Top Things to do in Begunje na Gorenjskem
What to do and see in Begunje na Gorenjskem, Upper Carniola Region: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Begunje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia including Elan Alpine Ski Museum, Museum of Hostages/ Muzej Talcev, Muzej Avsenik, Katzenstein park, The Draga Valley.
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1. Elan Alpine Ski Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Elan factory was founded in 1945 on the initiative of the recognized ski jumper and manufacturer of skis, Mr. Rudi Finžgar. Elan has since provided numerous important products to the market which have changed the history of alpine skiing with their technology, form and technical characteristics. We are proud to be the first ski museum among ski producers.
Reviewed By Denalijay - Beverly, United States
Highly recommend this stop for skiers interested in learning about how one very innovative ski company has influenced the history of ski technology. Note that the museum and the tours are not open every day of the week so plan accordingly, we learned this when we arrived on a Monday when both the museum and factory tours were closed. Disappointment gave way to delight when one very knowledgeable staff member offered us a private tour on his lunch hour - but I would not bet my visit on that!
2. Museum of Hostages/ Muzej Talcev
3. Muzej Avsenik
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Recently renovated Avsenik Museum gives a unique view into the works of Vilko and Slavko Avsenik. This first class exhibition is dynamically rounded with music and video multimedia, including touch screen interaction. We have Avsenik albums on display, photographs from the backstage and also never before published photographs of the Avsenik family. An important place in the museum is occupied by gorgeous 31 carat gold, two platinum and one diamond plate. Included are national and international state awards. You can see musical instruments owned by the members of the ensemble: two Slavko Avsenik‘s accordions, two trumpets of Franz Košir, Vilko Ovsenik and Albin Rudan clarinets and Leo Ponikvar's harmonica. Truly interesting to see is the long list of author compositions by Vilko and Slavko Avsenik. On the upper floor there is a memorial room dedicated to the Avsenik family timeline. On display it is also well preserved antique furniture belonging to the family.
4. Katzenstein park
Stroll beneath the treetops of the horse chestnut tree-lined avenue surrounding the park. It leads to Plečnik's masterpieces and the burial ground of hostages in the park. On the ground floor in the northwest part of the building there were prisons during the occupation, which in 1961 was converted into the Museum of Hostages.
5. The Draga Valley
Besides the Draga stream a green valley winds it way to the foothills of the Karavanke. At the entrance to the valley you are greeted by Kamen Castle on a rocky slope, which once protected the old cargo trail across the Preval mountain pasture. The Gostisce Draga restaurant is located in the valley, and beside it a parkour archery course that offers a special experience .
