{"id":42667,"date":"2025-09-18T08:50:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T07:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/?p=42667"},"modified":"2025-09-18T08:50:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T07:50:17","slug":"slovenia-why-visit-velika-planina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/en\/slovenia-why-visit-velika-planina\/","title":{"rendered":"Slovenia: Why you absolutely must visit Velika Planina"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come on, today we&#8217;re taking you to visit Slovenia. And we&#8217;re going to climb a little, to get to\u00a0Velika Planina. Little known to travellers, this plateau in northern Slovenia nevertheless offers a real alpine life enhanced by a breathtaking view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d2eeff\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Another unusual place in the Balkans?<\/strong>\u00a0Try\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/en\/albania-why-must-visit-gjirokaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-penci-link=\"internal\">Gjirokast\u00ebr<\/a><\/strong>, in Albania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Velika Planina, where is it and how to get there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The village is located near Kamni\u0161ka Bistrica in the Upper Carniola region. We&#8217;re in the north of the country, where the Alpine massif ends. To get there easily, take a flight to the capital, <a href=\"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/en\/tag\/visit-ljubljana\/\" data-penci-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ljubljana<\/strong><\/a>, and then take a car. You&#8217;ll be there in 45 minutes. Finally, you&#8217;ll be at the beginning of the mountain pasture. From Kamni\u0161ka Bistrica, take a cable car to the village of Velika Planina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d52449.833223220005!2d14.63168825399096!3d46.298818218347094!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x47654cfbdb261cc7%3A0x814ac9f5dd576a7d!2s1242%20Velika%20Planina%2C%20Slov%C3%A9nie!5e0!3m2!1sfr!2sfr!4v1758181106359!5m2!1sfr!2sfr\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Velika Planina, is it beautiful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you like landscapes that encourage contemplation (or even meditation), nature as far as the eye can see, peaks that reach the heavens, Velika Planina is very beautiful. And very picturesque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ideal time to visit is in spring or early summer, when the ringing of cowbells signals the arrival of the shepherds.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/destinations-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Velika-Planina-2.jpeg?resize=1170%2C658&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A scenic view of Velika Planina in Slovenia, showcasing a plateau dotted with traditional wooden chalets surrounded by green meadows and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.\" class=\"wp-image-33083\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-location-id=\"179044\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"B0E4070\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/velika-planina-l179044\/\" data-penci-link=\"external\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Velika Planina, what do we do there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hiking already. It&#8217;s a bit\u00a0<strong>of<\/strong>\u00a0a must-do activity here. To help you plan yours, we found\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altituderando.com\/Velika-Planina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-penci-link=\"external\">this page<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>on the Altituderando website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>village of Velika Planina itself<\/strong>\u00a0really comes alive from June onwards, when the shepherds begin their summer pastures. In total, there are 140 chalets with unique architecture scattered across the plateau.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat\u00a0<strong>delicious local products<\/strong>, especially those made from curdled milk. A good place to go?\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zelenirob\/?locale=fr_FR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-penci-link=\"external\">Gostisce Ze\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-100195054-12249080?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.fr%2FRestaurant_Review-g2554450-d3650242-Reviews-Gostisce_Zeleni_Rob-Stahovica_Upper_Carniola_Region.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-penci-link=\"external\">leni Rob<\/a><\/strong>, at the start of the hiking trails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit some of the region&#8217;s attractions, such as the\u00a0<strong>Vetrnica<\/strong>\u00a0Cave or the Chapel of\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Our Lady of the Snows<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(Marija Sne\u017ene).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/destinations-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Velika-Planina-1.jpeg?resize=1170%2C658&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A scenic view of Velika Planina, showcasing traditional wooden cottages nestled in a green alpine landscape, with visitors walking along a winding path and mountains in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-33086\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to eat (well) near Velika Planina?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honestly, given that the region has managed to retain its natural character, there isn&#8217;t a plethora of choices. Which doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t eat well! We recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100195054-12249080?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.fr%2FHotel_Review-g815567-d3656216-Reviews-Gostisce_Mili_Vrh-Kamnik_Upper_Carniola_Region.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-penci-link=\"external\">Gosti\u0161\u010de Mili vr&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gostilna-milivrh.si\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-penci-link=\"external\">h<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;| A generous and very tasty cuisine, consisting of local dishes | Zhale 10\/A, Kamnik, Slovenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/locations\/289502268170640\/tsnim-restavracija\/?next=%2Fchanniebear32%2Ftagged%2F&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-penci-link=\"external\">Tsnim Restavra&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100195054-12249080?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.fr%2FRestaurant_Review-g815567-d12428680-Reviews-Tsnim_Restavracija-Kamnik_Upper_Carniola_Region.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-penci-link=\"external\">cija<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;| Rather oriental cuisine and a delicious welcome, this is what you will find there | Groharjeva ulica 1b, Kamnik, Slovenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And where to sleep (well) in the region?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being able to stay in the middle of unspoiled nature is a true luxury. And here, you&#8217;ll really enjoy it! We recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emrldtp.cc\/re?campaign_id=84&amp;marker=290201&amp;p=2076&amp;trs=35479&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fsi%2Fplesnik.fr.html%3Fgroup_adults%3D2%26no_rooms%3D1%26room1%3DA%252CA&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;journey_id=wvOO2waLYM-1WqCRdYhy-&amp;trace_id=Zz2df44f25616d4b57a7a6726-290201&amp;promo_kind=tp_other&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fdestinations-europe.com%2Fvelika-planina-epoustouflant-village-bergers-slovenie%2F&amp;install_type=partner&amp;wpa=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-penci-link=\"external\">Hotel Plesnik<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;| A beautiful, large hotel with a wooded atmosphere, overlooking the mountains. A relaxing place with a magnificent view from the summit | Logarska dolina 10, Sol\u010dava, Slovenia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore Velika Planina, Slovenia\u2019s breathtaking alpine plateau. 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