Velika Planina

Velika Planina

Every day is a second chance for an unforgettable trip

Velika Planina

Starting poing:
Destination address:
Reset Apartments, Kranjska Gora
Kamniska Bistrica 2 Parking, Cerklje na Gorenjskem

If you type the above address into the navigation, it will take you directly to the lower gondola station. A double-seater gondola will take you to the very top.

Velike planina is the largest high mountain in Slovenia. This day trip will take you to the mountain world of shepherds with a rich tradition of pastoralism and beautiful nature. You can visit it both in summer and winter, as the mountain is also a winter sports centre with a gondola lift, a double chairlift, ski lifts, guesthouses and mountain lodges, as well as private tourist chalets built on the model of shepherd’s huts.

Visit also the town of Kamnik …

Destination address:
Parking Glavni trg, Presernova ulica 4, Kamnik

Kamnik is one of the most beautiful and oldest medieval towns in Slovenia. It lies in the lap of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and boasts numerous cultural and sacral monuments.

At the end of the 19th century, the old town became important as a place where nature and mountaineering enthusiasts come from all over. Visitors know it as a starting point for excursions. Many people follow the river Kamniška Bistrica along its glacially transformed valley towards its source in the heart of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Koželjeva pot (a trail) runs along the river, which also leads past the famous Predaselj Gorge. The Kamniška Bistrica attracts walkers, hikers, hunters and fishermen.

… and arboretum Volčji Potok

Destination address:
Volcji Potok 3, Radomlje

Arboretum Volčji Potok is the most visited botanic garden in Slovenia!

The spacious landscape park with gravel paths offers the possibility of taking long walks and peaceful rest in tranquillity and greenery. Tulips and other flowers, rhododendrons, roses, and water lilies cheer up flower lovers, and the rich assortment of trees and shrubs, together with the natural forest and wet meadows, are interesting for friends of gardens and nature.

Get up early because it will be a full-day experience 🙂
We hope you enjoy it.

Have fun,
Reset Apartments team

 

Ljubljana Castle

Ljubljana Castle

Every day is a second chance for an unforgettable trip

Ljubljana Castle

Starting poing:
Destination address:
Reset Apartments, Kranjska Gora
Parking Kongresni trg, Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana

Triple bridge Tromostovje

From the car park, head straight to the banks of the Ljubljanica River, and continue left (right bank of the Ljubljanica) until you reach the famous Triple Bridge, which is located right next to Prešeren Square. The bridge is the work of the famous Slovenian architect Plečnik.

10 Ljubljana’s top attractions

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We suggest that you set off in the evening, after 5 pm, as the trip to the Slovenian capital Ljubljana is not a full-day trip like the other trips described in the “Explore Slovenia” section. Ljubljana is a city of bridges, so we suggest that you start with a walk along the Ljubljanica River to experience the pulse of the city and explore its beautiful bridges, terraces, and the many cafés that line its banks.

You can continue your walk along the right bank of the Ljubljanica as far as the Butcher’s Bridge, or a little further on to the Dragon’s Bridge, where you can also cross the river and return along the left bank to Plečnik’s bridge through the Ljubljana Market.

Destination address:
Zmajski most, Resljeva cesta, Ljubljana

Fishmarket (Ribja Brv) Footbridge

Franciscan Church

France Preseren monument

Triple bridge Tromostovje

Bucher’s (Mesarski) bridge

Dragon’s (Zmajski) bridge

When you get back to the Triple Bridge, turn right towards the town squares with the Town Hall and Robba Fountain.

Destination address:
Robba fountain, Town Square, Ljubljana

Central Market

Robba Fountain

Ljubljana Cathedral

The Robba Fountain is also known as the Fountain of the Three Carniolan Rivers and is the fountain that stands in front of Ljubljana Town Hall at Town Square It was originally made in 1751 by the Italian sculptor Francesco Robba and is one of the city’s most recognizable symbols.

Turn left at the fountain to see Ljubljana Cathedral – the Baroque Church of St Nicholas, and continue all the way to Krek Square, where the lower station of the funicular railway is on your right, taking you to Ljubljana Castle.

Destination address:
Lower Funicular station, Krekov trg, Ljubljana

Ljubljana castle is a contemporary castle with a rich history. It is located on the green hill in the middle of the city, behind ancient walls, and is a rich world of historical, cultural, and other entertaining content. Whenever you want to get closer to the sun, or when you need a different view of the world, food for your soul, or a delicious meal, it is an excellent time to climb to the Ljubljana Castle.

Ljubljana’s main squares and streets are full of restaurants, local people, events, and nightlife.
We hope you will find something for yourself.

