Cities

Visit Radovljica

Close to the well-known town of Bled you will find Radovljica. A historic town set against a mountainside with stunning views. What is there to do in Radovljica? Why is visiting the historic centre worthwhile? Our tips for your visit to Radovljica.

Historic and idyllic town

The centre of Radovljica is not big. But it is special. The street and square that mainly make up the old centre is beautiful. The authentic old buildings, a stately building housing several museums and a music organisation, and of course terraces where it is good to relax in summer and even in autumn. That is the historic centre. No chain shops. Purely local shops including designer pottery and delicious chocolate. You’ll find it in the small centre.

View from Radovljica

If you walk down a side street from the centre, you suddenly come across an insane view. You look out over the valley that includes Bled. And you look towards Triglav National Park where the peak of Mount Triglav towers high above. No tourist terraces, but from public benches you enjoy this beautiful view.

Youthful Radovljica

Radovljica is not a sleepy town. Its secondary (tourism) school attracts many young people from the region. This is especially noticeable outside school holidays. Thus, Radovljica is not a tourist trap. You can also find very affordable places for a drink or a burger, such as at Lacni Franz.

Cokolada

Pronounced “Chocolate”. Slovenian for Chocolate. Every year in April you will find the Chocolate Festival in Radovljica. A must-taste for chocolate lovers. But you can also stimulate your taste buds during the rest of the year. The most delicious chocolates are made in the village. In the shop with an open ‘chocolate studio’ you will find amazing chocolates. They are not cheap, but a real taste sensation. As far as we are concerned, worth the ‘investment’.

Museums

Want to see more than just the old buildings and views? Then visit a muzej. You will find several museums in Radovljica. Is there anything among them that interests you?

Museum of Beekeeping
Delve into the unique universe of the grey bee at the Museum of Beekeeping. Discover Slovenian beekeeping and honey.

Museum of Pharmacy and Alchemy
This new museum shows you the mystical world of pharmacists and alchemists.

Elan Alpineski Museum
At the Elan Alpineski Museum you will not only discover the evolution of skiing. You also get to interact with it yourself.

Kropa Iron Forge Museum
Step into the vibrant world of iron forging and watch historic models set in motion especially for you.

Lectar Workshop and Museum, Radovljica
Sweet tooth beware – here you can smell delicious honey cake. A local speciality made with passion every day.

Avsenik Folk Music Museum
Get lost in the rhythm of Slovenia’s most popular folk music and swing along to the hits of the Avsenik Ensemble.

Šivec House
A paradise for art lovers. Not only the exhibitions, but also the architecture of Šivec House are the real stars here.

Magušar’s House and Manufaktura
Delve into the rich tradition of Slovenian ceramics and discover both old and new pottery techniques.

The Municipal Museum, Radovljica
Discover why the 18th century was the time when Slovenian theatre and nationalism flourished.

Mošnje Ethnological Museum
A nostalgic journey through Mošnje, where old objects tell the village’s vivid story.

Vigenjc Nails Forge
Be enchanted by the only surviving smithy for hand-forged nails in Slovenia.

Museum of Hostages
A sombre piece of World War II history is kept here in the former cells of Gestapo prisoners.

The Koster Museum House
In this 200-year-old house, you’ll find an intact black kitchen and learn about the famous villagers of Kamna Gorica.

Brezje Nativity Museum
Experience the magic of nativity scenes from around the world, with over 500 unique specimens.

Fovšaritnica Museum House in Kropa
A well-preserved ironworkers’ house in Kropa, visitable by appointment only.

Parking in Radovljica

There is quite a lot of public, free, parking in Radovljica. Diagonally opposite the bus station you will find two car parks where you can park for free for 3 hours with a parking pass. From the car park, you walk into a beautiful little park which takes you towards the centre. A few minutes’ walk away are also large supermarkets with plenty of parking space. So you don’t really have to walk far for parking here.