Radovljica

Cycling along the Side Paths

Radovljica is an excellent starting point to discover the countryside by bicycle. Drive along the side roads through beautiful nature and traditional villages to reach castles, adorable churches or famous Bled. Cycling maps and a perfected system of signposts, which can be found at all major destination junctions, will help you plan your cycling tours.

A Cultural Stroll through the Town

In the old town centre, you can see a mighty Baroque mansion and other interesting medieval buildings. The Šivec House is now the right address for art lovers, as it hosts a gallery and a museum.  You can learn about the pottery tradition of the Gorenjska region in Magušar's House. Anton Tomaž Linhart, the first Slovenian playwright, was born in one of the bourgeois houses and the central square of Radovljica was named after him. You can find out more about him in the Municipal Museum of Radovljica and he can accompany you while exploring Radovljica if you use a mobile application.

Follow a bee through Radovljica

Embark on an entertaining and educational family adventure and learn about the world of bees in a playful way. An orientation experience through Radovljica and its surrounding area will reveal the life of bees in a beehive and in the meadow in an interactive way. You’ll find fun, educational and creative tasks linked with bees in the small booklet that you take with you. After successfully accomplishing the tasks, children receive a sweet surprise.

Adventurous Mini Golf and Gold Panning

Forget everything you know about mini golf. The Adventure Mini Golf Panorama in the immediate vicinity of Radovljica offers a unique experience of playing grass mini golf in the embrace of the forest. The course has 12 holes and a pleasant bar, from where you can enjoy the view of the Julian Alps. You will experience a special adventure in the small Zlatokop village, where you can turn into real gold seekers.

Festival of Chocolate

Every year in April, Radovljica changes into a town of chocolate. A three-day festival is one of the most attractive gastronomic events in Slovenia. The largest chocolate-related event in Slovenia hosts Slovenian and foreign chocolate shops. You can select your favourite chocolate during tasting sessions and the varied accompanying programme for all generations takes care of the excellent festival atmosphere.

Along the trails of Slavko Avsenik

Visit the birth place of Slavko Avsenik, the self-taught musician, who filled the largest concert halls in the world with his ensemble. At the Avsenik Museum, you will learn everything about the origins of this popular folk music which enticed Central Europe. Experience a part of this atmosphere in the hall “Pod Avsenikovo marelo”. Dance a polka dance at one of the local concerts and on summer weekends have fun with popular folk music.

Experience the town of chocolate: La vie en chocolat

Life is sweet in Radovljica. Experience a chocolate-themed walk exploring the town’s attractions and learn about the diverse history of the chocolate that found its way into Slovenian homes in this very picturesque little town on the outskirts of the Julian Alps. You’ll find out that cocoa beans and chocolate can be used in many other ingenious ways and not only in tasty treats.

Pilgrimage to Brezje

Learn about the protector of the Slovenian nation, St Mary Help of Christians at Brezje, which has invited pilgrims since 1863. The marvellous façade of the basilica was planned by the Slovenian architect Ivan Vurnik. The area in front of the basilica was designed by architect Ivan Plečnik. Relax and take a break in the green park or go for a walk on one of the old pilgrimage trails and visit the Nativity Museum.