Sisters Šimenc guidebook
Food scene
very near and in walking distance to Sister's Šimenc apartments. It is a good place to eat, with views of Lake Bled. On busier times we suggest you make a reservation here.
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Restavracija Sova Bled
8 Cesta svobodevery near and in walking distance to Sister's Šimenc apartments. It is a good place to eat, with views of Lake Bled. On busier times we suggest you make a reservation here.
the nearest place to Sister's Šimenc where you can sit down and have a tasty meal.
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Penzion Mlino
45 Cesta svobodethe nearest place to Sister's Šimenc where you can sit down and have a tasty meal.
Set in the idyllic alpine village of Bohinjska Bela, you can enjoy traditional food at good prices here. This Inn can be reached on foot, by bike, by bus, by car and by train!
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Gostilna Batišt Tomaž Zupan s.p.
128 Bohinjska BelaSet in the idyllic alpine village of Bohinjska Bela, you can enjoy traditional food at good prices here. This Inn can be reached on foot, by bike, by bus, by car and by train!
in this cozy environment where local people meet you will be able to choose between typical Slovenian dishes.
Gostilna pri Slavki Viktor Marinšek s.p.
in this cozy environment where local people meet you will be able to choose between typical Slovenian dishes.
after enjoying a hike onto Jelovica foothills you can take something to eat at this hunters lodge. The lodge is situated at a spot with fantastic views of Bled and Upper Carniola. The lodge is also accessible by car.
Lovska Koča na Taležu
after enjoying a hike onto Jelovica foothills you can take something to eat at this hunters lodge. The lodge is situated at a spot with fantastic views of Bled and Upper Carniola. The lodge is also accessible by car.
This restaurant provides good atmosphere, nice surroundings and a good choice of dishes to choose between.
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Gostilna-restavracija-muzej Avsenik
21 Begunje na GorenjskemThis restaurant provides good atmosphere, nice surroundings and a good choice of dishes to choose between.
Sightseeing
walking along Lake Bled is a good way to spend your day. The path is only 6 km long. You can go swimming there, rent a boat and go visit the island.
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Lago di Bled
walking along Lake Bled is a good way to spend your day. The path is only 6 km long. You can go swimming there, rent a boat and go visit the island.
close to Bled, this valley is a must-see. There is an entrance fee and getting a parking place can be a challenge. The area is part of Triglav National park
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Vintgar
close to Bled, this valley is a must-see. There is an entrance fee and getting a parking place can be a challenge. The area is part of Triglav National park
close to Sister's Šimenc, this alpine lake is a wonder of nature. You can go swimming here and there are plenty of other activities available
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Lago di Bohinj
close to Sister's Šimenc, this alpine lake is a wonder of nature. You can go swimming here and there are plenty of other activities available
the only junction of the Slavic, Germanic and Latin speaking areas in the world. You can take a cable car from the Austrian side (Arnoldstein) or walk up from Korensko sedlo /Wurzenpass or from Rateče
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Tromeja AT-IT-SI
the only junction of the Slavic, Germanic and Latin speaking areas in the world. You can take a cable car from the Austrian side (Arnoldstein) or walk up from Korensko sedlo /Wurzenpass or from Rateče
want to be in two countries at the same time? Europe square (Piazza Transalpina) is a square crosses at the very middle by the border between Italy and Slovenia. Easiest access is by train and by car.
Trg Evrope
want to be in two countries at the same time? Europe square (Piazza Transalpina) is a square crosses at the very middle by the border between Italy and Slovenia. Easiest access is by train and by car.
want to take in some fresh mountain air? Drive, cycle or climb to the top of the highest road mountain pass in Slovenia. The view from the top is amazing. The pass can be closed in winter times due to snow.
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Vršič Pass
want to take in some fresh mountain air? Drive, cycle or climb to the top of the highest road mountain pass in Slovenia. The view from the top is amazing. The pass can be closed in winter times due to snow.
visit the steepest mountain pass in the Alps! Park your car at the car border crossing on the Slovenian side and walk to the top. A mountain lodge serves drinks and food at the top of the pass, where you can also cross the border with Austria, enjoy the views and see some cultural heritage.
Koča Na Ljubelju
320 Podljubeljvisit the steepest mountain pass in the Alps! Park your car at the car border crossing on the Slovenian side and walk to the top. A mountain lodge serves drinks and food at the top of the pass, where you can also cross the border with Austria, enjoy the views and see some cultural heritage.
beautiful ruins of a medieval castle situated in a quiet mountain valley. Easiest to reach by car, bus or by cycling
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Grad Kamen
beautiful ruins of a medieval castle situated in a quiet mountain valley. Easiest to reach by car, bus or by cycling
They call it the Austrian Riviera, and it is true! Swim, hike, cycle, take a boat trip, there are countless opportunities here to enjoy.
