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Plesnik Moments

Štirje obrazi doživetij Logarske doline

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The Four Faces of t h e L o g a r Va l l e y Experiences

Nova kulinarična zgodba

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A New Culinary Story

Alpski wellness s pogledom na Kamniško-Savinjske Alpe

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A l p i n e We l l n e s s with Views of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps

IMPRESSUM Številka 1 / No. 1 2025 Revija Plesnikovi trenutki / The Plesnik Moments Magazine Založnik / Publisher Plesnik, d. o. o.

Zanj: Urška Kolar, direktorica For Hotel Plesnik: Urška Kolar, Managing Director Urednica in besedila / Editor-in-Chief & Texts Katja Krasko Štebljaj, Svetlobne iluzije, d. o. o.

Oblikovanje in postavitev / Design & Layout AV studio, d. o. o.

Lektoriranje / Proofreading Nina Štampohar Prevodi / Translation Katja Lapkovski Fotografije / Photographs Lukas Felician, Uroš Fink, Suzan Gabrijan, Jošt Gantar, Dejan Godec, Aljaž Hafner, Miloš in Nataša Horvat, Peter Irman, Tomo Jeseničnik, Miran Kambič, Lara Selišnik, Domen Stakne, Urban Štebljaj, Danilo Tič, Aljoša Videtič, @couple.away, Shutterstock, STO, arhiv Hotela Plesnik Naslovna fotografija / Cover photo: Jacob Riglin, STO Tisk / Print Eurograf Naklada / Circulation 700 Revija izhaja enkrat na leto kot brezplačnik.

The magazine is published once a year and is free of charge.

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Hvala Kdor pride v Logarsko dolino, razume, da je turizem mnogo več, kot so le postelja, hrana in zabava. Kdor pride v Hotel Plesnik, občuti butičnost in spoštovanje posameznikovih želja. Kdor spozna našo zgodbo, ve, kaj je v življenju pravo razkošje: dobro počutje v objemu miru in narave.

Rada imam modo, v turizmu pa ne sledim ne trendom ne luksuznim besedam. Sledim sanjam prednikov. V Hotelu Plesnik delujemo tako, kot je bilo v naši družini in dolini od nekdaj pomembno: v spoštljivem stiku z zemljo in nebom, s prijaznimi stiki med ljudmi iz oči v oči.

THANK YOU

Prvo številko hotelske revije smo pripravili ob 30-letnici hotela, ki je leta 1995 v srce Logarske doline vrnil turistične ambicije družine Plesnik.

Ob jubileju hotel dobiva tudi novo celostno podobo. V prihodnost zremo z novo odločnostjo in prilagodljivostjo, ki ju v novem logotipu hotela ponazarjajo rogovi muflona, prilagodljive divjadi, ki je prišla v Logarsko dolino po drugi svetovni vojni. Verjamem, da bo razvoj tako hotela kot Logarske doline v prihodnje odvisen prav od prilagodljivosti in hkrati trdnih vrednot: spoštovanja dediščine, sodelovanja med lokalnimi ponudniki, priseganja na kakovost lokalnih pridelkov in izdelkov, želje po skupnem uspehu.

Anyone who comes to the Logar Valley understands that tourism is much more than just a place to sleep, eat and have fun. At Hotel Plesnik, guests experience boutique hospitality and a deep respect for individual wishes. Those who get to know our story discover the essence of true luxury: a sense of well-being, surrounded by peace and nature.

I love fashion, but in tourism I don't follow trends nor luxurious buzzwords. I follow the dreams of my ancestors. At Hotel Plesnik, we stay true to the values that have always mattered to our family and this valley: a deep respect for the earth and sky, and warm, genuine connections between people.

We’ve created the first issue of the hotel magazine to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the hotel, which in 1995 brought the Plesnik family's tourism ambitions back to the heart of the Logar Valley. In honour of this occasion, the hotel is also unveiling

Odkrivajte alpski wellness na naš način v vseh letnih časih. Uživajte v vrhunski kulinariki z navdihi iz receptov naše mame. Raziskujte posebnosti narave od slapov do alpskih vrhov. Prisluhnite zgodbam. Spočijte si. In ko se vrnete, občutite, kako vzvalovita vaša in naša energija vsakič, ko se srečamo.

a new corporate identity. We are looking to the future with a new determination and

Hvala, ker izbirate to, kar vas vrne k nam in sebi.

Experience Alpine wellness our way in all seasons of the year. Enjoy fine cuisine

adaptability, symbolized in the hotel's new logo by the horns of the mouflon—an adaptable wild animal that arrived in the Logar Valley after the Second World War. I believe that the future development of both the hotel and the Logar Valley will depend on both adaptability and strong values: respect for heritage, collaboration with local suppliers, dedication to quality local produce and products, and a shared vision of success through cooperation.

inspired by our mother's recipes. Discover nature's wonders, from waterfalls to Alpine peaks. Listen to stories. Find deep rest. And when you return, feel your energy and ours rekindle every time we meet.

MARTINA PLESNIK

Thank you for choosing the path that brings you back to us and back to yourself.

S N O VA L K A , U S T VA R J A L K A I N LASTNICA HOTELA PLESNIK

d e s i g n e r, c r e a t o r a n d owner of Hotel Plesnik

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zgodba – 5 Plesnikova Sledi preteklosti,

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poti prihodnosti

THE PLESNIK STORY T R A C E S O F T H E PA S T, PAT H S T O T H E F U T U R E

obrazi doživetij 10 Štirje Logarske doline

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THE FOUR FACES O F T H E L O G A R VA L L E Y EXPERIENCES

Nova kulinarična zgodba – mojstrstvo tradicije, vrhunskost znanja in čar lokalnih sestavin NEW CULINARY STORY – MASTERY OF TRADITION, EXCELLENCE OF EXPERTISE, AND MAGIC OF LOCAL INGREDIENTS

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Gregor in Darko Plesnik, Ekološka domačija Plesnik FA R M - T O - TA B L E

GREGOR AND DARKO PLESNIK, PLESNIK TOURIST FARM

deteljica 33 Štiriperesna Plesnikovega gostoljubja

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THE FOUR-LEAF CLOVER O F P L E S N I K ’ S H O S P I TA L I T Y

Alpski wellness s pogledom na Kamniško-Savinjske Alpe ALPINE WELLNESS WITH VIEWS O F T H E K A M N I K - S AV I N J A A L P S

Zdravilna moč spanja v čistem gorskem zraku

Plesnikova zgodba – Sledi preteklosti, poti prihodnosti

THE HEALING POWER OF SLEEPING I N C L E A N M O U N TA I N A I R

V Logarski dolini se skozi stoletja prepletata dediščina družine Plesnik in neokrnjena narava. Naši predniki so tu živeli v sožitju z dolino, skrbeli za njeno ohranitev in hkrati gradili temelje turizma, ki spoštuje lokalno okolje

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THE PLESNIK STORY T R A C E S O F T H E PA S T, PAT H S T O T H E F U T U R E

Naše korenine segajo globoko v preteklost, a hkrati zremo v prihodnost.

Leto 2025 s 30-letnico prenovljenega hotela in družinske gostoljubnosti resda prinaša nove mejnike, a hkrati ostajamo zavezani našemu poslanstvu – skrbi za neokrnjeno naravo, lokalno tradicijo in sočloveka ter trajnostni naravnanosti.

The Plesnik family heritage and unspoilt nature have been intertwined in the Logar Valley for centuries. Our ancestors lived here in harmony with the valley, preserving it while also laying the foundation for tourism that respects the local environment.

Our roots run deep into the past, but we are also focused on the future. The year 2025, marking the 30th anniversary of our renovated hotel and family hospitality, may bring new milestones, but we remain committed to our mission - caring for unspoilt nature, local traditions, our fellow man, and sustainability.

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SLEDI PRETEKLOSTI Korenine Plesnikove zgodbe segajo v leto 1426, ko so naši predniki živeli v sožitju z dolino, skrbeli za njeno ohranitev in si prizadevali za trajnostno prihodnost. Njihovo delo in vrednote so postavili temelje, na katerih je zrasel naš turizem – v spoštljivem stiku z naravo in ljudmi. Dobrodošli v dolini, polni zgodb članov družine Plesnik. Dobrodošli v Hotelu Plesnik, ki uresničuje davne načrte rodbine Plesnik, vzor črpa v lokalni preteklosti in navdih išče v trajnostni prihodnosti.

1995 Sanje so preživele in znova zaživele leta 1995 z odprtjem prenovljenega Hotela Plesnik pod vodstvom Martine Plesnik. Danes je hotel prepoznaven simbol ene izmed najlepših alpskih ledeniških dolin daleč naokoli, simbol tradicije in sodobnih trajnostnih pristopov, ki se zrcalijo v naši ponudbi ter odnosu do okolja in gostov.

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Tradicija je izjemno pomemben del Hotela Plesnik. Družina Plesnik v Logarski dolini v sožitju z naravo živi že vse od leta 1426.

Glavni dejavnosti prednikov sta bili kmetijstvo in gozdarstvo, od začetka 20. stoletja pa tudi turizem. Trajnostno delovanje je zapisano v Plesnikovih genih. Predniki so nam zapustili ne le ohranjeno okolje, ampak tudi zavest in zavezo o varovanju narave.

Po osamosvojitvi Slovenije, ko so Plesnikovi lahko dobili nazaj v času socializma nacionalizirane posesti, je Martina Plesnik odkupila tudi planinski dom oz. socialistični hotel, ki je zrasel na mestu prvega Piskernikovega zavetišča.

Prav tu danes stoji drugi Hotel Plesnik.

1932 Leta 1932 je Franc Plesnik, stari oče današnje lastnice hotela Martine Plesnik, odprl prvi hotel s 60 sobami in restavracijo. Sanjal je o modernem alpskem središču, a so ga ustavila vojna leta.

1952 Na pogorišču velikih načrtov je leta 1952 oče Martine Plesnik odprl skromno gostišče s petimi sobami. Med gosti je bil tudi takratni predsednik Josip Broz Tito.

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Hotel Plesnik je prejel prestižno nagrado Luxury Travel Guide za najboljši butični hotel na svetu, kar potrjuje njegovo unikatnost.

2024 Portal Big 7 Travel je Hotel Plesnik v Logarski dolini uvrstil na seznam okolju najprijaznejših hotelov v Evropi.

T R A C E S O F T H E PA S T

The roots of the Plesnik story date back to 1426, when our ancestors lived in harmony with the valley, caring for its preservation, and working towards a sustainable future. Their work and values laid the foundations upon which our tourism has grown – built on respectful contact with nature and people. Welcome to a valley full of stories of the Plesnik family. Welcome to the Plesnik Hotel, a place that brings the Plesnik family’s ancient vision to life, drawing inspiration from the local past and looking toward a sustainable future.

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Tradition is an extremely important part of Hotel Plesnik. The Plesnik family has been living in harmony with nature in the Logar Valley since 1426. Their ancestors primarily engaged in agriculture and forestry, and since the early 20th century, tourism.

Sustainability is in the Plesnik family’s genes. Our ancestors have left us not only a preserved environment but also an awareness and commitment to nature conservation.

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In 1932, Franc Plesnik, the grandfather of today’s owner Martina Plesnik, opened the first hotel with 60 rooms and a restaurant. He dreamt of a modern Alpine resort, but years of war stopped him from realizing his dreams.

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In 1952, Martina Plesnik’s father opened a modest guesthouse with five rooms, built on the remains of the grand plans. Among the guests was the then-President Josip Broz Tito.

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After Slovenia gained independence and the Plesnik family was able to reclaim their properties nationalized during socialism, Martina Plesnik purchased the mountain lodge, or socialist hotel, that had been built on the site of the original Piskernik shelter. It is here that the second Hotel Plesnik stands today.

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The dream survived and was realized again in 1995 with the reopening of the renovated Hotel Plesnik, under the leadership of Martina Plesnik. Today, the hotel is a recognizable symbol of one of the most beautiful Alpine glacier valleys, representing both the tradition and modern sustainable approaches reflected in our offerings, our respect for the environment, and our commitment to our guests.

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Hotel Plesnik has been awarded the prestigious Luxury Travel Guide Award for the Best Boutique Hotel in the World, further confirming its uniqueness.

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The Big 7 Travel portal included Hotel Plesnik in the Logar Valley on its list of the most environmentally friendly hotels in Europe.

