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September 30th, 2022
If you only have time to visit one region during your trip to Slovenia, choose the Gorenjska region. Located in the northwest of Slovenia, this region has been the most developed area in the country for centuries and has a long tradition of tourism. Here you can see beautiful historic towns, traditional villages, alpine lakes, the mountains of the Alps, and almost all forms of outdoor connection can be found here. By visiting the region, you can learn about the traditional way of life of the lo
September 26th, 2022
You must have heard of Salzburg, if not otherwise, at least as much as Mozart's hometown. But the city is so much more than that! The baroque city centre is also an excellent destination for a romantic weekend, an active or a family holiday. In the city, you can constantly drop into cultural or traditional attractions, while the surroundings are one of the best in Austria. Where is Salzburg located? Salzburg is located in Austria, in the eastern part of the country, close to the German border
September 23rd, 2022
Along the Austrian-Slovenian border, in the northern part of Slovenia [https://trekhunt.com/en/slovenia], you find a bike park called Jamnica - or "Single Trail Park Jamnica". The park’s bike routes are surrounded by mountains, forests and fields - and nearby is Peca Mountain, where Europe’s longest continuous bike trail has been developed. There are more than 10 bike parks in Slovenia. The Jamnica presented here is a lesser-known park - but not less exciting. Quick Details Jamnica Bike Park
September 14th, 2022
The Salzkammergut, which belongs to the three provinces (Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria), is one of the historical regions of Austria. The area got its name from the region overseen by the Gmunden salt chamber (Salzkammergut means salt chamber). But its world fame is not due to this, but to the lakes and picturesque towns, the most famous of which is Hallstatt. Its historic small towns and spas also ensure the region's popularity. Its territory consists of 58 towns, more than 70% located in Up
September 5th, 2022
You will find Bad Gastein in the Hohe Tauern National Park, south of Salzburg. The Austrian spa and ski paradise is a gem in all seasons. Built on a steep, forest-covered slope, the town is between the Grossglockner and the Ankogel mountains. One of the most beautiful cities in the Austrian Alps. It is home to 4,000 people who mainly sustain themselves from tourism. The name "Bad" means "spa," which reflects the history of the city's spa. The local Heilstollen (literally “healing tunnel”) owes
August 26th, 2022
The charming Hallstatt is Austria's most visited village. The village on the shores of Lake Hallstattersee attracts many tourists every year. Some come here to relax, some to hike in the area. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 as part of the Hallstatt-Dachstein cultural landscape. As mountains cross the Hallstatt area, only a small area could be used to build houses. Squeezed between the lake and the mountain, you will find lovely Austrian buildings of different colours.
August 5th, 2022
Where Italy meets Slovenia and Austria, we find the most beautiful lakes in the country, the Fusine Lakes. The two lakes are Lago di Fusine Superiore and Lago di Fusine Inferiore. These two greenish-blue wonders are one the most iconic places ins the Alps. Plenty of people "camp out" around the lake all day. Families are having picnics, while the “tougher ones” go hiking in the area - as the starting point for many hiking trails is around the two lakes. The popularity of the lakes is also bec
June 13th, 2022
A few kilometres from Lake Bled, near the village of Stara Fuzina, you will find the hidden Mostnica gorge, where a small elephant hides. The 2 km long Slovenian gorge is preceded only by the Vintgar and Tolmin gorges. You will find Mostnica in the alpine Voje Valley, formed by the same name stream. Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful sights in the Lake Bohinj area. The gorge is narrow in some sections, some less than 1 m wide. The trail will lead you along the edge of the rocks or a bit furt
June 10th, 2022
Kranj is the third-largest city in Slovenia and one of the most beautiful settlements. The city is the centre of the traditional region of Gorenjska. It is primarily an industrial city with a significant electronics and rubber industry. The city's core is a well-preserved medieval old town built at the confluence of the Kokra and Sava rivers. The city is less popular among tourists, but thanks to its constant development, it is becoming more and more desirable each year. Many Slovenian families
May 25th, 2022
Not far from the Pericnik waterfalls is the hidden Martuljek waterfall, which emerges from the Martuljek mountain range. There is a 110-meter and a 30-meter stretch of the two waterfalls. One of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Triglav National Park, which can only be reached on foot. The waterfall is one of the most beautiful of the many waterfalls in the Julian Alps. The waterfall is fed by a stream of the same name. Here, a real untouched world of Slovenia awaits nature lovers. Qu
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