Tips for Incentives

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Tips for Incentives

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LJUBLJANA & CENTRAL SLOVENIA:
A CITY AND A REGION OF CREATIVE INCENTIVES
SELECTION OF PROGRAMMES IN LJUBLJANA AND CENTRAL SLOVENIA REGION
SEE LJUBLJANA FROM DIFFERENT ANGLES
UNIQUE WAYS TO DISCOVER THE CITY AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
A TINGE OF ETHNO HERITAGE
A SAMPLE OF ENO-GASTRONOMY
A SPLASH OF ADVENTURE
UNUSUAL TEAMBUILDING PROGRAMMES
A TASTE OF HISTORY
A TOUCH OF NATURE
RELAX & ENJOY
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
SELECTION OF PROGRAMMES IN THE REST OF SLOVENIA
WONDERS OF THE UNDERGROUND WORLD
WHITE WINTER DELIGHTS
MORE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
ETHNO HERITAGE & COUNTRYSIDE LIFE
A TASTE OF HISTORY
YOUR LOCAL PARTNERS
LJUBLJANA TOURISM / CONVENTION BUREAU
SLOVENIAN CONVENTION BUREAU
DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES - DMC’S
EVENT AGENCIES
MAP OF LJUBLJANA
MAP OF SLOVENIA
MAP OF THE CENTRAL SLOVENIA REGION
Edited and published by: Ljubljana Tourism/Convention Bureau, Krekov trg 10, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
E: [email protected], W: www.visitljubljana.si/meetings
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Buy the Sea, Btc d.d., Carpe Diem, Cleanport, Creatoor, Slovenian Beekeepers Association, Diners Golf & Country Club Ljubljana, DMC NIKAIA, Foto BoBo,
Golf Arboretum, Golf Trnovo Ljubljana, Hiša Eksperimentov, iDMC, Kordiš s.p. (Dvorni Bar), Koren Sports, Liberty Incentives & Congresses Slovenia,
Lifetrek Events, Podzemlje Pece, Postojnska Jama d.d., Sense Wellness Club, Slovene Ethnographic Museum, Sunny Studio, S.O.L. Institute,
Teambuilding.si, Time Out Events, Top Agencija, Vinoteka Movia, Gostilna Šestica, Grand Hotel Union, Jezeršek Catering, Krejan-Levec, Unique Slovenia,
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LJUBLJANA & CENTRAL SLOVENIA: A CITY AND A REGION OF CREATIVE INCENTIVES
Vibrant Ljubljana is large enough to provide all the services
that even a major meeting may require and, as an elegant
lounge, small enough to make delegates feel at home
during their stay.
Ljubljana and its wider area, which includes a good
proportion of Slovenia, is an attractive destination not
only for congresses and meetings, but also for incentive
programmes. The rich diversity that characterises the capital
city, the Central Slovenia region and the entire country
can be easily incorporated into a host of incentive options
offering many original experiences.
The publication showcases an array of individual
programmes focusing primarily on Ljubljana and the Central
Slovenia region, without neglecting valuable ideas for
activities in other parts of Slovenia.
The Region of Central Slovenia, surrounding Ljubljana as
a green embrace, comprises 25 other municipalities worth
being explored. This wider area is noted for its traditional
hospitality, diverse nature, clustered towns with a rich
historic legacy including several castles, ancient village
churches as well as restaurants and inns of a long-standing
tradition.
Geographically speaking, the Central Slovenia region is
where the alpine and karst landscapes meet. Thus various
unique natural and cultural particularities were created
over the millennia. Among these are the Ljubljana Moors
(Ljubljansko barje), an area of wetlands and peat bogs
known for its prehistoric pile dwellers and its rare animal
and plant species; the Velika Planina plateau situated in the
Kamnik Alps, noted for its ski centre and for being the oldest
dairy herdsmen’s settlement in Europe; several mysterious
subterranean caves and karstic fields, as well as deep forests
of the Polhov Gradec and Posavje hills, dotted with several
tourist farms that open their doors with a homely, genuine
welcome.
With Ljubljana’s central position in the country, many
attractive locations for outdoor pursuits or special events are
also close at hand – within a maximum of 1.5 hours’ drive. In
this time, one can reach the green Adriatic coastline, explore
the Karst region and its fantastic underground caves, play
golf or dine in picturesque Bled, possibly at its medieval
castle or in an elegant lakeside hotel, go further into the
alpine region, crossed by emerald rivers that are a paradise
for white-water adventures, follow the traces of history
in old towns, or indulge in invigorating spa and wellness
treatments. This is just an initial sample from a much longer
list of activities that can be combined into exciting incentive
programmes. The main ingredients are culture, history, an
active lifestyle, the genuine cuisine and wine culture along
eno-gastronomy routes, green nature and an unspoilt
environment, and the universal Slovenian fondness of the
great outdoors.
This publication features just a part of the many programmes
that are available, since some outdoor specialists can
offer up to several dozen different activities. It is primarily
intended as a selection of suggestions or even a menu of
ingredients that you can blend to create the most suitable
experience for your client group.
