Hostel pod Voglom - Slovenia

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OVENIA Hostelling International SloveniaHostelling International Slovenia (HI Slovenia) is the only national representative of Slovenia in the International Youth Hostel Federation (Hostelling International – HI). HI is a non-governmental and non-profit organization active in about 90 countries in the world. The organization works closely together with UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization), WTO (World Tourism Organization) and other important international organization – also it was proclaimed the sixth largest organization that offers overnighting. With 4 million members it is one of the largest youth organizations in the world and is the only network of youth hostels with about 4.000 objects for spending the night, 1.5 million beds and 30-40 overnight stays annually.

HI has high standards for youth hostels, based on the treatment of the guests, security, cleanliness and privacy. But it is not its only role. Since it was established in 1932 it encourages young people for better intercultural understanding through informal education and peace, global friendship and environmentalism. The international organization, with a strong support of its national members, it offers interaction among youth of various nationalities and cultures, exchange of experience, getting to know their peers and after all themselves.

For this the organization has international programs for youth, above all the ones with lesser chances, through which we spread the mission of Hostelling International, which remained the same since 1932:

To promote the education of all young people of all nations, but especially young people of limited means, by encouraging in them a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside and an appreciation of the cultural values of towns and cities in all parts of the world, and as ancillary thereto, to provide hostels or other accommodation in which there shall be no distinctions of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, class or political opinions and thereby to develop a better understanding of their fellow men, both at home and abroad.

PZS, with its 48 hostels around Slovenia, ensures safe, budget friendly and quality boarding for all types of groups. This includes the educational field trips with various themes (history, art or language courses) as well as extracurricular activities for schools, students, sporting and other groups – or simply friends who want a joint active holiday.

All Slovenian hostels meet the international demands, with most of them having special offers for the groups:• Private rooms for group leaders and drivers• Bus parking• Study rooms, game rooms and joint areas• Ensuring full meals and possible lunch packets• Personal that understands the needs of any group

Hostels are placed as well in the urban centres as in nature, but all can be perfect base for discovering the country side. Do you want active holidays with rafting, skiing and hiking? Maybe something more relaxing as sightseeing of cultural and historical sights? Or would you just spoil yourself in the thermal and natural baths? PZS as part of Hostelling International is the organization to contact for any of these great experiences in a budget friendly way.

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Bohinj - Youth Hostel Pod Voglom

Hostel Pod VoglomRibčev Laz 604265 Bohinjsko jezero+386 (0)4 572 34 61 [email protected]

Hostel Pod Voglom is situated at one of the most beautiful locations in Slovenia – in the middle of the Triglav National Park by the lake Bohinj. As such it is ideal for all the outdoor fans, who like to spend active holidays in contact with nature.

Hostel Pod Voglom is a member of YH International. It offers 3 kinds of accommodation (rooms with private bathroom, shared bathroom or dormitory rooms). Therefore, every year not only the young people but also many families visit the hostel and explore the surrounding which offers many possibilities for spending active holiday in the Triglav National Park. Hostel has 129 beds.

In the yard of the hostel is located Pac sports outdoor centre and the high ropes course. You can also rent boats, canoes and kayaks or mountain bikes. An interesting challenge for those who want more adrenaline is participating in rafting or canyoning or experiencing a paragliding trip with a tandem above the Bohinj lake. Meanwhile, there is a garden near the hostel with the playground for children and it is also perfect for relaxing and reading a book in the shadow of the trees. Another part of the hostel offer are concerts, photo presentations and organization of barbecues and teambuilding programs for our customers.


Hostel Pod Voglom is situated at one of the most beautiful locations in Slovenia – in the middle of the Triglav National Park by the lake Bohinj. As such it is ideal for all the outdoor fans, who like to spend active holidays in contact with nature.

Bohinj is a valley that stretches from Soteska to Ukanc. On the south side, it is enclosed by the Lower Bohinj mountains, which rise to 2.000 metres, and on the North by the Triglav mountain range with Mount Triglav, Slovenia`s highest mountain (2864 m). Bohinj is divided into

Upper and Lower Bohinj valley. There are twenty-four villages in these two valleys. Bohinj is one of the most beautiful places in the heart of the Julian Alps and in Triglav National Park. The natural beauty of high mountains, green forests, and beautiful mountain pastures and meadows, the cultural and historical monuments, and the friendly villages and towns with their hotels, restaurants, inns, and private rooms guarantee visitors a pleasant stay in Bohinj.

Bohinj is an ideal starting point for daily excursions, walks on the hiking trails that run throughout the valley, and for mountaineering and climbing tours. It offers ideal options and opportunities for rest and relaxation in all seasons. In winter the valley becomes a winter sports centre for skiing, hiking, ski touring, cross country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, snow rafting and ice skating. On the other hand, during the summer, the most beautiful pearl of the valley, Lake Bohinj, invites may visitors to swim, fish and paddle on the lake and Sava Bohinjka river in kayak, canoe and rafts. It also offers numerous options for outdoor organized tours like canyoning, rafting, paragliding, high ropes course, climbing and hydrospeed.