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POTI PRIHODNOSTI - 2025 Hotel Plesnik z ohranjanjem Plesnikove dediščine ostaja neomajna priča preteklosti in vizionarski glasnik trajnostne prihodnosti, kjer narava, človek in skupnost sobivajo v popolnem ravnovesju. Naša vizija je jasna: ob trajnostnem poslovanju želimo ohranjati ustvarjalni stik z naravo in identiteto Logarske doline. Gostom želimo ponuditi kakovostno bivanje, pomirjujoč stik z zdravilnimi energijami narave in nepozabno dobro počutje. S tem je Hotel Plesnik simbol zdravja in dobrega počutja v osrčju slovenskih Alp. 30-letnica novega Hotela Plesnik Leto 2025 bo za Hotel Plesnik posebno praznično, saj obeležujemo 30-letnico prenovljenega hotela, ki je prvič zaživel v novi podobi leta 1995 in bil vnovič prenovljen leta 2016. Konec poletne sezone vas vabimo na prazničen konec tedna, poln doživetij, v Hotelu Plesnik in njegovi okolici. Ob tej obletnici predstavljamo prvo številko revije Plesnik Moments – tako v trajnostno tiskani kot digitalni obliki, knjigo o zgodovini družine Plesnik in film z isto tematiko. Praznične dejavnosti bodo potekale skozi vse leto, zato za podrobnejše dejavnosti prek celega leta spremljajte našo spletno stran.

Nova celostna grafična podoba Ob 30-letnici hotela in družinske gostoljubnosti smo oblikovali novo celostno grafično podobo, ki povezuje turistično dejavnost družine Plesnik v Logarski dolini – Hotel Plesnik, Hišo Ojstrica, Hišo na razpotju in Ekološko domačijo Plesnik. Do zdaj prepoznaven logotip z obrisom Plesnikovega bresta je zamenjal muflon, simbol novega pogleda v prihodnost, odločnosti in prilagodljivosti.

Mufloni, prilagodljiva divjad, so v Slovenijo prišli prav v času, ko je oče Plesnik, izkušen hotelir, odprl povojno gostišče. Njihova prilagodljivost na nove razmere odseva tudi ambicije družine Plesnik, ki s svojo vizijo uspešno povezuje preteklost, sedanjost in prihodnost.

Nov hotelski vrt Hotelskemu zeliščnemu vrtu se pridružuje tudi zelenjavni vrt, ki bo na ogled obiskovalcem hotela. Lokalni vrt je za chefe, torej kuharske mojstre, zelo pomemben, saj omogoča neposreden dostop do najkakovostnejših sestavin, ki jih ponuja okolje, ter spodbuja ustvarjanje jedi v popolnem sozvočju z naravo.

Pri nastanku vrta sodelujeta hotelski chef Tom Čopar in njegov mentor Janez Bratovž. S tem bodo jedi na hotelskem meniju še bolj sveže in lokalne.

Ponudba fine dining Fine dining pri Plesnikovih bo vse od marca 2025 eleganten kulinarični sprehod skozi tradicijo in okuse Solčavskega, podprt z vrhunskim okoljem in postrežbo, kar bo gostom omogočilo popolno izkušnjo in še dodatno obogatilo celosten oddih v osrčju neokrnjene narave.

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Povezovanje lokalne tradicije, trajnosti in vrhunskih lokalnih sestavin bo v ospredju nepozabnega doživetja, ki ga bosta soustvarjala kuharska mojstra Janez Bratovž, pionir slovenske visoke gastronomije, in Tom Čopar, hotelski chef.

Gostje bodo uživali ob večhodnih menijih, sestavljenih iz najboljših lokalnih in sezonskih sestavin, v okolju panoramske terase ali posebnega dela Lovske sobe, vse s čudovitim razgledom na Kamniško-Savinjske Alpe.

Vinska spremljava bo rezultat sodelovanja hišnih someljejev in Nine Bratovž, najboljše someljejke leta 2024 po izboru Jeunes Restaurateurs (JRE).

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By preserving Plesnik heritage, Hotel Plesnik remains as both a steadfast witness to the past and a visionary herald of a sustainable future, where nature, people, and community coexist in perfect balance. Our vision is clear: we aim to maintain a creative connection with nature and the identity of the Logar Valley while operating sustainably. We seek to provide our guests with a a top quality stay, a soothing experience with healing energies of nature, and an unforgettable sense of wellbeing. In doing so, Hotel Plesnik is a symbol of health and well-being in the heart of the Slovenian Alps.

30th Anniversary of the Renovated Hotel The year 2025 will be a special milestone for Hotel Plesnik as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of its renovation. It first came to life in its new look in 1995 and was further renovated in 2016. At the end of the summer season, we are inviting you to join us for a festive weekend full of experiences at Hotel Plesnik and its surroundings.

To mark this anniversary, we are launching the first issue of The Plesnik Moments magazine – available in both sustainable print and digital format – along with a book documenting the history of the Plesnik family and a film on the same theme. Festive activities will take place throughout the year, so be sure to follow our website for more details on events throughout the year.

New Corporate Identity To mark the 30th anniversary of the hotel and family hospitality, we’ve designed a new corporate identity that unites the Plesnik family’s tourism ventures in the Logar Valley - Hotel Plesnik, Ojstrica House, Eco House Na razpotju, and the Tourist Farm Plesnik. The previously recognizable logo, featuring the outline of the Plesnik elm tree, has been replaced by the mouflon – symbolizing a fresh perspective on the future, determination, and adaptability.

Mouflons, adaptable wild animals, arrived in Slovenia around the time when Plesnik’s father, an experienced hotelier, opened a postwar guesthouse. Their adaptability to new conditions reflects the Plesnik family’s ambition, with a vision that successfully links the past, present, and future.

New Hotel Garden The hotel’s herb garden is being joined by a vegetable garden, which will be open to hotel guests. This local garden is a vital resource for our chefs, providing direct access to the highest-quality ingredients the surrounding environment has to offer, and inspiring them to create dishes in perfect harmony with nature. The garden is the brainchild of hotel chef Tom Čopar and his mentor Janez Bratovž. This will make the dishes on the hotel menu even fresher and more locally sourced.

Fine Dining Offer Starting in March 2025, fine dining at the Plesniks’ will be an elegant culinary journey through the traditions and flavours of the Solčava region, complemented by a superb setting and service. This will provide guests with the perfect experience and further enrich a holistic retreat in the heart of unspoilt nature.

The integration of local tradition, sustainability, and the finest local ingredients will define this unforgettable experience, co-created by chefs Janez Bratovž, a pioneer of Slovenian haute cuisine, and Tom Čopar, the hotel’s Executive Chef.

Room, all while taking in breathtaking views of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. The wine paintings will be curated through a collaboration between the in-house sommeliers

Guests will indulge in multi-course menus featuring the best local and seasonal

and Nina Bratovž, the Best Sommelier of the Year 2024 according to Jeunes

ingredients, enjoyed on the panoramic terrace or a special section of the Hunting

Restaurateurs (JRE).

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Štirje obrazi doživetij Logarske doline

Logarska dolina in Solčavsko sta skozi vse leto pravo čudo narave, ki se spreminja z vsakim letnim časom in ponuja različne možnosti za raziskovanje, sprostitev in dejavno preživljanje prostega časa.

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V vsakem letnem času se razkrijejo nove skrivnosti tega idiličnega krajinskega parka, kjer narava in kultura ustvarjata edinstvene trenutke doživetij.

Pomlad, poletje, jesen in zima v tej pokrajini niso le sezonski prehodi, temveč priložnosti, da doživite vse, kar ta raj ponuja v svojih različnih obrazih.

THE FOUR FACES O F T H E L O G A R VA L L E Y EXPERIENCES

The Logar Valley and the Solčava region are a natural wonder that transforms with the seasons, offering various opportunities for exploration, relaxation, and active leisure.

Each season unveils new secrets of this idyllic landscape park, where nature and culture create unique experiences. In this landscape, spring, summer, autumn, and winter are more than mere seasonal transitions – they are opportunities to experience all that this paradise has to offer in its many different expressions.

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POMLAD – prebujenje narave Krajinski park Logarska dolina, ena od treh alpskih dolin Solčavskega, ki se razprostira na 24,38 km², spomladi prebudi vse čute. Zrak je svež in čist, medtem ko sončni žarki nežno ogrejejo pokrajino. Solčavsko ponuja čudovite panoramske razglede na gore, ki še vedno nosijo snežno kapo, medtem ko so tri doline – Logarska dolina, Robanov in Matkov kot – preplavljene s cvetočimi travniki in svetlo zelenimi drevesi.

Polet z jadralnim padalom nad Logarsko dolino, izveden v tandemu z izkušenim inštruktorjem (www.impulse.si), je adrenalinsko doživetje v objemu neba. Med poletom občutite popolno svobodo, medtem ko se pod vami razprostira eden najlepših razgledov na alpske vrhove.

NA J D I I N REZERV I R A J SV O J O D OGO D I V ŠČ I N O

Kolesarjenje po Solčavski panoramski cesti je priložnost za uživanje v osupljivih razgledih na okolico in bogati kulturni dediščini. Ob 21 kilometrov dolgi poti, kjer boste okušali domače jedi visokogorskih turističnih kmetij, ne pozabite poskusiti zgornjesavinjskega želodca in sirneka. Gorska in gorska e-kolesa si lahko izposodite v našem hotelu ali v bližnjih domačijah – Eko hiši Na razpotju in Hiši Ojstrica – in hop na avanturo, ki je označena s panoramskimi tablami. Priporočamo tudi postanek na Kmetiji Lenar v Logarski dolini, kjer lahko kupite ročno pletene izdelke iz volne solčavskih ovc.

Obisk prek 20 slapov v Logarski dolini, med katerimi je z več kot 100 metri padca najmogočnejši slap Rinka, najbližji pa slapič Palenk, lahko opravite kar z vrat hotela.

Vodostaj slapov je odvisen od letnega časa, poti do njih pa so lahke in označene.

Reka Savinja v bližini je od spomladi do jeseni odličen poligon za rafting, kajak in muharjenje. Če še niste vešči veslanja na divjih brzicah, se pridružite šoli v lokalnih športnih agencijah.

Bližnji kanjon slapa Cuc in ozek kanjon Globošak slovita po spustih ob vrvi, zato se na soteskanje podajte zgolj v spremstvu vodiča.

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Pomlad je čas obnove, zato posezite po naših wellness ritualih. Obnovite energijo in se osvežite z naravnimi detoksikacijskimi ajurvedskimi tretmaji ali se z našim inštruktorjem predate pomladni jogi na prostem. Vse s pogledom na dih jemajoče Kamniško-Savinske Alpe.

Posedite pod veličastnim Plesnikovim brestom, pojdite objeti Logarjevo lipo, ki je razglašena za naravni spomenik Logarske doline, ali izkusite gozdno kopel v tihih bližnjih gozdovih, odetih v spomladanske svetle odtenke.

S P R I N G - N AT U R E ’ S AWA K E N I N G

The Logar Valley Landscape Park, one of the three Alpine valleys of the Solčava region, covers 24.38 km² and comes to life in spring, awakening all the senses. The air is fresh and clean, while the sun’s rays gently warm the landscape. The Solčava region offers magnificent panoramic views of the snowcapped mountains, while the three valleys – the Logar Valley, Robanov Kot, and Matkov Kot – brim with blooming meadows and bright green trees.

A paraglider flight over the Logarska Valley,

and e-bikes at our hotel or from nearby guest houses

performed in tandem with an experienced instructor

– the Eco House Na razpotju and the Ojstrica House

(www.impulse.si), offers an adrenaline rush, while

– and set off on an adventure marked by panoramic

being embraced by the sky. During the flight, you’ll

signs. We also highly recommend a stop at the Lenar

experience complete freedom as one of the most

Tourist Farm in the Logar Valley, where you can

beautiful views of the Alpine peaks unfolds below you.

purchase hand-knitted products made from the wool of Solčava sheep.

Cycling along the Solčava Panoramic Road offers an opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of the

You can visit more than 20 waterfalls in the Logar

surrounding landscape and its rich cultural heritage.

Valley, including the spectacular Rinka waterfall, which

Be sure to try the Upper Savinja Pork Stomach and

has a drop of over 100 metres, and the nearby Palenk

the traditional Solčavski sirnek along the 21-kilometre

waterfall, just steps from the hotel door. The water

road, where you can taste the local cuisine of high-

levels of the waterfalls vary with the seasons, and the

mountain tourist farms. You can rent mountain bikes

paths leading to them are signposted and easy to follow.

The nearby Savinja River is an ideal location for rafting, kayaking, and fly-fishing from spring through autumn. If you’re not yet experienced in paddling through wild river rapids, consider joining a course with one of the local sports agencies. The nearby Cuc waterfall canyon and the narrow Globošak Canyon are renowned for their rope descents, so be sure to go canyoning only with an experienced guide.

