Winter in Radovljica begins with the cheerful events of December, when the first snow often adds a magical touch to the town and surrounding landscape. As the season settles in, Radovljica becomes peaceful and inviting – perfect for winter walks and hikes, a relaxing culinary stop, or an excellent base for skiing trips.
Several larger ski resorts are less than an hour’s drive away, with some also accessible by public transport. Radovljica’s convenient location also makes it easy to explore the surrounding area – from famous Lake Bled and the Julian Alps to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.
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Radovljica in winter is peaceful and inviting, with accessible trails offering views of snowy peaks and landscapes. Walk nearby trails, enjoy the covered ice rink, or head to one of the ski resorts less than an hour away.
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A range of advice and ideas to help you on your visit to Radovljica this December.
Written by Adele Gray, january 2018
Though, in truth, I will never be a lover of winter and snow, since moving to Slovenia in 2007 I have learnt that in winter in the area where I live – Radovljica, in the northwest i.e. the alpine area - snow is a fact of life and, to some extent, have learnt to embrace it!
written by Rebecca Svetina, January 2019
I quite enjoy the start of the new year in my (now) hometown of Radovljica. The hype of the holidays has faded and we can enjoy the frost-kissed landscape and snow capped mountains, which makes the fairytale town of Radovljica even more idyllic.
A visit to the Radol'ca area is undoubtedly best when it's not raining, but even when it is, there's still plenty to do in Radovljica and the surroundings. Read on to find out more.
Use the map to seek out four theme points in Radovljica and add your decoration to the festive tree in the park.
From the beginning of December to the end of February, Radovljica's sports park features a covered ice rink.
The D'Ranch Climbing Centre has opened in Vrbnje near Radovljica, which is run by the professional sport climber Domen Škofic.
A visit to the Elan Alpine Skiing Museum is an experience for the whole family. In addition to an insight into the development of Elan skis, it also offers interactive exhibits.
A small ski piste in the Lipnica valley that is ideal for families with young children. Next to the ski piste there are also cross-country ski trails.
A magical world of nativity scenes that have been gifted to Brezje from all over the world. The museum contains over 500 nativity scenes.
The saunas in the pension Török bed-and-breakfast in the village of Hraše are open to non-residents.
The olympic-size pool in Radovljica is open year-round. During summer it is open-air, whilst in winter it is covered.
Radovljica is an ideal place to stay for a winter break.
Every day you can visit a different ski resort.
The above ski resorts can be reached in less than an hour's drive from Radovljica. Some of them can also be reached by public transport.
Exceptional culinary experience with a lunch at a chosen farm and entertainment.
The Municipality of Radovljica is part of the Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism. This commits the destination to undergo a re-assessment of its operations in the field of tourism, as well as those of the municipality in the area of sustainability, every three years. Radovljica has once again received the Silver Label.
Below we have put together some simple tips for a sustainable visit to Radovljica.
The snow cover in winter offers opportunities for different types of outdoor activities. With a guide you can traverse the snow with snowshoes or on touring skis.
Set off on an adventure with a bow and arrow! The parkour archery course, in the Draga valley, is suitable for beginners and experienced archers, and has 30 model forest animals targets.