The surroundings of the Hostel

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Breakfast is always included in price (self service), half and fullboard according to the agreement and with a possibility of barbecue



Additional offers of the hostel

Room type Rooms with private bathroom, shared bathroom or dormitory rooms.Lockers in the room In preparationBaggage room YesAir conditioning /Internet / Wi fi YesLinen YesTowels One on the arrivalLaundry Accoring to the agreementConference room In the restaurant: projector, screen, sound system, flip chartElevator /Handicap access PartlyParking YesOutside recreation activities

Yes

Sport hall /Pool table YesTable tennis YesTable soccer YesSwimming pool No, but there's a lake near the hostelFood YesDining room YesKitchen /


Local sights and attractions

Lake BohinjLake Bohinj is the largest natural permanent lake in Slovenia, measuring 318 ha. It is 4100 m long, 1200 m wide and 45 m deep. Located in a glacial hollow, the lake comprises over 100 million cubic metres of water. There are 65 algae species, 8 mollusc species and 5 fish species that live in the lake. The main tributary is the Savica that springs at the waterfall under the rock wall of Komarča. Lake water that flows in from numerous other sources is restored three times per year. Water level rises 2 - 3 m at heavy rainfall. In summer, the temperature of the water rises to 22 oC; in winter, Bohinj Lake often freezes.


Oplen’s, a Bohinj farmhouseOplen’s, a Bohinj farmhouse, is built as a longhouse, uniting dwelling and farm rooms together in the same builiding. The house is built of stone and wood. The exit to the barn is by crossing a bridge, built along the living area, which is an architectural peculiarity of the Bohinj valley.

Church of St. John Church of St. John is dedicated to St. John the Baptist, a patron saint to whom old churches beside lakes or on the banks of rivers were often dedicated. It is built on a West-East orientation and is surrounded by an old cemetery wall with two entrances. On the oil painting by Franz Kurz von Goldenstein (1807-1878), we can still see a number of graves and the shingle roof on the wall, which is still preserved today. As the church lies at a very scenic location by the bridge, overlooking the Bohinj lake, the church has become a symbol of Bohinj.


Mostnica Gorge and Devil’s bridgeAt the end of the Voje Valley, the Mostnica River spurts out of the rocks as a triple waterfall, known as the Mostnica Waterfall. On its lover limestone grounds, the river has cut out more than 2 km long channels that are the deepest at the Devil’s Bridge (20 m) and quite narrow at some places (1m). What is especially worth mentioning is a rock that the water carved in the shape of an elephant.




Studor village with its hayracksThe village of Studor is made up of a dense cluster of houses. It is set close to the foot of the cumulous mountain of Studor in the Upper Bohinj Valley (Zgornja bohinjska dolina). Farmers had few fields in the narrow valley; they made their living by breeding pasture cattle and forestry. The estate of the Studors reaches to Tosc, Velo Polje and Triglav, and it comprises the estates on Komna and under Bogatin and Vogel. In the summer the cattle were gradually moved and grazed on the mountain pastures of Blato, Blatce, Tosc, Velo Polje, Jezero, Jezerce, Laz, Viševnik, Dedno Polje, Govnjač, Ovčarija, Razor, Na Kraju, Ukanc and Vogar. In the summer time they would cut and prepare the hay for the long winter months from the steep meadows and the meadows in the valley. For larger batches of hay and for drying in the ever-rainy Bohinj, one of the largest groups of hayracks in Slovenia was set up below the village, a group of toplars (double hayracks), called »stogi« by the locals. The hayracks are not Baroquely luxurious like the toplars from the Dolenjska region, but they are masterfully crafted. Between the hayracks and the villages of the valley there are walking and cycling paths.

Savica waterfallThe waters from the lakes, located in the valley of waters from the Triglav Lakes Valley, burst out to daylight at the wall rock of Komarča under the name of Savica. Spurting from a karst cavern, the water falls in the shape of an A-lettered 2-meter waterfall 78 m deep. The waterfall has always attracted attention of numerous people, among them also the natural scientist Baltashar Hacquet and Austrian archduke Ivan. France Prešeren, the most famous Slovene poet, chose the waterfall for his epic poem entitled Krst pri Savici (Christening at Savica).

RaftingWe offer you an interesting challenge with the outsider rafts. Outsider rafts are designed for two or three persons, so the participants have to steer the raft by themselves. A guide paddles by their side in a kayak and shows them the way. That is the most exciting trip for everyone who likes to enjoy the natural wonders of the river and conquer the rapids in stable rafts.