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MEETING INDUSTRY STANDARDISATION
Each programme presented features the contact details
of the organiser or author. However, we recommend that
meeting- or incentive planners contact our established
DMC partners, especially when wishing to include several
activities to build a well-balanced programme. Relying on
local expertise can maximise the positive experience of
Ljubljana, the Central Slovenia region and the entire country
in a given time frame. The list of our professional partners,
DMC agencies and Incentive or Event Organisers, is provided
separately following the description of programmes. A
special designation marks those partners who have received
the Slovenian Meetings Industry certification.
Standardised DMC
and Incentive agency
Standardised
Event agency
C
D
Incentive / Teambuilding
Event Agency
The standardisation of Meetings Industry suppliers in
Slovenia was first introduced in 2008. This project, led by
the Slovenian Convention Bureau, is among other intended
to simplify and shorten the client’s search for venues and
event organisers. In a transparent way, the client can get a
clear insight into who is offering which service and a better
overview of the quality of comparable services offered by
individual service providers.
The Ljubljana Tourism / Convention Bureau and many of
its local suppliers, who are also members of the Slovenian
Convention Bureau, have proven their quality by meeting the
certification requirements. Several suppliers are certified in
more than one category.
However you mix and match venues and programmes, we
are confident your clients will leave Ljubljana, its wider
area and Slovenia with renewed team spirit, improved team
cooperation skills, new experiences and warm memories!
SELECTED PROGRAMMES IN LJUBLJANA AND THE CENTRAL SLOVENIA REGION
Ljubljana alone has a lot of original features, including sights,
attractions, a multitude of events and trendy places that can
help in creating interesting incentive proposals. Choosing
Ljubljana as the “base camp” allows clients to combine the
elements of a city lifestyle with outdoor activities and other
programmes in its wider region, aimed at developing team
spirit or providing new experiences, which is an added value
of Ljubljana as an initial destination.
Distances & duration in the programmes’ descriptions:
the distances have been measured with the Triple Bridge
in the centre of Ljubljana as the starting point and the
approximate starting location of the programme as the other
end. Distances within 1 km are predominantly found in the
pedestrian area. In case a programme can start at different
locations no distance is specified. The duration applies to the
programme alone and does not include the required transfer
time.
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SEE LJUBLJANA FROM DIFFERENT ANGLES
WALKING TOUR OF LJUBLJANA
Ljubljana Tourism, www.visitljubljana.si
This guided walking tour covers all the major sights located
in the old centre of Ljubljana. Visitors get to know the unique
character of “Stara Ljubljana” (Ljubljana Old Town), where
distinct Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture combines
with masterly creations by the 20th century architect Jože
Plečnik.
The classical tour, available in 16 languages, can be upgraded
with a short boat tour or a visit of the Ljubljana Castle, which
can be reached by funicular, tourist train, on foot or by road.
From there, a beautiful view of the city unfolds.
Best time of the year:
All year
Minimum / maximum
number of participants:
1-50, several groups at a time
Duration:
2 hours
Distance:
Start at various possible
locations
CYCLING TOUR OF LJUBLJANA
One of the best ways to get around Ljubljana, particularly its
central area, is by bicycle. The cycling tour of Ljubljana is led
by specially trained guides.
The tour begins at the Slovenian Tourist Information
Centre, where bicycles are provided to everyone joining the
tour. Participants are then guided across Plečnik’s Market
(Plečnikova tržnica) to Dragon Bridge (Zmajski most), an
Art Nouveau construction decorated with dragon statues
symbolising Ljubljana, and further on past innumerable city
sights, including several ones located outside the centre.
April to November
Minimum / maximum
3-60
Duration:
2 hours
Distance
400 m
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TOURIST BOAT RIDE
Tourist boat rides offer an opportunity to see Ljubljana and
its numerous famous buildings and bridges from a different
angle and get out of the city’s hustle and bustle while
actually staying in the very city centre.
The tourist boat departs from the Ribji trg pier in the
immediate vicinity of the Triple Bridge (Tromostovje) or,
alternatively, from under the Butcher’s Bridge (Mesarski
most) by the Market. It sails towards Dragon Bridge (Zmajski
most), where it turns and sails back under several famous
bridges of Ljubljana: first under the Triple Bridge and the
Cobblers’ Bridge (Čevljarski most), both masterpieces by the
architect Jože Plečnik, and then under St. James’s Bridge
(Šentjakobski most). It continues along the Trnovski pristan
embankment and sails all the way to the Špica embankment,
where it turns again to return to the starting point.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
5-50 (max. 3 boats)
Duration:
1 hour
Distance
100 m
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE
The hot air balloon ride, including a panoramic sightseeing
flight over Ljubljana and its surrounding areas, is a unique
adventure to remember for a long time to come.
The meeting point is in Ljubljana and the flight at a height
of 50 to 1,000 metres takes from 60 to 90 minutes. A skilled
team of experienced balloonists make sure that the exciting
experience is completely safe.