Have fun,
Reset Apartments team

 

Postojna Cave

Postojna Cave

Every day is a second chance for an unforgettable trip

Postojna Cave

Starting poing:
Destination address:
Reset Apartments, Kranjska Gora
Jamska cesta 30, Postojna

Postojna Cave is one of Slovenia’s must-see attractions. It is the most visited karst cave in Europe, with more than 38 million visitors in 140 years. It is famous for its well-organized guided tours, which take you through the karst tunnels, galleries, and underground halls by underground railway (there are 5 km of underground routes for tourist visits). In an hour and a half tour, you will get to know all the most important sights of the cave and learn more about the endemic human fish…

Recommended restaurants for launch: Restaurant Modrijan Homestead, Jamski Dvorec

… Predjama Castle

Destination address:
Predjamski Grad, Predjama 1, Postojna

A fairytale world of knights and kings

Predjama Castle is just a few kilometers from the entrance to Postojna Cave. It is even listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest cave castle in the world. Inside the castle, you can see numerous replicas of weapons ranging from spears and helmets, swords, war hammers, bows, crossbows, and armor…

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… Lipica Stud Farm

Destination address:
Lipica stud farm parking, Lipica 15c, Sežana

Lipica is the home of the Lipizzan horse and the biggest Lipizzan stud farm in the world. Experience it in the company of over 300 white Lipizzan horses across more than 300 hectares of green space.

The Lipica estate is the central attraction of the Karst region, and one of Slovenia’s main cultural monuments. In addition to the breeding of horses, Lipica is also a monument with over 400 years of cultural and natural heritage that was co-shaped in harmony between man and horse.

Get up early because it will be a full-day experience 🙂
We hope you enjoy it.

Have fun,
Reset Apartments team

 

Lake Bled and Bohinj

Lake Bled and Bohinj

Every day is a second chance for an unforgettable trip

Lake Bled and Bohinj

1. Vintgar gorge

Starting poing:
Destination address:
Reset Apartments, Kranjska Gora
Vintgar parking P1, 4247 Podhom

Start with a morning walk through the gorge

Vintgar Gorge is a 1.600 m long and up to 250 m deep gorge on the eastern edge of the Triglav National Park. The place you just must visit!

Buy tickets online

Find out more about Vintgar gorge

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The above address will take you directly to the car park at the entrance to the Vintgar Gorge. We recommend starting your trip early, as there are not many visitors in the neighborhood at that time. As the number of tickets is limited, we also recommend that you book online.

2. Visit Bled castle

Destination address:
Grajska cesta 61

More than 1.000 years of history

One of Slovenia’s oldest castles with a history spanning more than a thousand years, Bled Castle captivates visitors with its magnificence, stunning location…

Buy tickets online

Find more about the castle

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Continue your tour at Bled Castle, where you can also leave your car and explore the lake and its surroundings on foot. The castle has more than a thousand years of history to show for it, which is why it invites you to visit its museum collection. It can serve as a resting place after a trip through the Vintgar Gorge, before lunch and a tour of Lake Bled itself.

3. Walk around the lake

From Bled Castle, walk down to the lake around which there is a circular, 6 km long walking trail that will take you an hour to an hour and a half of slow walking (you can also hire a horse-drawn carriage for the journey). Go around the lake in an anti-clockwise direction. The trail is beautifully maintained and offers wonderful views of the island of Bled, numerous viewpoints for great family photos, and terraces for a short break for a good lunch, coffee, or dessert.

Lakeside restaurants (lunch):

Bled Castle Restaurant, Restaurant Sova Bled, Restaurant Julijana, Vila Preseren…

Bled Cremeschnitte

If you’re already in Bled, the Bled Cremeschnitte is one of the things you must try as it is the symbol of Bled cuisine! Before you go any further, you can try it at the Kavarna Park, which is located by the lake itself, to the right of the castle, close to the point where you started your journey around the lake.

For more information about the dessert, click here

Kavarna Park Hotel

4. Visit the famous Bled island

Bled island with its church of the Mother of God is one of the most recognizable Slovenian symbols. The wishing bell is popular among the many visitors who come to the island. When they ring the bell, they recommend themselves to the Mother of God and express their wishes and requests for her to hear them.

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Take a ride on the traditional Bled Pletna

Near Kavarna Park, there are several stops for the pletna, which takes tourists to and from the island. A pletna is a handmade wooden boat, 7-8 meters long and about 2 meters wide, with a flat bottom, which is propelled by the helmsman (pletnar) by standing up the oars. The boat is one of the major tourist attractions of Lake Bled.

For more information about the island, click here

Pletna boats

5. Sunset at Lake Bohinj

Destination address:
Parkirisce, Stara Fuzina 3, Bohinjsko jezero

Crystal clear waters

Lake Bohinj is a 4.2 km long and 1 km wide glacial lake. It is the largest lake in Slovenia fed by numerous streams from the surrounding mountains.

Find more about the lake

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Lake Bohinj is the final destination of the trip. It offers a stunning view of the surrounding mountains. You can take a short walk across the bridge to explore the the lake and Church of St John the Baptist or have dinner in the nearby restaurant called “Restavracija Kramar“.

Get up early because it will be a full-day experience 🙂
We hope you enjoy it.

Have fun,
Reset Apartments team