A few more photos (taken by mobile phone) of the epic snowfall at Apartments Fine Stay on December 28th, 2020.
Category Archives: Winter
News and updates regarding our accommodations and the Lake Bled area of Slovenia in the winter.
THINGS TO DO IN WINTER: Hike To Mala Osojnica For The Best View Of Lake Bled
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.
(photo: Martin Mohar)
(photo: Martin Mohar)
(photo: Martin Mohar)
Aerial View Of Lake Zavrsnica
Lake Zavrsnica is only a pleasant 10 minute walk from our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay. This is how it looks from the bird’s perspective in the winter months.
A remarkable aerial view of the Zavrsnica lake in winter when the whole area is covered in snow. (photo: Bine Mekina)
Today’s view of Mount Triglav from Apartments Fine Stay
Today’s view of Mt. Triglav (2,864 m), Slovenia’s highest mountain, and Mt. Rjavina (2,530 m), from the balcony of Modern Apartment With Balcony at our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay.
(photo: Evgenii Danilov)
Look at this chamois spotted behind our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay
Look at this chamois spotted behind our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay by our guest from Germany, Rainer Frindte!
The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is an agile goat-antelope with short hooked horns, found across the mountain ranges in France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. They have warm reddish coats in the summer, grey coats in the winter, and thin, black, horns. They are incredibly agile on rocky, uneven terrain thanks to the elastic pads on their hooves. They have been recorded reaching speeds up to 50 km/h and jumping 6 meters vertically into the air!
(photos: Rainer Frindte)
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve seen while staying with us? Let us know in the comments!
THINGS TO DO IN WINTER: Sledding at the Zavrsnica Recreational Park
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!
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*
THINGS TO DO IN WINTER: Ice skating at the outdoor ice rink in Zavrsnica
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!
VIDEO: Skiing at Apartments Fine Stay
It doesn’t look like much, but this tiny slope behind our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay offers some good skiing fun for the kids!
Skiing at Apartments Fine Stay
VIDEO: Sledding at Apartments Fine Stay
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!