourism and Culture Žirovnica Žirovnica 14, SI-4274 Žirovnica t +386 (0)4 580 15 03 e info@visitzirovnica.si
www.visitzirovnica.si
Žirovnica lies in the green valley below the Karavanke mountain range. The richness of its literary, beekeeping and archaeological heritage mean that the villages below Mount Stol are known as the “cradle of Slovenian culture and beekeeping”, and this region is well known for its hospitality and the beauty of its landscape.
EXPLORING THE CULTURAL HERITAGE The prize-winning Žirovnica Cultural Heritage Trail invites you to actively explore tradition. The trail connects cultural and historic monuments in the villages below Stol in five
core sites. These are the birth house of Matija Čop, the first Slovene linguist and librarian and one of the greatest European scholars of his time; the beehives of Anton Janša, the first beekeeping teacher at the School of Beekeeping in Vienna; the birth house of Fran Saleški Finžgar, a priest and scholar who left his mark on Slovene literature as a writer of folk tales; the birth house of Janez Jalen, a writer and playwright who searched for inspiration in nature and the lives of simple people in their local environment; and the birth house of France Prešeren, Slovenia’s greatest poet, who expressed his vision of equality and harmony among all nations in his most famous poem “Zdravljica”, adopted as the national anthem when Slovenia became independent.
Prešeren’s birth house in Vrba
GREEN ENERGY Žirovnica municipality abounds in walking, hiking, cycling, mountain biking and riding trails, thus offering a multitude of options for recreation. The green valley of Završnica, where the Završnica Recreational Park is landscaped by the lake, is a popular starting point for hiking in the nearby mountains and visiting mountain huts. Valvasorjev Dom, a very popular hut among local mountaineers, is the most common starting point for the ascent of Stol (2,236 m), the highest peak in the Karavanke range, and the starting point for visiting Ajdna, an ancient archaeological site.
Finžgar’s birthplace in Doslovče
Završnica Valley
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DESTINATIONS IN THE JULIAN ALPS
Mount Triglav
Triglav National Park
www.tnp.si
Lake Bled
Bled Tourist Board
www.bled.si
Brda
Brda Tourist Information Centre
www.brda.si
Daffodils
Tourist Information Center Jesenice
www.turizem.jesenice.si
Gorges of the Soča
Soča Valley Tourism
www.dolina-soce.si
Lake Jasna
Kranjska Gora Tourist Board
www.kranjska-gora.si
Gorje
Municipality of Gorje
www.gorje.si, www.vintgar.si
Valley of the Triglav Lakes
Julian Alps
Lake Bohinj
Bohinj Tourism
www.bohinj.si
Radovljica
Radovljica Tourism and Culture
www.radolca.si
Lake in the Završnica Valley
Office for Tourism and Culture Žirovnica
www.visitzirovnica.si
JULIAN ALPS e info@julijske-alpe.com www.julijske-alpe.com
SLOVENIAN TOURIST BOARD Dimičeva ulica 13, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia t +386 (0)1 589 85 50 f +386 (0)1 589 85 60 e info@slovenia.info www.slovenia.info
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Commissioned by: Julian Alps Destinations – Bled Tourist Board, Bohinj Tourism, Kranjska Gora Tourism, Soča Valley Tourism, Triglav National Park, Radovljica Tourism and Culture, ZTKMŠ Brda – Brda Tourist Information Centre, Municipality of Gorje, Office for Tourism and Culture Žirovnica, Jesenice Tourist Information Centre in cooperation with Slovenian Tourist Board | Text: Matjaž Kocbek, organisations and companies and individual destinations | Design: Snežana Madić Lešnik | Photographs: cover – Tomo Jeseničnik, source STO; Aleš Zdešar, Tomo Jeseničnik, Matevž Lenarčič, Peter Strgar, Rožle Bregar, Jošt Gantar, Mojca Odar, Mitja Sodja, Simon Kržič, Snežana Madić Lešnik, Danijel Žagar, Jure Batagelj, Uroš Zagožen, Claudio Costerni, Soča Valley Tourism archive, Špela Pungaršek, David Štulc Zornik, Melita Bubek, Janko Humar, Dan Briški, Robert Niedrig, Uroš Švigelj, Suby Lutolf, Andraž Krpič, F. A. BOBO, Dirk Schäfer, Tolmin museum archive – Marko Grego, Bovec Marathon archive, Kranjska Gora Tourism photo archive, Iztok Noč, Jaka Hrastnik, Bogomir Košir, Matjaž Vidmar, Vitranc Cup archive, Hit d.d., Slovenian Alpine Museum, Žiga Židan, HIT Larix d.d., Bohinj Tourism photo archive, Uroš Novak, Jože Mihelič, Iztok Medja, Jana Možic, Bled Tourist Board photo archive, Tomaž Sedej, Bor Rojnik, Valentin Rozman, STO archive, Bled Culture Institute archive, TNP archive, Martin Šolar, Gorazd Kavčič, Miran Kambič, Boris Pretnar, ZTK Žirovnica, Brda Tourist Information Centre archive, Zoso Photography, Jesenice Tourist Information Centre, Gregor Vidmar, Municipality of Gorje, Miroslav Zalokar, corporate photo archives | Translation: Amidas | Printed by: Gorenjski tisk, d.o.o. | Print run: 12,000 copies, 2017