The Upper Gorenjska Region:
Situated in the north-western part of the country, Gorenjska is the most Alpine of all Slovenian regions. It borders on Austria and Italy and is criss-crossed by well-developed transport infrastructure.
The Gorenjska region is famous for its natural beauty and friendly people. Most of the region is covered by the Julian Alps with numerous peaks exceeding 2000 m. The Julian Alps and Triglav National Park are rich with plant and animal life, and home to wildlife as the lynx, wolf and bear.
There are many opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, ski-touring, rafting, paragliding, etc.
Gorenjska is home to lakes Bled and Bohinj.
Bled Area:
Bled is famous for the Lake, castle and island with the pilgrimage church.
It is possible to swim in the lake and there are many opportunities to rent a boat as well. The island church with its bell invites all visitors. The best way to get to the island is by the traditional Bled special boat called “Pletna”.
The castle is arranged as an exhibition area. There is a museum, printing works, castle cellar, herbal gallery, restaurants and souvenir shop. Bled castle attracts visitors not only with it sage and picturesque architecture but also for the unforgettable view of the lake and the wider area of Gorenjska and the Julian Alps.
Coachmen called “Fijaker” can take you for a ride around the lake and to Bled Castle. Fijakers are one of the Bled’s symbols, but we should not forget to mention cream cakes. Although you can buy them elsewhere, those from Bled are simply the best.
Ski:
Gorenjska has dozens of ski centers with lifts. The best known ski centers world-wide are Kranjska Gora, which hosts an annual World Cup men's slalom and giant slalom competition. The highest ski center in Gorenjska is on Mount Vogel, where the snow remains well into the spring. Also among the most popular destinations for alpine skiers are Krvavec, not far from Ljubljana, and Kobla in Bohinjska Bistrica. The larger ski centers also maintain trails for snowboarding, sledding, cross-country skiing, and even ski touring.
Golf:
Bled Golf Course first opened in 1937 and was redesigned by famous golf architect Donald Harradine in 1972. It’s the oldest Slovenian golf course and is said to be one of the most beautiful golf courses in central Europe. The facility comprises the 18-hole King's Course and the 9-hole Lake Course. To make your round of golf even more varied, you may combine playing on both courses. The course is set apart by its unique location overlooked by the highest of the Slovenian Alps and the wonderful countryside embracing it.
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