Spring is a time for renewal, and it’s the perfect opportunity to indulge in our wellness rituals.

Recharge your energy and refresh yourself with natural, detoxifying Ayurvedic treatments, or enjoy an outdoor spring yoga session with one of our instructors. All while taking in the breathtaking views of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.

Sit beneath the majestic Plesnik elm, embrace the Logar linden tree, declared a natural monument of the Logar Valley, or experience a forest bath among the quiet nearby forests, draped in the bright hues of spring.

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POLETJE – počitniška doživetja Poletje v Logarski dolini je čas, ko narava pokaže svojo najbolj živahno in s toplino prežeto podobo. Poletje v naši družbi prinaša popolno ravnovesje med toplimi dnevi in prijetno svežimi nočmi, saj alpska lega zagotavlja naravno hlajenje. Tukaj vročina nikoli ni

pretirana, bližnja reka Savinja in naravni ribnik Hotela Plesnik pa poskrbita za dodatno osvežitev. Hribi kličejo s svojimi sencami, razgledi in možnostjo dejavnega raziskovanja. Družine lahko s poletnimi dogodivščinami pišejo spomine za vse generacije.

Poletje je priljubljen čas za sanjsko poroko zaljubljenih parov, saj idilično okolje Logarske doline poskrbi za nepozabno čarobno ozadje.

V spokojni naravi si lahko obljubite večno zvestobo, trenutek pa se bo zagotovo vtisnil v spomin prav vsem prisotnim. Lokacij za poročno slavje je v Logarski dolini mnogo. Lahko dahneta svoj da pod čudovitim slapom Palenk v bližini hotela ali pa na cvetočem travniku, obdana z veličastnimi vršaci Kamniško-Savinjskih Alp. Vaše želje bomo hotelski organizatorji spremenili v resničnost.

Poleti lahko obiskovalci prispevate k bolj trajnostnemu razvoju krajinskega parka z uporabo organiziranih krožnih prevozov za manjšo obremenitev okolja. Med koncem junija in začetkom septembra bodo hop-on – hopoff kombiji vozili vsak dan, povezovali pa bodo ključne točke med Kamnikom in Logarsko dolino. Vstopna točka za tovrstne prevoze je tudi Hotel Plesnik. Za kolesarje pa ponujajo tudi Bicikelbus. Vozni redi so objavljeni na spletni strani ksalps.com.

Če niste za kolo, si lahko v hotelu izposodite pohodne palice.

Pohajkovanje po dolini je najlažje po označeni Poti po Logarski dolini.

Planinarjenje pa ponuja vrsto vabljivih možnosti in ciljev. Pohodniške poti v Kamniško-Savinjskih Alpah so poligon za vrsto lažjih poti, ki vodijo tudi mimo številnih planinskih koč. Pot do Okrešlja velja za pravo botanično oazo, saj boste na poti lahko občudovali veliko redkih rastlin in cvetlic, med katerimi so tudi lepi čeveljc, kranjska lilija in avrikelj. Več tehničnega znanja in kondicije pa bodo od vas zahtevali osvojeni dvatisočaki, kot so Ojstrica, Krofička ali Rinka.

Najmlajšim je v osrčju Logarske doline, pri Eko hiši Na razpotju, namenjen Pravljični gozd, kjer boste skozi pravljice in čutno-gibalne dejavnosti spoznavali pomen gozda ter lepote Logarske doline.

Vitamin D iz sonca lahko lovite na naših lesenih ploščadih okoli zunanjega biološkega ribnika, ki je brez klora, čistijo pa ga rastline. Ko se temperature zvišajo, je osvežitev na dosegu roke – bodisi v kristalno čistih naravnih tolmunih reke Savinje ali našem naravnem zunanjem ribniku z razgledom na okoliške gore. Prav tam lahko zvečer posedate ob ognju in si pripovedujete zgodbe življenja.

Poletni večeri prinašajo edinstveno priložnost za nočno opazovanje zvezd, saj Logarska dolina s svojo odsotnostjo svetlobnega onesnaženja ponuja eno najboljših lokacij za občudovanje neba.

Naša hotelska terasa vabi z najboljšo trajnostno kulinariko, tudi na romantične fine dining večerje, kjer boste obdani z zvoki narave. Za ljubitelje kulinarike so tu tudi pikniki z lokalnimi dobrotami na bližnjih travnikih. Ste že poskusili ohlajeni lokalni džin Burje iz Eko hiše Na razpotju? Pridelan je iz devetih zelišč, glavno noto alpskosti pa mu daje ruševje z visokih pobočij.

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S U M M E R - H O L I D AY E X P E R I E N C E S

Summer in the Logar Valley brings to life nature’s most vibrant and warm expression. In our company, summer offers the perfect balance between warm days and pleasantly cool nights, thanks to our Alpine location. The heat never feels overwhelming here, and the nearby Savinja River, along

with the Hotel Plesnik outdoor biological pond, provides additional refreshment. The hills invite you with their shade, panoramic views, and opportunities for active exploration.

Families can create memories for all generations through summer adventures.

If you’re not into cycling, you can rent walking poles at the hotel. The easiest way to explore the valley is by following the marked Logar Valley Trail.

Mountaineering offers a range of tempting options and destinations. The hiking trails in the KamnikSavinja Alps feature several easier routes that also pass by numerous mountain huts. The trail to Okrešelj is considered a true botanical oasis, where you can admire many rare plants and flowers along the way, including the beautiful lady’s-slipper orchid, the Carniolan lily and the Bear’s ear. The two-thousanders, such as Ojstrica, Krofička, or Rinka, demand greater technical knowledge and fitness.

For the youngest visitors, the Fairytale Forest in the heart of the Logarska Valley, located at the Eco House Na razpotju, where you will learn about the importance of the forest and the beauty of the Logarska Valley through fairytales and sensory-motor activities.

FIN D A N D BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE

You can soak up some vitamin D from the sun on our

dinners set amidst the sounds of nature. For food

wooden platforms surrounding the outdoor biological

lovers, we also offer picnics featuring local delicacies

pond, which is chlorine-free and naturally purified by

in the nearby meadows. Have you tasted the chilled

plants. When the temperatures rise, refreshment is

local Burje gin from the Eco House Na razpotju? It is

within reach–either in the crystal-clear natural pools

made from nine herbs and the main note of Alpine-ness

of the Savinja River or in our natural outdoor pond

comes from the dwarf pine needles of the high slopes.

with views of the surrounding mountains. Here you can also sit by the fire in the evening and share the

Summer is a popular time for couples in love

stories of life.

to celebrate their dream wedding, as the idyllic surroundings of the Logar Valley offer a magical and

Summer evenings offer a unique opportunity for night-

unforgettable backdrop. In the tranquillity of nature,

time stargazing, as the Logar Valley, with no light

you can exchange vows of eternal fidelity, creating a

pollution, provides one of the best settings to admire

moment that will be etched in the memories of all who

the night sky.

are present. The Logar Valley offers many locations for wedding receptions. You can say your “I do” beneath

Our hotel terrace invites you to indulge in the finest

the beautiful Palenk waterfall near the hotel or on a

sustainable cuisine, including romantic fine dining

blooming meadow, surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Our hotel organisers will help turn your wishes into reality.

In summer, visitors can contribute to a more sustainable development of the landscape park by using organized circular transport to reduce the environmental impact.

From late June to early September, hop-on - hop-off shuttle buses will run daily, connecting key points between Kamnik and the Logar Valley. The Plesnik Hotel is also the entry point for this transport service.

For cyclists, Bicikelbus is also available. Timetables are published on the ksalps.com website.

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JESEN – barvitost in spokojnost Jesen v Logarski dolini očara z razkošjem toplih barv, prijetnimi temperaturami in spokojnostjo narave. To je čas za barvite fotografske izlete, gorsko kolesarjenje ter odkrivanje lokalnih zgodb in dediščine. Po dejavnem dnevu pa vabijo tople savne, masaže in ribnik z razgledom, ki ustvarijo popolno jesensko harmonijo. Narava ponuja plodove in lokalne pridelke, ki jih boste uživali v naši restavraciji in na meniju Tedna restavracij.

Za pohodnike in fotografe je jesenski čas izjemen, če želijo ujeti naravo v njeni najlepši preobleki. Sprehodite se po barvitih gozdovih in poiščite prizore divjih živali, kot so jeleni, gamsi, mufloni in številne ptice.

Ko se dnevi nekoliko ohladijo, je čas za sprostitev v hotelskem alpskem wellnessu, kjer toplina savn, ajurvedske masaže in notranji ogrevan masažni bazen ustvarijo popolno harmonijo s pogledom na jesensko pokrajino.

Odlična izbira je tudi gorsko kolesarjenje po jesenskih poteh nad bližnjo dolino Matkov kot, mimo starih kmetij z lepimi razgledi na zahodni del Kamniško-Savinjskih Alp. Druga možnost je tudi kolesarjenje po makadamski cesti pod stenami Olševe, z vzponom do najvišje ležeče kmetije v Sloveniji – Bukovnik.

Jesen je idealen čas za snovanje novih poslovnih strategij, saj Logarska dolina ponuja popoln umik od mestnega vrveža in hektičnega vsakdana. Neokrnjena narava ustvarja navdihujoče okolje za kongresni turizem – poslovna srečanja, izobraževanja, seminarje in konference, ki tukaj dobijo povsem nove razsežnosti. Na voljo je konferenčna dvorana Brest, ki meri 120 m², lahko pa se spremni tudi v dve manjši konferenčni dvorani, Lipo in Tiso, ter Lovska soba, ki se sicer nahaja v Hotelu Plesnik. Prostori za od 20 do 100 ljudi imajo tehnično opremo in brezžični internet ter so ločeni od hotelskega dela in ostalih gostov, kar zagotavlja brezhiben potek dogodkov. Za večje dogodke so dodatne spalne kapacitete na voljo tudi v bližnjih nastanitvah – Hiši Ojstrica in Eko hiši Na razpotju.

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Jesen na Solčavskem je pravi raj za gobarjenje, saj bujni gozdovi ponujajo bogato paleto užitnih gob, kot so jurčki, lisičke in golobice.

Sprehod med jesensko obarvanimi drevesi ni le priložnost za nabiranje gozdnih zakladov, temveč tudi za sprostitev v objemu narave.

Tisti, ki raje uživate v gobah tudi na krožniku, se lahko gobarskim mojstrovinam prepustite kar v hotelski restavraciji, kjer pripravljajo jedi iz lokalno nabranih sestavin. Poseben meni z naravo v kuhinji pripravljamo tudi za jesenski Teden restavracij.

Jesen razkriva kulturno dediščino Solčavskega v najlepših barvah. Lesene kašče, simbol bogate kmečke tradicije, so nekoč služile za shranjevanje žita in drugih pridelkov.

Priporočamo ogled Kolklejskih kašč na Domačiji Koklej blizu Luč. Na pohodih po Solčavskem boste spoznali tudi življenje gozdarjev in oglarjev. Vse to vas poveže z zgodovino, kjer je les igral ključno vlogo pri življenju in delu domačinov.

AUTUMN - COLOURFULNESS AND SERENITY

Autumn in the Logar Valley enchants with the richness of warm colours, pleasant temperatures, and the tranquillity of nature. It’s the perfect time for colourful photography tours, mountain biking, and exploring local stories and heritage. After an active day, warm saunas, massages, and a pond with a view invite you to experience the ultimate autumn harmony.

Nature offers a variety of fruits and local produce, which you can enjoy in our restaurant and on the Restaurant Week menu.

For hikers and photographers, autumn is the perfect time to capture nature at its best.

Take a walk through colourful forests and watch for wildlife, such as deer, chamois, mouflons, and a variety of birds.

Mountain biking along the autumn trails above the nearby Matkov kot valley, passing old farms with beautiful views of the western Kamnik-Savinja Alps, is also an excellent choice. Alternatively, you can cycle along the dirt road beneath the Olševa cliffs, and up to Bukovnik, the highest tourist farm in Slovenia.

When the days grow cooler, it’s time to relax in the hotel’s Alpine wellness area, where the warmth of the saunas, Ayurvedic massages, and indoor heated whirlpool create perfect harmony with the view of the autumn landscape.

