A trip to Slovenia.
Dobrodošel south of the Karawanken tunnel.
Exploring unknown territory.
Be curious. Look to the south. If you do this from the Karnerhof, then it's not far to the third region in the Alps-Adriatic region: Slovenia. A country full of history and tradition and which has undergone rapid development in recent years and decades. Just over two million people live on 20273 square kilometers in Slovenia. The country is famous for its picturesque lakes, deep green forests and underground caves that have been carved out of the limestone of the Karst by water over millions of years. Good to know: Wine from Slovenia is becoming increasingly popular. This is in keeping with the country's tradition. The city of Maribor is home to the world's oldest grapevine, which is 400 years old. A must-try: Wines from the Karst region.
A trip to the island: Bled.
Only 28 km or just under half an hour's drive from the Karnerhof, Bled is definitely worth a day trip. Because Slovenia's only island is - surprise! - is not by the sea, but in Bled. More precisely, in the middle of Lake Bled. The tiny island - "Blejski Otok" - with its striking church is one of the most famous photo motifs in Slovenia. But Bled can do much more than just look pretty. The small town of Bled and the alpine lake of the same name are among the most important sights in Slovenia. The scenery is also really kitschy beautiful. A walk around the lake is highly recommended, especially in spring, when nature is slowly awakening and tourists have not yet taken over the region. The circular trail is just 6 kilometers long and can be easily completed in around 1.5 to 2 hours. The best view of the striking island in the lake is from one of the hills in the south-west of the lake. There are two well-known viewpoints: Ojstrica and Mala Osojnica.
A visit to the "Blejski Grad" castle is a must in Bled. It is enthroned on a hill near the town center and can be reached either on foot (15 minutes) or by car. From the castle you can enjoy a fantastic view of the lake, although you don't have quite as good a view of the island as from the hills to the west of the lake. When you are there, you must try the famous Bled cream cake, a regional dessert made from puff pastry, vanilla cream and whipped cream.
The jubilant jewel: Ljubljana.
The quickest way from the Karnerhof to Ljubljana is either via the A11 Karawanken highway or the Loibl Pass. Once you have arrived, you can immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the city. The capital of Slovenia is a typical student city with a youthful flair. A hip gastro scene with inviting cafés and restaurants has developed along both banks of the river Ljubljanica. Here you will find. There are also many interesting stores and good restaurants on Stari Trg, which runs parallel to the river.
The city's hotspot is undoubtedly Prešeren Square with its three bridges and the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation. From this square you also have a wonderful view of the castle. If you come to Ljubljana for shopping, you will find the typical flagship stores that can be found everywhere in European cities in the streets in the center. Galerija Emporium is centrally located right by the three bridges. The fashion store in the Art Nouveau building offers clothing, shoes and fashion accessories from popular fashion designers on five floors. However, the highlight for shopping queens in Ljubljana are the small stores, which you sometimes have to search for, but which often offer things that you can't buy everywhere.
Sights in Ljubljana.
- The castle with a great view of the city
- The market in the heart of the city
- The National Gallery or the Museum of Illusions
- Boat trip on the Ljubljanica River
Cream cake or gibanica?
Sweet Slovenia. If you stop off in Ljubljana, you can't avoid the regional sweets. Here you have the choice between the famous cream slices that originally come from Lake Bled or gibanica, a dessert from north-eastern Slovenia. Let yourself be surprised!
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