Things to see and do Kamnik

It's the name of the river that runs through Kamnik. It is 33 km long and has its source 13 km from the town, at the place named after it, a few steps from the Dom v Kamniški Bistric hut and the chapel. For Slovenians, Kamniška Bistrica evokes alpine atmosphere, mountain hiking and family walks. At the hut, a solid mountain building with character, walkers and hikers linger, quenching their thirst, in the sun. We check the itinerary and admire the peaks that surround this dead-end stage: Grintovec, Skuta, and Planjava.

The Zaprice Castle, built in the 14th century, has been the home of the town's inter-municipal museum since 1961. Among the interesting sights are a scholarly development of pastoral life in Velika Planina over the centuries and a permanent exhibition on the prestigious place of Kamnik in the Middle Ages. Another exhibition is devoted to the presentation of the latest archaeological excavations in the locality. Temporary exhibitions are presented and renewed several times a year.

The library contains more than 10,000 works from the 17th and 18th centuries, including a copy of the Dalmatin Bible, quite simply the first book in history translated into Slovenian! There are very few copies left in the world. To enter the library, enter the convent and feel free to knock on doors. A Franciscan monk will be pleased to help you discover the hidden treasures of this library, including a collection of some twenty original works printed locally.

Opened to the general public in 1952, this large 85-hectare botanical park - the most visited in Slovenia - exhibits more than 3,000 plants, nearly 5,000 trees and some 1,000 varieties of roses. Beyond these superlatives, one can also appreciate the superb collections of daffodils, tulips and rhododendrons. As the seasons change, the colours change, but not the poetry of the place. The exhibition on floral illusions is very successful because the artists invest the natural ground to divert it from its primary function. Guided tours possible in English.

Kamnik is a beautiful historic town surrounded by the Alps and close to Ljubljana and Bled. It's an ideal destination for lovers of culture, outdoor activities and excellent modern cuisine: craft beer and street food. Kamnik has four breweries, making it one of the cities with the highest number of breweries per inhabitant. If you take part in one of the Beer Way Slovenia tours, you can visit a brewery, enjoy guided craft beer tastings and sample excellent street food, all combined with various outdoor activities offering superb views of the Alpine region.

This is a popular hiking destination in the vicinity of the small town of Kamnik, located at an altitude of 826 m above sea level. It is the site of the Gothic church of Saints Primus and Felicia, a small bistro and the quaint little church of St. Peter, which stands just at the top of the hill and offers a stunning view of the surrounding hills and the Ljubljana basin at its feet. It's a great place to plan a picnic!

Here's an original way to discover Slovenia. As ambassadors of tourism and bon vivants, Ksenija and Bogdan decided to combine business with pleasure by offering a tour of the town of Kamnik... through its beers! Indeed, the village boasts the highest number of breweries per capita in the world. Various packages are available online, including visits and tastings at the breweries, hiking, cycling or even a workshop to learn how to brew your own beer. An experience as close as possible to the locals.