Autumn is the ideal time to plan new business strategies, as the Logar Valley provides a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life and hectic lifestyle. The unspoilt nature creates an inspiring setting for congress tourism–business meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences–all of which take on a whole new dimension here. The Brest Conference Hall, measuring 120 m², can be converted into two smaller conference halls, Lipa and Tisa, ass well as the Lovska Room, which is located in Hotel Plesnik. These rooms, accommodating between 20 and 100 people, are equipped with technical equipment and Wi-Fi. They are separated from the main hotel area and other guests, ensuring events run smoothly. In the case of larger events, additional sleeping accommodations are available at the nearby Ojstrica House and Eco House Na Razpotju.

Autumn in the Solčava region is a paradise for mushroom picking, with the lush forests offering a rich variety of edible mushrooms, including porcini, chanterelles, and pigeon mushrooms. A walk among the autumn-coloured trees is not only an opportunity to collect these forest treasures but also a chance to relax in nature’s embrace.

For those who prefer to savour mushrooms on a plate, the hotel’s restaurant offers exquisite mushroom dishes using locally sourced ingredients. We’re also preparing a special menu incorporating nature in the kitchen for the autumn Restaurant Week.

Autumn reveals the cultural heritage of the Solčava region in its most beautiful colours. Wooden granaries or kašče, symbols of the rich peasant tradition, were once used to store grain and other produce. We recommend visiting the Koklej granaries at the Koklej Homestead near Luče. While hiking in the Solčava region, you will also discover the life of foresters and charcoal burners. All of this connects you to a history where wood played a key role in the life and work of the local people.

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ZIMA – pravljica v belem Zima je popoln čas za regeneracijo in počitek. Pravljična in spokojna Logarska dolina v tem letnem času postane poligon za tek na smučeh, krpljanje, turno smuko, alpsko smuko in družinsko sankanje. Po dejavnem dnevu na snegu se prepustite razkošju našega alpskega eko wellness, kjer boste obkroženi z veličastnimi in pobeljenimi alpskimi vrhovi.

Tek na smučeh omogoča idealno rekreacijo v zimskem času v neokrnjenem okolju krajinskega parka. Po dolini so urejene tekaške proge, karte za te proge pa lahko kupite kar v Hotelu Plesnik, Hiši Ojstrica in Eko hiši Na Razpotju in se v njihovi bližini tudi priključite na eno od tekaških stez. Steze so zaradi svoje konfiguracije primerne tako za začetnike kot tudi za zahtevnejše tekače. Če še niste vešči teka na smučeh, se lahko prijavite na tečaj. Termine tečajev najdete v FB-skupini Tekaške ulice. Tekaško opremo pa si izposodite v bližnji Hiši Ojstrica.

Logarska dolina ponuja tudi več urejenih sankališč in je pravi raj za ledno plezanje po zaledenelih slapovih. Če je navpični ples s cepini in derezami za vas preveč adrenalinski, si plezalce lahko tudi le ogledate na bližnjem slapu Palenk. V sveže zapadlem snegu je Logarska dolina najlepša prav s krpljami. Te izposojajo tudi v bližnji Hiši Ojstrica.

Turni smučarji imajo v Kamniško-Savinjskih Alpah izjemen poligon.

Med najbolj priljubljenimi turnimi smukami veljata turi na Ojstrico ali na Savinjsko sedlo, bolj drzni pa se podajo tudi v grape Turske gore, Rinke in Mrzle gore. Če vas taka turna smuka zamika, priporočamo licenciranega gorskega vodnika: http://danilo-tic-okyb.squarespace. com/zima. Vse slovenske gorske vodnike najdete tukaj: https://www. zgvs.si/gorski-vodniki/.

Bližnje smučišče Golte, oddaljeno le 50 km, ponuja odlične možnosti za bolj izkušene alpske smučarje. Manjše smučišče Velika planina je s svojimi srednje zahtevnimi progami prijetno družinsko smučišče, razgledi na okoliške Kamniško-Savinjske Alpe pa so od tod sploh nepozabni.

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Po dejavnem dnevu se sprostite v alpskem wellnessu Hotela Plesnik – v toplem objemu savn, notranjega masažnega bazena ali masaž, z razgledom na zimsko pokrajino. Knajpanje v zunanjem ribniku je edinstvena izkušnja, ki združuje toploto in zimski mraz. Že slišite pokanje ognja v kaminu ob počivališču?

Za piko na i vas pričakujejo praznične večerje ob kaminu, topli napitki iz lokalnih sestavin in odlična kulinarika, ki povezuje lokalne sestavine in zimske okuse. Preživeti božič in novo leto pri Plesnikovih je sploh čarobno doživetje. Magični so tako silvestrski sprejem, praznična novoletna večerja z živo glasbo kot zanimive dnevne animacije božičnonovoletnega časa za vse generacije, vključno z jogo, meditacijo in nočnimi pohodi z baklami.

W I N T E R - A FA I RY TA L E I N W H I T E

Winter is the perfect time for regeneration and rest. During this season, the fairytale-like and peaceful Logar Valley transforms into a skiing ground for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ski touring, downhill skiing, and family sledding. After an active day in the snow, indulge in the luxury of our Alpine eco wellness, where you’ll be surrounded by majestic, snowcapped Alpine peaks.

Cross-country skiing offers the perfect winter recreation in the unspoilt surroundings of the landscape park. There are cross-country skiing trails throughout the valley.

Tickets can be purchased at Hotel Plesnik, Ojstrica House and Eco House Na Razpotju, where you can join one of the nearby cross-country skiing trails. The trail network caters to both beginners and more advanced skiers. If you are new to cross-country skiing, you can sign up for a course. The course dates are available on Facebook in the ‘Tekaške ulice’ group. You can rent ski equipment at the nearby Ojstrica House.

The Logar Valley also offers several sledding runs and is a haven for ice climbing on frozen waterfalls. If the thrill of vertical dancing with ice axes and crampons feels too daring, you can simply enjoy watching climbers at the nearby Palenk waterfall.

In freshly fallen snow, the Logar Valley becomes an idyllic destination for exploring with snowshoes, which can be rented at the nearby Ojstrica House.

The Kamnik-Savinja Alps are an exceptional training ground for cross-country skiers. Among the most popular ski tours are those to Ojstrica or Savinjsko Sedlo, while more adventurous skiers often explore the ravines of Turska Gora, Rinka, and Mrzla Gora. If you are tempted by this kind of touring, we recommend hiring a licensed mountain guide: http://danilo-tic-okyb.squarespace.com/zima. A complete list of Slovenian mountain guides is available at https://www.zgvs.si/gorski-vodniki/.

The nearby Golte ski resort, just 50 km away, provides excellent opportunities for more experienced Alpine skiers. For families, the smaller Velika planina ski resort is ideal, offering intermediate slopes and unforgettable views of the surrounding Kamnik-Savinja Alps.

After an active day, relax in the Alpine wellness area of Hotel Plesnik–surrender to the warm embrace of the saunas, indoor whirlpool, or massages, all with views of the winter landscape. Kneipp therapy in the outdoor pond is a unique experience that combines warmth and winter chill. Can’t you just hear the fire crackling in the fireplace by the resting area?

For the icing on the cake, there are festive fireside dinners, warm drinks made with local ingredients, and excellent cuisine combining local ingredients and winter flavours. Spending Christmas and New Year’s with the Plesnik family is a magical experience. The New Year’s Eve reception, festive New Year’s Eve dinner with live music, and the exciting daily Christmas and New Year’s Eve activities for all ages– including yoga, meditation, and night torchlight hikes–are all truly enchanting.

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Nova kulinarična zgodba – mojstrstvo tradicije, vrhunskost znanja in čar lokalnih sestavin V Hotelu Plesnik pod vodstvom kuharskega mojstra in pionirja sodobne slovenske kulinarike Janeza Bratovža z navdušenjem nadgrajujemo našo vrhunsko kulinarično ponudbo s konceptom fine dining sredi čudovite, neokrnjene narave.

Nova kulinarična zgodba, ki sta jo skupaj zasnovala Janez Bratovž in nadarjeni mladi hotelski chef Tom Čopar, naše goste še naprej navdihuje s prepletom tradicije, trajnosti in prvovrstnih lokalnih sestavin.

S tem ustvarjamo nepozabno izkušnjo sprostitve v edinstvenem okolju Kamniško-Savinjskih Alp. Pridružite se nam na kulinaričnem potovanju, prežetem z avtentičnimi lokalnimi okusi in dragoceno dediščino Zgornje Savinjske doline ter Solčavskega.

NEW CULINARY STORY – MASTERY OF TRADITION, EXCELLENCE OF EXPERTISE, AND MAGIC OF LOCAL INGREDIENTS

At Hotel Plesnik, under the leadership of the chef and pioneer of modern Slovenian cuisine Janez Bratovž, we are delighted to elevate our exceptional culinary offerings with a fine dining concept set amidst the beautiful, unspoilt nature.

This new culinary story, co-created by Janez Bratovž and the hotel’s talented young chef, Tom Čopar, continues to inspire our guests with a blend of tradition, sustainability, and first-class local ingredients. This creates an unforgettable experience of relaxation in the unique environment of the KamnikSavinja Alps. Join us on a culinary journey, infused with authentic local flavours and the rich heritage of the Upper Savinja Valley and the Solčava region.

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Od leve proti desni na fotografiji / From left to right in the photo: Janez Bratovž & Tom Čopar

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TOM ČOPAR, chef Hotela Plesnik Kuhinjo hotela je spomladi leta 2024 prevzel mladi, 27-letni chef Tom Čopar. Svoje izkušnje je nabiral v Hiši Raduha, ljubljanski JB restavraciji, Vili Herberstein in restavraciji La Raza v Sevilli. Chefovsko življenje v smehu opisuje kot »zelo pestro«.

Svoj kulinarični podpis razvija z uporabo svežih lokalnih sestavin, ob tem pa stremi k zmanjšanju količine zavržene hrane in sodobni interpretaciji tradicionalnih jedi. »Lokalno, tradicionalno, povezano z naravo in izjemno dobro,« strne novo kulinarično zgodbo Hotela Plesnik Tom Čopar.

P REV ERI K UL INARIČN O P ONUD BO IN J O REZERV IRAJ

predvsem solčavski ovci in govedu, iz katerih ustvarjamo glavne jedi, domači kmetje pa tudi suhomesnate izdelke. Vse lokalne sestavine so zelo beljakovinske in nasitne. Posebno rad delam z mesom, na primer s pljučno pečenko, zavito v seno, in z bikovim mesom, ki ga uporabljam za nove različice tatarskih biftkov.

V Hotelu Plesnik se dobro zavedate, Chef se ne rodi, temveč to postane s trdim delom, piljenjem tehnik in okusov, kreativnimi navdihi in timskim delom.

Ste že kot otrok sanjarili, da boste nekoč postali chef?

Že kot osnovnošolec sem vedel, da bo kuhinja moje delovno okolje. Že od majhnega sem rad opazoval babici pri kuhanju in se učil od njiju.

Izjemno pomembno se mi zdi, da sem šel skozi vse procese dela v kuhinji, saj lažje razumem njeno delovanje in razporejanje dela.

Trajnostna kulinarika je del identitete hotela že od njegovih začetkov. Kako sta z Janezom Bratovžem obudila recepte babice Marije Plesnik, glavne kuharice Hotela Plesnik pred drugo svetovno vojno, in jim dodala sodoben pridih?

Babici Mariji Plesnik sva posvetila veliko pozornosti kot poklon družinski tradiciji. Na meniju sva obudila njen surovi biftek oziroma

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tatarski biftek s kapljico konjaka, hišno specialiteto iz 30. let prejšnjega stoletja. Prav tako sta na hotelskem meniju počasi kuhana goveja juha po družinski, Plesnikovi recepturi, ki se prenaša iz roda v rod, pripravljamo jo iz govedine z bližnje Ekološke domačije Plesnik, in njen rahlo posodobljen jabolčni zavitek po recepturi Marije Plesnik.

Po katerih izdelkih in sestavinah slovita Logarska dolina in Zgornje Savinjska dolina?

Kulinarika tega območja je bogata z mlečnimi izdelki, kot so smetana, skuta in maslo. Domače mlečne izdelke kupujemo na lokalnih kmetijah in z njimi soustvarjamo žlinkrofe, štruklje, svaljke, raviole in omake. Začeli smo uporabljati tudi stranski mlečni proizvod – fermentirani pinjenec.

Logarska dolina in Zgornje Savinjska dolina slovita tudi po lokalnih ribah, gobah in mesu,

da gostje vse bolj cenijo zavezanost s trajnostnim pristopom, zaradi česar na jedilniku vse pogosteje izbirajo lokalne in sezonske specialitete s sledljivim poreklom.

Kako nastajajo vaše kulinarične ideje?

