Radovljica: Bees, Architecture and River Experiences

The Carniolan honey bee and Slovenian beekeeping are complemented by late Gothic architecture, a history of blacksmithing and activities on the Sava. Culinary offerings range from a cycling route with a focus on food to tastings and workshops. This gives you different options for planning your trip: exhibitions and local history, activities on the water or regional cuisine.

Beekeeping and late Gothic architecture

The Čebelarski muzej presents the Carniolan honey bee and Slovenian beekeeping. From May to October, the museum has an observation hive with live bees; interactive stations complement the experience for visitors of all generations. The observation hive is seasonal, while the exhibition brings together the themes of bees and beekeeping.

The Galerija Šivčeva hiša brings architecture, painting and illustration together in one exhibition space. Šivčeva hiša is a townhouse dating from the second half of the 16th century and an important cultural monument of late Gothic architecture. Architecture is therefore both an exhibition theme and part of the house’s historical context; painting and illustration introduce other artistic fields in the same exhibition space. Those interested in culture will find several ways to explore it here, without the building’s history being the sole focus.

History in Kropa and Begunje

The Kovaški muzej Kropa displays 94 nails in a range of sizes and shapes. For groups who register in advance, Vigenjc Vice offers a guided tour with a demonstration of traditional nail forging; advance registration is required. Kropa’s central market area is also recognised for its history: it has been a cultural monument of national importance since 1953. The Krožna pot po Kroparskih znamenitostih is a walking route through Kropa, a former centre of ironworking. It passes the main sights and offers views of the town. In this way, collection objects, craftsmanship and a walking tour offer different ways to explore Kropa’s history.

The Muzej talcev in Begunje is housed in former cells of the Gestapo prison. Its walls display prisoners’ writings and proclamations issued by the occupying forces. Graščina Katzenstein, including its prisons and the park with cemetery, as well as Jožamurka and Brezjanka, are designated cultural monuments of national importance. Close to the church on Petrova pot, there is also a viewpoint and a hang-gliding launch site.

Rivers, cycling routes and cuisine

The tubing run on the Sava covers five kilometres. Guides offer adventures of varying levels of difficulty on the Sava Bohinjka, Sava Dolinka and Sava, departing from Radovljica and nearby towns. The long-distance Green Gorumet Route passes through the Radol'ca destination and combines cycling with culinary experiences.

At Okusi Radol'ce, participating restaurants present special dishes and culinary events every November. Okusi Radol'ce restaurants use locally produced ingredients to prepare dishes characteristic of the Radol'ca region. The Festival čokolade features children’s workshops, performances, concerts, culinary shows, exhibitions and appearances by street artists; individual programme items may vary from one edition to the next. Radolška čokolada offers guided chocolate tastings and workshops. The Lectarska delavnica organises workshops for smaller and larger groups on making Lect hearts. These offerings each have a different focus, from regional dishes and chocolate tastings to making your own piece.

Getting here and planning your stay

The central bus station and train station are each about 500 metres from the Galerija Šivčeva hiša. These are separate from the public transport connections from Radovljica to Ljubljana, Kranj and Bled. When looking for a hotel, you can therefore consider whether visits to cultural sites or connections to the cities mentioned are more important for your stay.

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