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Even Angels Would Love Staying Here!
Penthouse Suite, Photo: M. Jordovič
A new boutique hotel has recently joined two
others (the Antiq and Allegro, respectively)
to form the »Golden A Triangle« at the Gornji
trg Square, one of the Old Town’s preserved
authentic areas. Nestling at the foot of the
Castle Hill, the Lesar Hotel Angel features 12
cosy rooms and suites in a beautiful historic
setting. The property offers several amenities,
thoughtfully designed for the guests’ comfort,
including spacious and stylish accommodations,
a lounge area, a charming garden spreading
on 500 sqm and a terrace. The lounge can be
used during daytime as a space for business
meetings, while the garden can function as
an attractive spot for cocktail receptions. Its
prime location makes the Lesar Hotel Angel a
great starting point to discover and feel both
the ancient spirit of Ljubljana and its young
heartbeat.
www.hotelangel.si
Active or Incentive Programmes
The Mysterious Ljubljana Moor and the Iški Vintgar Gorge
On the outskirts of
Ljubljana lies a unique and
special area, the Ljubljana Moor
(Ljubljansko barje). The best
way to explore its natural and
cultural diversity is by bike.
The macadam and field roads
go through a mosaique of
meadows, fields and irrigation
ditches, which offer refuge to
a variety of animal and plant
species. As many of Europe’s
most endangered wildlife
species live here a big part of
Ljubljansko barje is protected
by the Natura 2000 project.
The highlight of the tour
features the canyon of the Iška
River: absorbing its pristine
nature that surrounds the fresh
and clear waters adds a touch
of relaxation to the experience.
It is also an ideal place for a
picnic, which can be organised
on request. This half-day tour
can be run in all seasons,
except for winter, for groups
from 6 to 50 people.
Geocaching Adventure
Geocaching is a fun “hightech”
adventure based on
the use of hand-held GPS
devices. Participants are
split up into groups and are
given coordinates, which they
must locate with the help
of the GPS. Target locations
can be found high up in the
trees, on a window shelf, in a
crack in the ground or even
under water! When a team
finds the coordinates, they
receive instructions on how to
reach the spot where a next
assignment is waiting for them.
The treasure hunt continues
according to this pattern.
Geocaching can be carried
out throughout the year and
the level of difficulty and
duration (2 to 5 hours ) is
adapted to the wishes of the
client. This active and fun
incentive programme can be
organised for groups from 10
to 40 people both in Ljubljana
and in other locations – natural
settings close to the capital or
elsewhere in Slovenia.
Trekking on the Velika Planina
Plateau
Just 30 kilometres from
Ljubljana lies the picturesque
Trekking at Velika Planina, Photo: Nomad2000 Archive
Iški Vintgar, Photo: Nomad2000 Archive
Team buliding, Photo: Nomad2000 Archive
Velika Planina plateau, known
for the authentic architecture
of its herdsmen’s settlement,
which comes back to life every
summer. During this time,
visitors can taste the fresh
dairy products, experience
the mountain life as it once
was and admire the traditional
wooden cottages. The plateau,
which reaches the maximum
height of 1,660 metres, is a
part of the Kamnik – Savinja
Alps that spread on nearly 900
sq km. Nor far from the lower
cable car station, the clear
Kamniška Bistrica river and the
glacial valley bearing the same
name are popular spots for
outdoor activities or relaxation
amidst unspoilt nature.
Once reaching the top
cable car station, the trekking
tour that features the most
panoramic spots and gives
a taste of the genuine
herdsmen’s life, can start. Late
spring to early autumn months
are recommended (the cattle
returns into the valleys by mid-
September) for this full day
tour, which can be organised
for 6 to 50 participants.
www.nomad2000.com