Najboljše ideje se mi porodijo zunaj kuhinje, doma ali med muharjenjem na Savinji. To je zame sprostitev, ki me prizemlji in navdihuje.

Glede na to, da zelo radi gobarite, kako pomembno mesto imajo gobe v vaši kulinariki in kako jih vključujete v svoje jedi?

V hotelu res večina sestavin izvira iz bližnje okolice, s čimer podpiramo vrhunske lokalne dobavitelje oziroma kmetije. Na meniju najdete govedino z Ekološke domačije Plesnik, postrvi iz ribogojnice Goričar, iz katerih pripravljamo tudi našo najbolj priljubljeno jed, raviole z dimljeno postrvjo, zelišča z našega vrta, mlečne izdelke s Kmetije Spodnji Strmčnik in Kmetije Ploder, jajca s Kmetije Moličnik, moko in veliko zelenjave s Kmetije Veršič, gobe iz bližnjega travnika in bližnjih gozdov, kozje mlečne izdelke s kmetije Matk, liofilizirano sadje in zelenjavo Ane Kaker (Liogarden) ...

Sem ljubiteljski gobar, zato gobe rad vključujem v kulinariko hotela. Na primer, okisane lisičke dodajamo k tatarskem biftku babice Plesnik.

Ena najbolj priljubljenih jedi pa so planinski krompirjevi svaljki iz lokalne moke, preliti z bogato gobovo omako iz lokalnih gob in staranega planinskega sira...« s kmetije Spodnji Strmčnik. Za hotelom smo našli tudi mavrahe, ki jih bomo prav tako vključili v našo ponudbo.

Kakšne menije sta oblikovala z Janezom Bratovžem za nepozabno kulinarično izkušnjo, ki vzor črpa v lokalni preteklosti in navdih išče v trajnostni prihodnosti?

Vrhunsko kulinarično ponudbo dopolnjujemo s tako imenovano hrano za dušo: gre za nabor jedi, ki so polnega okusa, naravne in slastne: od ročno izdelanih njokov in raviolov do luštrekovih štrukljev in telečjih ličnic v rožmarinovi omaki. Z Janezom sva zasnovala tako imenovani dnevni meni, ki je čez dan na voljo ne samo hotelskim gostom, temveč tudi zunanjim obiskovalcem.

Med jedmi z mojim podpisom na tem meniju naj omenim pečen goveji hrbet in domače testenine s tartufi po Tomovo. Skupaj sva oblikovala tudi 5-hodne večerne menije, ki se spreminjajo glede na letne čase in z vrhunskimi okusi navdušujejo hotelske goste.

V Hotelu Plesnik so jedi pripravljene sveže, iz kar se da lokalnih in avtohtonih

sestavin. Za hotelom že stoji zeliščni vrt, iz katerega nastajajo tudi izjemni luštrekovi štuklji ter vaflji iz zelišč, v letu 2025 pa ste pomagali zasnovati tudi zelenjavni vrt, ki pritiče vsakemu top chefu.

Za hotelom smo res vzpostavili zelenjavni vrt, ki bo prilagojen sezonskim pridelkom.

Podnebje Logarske doline zahteva posebno prilagodljivost, saj pridelki dozorijo pozneje kot nižje v dolini, kar bo svojstven izziv. Tudi sicer sem v prostem času navdušen vrtnar. Doma sem imel rastlinjak, ki so ga žal uničile poplave leta 2024, vendar me to še bolj motivira za nov začetek.

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T O M Č O PA R , C H E F AT H O T E L P L E S N I K

In spring 2024, the hotel’s kitchen was taken over by the young, 27-year-old chef Tom Čopar. He gained his experience at Hiša Raduha, JB Restaurant in Ljubljana, Villa Herberstein, and La Raza in Seville. He laughingly describes his life as a chef as “very diverse”. He is crafting his culinary signature by using fresh, local ingredients, striving to reduce food waste, and giving traditional dishes a contemporary twist. “Local, traditional, connected to nature, and exceptionally good,” is how Tom Čopar sums up the new culinary story of Hotel Plesnik.

A chef is not born, but made through hard

Which products and ingredients are the Logar

work, refining techniques and flavours, creative

Valley and the Upper Savinja Valley famous for?

inspiration, and teamwork. Did you ever dream as

The cuisine of the area is rich in dairy products such

a child that you would one day become a chef?

as cream, cottage cheese, and butter. Homemade dairy

Even as a primary school student, I knew that the

products are sourced from local farms and are used to

kitchen would be my workplace. From a young age,

create dishes like žlinkrofi (boiled dumplings), štruklji

I loved watching my grandmothers cook and learning

rolls, gnocchi, ravioli, and sauces. We have also started

from them. It is extremely important for me to have

using a dairy by-product—fermented buttermilk. The

gone through all the processes involved in kitchen

Logar Valley and the Upper Savinja Valley are also

work, as it helps me understand how everything works

known for their local fish, mushrooms, and meat,

and how tasks are allocated.

especially Solčava sheep and cattle, which we use to create main dishes. Local farmers also use them to

Sustainable cuisine has been part of the hotel’s

make cured meat products. All the local ingredients are

identity since its inception. How did you and Janez

high in protein and filling. I particularly enjoy working

Bratovž bring the recipes of grandmother Maria

with meat, such as roast lung, wrapped in hay, and bull

Plesnik, the head chef of the Hotel Plesnik before

meat, which I use to create new versions of steak tartare.

the Second World War, back to life and add a modern twist?

At Hotel Plesnik, you are well aware that

We paid a lot of attention to grandmother Maria

guests increasingly value your commitment to

Plesnik as a tribute to family tradition. On the menu,

sustainability, which is why they are choosing local

we’ve revived her raw beef or steak tartare, made with

and seasonal specialities with traceable origins on

a splash of cognac, a house speciality from the 1930s.

the menu more and more often.

The hotel menu also features the slow-cooked beef

Indeed, most of the hotel’s ingredients are sourced

soup, prepared according to the Plesnik family recipe,

locally, supporting top local suppliers and farms. On

which has been passed down through generations,

the menu, you’ll find beef from the Plesnik Tourist

made with beef from the nearby Plesnik Tourist Farm,

Farm, trout from the Goričar fish farm (used in our

and the slightly modernised apple strudel, based on

most popular dish, ravioli with smoked trout), herbs

Maria Plesnik’s recipe.

from our garden, dairy products from the Spodnji Strmčnik and Ploder farms, eggs from the Moličnik

farm, flour and vegetables from the Veršič farm, mushrooms from the nearby meadow and forests, goat dairy products from the Matk Farm, freeze-dried fruit and vegetables by Ana Kaker (Liogarden), etc.

How do your culinary ideas come about?

The best ideas come to me outside the kitchen, at home or while fly-fishing in the Savinja river. For me, it’s a form of relaxation that keeps me grounded and inspired.

Since you’re a big fan of mushrooms, how important are they in your cooking, and how do you incorporate them into your dishes?

I’m a mushroom lover, so I like to incorporate mushrooms into the hotel’s cuisine. For example, we add pickled chanterelles to grandmother Plesnik’s steak tartare. One of the most popular dishes is the mountain potato gnocchi made from local flour, topped with a rich mushroom sauce made from local mushrooms and aged mountain cheese from the Spodnji Strmčnik farm. We’ve also discovered morels behind the hotel, which we plan to include in our offerings.

What menus have you and Janez Bratovž designed to offer an unforgettable dining experience, drawing on the local traditions and looking towards a sustainable future for inspiration?

We enhance our exceptional culinary offerings with the so-called ‘soul food’: a range of full-flavoured, natural, and delicious dishes, from handmade gnocchi and ravioli to štruklji rolls with lovage filling and veal cheeks in rosemary sauce. Janez and I have designed a daily menu, available during the day not only to hotel guests but also to outside visitors. Among the dishes with my signature, I’d highlight the roast beef and the homemade pasta with truffles à la Tom. Together, we’ve also created five-course evening menus, which change with the seasons and delight hotel guests with their exquisite flavours.

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At Hotel Plesnik, dishes are freshly prepared using local and native ingredients wherever possible.

Behind the hotel there’s an herb garden, which provides the herbs used to make the štruklji rolls with lovage filling and herb waffles. In 2025, you also helped design a vegetable garden, which is a must for any top chef.

It’s true, we’ve set up a vegetable garden behind the hotel, which will be adapted to seasonal produce. The climate of the Logar valley requires a particular level of flexibility, as the crops ripen later here than in the lower parts of the valley, which presents a unique challenge. In my spare time, I’m also a passionate gardener. I had a greenhouse at home, which was unfortunately destroyed by the floods of 2024, but this has only motivated me even more to start again.

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JANEZ BRATOVŽ, p ionir slovenske sodobne kulinarike in soustvarjalec nove kulinarične zgodbe Hotela Plesnik Janez Bratovž, priznani slovenski kuharski mojster in pionir slovenske visoke gastronomije iz kultne JB restavracije v Ljubljani, je s svojo vizijo in strastjo nadgradil kulinarično zgodbo Hotela Plesnik. S konceptom fine dining v osrčju neokrnjene narave in sodelovanjem z našim hotelskim chefom Tomom Čoparjem soustvarjata edinstvene kulinarične presežke.

Osrednje mesto njunega prepletanja pripada vrhunskim

lokalnim sestavinam, ki jih Bratovž označuje za kraljice jedi.

Zvest svojemu konceptu čistih, pristnih in naravnih jedi Bratovž na našem meniju izpostavlja ikoničen raviol, polnjen z dimljeno postrvjo – mojstrovino, ki nosi njegov osebni podpis. Bi radi tudi vi odkrili skrivnosti Bratovževe mojstrske kuhinje? Pridružite se njegovim kuharskim delavnicam v našem hotelu in se podajte na nepozabno potovanje skozi simfonijo solčavskih okusov.

na to, da sem imel v JB restavraciji na stotine učencev. Vzgojili smo številne vrhunske kuharje, tudi nosilce Michelinovih zvezdic.

Tudi Tom Čopar se je kalil pod mojim okriljem in še danes se odlično dopolnjujeva, saj dobro razume mojo vizijo. Skupaj stremiva k nenehnemu izboljševanju in ustvarjanju jedi, ki očarajo goste.

Kako

ste

spoznavali

tradicionalne

solčavske sestavine in vključili lokalne okuse v jedi Hotela Plesnik?

Ta del ustvarjanja je enako pomemben kot kuhanje. Veliko sem raziskoval – od receptov babice Marije Plesnik, tradicionalnih jedi Solčavskega do značilnih lokalnih sestavin – in zanje iskal najboljše lokalne dobavitelje.

Le tako se lahko na sodoben način poklonimo preteklosti.

najboljšimi kuharskimi tehnikami, s skrbno izbrano vinsko spremljavo. To s hišnimi someljeji sooblikuje moja hči Nina, ki je leta 2024 v Parizu postala najboljša someljejka leta po izboru kongresa JRE (Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe). S hotelskim chefom in someljejema bova goste nagovarjala s tradicijo, trajnostjo in povezanostjo z lokalnim okoljem ter jim s fine dining večerjo kot nepozabno doživetje za vse čute omogočila še popolnejšo izkušnjo sprostitve in dobrega počutja v vrhunskem okolju Kamniško-Savinjskih Alp in hotela. »Če ne bi šel na večerjo na konec sveta, ne bi vedel, da te po čemaževem piškotu, luštrekovih štrukljih, cikinih ličkih in solčavskem sirneku (zvečer) ter domačem Zgornjesavinjskem

želodcu

(zjutraj)

čakajo takšna lepa doživetja,« sta o prvi predstavitvi Hotela Plesnik v Tednu

Kaj vas je pripeljalo v Logarsko dolino in Hotel Plesnik, potem ko ste po treh desetletjih svojo JB restavracijo predali sinu Tomažu, novemu chefu, in hčeri Nini, izjemni someljejki?

Ko z glavne ceste zavijem levo za znakom Logarska dolina, imam občutek, kot da vstopam v nebesa. To je drug svet, kjer se človek prizemlji in najde notranji mir. Pogled s hotelske terase na Kamniško-Savinjske Alpe je nedvomno najlepši hotelski pogled na svetu.

Poleg tega, da ste vrhunski chef, se pri vas mojstrijo tudi številni mladi talenti, med katerimi je bil tudi hotelski chef Tom Čopar. Kaj vam pomenita predajanje znanja in sodelovanje pri razvoju novih generacij kulinaričnih ustvarjalcev?

Vedno me je gnala želja po popolnosti – v tehnikah, okusih in izbiri najboljših sestavin. To strast z veseljem delim z mlajšimi generacijami.

