ARBORETUM VOLČJI POTOK
Distance 10km/15 minutes from the chalet
ARBORETUM VOLČJI POTOK
Distance 10km/15 minutes from the chaletArboretum Volčji Potok - On the outskirts of Kamnik lies the arboretum, the most visited horticultural amenity in Slovenia, with 80 hectares of gardens and a full programme of seasonal events. There are unique tree and plant collections, a sculpture gallery and garden centre. For the children there are various free workshops, a playground and miniature train. You can relax by the lake or visit the café in the summer garden, there is something here for everyone to enjoy.
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LAKES BLED AND BOHINJ
Lake Beld is smaller than lake Bohinj, however it's shores are more commercialized with a good selection of shops, restaurants and cafe bars to try the local cuisine or just enjoy a coffee with a stunning view. The much photographed islet, complete with a romantic church, fairytale castle overlooking the lake.
KAMNIK
Kamnik is a lovely old town, surrounded by green hills and high peaks of the Kamniske Alps. This popular small town has some good supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, bars, banks, post office and other shops where all provisions can be bought. Bike hire is available throughout the year from the tourist information centre.
TERME SNOVIK SPA
Terme Snovik - Situated in the Tuhinj valley in the heart of the Kamniske Alps, a natural thermal water source has been harnessed to supply a swimming pool complex with a difference. The sparkling pure water is rich in magnesium, calcium and other minerals, needs no chemicals or purification and is said to have theraputic and healing properties
VELIKA PLANINA
Velika Planina - An extensive alpine plateau in the Kamnik Alps. It is one of the largest areas of pastures in Slovenia. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were over 100 shepherds' huts here. They are among the most picturesque alpine dwellings.
PARK TUNJICE
Park Tunjice - The village of Tunjice is an idyllic village lying on the Slovenian Alps' foothills, close to the town of Kamnik. Millions of years ago the area was covered by the sea thus, the province is famous for its fossils, sanded marls and high-grade limestone formed in far Miocene.
LJUBLJANA
Ljubljana - Ljubljana is the vibrant capital of Slovenia and boasts fantastic Baroque And Art Nouveau architecture, there are castles and palaces, theatres and art galleries, museums and an opera house all within the city.
KRVAVEC
Krvavec - In the summer months, the adventure park offers an abundance of fun for all the family with one ticket covering a return journey by cable car, adventure park, climbing wall, trampoline, polygon for archery, slack-line, Frisbee golf and air-bag downhill.