Kajznik House

Kajznik House

by | Sep 13, 2022 | Activities, Museums & History

EXPLORE LOCAL HERITAGE

Kajznik House in Ratece

Lake Jasna
Easy
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Elevation: 818 - 870 m
4,7 km
*
52 m of height difference
1 h walk
Asphalt - Macadam
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

Kajžnek House is one of the restored buildings with preserved traditional architecture. The eastern façade of the house preserves a fresco of St Florian, while the southern façade has a sundial. Inside the house, evidence of the existence of the original wooden building has been found. The 19th-century appearance of the house has been partially preserved but without the outbuildings. Of the carefully crafted joinery, parts of the built-in cupboards and the stucco decoration in the house survived, in addition to the front door, the black kitchen, and the pantry.

There you can see a reconstruction of the equipment of the black kitchen and the pantry, exhibitions on Rateče traditional costumes and local history, old films on the still preserved customs and ski jumping in Planica, and an exhibition of handicrafts – products of the members of the Rateče – Planica Tourist Association. In 1995, the Municipality of Kranjska Gora bought the Kajžnek House, which had been damaged by fire, and gradually restored it under the expert guidance of the Kranj Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage until 2004.

Escape room museum

In 2022, the museum was transformed into one of the few ‘escape room museums’ in Europe. A fascinating escape game program was created, steeped in the rich history of Rateče. The experience is the perfect activity for families or friends who want to learn a lot about the traditions and history of the Alpine village while having fun. The game is made up of 2 to 5 players and usually lasts 1h.

How to get to Kajžnek’s house?

The Escape Museum is located in Rateče, the last Alpine village before the border with Italy. It can be reached by taking the main highway past Kranjska Gora and Podkoren.

Nearby attractions

If you head to the Kajznik Museum, you can also see:

  • Zelenci nature reserve
  • Alpine village Ratece
  • Climb up to Tromeja (triple border/Italy-Austria-Slovenia) and enjoy the view of the Austrian mountains
  • Visit Planica and climb to the top of the Planica flying hill
  • Fly in the wind tunnel in Planica
  • Try the zip-line in Planica

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Liznjek House

Liznjek House

by | Sep 13, 2022 | Activities, Museums & History

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Liznjek House

Lake Jasna
Easy
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Elevation: 811 m - 806 m
1.3 km
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Height diference: 5 m
16 min walk
Asphalt road
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

Built in the second half of the 17th century, the homestead is today an example of an authentic Slovenian Alpine house. It is located in the center of the village of Kranjska Gora and has been part of the museum collection of the “Gornjesavski museum Jesenice” since 1983.

National costume of Gorenjska

Inside the homestead, you can see, among other things, the old black kitchen, the “čumnata” (smaller room), the old stove, the paintings on the facades (frescoes, stitched edges, and tasseled ornament), the stone semicircular portal and the wooden balcony. A carved rosette with the year 1781 on a beam has also been preserved. Visitors can see the rich 19th-century furnishings of a wealthy farming family and various tools of some local trades. The house often offers space for various exhibitions and workshops.

How to get to Liznjek House?

The homestead is located near the center of the village of Kranjska Gora. To reach it, you have to go past the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and go on in the direction of the “Pri Martinu” guest house. You can park your car at Vitranc Hall and walk to the museum.

Nearby attractions

If you head to the Liznjek Museum, you can also see:

  • Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in the center

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Slovenian Alpine Museum

Slovenian Alpine Museum

by | Sep 13, 2022 | Activities, Museums & History

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Slovenian Alpine Museum

Lake Jasna
15.7 km
19 min drive
Must see
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

The Slovenian Mountaineering Museum houses a rich collection of historical artifacts and an extensive specialist library. It reminds visitors of the importance of mountaineering in Slovenia with a variety of photographic and archival materials. You can see the permanent exhibition, learn about the historical development of mountaineering in Slovenia and choose from a variety of souvenirs and books on mountaineering in the shop. An introductory film and eleven different sections with challenges, tests, and tasks add variety to the experience. If you collect all the stamps along the way, there’s a prize waiting for you at the end.

The museum regularly organizes various temporary exhibitions, events, and activities. It also acts as an information point for the Triglav National Park, where you can get all the information you need about weather conditions in the mountains, open lodges, guides, and mountain trails.

The first records of the establishment of the Mountaineering Museum date back to 1901. The Triglav Museum collection, which was accumulated in Mojstrana until 1984, was managed by the Dovje Mojstrana Mountain Association. It was not until 1997 that the collection became part of the “Gornjesavski museum Jesenice”, and the independent museum began to take on its modern form only ten years later. The inauguration ceremony took place in 2010.

All guests of Reset Apartments can benefit from a 20% discount on tickets.

How to get to the Mountaineering Museum?

From Kranjska Gora, take the main road towards Jesenice and turn off towards Mojstrana. The museum resembles a high-mountain alpine shelter and is located on the left side of the road towards the Vrata valley.

Sights in the immediate vicinity

If you head to the Slovenian Mountaineering Museum, you can also see:

  • Aljaž’s House in Vrata
  • Peričnik waterfall
  • The village of Gornja Radgona
  • Lake Kreda
  • the Alpine village of Dovje

Opening hours

Summer opening hours (1 May – 31 October)

  • Every day: 9.00 – 17.00

Winter opening hours (2.11. – 30.4.)

  • Tuesday – Sunday: 9.00 – 16.00
  • Monday: closed

Parking at the museum is free for visitors. For more information, please contact the museum staff.
Last admission: one hour before closing.

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