Na svoji 35-letni poti sem najbolj ponosen

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Spomladi 2025 v Hotelu Plesnik uvajate

restavracij zapisala ustvarjalca tega po

fine dining večerje. Kaj bodo prinesle?

celi Sloveniji razširjenega koncepta, ki se

Fine dining pri Plesnikovih bo eleganten kulinarični sprehod skozi tradicijo in okuse Solčavskega, podprt z vrhunskim okoljem in prav tako postrežbo. Gostje bodo lahko uživali ob razgledu s hotelske terase ali v posebnem delu Lovske sobe. Poudarek bo na večhodnih menijih, ki bodo sestavljeni le iz najboljših lokalnih in sezonskih sestavin, pripravljeni z

zgodi dvakrat na leto. Boste tudi v letu 2025 nadaljevali s ponudbo za Teden restavracij?

Koncept »odlična kulinarika za vse žepe« se je pri Plesnikovih izkazal kot zelo uspešen.

Gostje so bili za prvo izvedbo številni in odzivi izjemno pozitivni. To tradicijo bomo zagotovo nadaljevali tudi v prihodnje.

J A N E Z B R A T O V Ž , P I O N E E R O F S L O V E N I A N C O N T E M P O R A R Y C U I S I N E A N D C O - C R E AT O R O F T H E H O T E L’ S N E W C U L I N A R Y S T O R Y

Janez Bratovž, the renowned Slovenian chef and pioneer of Slovenian haute cuisine from the iconic JB Restaurant in Ljubljana, has added his vision and passion into the culinary story of Hotel Plesnik.

With the concept of fine dining in the heart of unspoilt nature and in collaboration with our hotel chef Tom Čopar unique culinary masterpieces are being created. Central to their culinary collaboration is the use of the finest local ingredients, which Bratovž describes as the true ‘queens’ of each dish.

Staying true to his concept of pure, authentic, and natural dishes, Bratovž features the iconic ravioli with smoked trout on our menu - a masterpiece that bears his personal signature. Would you like to uncover the secrets of Bratovž’s masterful cuisine? Join his cooking workshops at our hotel and embark on an unforgettable journey through the symphony of Solčava flavours.

What brought you to the Logar Valley and Hotel

How did you learn about traditional Solčava ingredients and

Plesnik after three decades, after you’d handed over

incorporate local flavours into Hotel Plesnik’s dishes?

your JB restaurant to your son Tomaž, the new chef,

This aspect of creation is as important as cooking itself. I did a lot of research–from the recipes of grandmother

and your daughter Nina, an exceptional sommelier?

Maria Plesnik, to the traditional dishes of the Solčava region, to the typical local ingredients–and sought out the

Every time I turn left off the main road at the Logar

finest local suppliers for them. This approach allows us to honour tradition in a contemporary way.

Valley sign, it feels like I’m entering heaven. It’s another world, where you ground yourself and find inner peace. The view of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps from the hotel terrace is undoubtedly the most beautiful hotel view in the world.

As well as being a top chef, you also mentor a number of young talents mastering their craft, including hotel chef Tom Čopar. What does it mean to you to pass on your knowledge and to help develop new generations of culinary creators?

I have always been driven by the desire for perfection– in techniques, flavours, and the selection of the best ingredients. I am happy to share this passion with the younger generations. In my 35-year career, I am most proud of having mentored hundreds of students at JB Restaurant. Many have gone on to become top chefs, including Michelin-starred chefs. Tom Čopar also trained under my tutelage, and today we complement each other perfectly because he understands my vision well. Together, we strive to continuously improve and create dishes that captivate our guests.

Fine dining will be introduced at Hotel Plesnik in

Alps and the hotel, with a fine dining dinner as an

spring 2025. What will it bring?

unforgettable experience for all the senses.

Fine dining at Plesnik will offer an elegant culinary CHECK OUT T H E C U L IN A RY O F F E R IN G S AND BOOK THEM

journey through the traditions and flavours of the

“If you hadn’t gone to the end of the world for

Solčava region, complemented by a superb setting and

dinner, you wouldn’t have known that after the wild

service. Guests will be able to enjoy the view from the

garlic biscuits, štruklji rolls with lovage filling, veal

hotel terrace or in a special section of the Hunting Room.

cheeks and Solčava cheese (in the evening) and the

The focus will be on multi-course menus, composed of

homemade Upper Savinja pork stomach (in the

only the finest local and seasonal ingredients, prepared

morning) such beautiful experiences awaited you,”

using the best cooking techniques, and paired with

the creators of this biannual concept, which is spread

carefully selected wines. This is co-created with in-

across Slovenia, wrote about the first presentation of

house sommeliers and my daughter Nina, who was in

Hotel Plesnik during the Restaurant Week. Will you

2024 awarded Best Sommelier of the Year by the JRE

continue to offer the Restaurant Week in 2025?

(Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe) Congress in Paris last

The Plesnik concept of “great cuisine for all pockets”

year. Together with the hotel’s chef and sommeliers, we

has proven to be a great success. The first presentation

will appeal to guests with tradition, sustainability, and

saw a large number of guests, and the feedback was

a connection to the local environment, offering them a

extremely positive. We will certainly continue this

truly complete experience of relaxation and well-being

tradition in the future.

in the stunning surroundings of the Kamnik-Savinja

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Od kmetije do hotela

Gregor in Darko Plesnik, Ekološka domačija Plesnik

Na skorajda samem koncu Logarske doline, kjer pozimi sonce ne posije, stoji Ekološka domačija Plesnik, srce in izvor družine Plesnik. V hiši, prežeti s tradicijo, ki se odraža tako v arhitekturi kot notranjem ambientu, Gregor Plesnik z družino, mamo Marijo in očetom Darkom nadaljuje dolgoletno družinsko zgodbo.

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Na kmetiji se ukvarjajo z rejo govedi, spravilom lesa in izdelavo suhomesnatih dobrot. Med njihovimi pridelki posebej izstopa meso, iz katerega v Hotelu Plesnik pripravljamo znamenito Plesnikovo govejo juho babice Marije Plesnik – polnega okusa in postreženo iz elegantnih vrčev. Prav tako pa z njihovimi izdelki začenjamo dneve v hotelu: suhe goveje salame, zašinki ali bunke, kot jim pravijo v Logarski dolini, ter tradicionalni domači savinjski želodec so del zajtrkov, ki jih gostje obožujejo, za kosilo pa jih lahko dobite servirane na domačem krožniku Plesnik.

FA R M - T O - TA B L E GREGOR AND DARKO PLESNIK, PLESNIK TOURIST FARM

At nearly the very end of the Logar Valley, where the sun never shines in winter, stands the Plesnik Tourist Farm—the heart and origin of the Plesnik family. In a house steeped in tradition, reflected both in its architecture and the interior ambience, Gregor Plesnik and his family, including his mother Maria and his father Darko, carry on a long-standing family story.

The farm focuses on cattle breeding, timber harvesting, and producing dried meat delicacies. Among their offerings, the meat stands out in particular, from which the famous Plesnik beef soup, based on grandmother Maria Plesnik’s recipe, is prepared at Hotel Plesnik—rich in flavour and served in elegant jugs. At the hotel, we also start our days with their products: dry beef salami and local specialties like zašinek (cured pork neck) or bunka—as it’s called in the Logar Valley—and the traditional homemade Savinja pork stomach, all of which are part of the breakfast that guests love. For lunch, you can enjoy them served on the Plesnik House Platter.

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700 let družinske zgodovine

Kmetovanje kot način življenja

Tam, kjer danes stoji Ekološka domačija Plesnik, so Gregorjevi predniki kmetovali že pred več kot 700 leti. »Usoda mi je namenila, da postanem kmet. Podedoval sem to čudovito naravo, a z njo tudi ogromno dela,« z nasmehom pove Gregor, ki danes upravlja s kar 220 hektarji zemlje.

Ob najinem pogovoru najprej pohvalim govejo juho, ki sem jo le dan prej v Hotelu Plesnik počasi in z užitkom srebala za večerjo. S tankimi trakovi njihove govedine in tako gosta, tako polnega okusa. »Bolj so krave stare, boljša goveja juha bo iz njihovih kosti in mesa. In nujno jo je treba kuhati počasi in pri nizkih temperaturah,« mi izda skrivnost Gregor, ko klepetava v družabni sobi kmetije, obdani z lovskimi trofejami. Goveja juha je na Solčavskem, kjer gojijo večinoma avtohtono govedo in ovce, nedeljska tradicija. »Že ko smo bili majhni, nam je mama na štedilnik z drvmi postavila govejo juho, ki je počasi in nežno brbotala vse do takrat, ko smo se vrnili z nedeljske maše,« se spominja Gregor Plesnik družinske tradicije Plesnikovih.

»Na naši ekološki kmetiji doživite vse – od ledenih –32 stopinj Celzija pozimi do poletnih 32 stopinj Celzija. Pogoji so zahtevni, vendar smo s to zemljo in gozdom povezani že skozi številne generacije. Tradicijo zdaj nadaljujem s svojo družino in sinovoma, tako da bo šla naša dediščina naprej,« doda ponosno.

Kakovostno meso s planinskih pašnikov Spomladi, ko sneg skopni in trava na visokogorskih pašnikih začne rasti, Gregor z dvema nemškima ovčarkama, Nero in Abo, žene čredo krav in bika Rudija na pašo, pripoveduje Gregor, medtem ko z očetom Darkom hranita živali v hlevu.

Približno deset do 12 krav preživi vse od poletja do konca septembra na 1319 metrih nadmorske višine bližnje Plesnikove planine. »Meso krav, ki se pasejo na taki višini in uživajo le naravno hrano, je izjemno kakovostno.

Na naši kmetiji ne uporabljamo škropiv ali kemičnih gnojil, travo gnojimo zgolj z gnojem in gnojevko. To je razlog, da so naši travniki v Logarski dolini polni cvetočih rastlin živih barv,« razloži Gregor.

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»Biti kmet pomeni imeti zelo raznovrstno in hkrati zahtevno delo. A to delo mi daje veliko zadovoljstva,« pove Gregor, iz katerega veje ljubezen do živali in solčavske narave. Spomladi se posvečajo pospravljanju, poleti košnji, jeseni spravilu pridelkov, pozimi pa pripravi suhomesnatih izdelkov in kolin. Ob petih, pol šestih zjutraj do devetih, desetih zvečer.

Vsak dan, vse dni v letu.

Sodobno opremljena Koča Plesnikova planina na Plesnikovi planini, kjer Plesnikovi tudi pasejo krave, je oaza miru, kjer se lahko poglobite v harmonijo gorske pokrajine. Kočo je možno najeti in je popolna destinacija za pare in manjše skupine.

A modernly equipped Plesnikova Planina Hut on Plesnik mountain, where the Plesnik family also grazes their cows, is an oasis of peace, allowing you to immerse yourself in the harmony of the mountain landscape. The hut is available for rent and is a perfect destination for couples and small groups

Umetnost zorenja domačega savinjskega želodca Ko zima zavlada dolini in zmrzal prasketa pod nogami, je čas za koline.

Na Ekološki domačiji Plesnik slovijo tudi po pripravi slastnih domačih suhomesnatih izdelkov, sočnih in polnega okusa, ki jih lahko okušate tako v Hotelu Plesnik kot na Ekološki domačiji Plesnik. Govejo suho salamo, svinjski in goveji zašinek, ki jima po domače rečejo kar bunke, ter domači savinjski želodec, tradicionalno delikateso, zaščitena kot nesnovno kulturno dediščino. Pisni viri domači savinjski želodec omenjajo že leta 1620, po spominu Gregorja Plesnika pa so ga nekoč otroci jedli le kot priboljšek za praznike. Ko ga je leta 1932 v Hotelu Plesnik prvič poskusil angleški kralj Jurij V., je bil nad njim tako navdušen, da si ga je pozneje naročal kar na dvor. »Izdelava domačega savinjskega želodca zahteva potrpežljivost in skrb.

Polnimo ga z najboljšim mesom, slanino, začimbami in česnovo vodo, nato pa ga stiskamo, da dobi značilno ploščato obliko. Sušenje traja vsaj štiri mesece, medtem pa ga redno obračamo, strgamo in negujemo,« pojasni Gregor to umetnost naravnega sušenja suhomesnatih izdelkov, ki jo zaznamujejo edinstveni mikroklimatski pogoji alpske doline.

