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News and updates regarding things to do in the area.

Snow, Things To Do, What To See, Winter

THINGS TO DO IN WINTER: Visit Vogel Above Lake Bohinj In Winter

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Our guest Evgenii and his family visited Vogel above Lake Bohinj on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 and shared these beautiful photos with us.

Winter view of Lake Bohinj and the surrounding mountains of Slovenian Alps from Vogel viewpoint
After a steep ascent with a cable car up to 1534 meters above sea level you are met with amazing views of Lake Bohinj and the surrounding mountains of the Slovenian Alps, including Mt. Triglav. (photo: Evgenii Danilov)

View of Slovenian Alps from Vogel viewpoint in winter
Taking the cable car up to Vogel is a great experience and the views of the Slovenian Alps are stunning. (photo: Evgenii Danilov)

Vogel Ski Resort above Bohinj in Slovenia
Vogel is a very popular ski resort offering some of the most magnificent views in the world. (photo: Evgenii Danilov)

Piste Caterpillar at Vogel Ski Resort above Bohinj in Slovenia
Piste caterpillar at Vogel Ski Resort. (photo: Evgenii Danilov)

A family with a pushchair at Vogel above Bohinj
A trip to Vogel is disabled & pushchair friendly. (photo: Evgenii Danilov)

Lake Bled, Snow, Things To Do, What To See, Winter

THINGS TO DO IN WINTER: Hike To Mala Osojnica For The Best View Of Lake Bled

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While pretty much any spot around Lake Bled offers amazing views to photograph, but if you want to get the picture postcard shot of Lake Bled, with both the island church and the castle all backed by the majestic peaks of the Slovenian Alps, you will have to make a little effort and hike to the Mala Osojnica viewpoint.

The hike to the Mala Osojnica viewpoint is one of the best things to do in Bled. At the top is a great viewing point for photography, and you get a fantastic view of Lake Bled, the island church, and of the hilltop castle. Starting just beside the little Lake Bled’s beach at Zaka, just opposite the boat rental house, it takes about 40 minutes to get to the top.

Panorama of Lake Bled from Mala Osojnica Viewpoint in winter
(photo: Martin Mohar)

Aerial view of Lake Bled in winter
(photo: Martin Mohar)

View of Lake Bled from Mala Osojnica Viewpoint in winter
(photo: Martin Mohar)

Children, Things To Do, Winter, Zavrsnica Valley

THINGS TO DO IN WINTER: Sledding at the Zavrsnica Recreational Park

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Families looking for fun winter activities in the Bled area of Slovenia, such as sledding and ice skating, can bundle up and head to the Zavrsnica Recreational Park, which is only a quick 2 minute drive from our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay.

The Zavrsnica sledding area is very convenient and wonderful as a sledding area with beautiful views of the Slovenian Alps with its highest peak, Mount Triglav at 2864m. There is a traditional sledding hill just across the road from the parking lot at the Zavrsnica lake. So bring your own sled and some energetic kids who want to run uphill and get prepared to watch the snow fly!

A group of children sledding at the Zavrsnica Sledding Area

A group of children sledding in Zavrsnica

A group of children sledding at the Zavrsnica Recreational Park

A group of children sledding at a traditional sledding hill in Zavrsnica

A group of children sledding at a traditional sledding hill in Zavrsnica

View of the Slovenian Alps with its highest peak, Mount Triglav, from Zavrsnica Sledding Area
View of the Slovenian Alps with its highest peak, Mount Triglav, from Zavrsnica Sledding Area

*The sledding hill is a free public area- use at your own risk*

Children, Things To Do, Videos, Winter

THINGS TO DO IN WINTER: Ice skating at the outdoor ice rink in Zavrsnica

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Going ice skating at an outdoor rink is the perfect way to spend time with your family and get in the spirit of winter. The outdoor ice rink in Zavrsnica, which is only a quick 2 minute drive from our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay, is open daily, weather permitting. Afterwards, you can warm up with a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine. Ice skating is also possible in the evenings as the rink is lighted.

We visited the outdoor ice rink in Zavrsnica on January 19th, 2021!

A group of people Ice skating at the outdoor ice rink in Zavrsnica

A group of people Ice skating at the outdoor ice rink in Zavrsnica

A group of people Ice skating at the outdoor ice rink in Zavrsnica

A group of people Ice skating at the outdoor ice rink in Zavrsnica

A group of people Ice skating at the outdoor ice rink in Zavrsnica

A group of people Ice skating at the outdoor ice rink in Zavrsnica

A group of people Ice skating at the outdoor ice rink in Zavrsnica

A group of people Ice skating at the outdoor ice rink in Zavrsnica

A group of people Ice skating at the outdoor ice rink in Zavrsnica

A group of people Ice skating at the outdoor ice rink in Zavrsnica

Apartments Fine Stay, Children, Snow, Things To Do, Videos, Winter

VIDEO: Skiing at Apartments Fine Stay

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It doesn’t look like much, but this tiny slope behind our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay offers some good skiing fun for the kids!

Apartments Fine Stay, Children, Snow, Things To Do, Videos, Winter

VIDEO: Sledding at Apartments Fine Stay

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It doesn’t look like much, but this tiny slope behind our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay is a surprisingly popular sledding spot for our family and our guests. 🙂

First two videos were made by our guest, Evgenii Danilov, who is currently staying with us!

Apartments Fine Stay, Snow, Things To Do, Videos, Views, Winter

VIDEO: Downhill Skiing at Apartments Fine Stay From the Skier’s Point of View

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It doesn’t look like much, but this tiny slope behind our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay is a surprisingly popular skiing/sledding spot for our family and our guests. The video below shows it from the skier’s point of view. 🙂