CanyoningCanyoning is an adventurous trip in the most beautiful environment of the magnificent canyon. We are walking and swimming through the canyon, jumping into the natural pools and slide on the natural toboggans. In most of the canyons we also use rope to climb down the waterfalls.


HydrospeedSome people find hydrospeed the most extreme of all our down the river activities as there is only a river board between us and river waves and rocks. The participants have to hold a river board with their hands. With the flippers on the feet, we have to be faster than the current, to conquer the rapids of the river Sava Bohinjka.

Kayak & CanoeKayak and canoe are getting more and more popular with active tourists nowadays. You can either rent a canoe/ boat/ kayak in Hostel Pod Voglom or join as in a guided tour on the Bohinj Lake or down the Sava Bohinjka river. We also organise kayak or canoe courses.

High ropes course - Adrenaline parkThe High ropes course is an obstacle course built on wooden pillars 8 m above the ground. Under the supervision of our experienced and professionally trained High ropes course trainers, the participants will have a chance to experience totally new and extraordinary situations.





Paragliding Pac Sports company from Bohinj is the most known company in Slovenia, performing Tandem Paragliding. Pac Sports organizes flights throughout the year. In Bohinj we fly from: Vogar, Vogel and Studor. The passengers fly with the professional instructor or tandem pilot, so previous experiences are not necessary. Our paragliding instructors will instruct the passenger, what to do at take off and on the landing.

Mountain bikingBohinj area has numerous possibilities of doing most wonderful mountain bike trips. You can rent mountain bikes at Hostel pod Voglom and get some instructions and information for making a trip up to your own preferences. You can also explore Bohinj area in attendance of our mountain biking guides that will show you old Bohinj villages, take you to the Bohinj mountains or explore some hidden Bohinj places with you.

TrekkingBohinj is an ideal starting-point for the trekking in the Julian Alps, since it is surrounded with mountains over 2000 m high. In the company of our experienced mountain guides you can join us in exploring hidden places in the Julian Alps and feel the true nature.

Exploring cavesExploring caves or speleology with Pac sports caving instructors will be completely different experience as a visit to the Postojna cave. The most famous cave in the Bohinj area - Govic cave lies on the North side of the lake Bohinj. We reach the North beach with the canoes, which we leave on the shore. From there we have 30 min of an easy climb to the entrance of the cave Govic. The caving instructor will help you descent with the rope into the abyss. There are three descents in the cave to reach the small lake at the bottom of the cave.


ClimbingBohinj area has 8 climbing spots all difficulty levels. The climbing spots are not overcrowded and are mostly shaded. So they are a perfect choice in hot summer days, as you can cool yourself after a good climbing day in a Bohinj lake.


Snowshoes walkingPac sports agency organizes daily and evening snowshoes trips. We will explore Bohinj area, Pokljuka plateau and its magnificent pine forests or any other Slovenian picturesque area.

Snow raftingWild water rafting is very popular in the summer time, however we offer you rafting in the wintertime. We organize snow rafting – in the Bohinj valley or on the Vogel mountain. We use small outsider rafts (made for 3 persons) when we slide down the slope. You will most certainly enjoy your fast ride down the slope. We use the snowmobile to pull the rafts up the slope.

Ice climbingMost people wrongly assume that ice climbing is the most extreme winter activity, suitable only for the alpinists. However, with the help of our experienced climbing instructors, there are no boundaries for you to experience this unforgettable enjoyment in the safe ice climbing spot. The climbing instructor will give you the necessary instructions and lead you to the top – rope climbing.




For the actual offer please send e-mail to [email protected] and specify size of group, number of escorts, the desired additional services and time of stay.


SledgingJoin us on the longest Slovenian sledging route from Vogar Mountain (6 km). We will drive you to the starting place with our 4W terrain cars, where you will be equipped with all the necessary equipment (sledges, head lamps – if done in the evening) and information from our instructors.

Winter mountain bikingMountain biking is a very popular summer sport, however with Pac sports agency; you can experience this sport also in the wintertime. Special designed bike wheels with inserted pins (spike wheels) prevent bike from slipping. We will explore Bohinj area, Pokljuka plateau and its magnificent pine forests or any other Slovenian picturesque area.

Team buildingPac Sports is aware of the importance of the motivation and good atmosphere in the working environment. We offer variety of programmes, for the company teams and co – workers. With specialised INCENTIVE PROGRAMMES we stimulate cohesion among co-workers and adequate competition, through which we improve the motivation of the working teams.

Programmes for schoolsWe will help you to make your sports day or school for your students even more interesting.

Hostelling International SloveniaGosposvetska cesta 862000 Maribortel: +386 (0)2 234 21 37fax: +386 (0)2 234 21 [email protected] www.youth-hostel.si

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