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700 YEARS OF FAMILY HISTORY

FA R M I N G A S A WAY O F L I F E

Gregor’s ancestors were already farming on the land

When we talk, I first praise the beef soup that I had slowly and enjoyably sipped for dinner at Hotel Plesnik just the

where the Plesnik Tourist Farm stands today more than

day before. So thick and full of flavour, with thin strips of their beef. “The older the cows, the better the beef soup

700 years ago. “Fate destined me to become a farmer. I

will be when made from their bones and meat. And it absolutely has to be cooked slowly and at low temperatures,”

inherited this beautiful nature, but I also inherited a lot

Gregor lets me in on a secret as we chat in the farm’s lounge, surrounded by hunting trophies. Beef soup is a Sunday

of work,” says Gregor with a smile. Today, he manages

tradition in the Solčava region, where most of the cattle and sheep are indigenous. “When we were little, our mother

220 hectares of land.

used to put the beef soup on the wood stove, which would slowly and gently bubble until we returned from Sunday mass,” Gregor Plesnik recalls of the Plesnik family tradition.

“On our organic farm, you can experience everything from an icy -32 degrees Celsius in winter to 32 degrees

“Being a farmer means having a job that is both varied and demanding, but it gives me a lot of satisfaction,” says

Celsius in summer. The conditions are challenging, but

Gregor, whose love for animals and Solčava’s nature shines through. In spring, they clean up; in summer, they

our family has been connected to this land and forest

mow; in autumn they harvest; and in winter, they prepare cured meat products and koline (traditional sausages made

for generations. Now, I am carrying on the tradition

during the koline process). From 5:30 a.m. to 9:10 p.m. Every day, all year round.

with my family and my sons, ensuring that our heritage will continue,” he adds proudly.

Q U A L I T Y M E AT F R O M T H E M O U N TA I N PA S T U R E S

Gregor tells us how, in spring, when the snow melts and the grass begins to grow on the high mountain pastures, he takes the herd of cows and the bull, Rudy, out to graze, accompanied by his two German shepherd dogs, Nero and Aba, while his father Darko helps him feed the animals in the barn.

Each summer, around 10 to 12 cows spend the season, until the end of September, at an altitude of 1,319 metres on the nearby Plesnik mountain. “The meat from cows grazing at such altitudes, where they consume only natural feed, is of exceptional quality. On our farm, we do not use sprays and chemical fertilisers; we only fertilise the grass with manure and slurry. As a result, the meadows in the Logar Valley are full of flowering plants in vibrant colours,” explains Gregor.

THE ART OF RIPENING A H O M E - P R O D U C E D S AV I N J A P O R K S T O M A C H

When winter takes over the valley and the frost crunches beneath your feet, it’s time for the ‘koline’. The Plesnik Tourist Farm is also known for its delicious home-produced cured meat products, succulent and full of flavour, which you can taste both at the Plesnik Hotel and at the Plesnik Tourist Farm. Dry beef salami, pork and beef zašinek (locally known as bunke), and home-produced Savinja pork stomach, a traditional delicacy, are protected as intangible cultural heritage. Written sources mention the local Savinja pork stomach as early as 1620, but according to Gregor Plesnik’s memoirs, it was once considered a treat for children, served only during the holidays. When King George V of England tasted it for the first time in 1932 at Hotel Plesnik, he was so impressed that he later ordered it to be sent to his court.

“Making home-produced Savinja pork stomach requires patience and care. It is stuffed with the finest meat, bacon, spices, and garlic water, then pressed to give it its characteristic flat shape. It takes at least four months to dry, during which time it is regularly turned, scraped, and tended,” explains Gregor, describing the art of natural drying cured meat products, which is characterised by the unique microclimatic conditions of the Alpine valley.

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Štiriperesna deteljica Plesnikovega gostoljubja Dobrodošli v osrčje narave, kjer se prepletajo zgodbe preteklih generacij družine Plesnik in trajnostnega turizma.

THE FOUR-LEAF CLOVER O F P L E S N I K ’ S H O S P I TA L I T Y

Welcome to the heart of nature, where the stories of past generations of the Plesnik family intertwine with sustainable tourism.

Hotel Plesnik, Ekološka domačija Plesnik, Hiša Ojstrica in Eko hiša Na Razpotju niso le turistične destinacije v Logarski dolini – so del družinske dediščine, ki se že več generacij posveča gostoljubju. Združeni pod blagovno znamko Plesnik se zavzemamo za dobro počutje gostov v objemu miru in narave, kjer čas zastane in ponudi priložnost za notranji mir ter popolno sprostitev.

Hotel Plesnik, Plesnik Tourist Farm, Ojstrica House, and Eco House Na Razpotju are not just tourist destinations in the Logar Valley – they are part of a family heritage dedicated to hospitality for generations.

United under the Plesnik brand, we strive for the wellbeing of our guests, offering them a sanctuary of peace and nature, where time stands still and provides an opportunity for inner calm and complete relaxation.

Hiša Ojstrica je butični hotel. Čudovita izhodiščna točka za številne izlete ali uživanje. Vsaka soba ima razgled na neokrnjeno naravo. Eko hiša Na razpotju kot družinsko vodeni butični penzion ponuja pristno izkušnjo miru, ravnovesje in razvajanje vaših čutil. Kot nalašč za popotnika, ki se rad umakne v svet sproščenega, a popolnega vzdušja vrhunskih storitev in nepozabnih doživetij. Ekološka domačija Plesnik vas čaka s prenočitvami s sobah, prežetih s patino preteklosti. Pri njih boste ob domačem zajtrku kramljati z gostiteljem o starih običajih in preteklosti Logarske doline. Najnovejša Hiša Plesnik v letu 2025 odpira svoja vrata v Solčavi. Priporočamo tudi postanek na Kmetiji Lenar, ki v Logarski dolini ponuja prenočišča in ročno pletene pletenine iz volne solčavskih ovc.

Ojstrica House is a boutique hotel, a wonderful starting point for numerous excursions or relaxation. Each room offers a view of untouched nature. Eco House Na Razpotju, a family boutique guest house, offers an authentic experience of peace, balance, and indulgence for the senses. It is perfect for a traveler who enjoys retreating into a world of relaxed yet complete atmosphere, top-notch services, and unforgettable experiences. Plesnik Tourist Farm offers overnight

HIŠA OJSTRICA HOUSE OJSTRICA Logarska dolina 13a 3335 Solčava, Slovenija T: +386 (0)3/ 838 90 51 M: +386 (0)41 664 455 E: info@logarska-ojstrica.si www.logarska-ojstrica.si

EKO HIŠA NA RAZPOTJU ECO HOUSE NA RAZPOTJU Logarska dolina 14 3335 Solčava, Slovenija T: +386 (0) 31 249 441 M: +386 (0) 41 636 649 E: info@logarska-narazpotju.si www.logarska-narazpotju.si

EKOLOŠKA DOMAČIJA PLESNIK PLESNIK TOURIST FARM Logarska dolina 13 3335 Solčava, Slovenija T: 03 839 23 00 M: 041 354 513 E: tkplesnik@gmail.com www.logarska-tkplesnik.si

stays in rooms infused with the patina of the past.

At their home, you can chat with the host during a homemade breakfast about old customs and the history of the Logar Valley. The newest addition, Plesnik House, will open its doors in 2025 in Solčava. We also recommend a stop at Lenar Farm in the Logar Valley, which offers accommodations and hand-knitted wool products made from Solčava sheep.

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Alpski wellness s pogledom na Kamniško-Savinjske Alpe V Hotelu Plesnik vas pričakuje edinstvena izkušnja dobrega počutja in razvajanja.

Sprostitev v alpskem wellnessu dopolnjujemo s skrbno zasnovanimi programi, od ajurvedskih tretmajev in blagodejnih masaž do joge na prostem, ki se bodo harmonično dotaknili vašega telesa, uma in duha.

Naravni elementi – les, voda in kamen – sooblikujejo ambient hotela in wellnessa ter ustvarjajo popolno harmonijo z alpskim okoljem ene najlepših ledeniških dolin daleč naokoli.

Pri nas se naravna lepota, strokovno znanje in premišljen pristop združujejo v enkratno doživetje, ki zagotavlja globoko sprostitev in obnovo življenjske energije.

ALPINE WELLNESS WITH VIEWS O F T H E K A M N I K - S AV I N J A A L P S

Hotel Plesnik offers a unique wellness and pampering experience. The relaxation offered in the Alpine wellness area is enhanced by carefully curated programmes, ranging from Ayurvedic treatments and soothing massages to outdoor yoga, all designed to harmoniously nurture your body, mind, and spirit.

Natural elements—wood, water, and stone—co-create

the ambience of the hotel and wellness centre, achieving perfect harmony with the alpine environment of one of the most beautiful glacial valleys. Here, natural beauty, expertise, and a thoughtful approach come together to create a unique experience that promotes deep relaxation and the renewal of life energy.

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Gorska narava kot del arhitekture dobrega počutja Dobro počutje je tesno povezano z vključevanjem elementov narave v arhitekturno zasnovo. Svež alpski zrak, naravna svetloba v različnih odtenkih, neprekinjeni gorski razgledi in skrbno izbrani naravni materiali so ključni elementi, ki ustvarjajo harmonično okolje našega welnesa in hkrati omogočajo gostom edinstveno izkušnjo sprostitve in regeneracije.

Del welnesa, naše oaze miru, predstavlja velik naraven ribnik, ki poleti služi za plavanje, v hladnejših mesecih pa je odlična priložnost za knajpanje po savnanju. Poleti so lesene ploščadi okoli naravnega ribnika prekrasen prostor za lovljenje sončnih žarkov in vitamina D. Okroglo zasnovano sedišče pa je prostor za poležavanje, klepetanje z osupljivimi razgledi na vršace Kamniško-Savinjskih Alp in predvsem povezovanje. Zvečer se prelevi v prostor za druženje ob ognju, na gladini naravnega ribnika pa odsevajo gorski grebeni. Če vas bo zeblo, se boste lahko pokrili s kožami solčavskih ovac.

Dodatno sprostitev – ali poživitev – ponuja majhen in nizek naravni ribnik, napolnjen z vodo iz bližnjega slapa Palenk. Od zunanjega naravnega bazena vodi po leseni ploščadi pot do slapa Palenk, ki jo prehodite bosonogi, da boste lahko preizkusili izmenično toplo-hladne Kneippove kopeli. To učinkovito spodbuja krvni obtok, krepi imunski sistem in spodbuja regeneracijo telesa.

Notranji wellness in savne v znamenju vode in ognja Hotelski wellness združuje več tematskih sklopov. Osrednji prostor krasi velik ogrevan masažni bazen, obdan z okroglim kontemplativnim počivališčem s kuriščem, od katerega vaš pogled sega do visokih vršacev Kamniško-Savinjskih Alp ali na prskanje ognja, ki pomirja. V bližini so trije masažni studiji, kjer se lahko prepustite ajurvedskim in klasičnim masažam. Etažo niže vas čaka kompleks s savnami iz naravnih materialov, ki vključuje turško, finsko in bio savno. Steklene stene wellnessa omogočajo povezanost notranjega prostora s slikovito zunanjostjo.

Ajurveda – ravnovesje telesa, uma in duha Ajurveda je ključni del wellness ponudbe v Hotelu Plesnik. Tretmaje izvaja priznani specialist dr. Dayal Joy iz Kerale v Indiji.

Njegov strokoven pristop združuje znanje ajurvede s prednostmi alpskega okolja, kar omogoča popolno harmonijo telesa, uma in duše.

Prilagojeni ajurvedski paketi vključujejo masaže, detoksikacijske programe in individualno svetovanje, pri čemer se prehrana po uvodnem posvetu prilagodi potrebam gosta.

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R E Z E RVI R AJ S V O J O WE LLNE SS I Z K U ŠNJO

»Ajurveda je starodavna veda o življenju in sistem holističnega zdravljenja, ki temelji na doseganju ravnovesja med telesom, umom in duhom. Temelji na spoznanju, da je preventiva boljša kot kurativa.

Glavni cilj je harmonizacija telesa, uma in duše, zato jo je treba izvajati na mestu, kjer so zdravilne energije narave najmočnejše. Terapije prilagodimo vsakemu posamezniku glede na njegovo edinstveno telesno in duševno konstitucijo.

Z uporabo naravnih terapij, zelišč, masaž in detoksikacijskih metod vas ajurvedski pristop spodbuja samozdravljenje in dolgoročno zdravje.« — Dr. Dayal Joy, indijski ajurvedski strokovnjak

Joga in meditacija za povezanost s seboj in naravo Povezanost ajurvede in joge dopolnjuje holistični pristop alpskega wellnessa. Hotel Plesnik skozi celo leto ponuja delavnice joge in meditacije s strokovno usposobljenimi vaditelji.