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Wörthersee
They call it the Austrian Riviera, and it is true! Swim, hike, cycle, take a boat trip, there are countless opportunities here to enjoy.
if you want to get a better look at Bled and its surroundings, climb up this nearby hill and enjoy magnificent views and take a couple of photographs. The trail uphill starts at Lake Bled.
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Mala Osojnica
8 Ljubljanska cestaif you want to get a better look at Bled and its surroundings, climb up this nearby hill and enjoy magnificent views and take a couple of photographs. The trail uphill starts at Lake Bled.
Have a look at the spectacular waterfalls in Martuljek. Even in the hottest summer it is fresh and cool in this narrow charming valley.
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Cascate di Martuljški, Cascata inferiore
Have a look at the spectacular waterfalls in Martuljek. Even in the hottest summer it is fresh and cool in this narrow charming valley.
Military history
go visit this fantastic place where you will learn about military history, vehicles and infrastructure
Museo del bunker di Wurzenpass
73 Krainberggo visit this fantastic place where you will learn about military history, vehicles and infrastructure
City/town information
why not go and visit the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana? A midsized European city with 270.000 inhabitants, this city offers you good food choices and is rich with cultural heritage.
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Ljubljana
why not go and visit the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana? A midsized European city with 270.000 inhabitants, this city offers you good food choices and is rich with cultural heritage.
want to visit a real industrial city with lots of industrial heritage? It is hard to find a city based on heavy industry such as Jesenice: big foundries, steelworks, railroads and housing for workers, all set in a tight but beautiful valley bellow the Karawanken mountain range.
Jesenice
want to visit a real industrial city with lots of industrial heritage? It is hard to find a city based on heavy industry such as Jesenice: big foundries, steelworks, railroads and housing for workers, all set in a tight but beautiful valley bellow the Karawanken mountain range.
The capital of Carinthia, this charming culturally rich city is well worth a visit. Also check out the Worthersee lake nearby. The city is most easily reached by car or train.
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Klagenfurt
The capital of Carinthia, this charming culturally rich city is well worth a visit. Also check out the Worthersee lake nearby. The city is most easily reached by car or train.
A very important historical, cultural and transportation hub, this compact and charming alpine city has much to offer. Most easily reached by car and train.
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Villach
A very important historical, cultural and transportation hub, this compact and charming alpine city has much to offer. Most easily reached by car and train.
Ask your host for the contact of Sister Lana and her partner Gašper. They will take you on a walking tour through this old and charming pannonian city.
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Maribor
Ask your host for the contact of Sister Lana and her partner Gašper. They will take you on a walking tour through this old and charming pannonian city.
This charming old town in an alpine valley offers a superb spa resort, walking, caving and cycling opportunities.
Bad Eisenkappel
This charming old town in an alpine valley offers a superb spa resort, walking, caving and cycling opportunities.
When in Slovenia we would highly recommend you visit also the very old mediterranean city of Piran / Pirano. Situated on a defensible peninsula, you will be able to explore this small city and have a nice walk or swim in the Adriatic sea. Parking your car can be difficult here, in summer be careful to avoid traffic congestions.
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Tartini Central Square
When in Slovenia we would highly recommend you visit also the very old mediterranean city of Piran / Pirano. Situated on a defensible peninsula, you will be able to explore this small city and have a nice walk or swim in the Adriatic sea. Parking your car can be difficult here, in summer be careful to avoid traffic congestions.
This old settlement offers one of the best preserved medieval town centers in Slovenia. You can find something to see, eat and buy here. The town is accessible by car (easiest), bus and by train.
Železniška postaja Radovljica
This old settlement offers one of the best preserved medieval town centers in Slovenia. You can find something to see, eat and buy here. The town is accessible by car (easiest), bus and by train.
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Trains
The nearest train station is Bled Jezero, but it serves only local trains between Nova Gorica and Jesenice. These trains are not that frequent.
A bit further is the train station Lesce Bled witch serves local and international trains from Villach, Ljubljana and Zagreb.
Check slo-zelenice(dot)si for timetables and fares.
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Bus connections
it is easiest to reach our house from the "Bled Mlino" bus stop. The stop serves the bus routes Bohinj Zlatorog - Ljubljana. There is usually one bus per hour on this route. There are more bus connections from the main bus station "Bled" and "Radovljica". Check arriva(dot)si for timetables and fares.