In and around Kamnik::
The chalet is in a tranquil hilltop location above the delightful medieval town of Kamnik.
There is plenty of garden and outdoor space to enjoy the beautiful alpine setting of the chalet and there are several very enjoyable walks starting directly from the chalet taking in forests, alpine meadows, the quaint local villages, spectacular views of the mountains and overlooking the whole of the Ljubljana basin.
The local town of Kamnik has an excellent choice of restaurants, café bars and shops.
This atmospheric little town, with its baroque architecture, narrow streets full of character , castles and churches is a popular choice for visitors, the tourist information office is located in the centre of town along with numerous tempting pavement cafes and bars to enjoy coffee, ice cream or a leisurely lunch.
Another local must-see is the high mountain pasture plateau of Velika Planina 1600m above sea level, the best-preserved herdsmen settlements in Europe, reached by cable-car ride
Activities::
When the snow falls this area is a winter wonderland, with the local ski resort of Krvavec...one of Slovenias most popular ski resorts only around 9 miles from the chalet. The gondola also operates in the summer, taking paragliders, bikers and walkers.
Other local activities include walking and trekking on beautiful alpine trails for all ages and abilities along rivers, gorges, waterfalls, mountains and forests. Road and mountain biking are also very popular with recommended routes available, paragliding, fishing and horse riding.
Slovenia has so much to offer as a holiday destination, from it's friendly people, beautiful alpine scenery, the idyllic lakes of Bohinj and Bled, the Adriatic coast and world famous Postojna and Skocjan caves to the vibrant capital of Llubljana . The superb range of activities and experiences for all ages makes this is a country visitors fall in love with and revisit again and again. For more information please CONTACT US FOR OUR WEBSITE.
Day Trips: Six of the best!:
LAKES BLED AND BOHINJ: The beautiful lakes and tourist attractions surrounding them.
POSTOJNA CAVES: UNESCO World attraction:An electric train takes you deep underground to see the natural formations and creatures of these spectacular caves.
THE SOCA VALLEY: Follow the road beside the Jade-green river as it meanders through breathtaking scenery with plenty of opportunity for water sports or to stop for a lazy lunch at one of the many small towns or villages.
SKOFJA LOKA:This pretty medieval town is a must see for anyone interested in architecture and history.
LJUBLJANA: Visit the vibrant Capital for the daily open air market The city Castle reached by funicular railway, museums, riverside cafe-bars and restaurants and countless other attractions that the city has to offer.
KOPER, PIRAN and PORTOROZ (port of roses) : Slovenias Adriatic coastline, Where Slovenia meets with Italy. Try the best of both countries with Italian influenced cuisine and the views of the Adriatic sea.
Ski:
Slovenia has over 25 ski centres 2 of which are very close to the chalet.
Krvavec:
The local ski resort of Krvavec is 1450-1971m above sea level, it stretches over 106 hectares and is only 9 miles from the chalet.
Krvavec has been awarded the coveted crystal snowflake award by consistently being voted best ski resort in Slovenia.
There is an easily accessible car park at the base of the gondola with parking for 1600 cars, and the newly installed gondola takes skiers to the slopes in less than 7 minutes.
There is a ski school with a full range of instruction and equipment for hire. A designated area exists for snowboarding, with half pipe and a number of jumps.
Velika planina is also close by (cablecar 5 miles) family skiing is especially popular since the wide gentle terrain does not demand great skiing skills. A great attraction for family groups is the sledge trail at Velika Planina, sledges can be hired at reasonable rates. For more ski / snow info CONTACT US FOR OUR WEBSITE
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