Joga Plesnik kot inovativno in holistično zasnovan pristop združuje prakse posturalne joge in meditacije v neokrnjeni naravi Logarske doline. Te dejavnosti izvajamo ne le v hotelu, ampak tudi na travniku pred hotelom ali pod bližnjimi slapovi. Takšne izkušnje vam bodo omogočile, da se vnovič povežete sami s seboj in prvobitno naravo, okrepite notranje ravnovesje ter se napolnite z energijo.

V Hotelu Plesnik skozi celo leto potekajo tudi številne delavnice joge in meditacije, ki jih lahko obiščete samostojno ali kot del ajurvedskih paketov.

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M O U N TA I N N AT U R E A S PA RT O F T H E A R C H I T E C T U R E O F W E L L - B E I N G

Well-being is closely linked to the integration of nature’s

taking in stunning views of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.

elements into architectural design. Fresh Alpine air,

And above all, to connect. In the evening, it transforms

natural light in different shades, uninterrupted mountain

into a gathering place by the fire, with the mountain

views, and carefully selected natural materials are key

ridges reflected on the surface of the natural pond. If

elements that create a harmonious environment in our

you get cold, you can cover yourself with the skins of

wellness centre, offering guests a unique experience of

Solčava sheep.

relaxation and regeneration.

A smaller, shallower natural pond, filled with water Part of the wellness area, our oasis of tranquillity,

from the nearby Palenk waterfall, offers additional

features a large natural pond, perfect for swimming

relaxation or revitalisation. From the outdoor natural

during the summer and for a post-sauna dip in the

pool, a path leads along a wooden platform to the

cooler months. During summer, the wooden platforms

Palenk waterfall, where you can walk barefoot

surrounding the pond provide a wonderful spot to soak

and enjoy alternating hot-cold Kneipp baths. This

up the sun and vitamin D. The round seating area is

effectively stimulates blood circulation, strengthens the

designed for lounging, enjoying conversations, and

immune system, and supports the body’s regeneration.

INDOOR WELLNESS AND SAUNAS W I T H WAT E R A N D F I R E

AY U R V E D A - B A L A N C I N G B O D Y, MIND, AND SPIRIT

The hotel’s wellness area combines several themes.

Ayurveda is a key part of the wellness offering at

The central area features a large heated whirlpool,

Hotel Plesnik. The Ayurvedic treatments are provided

surrounded by a circular, contemplative seating area

by the renowned Ayurvedic specialist Dr. Dayal Joy

with a fireplace, where you can look at the high peaks

from Kerala, India. His expert approach combines the

of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps or the soothing crackle of

knowledge of Ayurveda with the benefits of the Alpine

the fire.

environment, creating perfect harmony for the body, mind, and soul.

Nearby, three massage studios offer indulgent Ayurvedic and classical massages. One floor down,

Tailor-made Ayurvedic packages include massages,

a complex with saunas made from natural materials

detox programmes, and individual consultations, with

awaits you, including Turkish, Finnish, and Bio saunas.

the diet being adjusted to meet the guest’s needs after

The glass walls of the wellness area allow the indoor

an initial consultation.

space to be connected to the picturesque outdoors.

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BO O K Y O U R WELLNESS E X PE RI E N C E

“Ayurveda is an ancient science of life and a system of holistic healing that focuses on achieving balance between body, mind, and spirit. It is based on the understanding that prevention is better than cure. The primary aim is to harmonise the body, mind, and soul, and it is best practised in places where the healing energies of nature are strongest. Therapies are customised for to each individual, based on their unique physical and mental constitution. Through natural therapies, herbs, massages, and detoxification techniques, Ayurveda promotes self-healing and long-term health.”

— Dr Dayal Joy, Indian Ayurvedic Expert

Y O G A A N D M E D I TAT I O N TO CONNECT WITH YOURSELF A N D N AT U R E

The integration of Ayurveda and yoga is enriched by the holistic approach of Alpine wellness. At Hotel Plesnik, professionally guided yoga and meditation workshops are offered throughout the year. The innovative and holistic approach, Yoga Plesnik, blends postural yoga and meditation practices, drawing inspiration from the unspoilt nature of the Logar Valley. These activities take place not only in the hotel, but also outdoors, on the lawn in front of the hotel or beneath the nearby waterfalls. Such experiences enable you to reconnect with yourself and with the pristine nature, restore inner balance, and recharge your energy.

Hotel Plesnik also hosts a variety of yoga and meditation workshops throughout the year, available both as standalone experiences and as part of Ayurvedic packages.

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Zdravilna moč spanja v čistem gorskem zraku Se doma spopadate z nemirnim spanjem?

Pri nas boste spali kot še nikoli. V Logarski dolini pri Plesnikovih vas objame svež gorski zrak, ki poskrbi za globok in obnovitven spanec. To ni zgolj počitek, temveč resnična zdravilna izkušnja, ki napolni telo in duha.

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Ko se noč spusti nad Logarsko dolino, se narava umiri in vas objame z občutkom globokega miru. Tišina alpske doline ustvarja popolno kuliso za sproščujoč počitek in umik od hrupnega vsakdana. V tem alpskem raju, kjer čist gorski zrak napolni pljuča in svežina noči ovije telo, postane spanje izkušnja obnavljanja in povezanosti z naravo.

Hotel Plesnik ponuja okolje, v katerem se lahko umirite, vdihnete svežino ter dovolite telesu in umu, da se resnično spočijeta.

THE HEALING POWER OF SLEEPING I N C L E A N M O U N TA I N A I R

Do you struggle with restless sleep at home?

Here, you'll sleep like never before. In the Logar Valley, at the Plesnik's, you'll be surrounded by fresh mountain air, promoting deep and restorative sleep. This is more than just rest—it’s a truly healing experience that recharges both body and mind.

As night falls over the Logar Valley, nature quiets, embracing you in a profound sense of peace. The silence of the Alpine valley creates the perfect setting for deep relaxation and a retreat from the noisy everyday life. In this Alpine paradise, where clean mountain air fills your lungs and the night’s freshness wraps around you, sleep becomes an experience of renewal and connection with nature. Hotel Plesnik provides an environment where you can rewind, breathe in the freshness, and allow your body and mind to truly relax.

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Zakaj je noč v alpski dolini najboljša za vaše telo in duha Spanje v alpski Logarski dolini, obdani z naravo in čistim gorskim zrakom, je darilo za telo in duha. Gorski zrak vsebuje manj onesnaževal, je bogat s kisikom in omogoča telesu učinkovitejšo regeneracijo. Ob vdihu svežega zraka se dihalni procesi pospešijo, dihanje postane globlje, telo pa se sprosti in umiri. Ta zrak vsebuje manj alergenov, kar je posebej pomembno za tiste z dihalnimi težavami ali alergijami.

Manko mestnega hrupa in minimalno zvočno onesnaževanje omogočata globok, neprekinjen spanec, ki izboljšuje ključne faze spanja, kot sta REM in globok spanec. Poleg tega je svetlobno onesnaževanje skoraj nično, kar telesu pomaga proizvajati melatonin, hormon, ki uravnava spalne cikle. Temna in tiha noč v dolini ustvarja idealne pogoje za popolno umiritev živčnega sistema.

Nižja nočna temperatura v gorah in alpskih dolinah dodatno podpira uravnavanje temperature telesa, saj je rahlo hladno okolje optimalno za spanje. Obdani z gozdovi in travniki, ki oddajajo pomirjujoče fitoncide, ter ob zvokih narave, kot sta šumenje potoka in petje ptic, boste občutili naravno sprostitev, ki spominja na belo šumenje – popoln spremljevalec za dober spanec.

Fizična dejavnost, ki jo naši obiskovalci pogosto opravijo med raziskovanjem okolice, še dodatno izboljša kakovost spanja zaradi naravne utrujenosti. Prav tako spanje v bližini mogočnih Kamniško-Savinjskih Alp zmanjšuje tesnobo in depresijo, saj narava neposredno vpliva na zmanjšanje negativnih čustev. Oddaljenost od mestnih dražljajev in tehnologije omogoča duševno sprostitev ter spodbuja globoko regeneracijo telesa in duha.

Toplina narave: zdravilne lastnosti lesenih materialov V sobah brez klimatskih naprav spodbujamo naravno prezračevanje, pri čemer svež gorski zrak z vsakim vdihom napolni prostor in uravna temperaturo. Spanje z odprtimi okni ali balkoni v vseh letnih časih omogoča naravno hlajenje, ki pozitivno vpliva na globok in sproščujoč spanec. Vsaka minuta spanja v takšnem okolju se spremeni v darilo zdravja in dobrega počutja, saj čist zrak in naravne sile omogočajo regeneracijo telesa in uma.

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Uporaba lesa in naravnih materialov v naših hotelskih sobah izžareva lokalno tradicijo solčavske krajine ter dodatno prispeva k zdravju gostov in trajnostni naravnanosti hotela.

Les naravno uravnava vlažnost, preprečuje prekomerno suhost ali vlažnost zraka ter zagotavlja optimalne pogoje za dihanje.

Občutek, ki ga nudijo naravni materiali, pomaga pri sprostitvi in zmanjšanju stresa. Estetska vrednost lesenih elementov pa prostoru daje prijeten, topel alpski butični ambient, ki ustvarja občutek domačnosti in povezanosti z naravo.

Glavno stikalo v hotelskih sobah omogoča popoln izklop razsvetljave in električne napeljave, s čimer zagotavljamo globoko temo, idealno za nočni počitek, ter zmanjšujemo porabo električne energije. Kombinacija naravnega okolja, svežega zraka in premišljenih detajlov ustvarja pogoje, v katerih se telo obnavlja, imunski sistem krepi, spanec pa postane vir nove energije za vsak nov dan.

W H Y A N I G H T I N A N A L P I N E VA L L E Y IS BEST FOR YOUR BODY AND MIND

Sleeping in the Alpine Logar Valley, surrounded by nature and clean mountain air, is a gift for the body and soul. Mountain air, rich in oxygen and free from pollutants, promotes efficient bodily regeneration. When you breathe in fresh air, the respiratory processes speed up, your breathing becomes deeper and your body relaxes. Additionally, the low allergen content is especially beneficial for individuals with respiratory conditions or allergies.

The absence of city noise and minimal sound pollution create an environment for deep, uninterrupted sleep, enhancing key stages of sleep such as REM and deep sleep. Moreover, light pollution is almost non-existent, helping the body to produce melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep cycles. The dark and quiet nights of the valley provide the perfect conditions for the nervous system to fully relax.

Cooler night-time temperatures typical of the mountains and Alpine valleys further support the regulation of body temperature, as the slightly cooler environment is optimal for sleep. Surrounded by forests and meadows releases calming phytoncides, and accompanied by the sounds of nature such as the babbling of a brook and the singing of birds, you’ll experience a soothing effect akin to white noise—the ideal companion for a good night’s sleep.

The physical activities that our visitors engage in while exploring their surroundings also contribute to better sleep quality, thanks to natural fatigue. Additionally, sleeping close to the majestic Kamnik-Savinja Alps alleviates anxiety and depression, as the calming effect of nature reduces negative emotions. The valley’s distance from urban stimuli and technology encourages mental relaxation and promotes deep regeneration of both body and mind.

T H E WA R M T H O F N AT U R E : THE HEALING PROPERTIES O F W O O D E N M AT E R I A L S

In rooms without air conditioning, natural ventilation is encouraged, with fresh mountain air filling the room and regulating the temperature with every breath.

Sleeping with windows or balconies open in all seasons allows for natural cooling, which positively impacts deep, restful sleep. Every minute of sleep in such an environment becomes a gift to health and well-being, as the clean air and natural elements support the regeneration of body and mind.

The use of wood and natural materials in our hotel rooms reflects the local tradition of the Solčava landscape and contributes to both the health of guests and the hotel’s sustainability. Wood naturally regulates humidity, preventing both excessive dryness and dampness, while ensuring optimal breathing conditions. The calming effect of natural materials helps to reduce stress and promotes relaxation. The aesthetic value of the wooden elements adds a cozy, warm Alpine boutique atmosphere, creating a feeling of homeliness and connection with nature.

The master switch in hotel rooms allows for the complete shutoff of lighting and electrical systems, ensuring a deep darkness ideal for a good night’s rest, and helping to reduce energy consumption. The combination of natural surroundings, fresh air, and thoughtful details creates an environment in which the body restores itself, the immune system strengthens, and sleep becomes a source of renewed energy for each new day.

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