After the landing, each participant receives a diploma and
a glass of sparkling wine to toast to a successful first time
flight in a hot air balloon.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
2-60
Duration:
4 hours
Distance:
locations
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UNIQUE WAYS TO DISCOVER THE CITY AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
DRAGON CODE – DISCOVERING THE MYSTERY
OF LJUBLJANA
S.O.L. Institut, www.solinstitut.com
Dragon Code is an adventure tour of the city that takes you
to the mysterious world of imagination and symbolism by
exploring the ancient wisdom passed down through centuries
by a secret brotherhood. Experience-based learning about the
city’s art, architecture, sights, and ancient legends brings you to
the heart and soul of Ljubljana, making you switch from the role
of mere observer to the role of active participant.
Unveiling the secrets behind the city’s façades and actively
reviving the stories from its past, you will get a completely
new perspective on the city. Following the hints of the secret
brotherhood, you will be led to the Old Town, where you will
solve a range of strange mysteries and riddles in order to pass
the brotherhood’s test and unveil the mystery of the Dragon
Code, most often revealed to those who look with their hearts.
Best time of the year
All year round
Minimum / maximum
number of participants
5-50
Duration:
1.5 hours to 2.5 hours
Distance
locations
ONCE UPON A TIME . . . RESCUING A PRINCESS
Nikaia DMC, www.nikaia.si
Once upon a time . . . in a city called Emona, and later
Ljubljana, there was a pretty but stubborn princess who did
not like any of her suitors. But one moonless night, a spurned
suitor returned and carried her off to his kingdom - only you
can help us rescue our beauty from the beast! We assume
he is hiding her in one of his numerous castles all over the
country, or maybe in his underworld refuge . . . Come, let’s
find her! At Ljubljana Castle, in the castles of the Gorenjska
region, or perhaps in the Postojna Cave. Will you accept the
challenge? It can take a day or two or more . . .
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10–100
Duration:
1–3 days
Distance
locations
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LJUBLJANA CITY SAFARI
S.O.L. Institut, www.solinstitut.com
City Safari is an adventure that includes orientation in the
city centre, the exploration of its sights, competition between
groups and lots of fun. It encourages group strategy planning,
communication, navigation, and teamwork. Participants,
divided into smaller teams, receive a “City Safari Kit” that
contains material with a list of tasks to be accomplished within
a limited period of time, a Polaroid camera, and a city map.
The tasks to be accomplished vary from comical and
challenging to problem-solving and thought-provoking. Teams
prove that challenges were met by taking photos. As most
tasks are related to city attractions and culture, teams discover
Ljubljana in a different way by mingling and communicating
with locals. To be successful, they need to use their teamwork
and social skills, creativity, and cooperation.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10–500
Duration:
2-6 hours
Distance
locations
TEAM CHALLENGE IN LJUBLJANA
Lifetrek Events, www.lifetrek.si, www.spiritowin.com
With its green surroundings and the Ljubljanica River, the
Slovenian capital also offers a wide range of adventure
activities. With our programme you can discover Ljubljana
in a different and unique way. The event takes place in the
heart of the city and represents a challenge for any group.
The purpose of our team challenge event is to encourage
participants to act as a group, making a plan and reaching
the goal together. Acting together as a team, the
participants will have fun together and share common
memories and experiences.
Note: To participate in the event you do not have to be in
good physical condition; all you need to face the challenges
ahead is good team spirit and goodwill. Each moment is rich
with discoveries.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10–300
Duration:
3-4 hours
Distance
locations
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THE DRAGON’S SECRET
Do you know the legend of Ljubljana’s dragon? You will
try to discover it on your own. This programme is the best
opportunity to feel the rhythm of the city, interact with
locals, and solve the puzzles of the dragon’s secret one by
one. Participants are divided into groups, and each group
receives instructions and a map, which help them to explore
Ljubljana step by step and discover the clue.
The programme starts downtown and finishes at Ljubljana
Castle, where the dragon still lives and guards Ljubljana and
its citizens. To solve the puzzles along the way, participants
should plan where to go, gather information from the
townsfolk, and search for symbols and other city attractions.
Great team spirit and some good will is all they need on their
way through Ljubljana.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10–300
Duration:
3–5 hours
Distance
locations
LJUBLJANA DISCOVERY GAME
Teambuilding (Skok Šport, Gaia plus, IKSA),
www.teambuilding.si
Our entertaining discovery game is a good alternative to
a classical guided tour. Participants are divided in small
groups, and each is given a city map, a digital photo
camera, and other tools required to fulfil the tasks. These
are designed so that participants become acquainted with
the most important historical, cultural, and ethnological
sights of Ljubljana. Groups have to take pictures in front of
major sites, report some information about them, recognise
some influential Ljubljana citizens of the past, talk to locals,
and accomplish other tasks depending on the season and
the group’s characteristics. At an appointed time all groups
assemble at a restaurant for lunch, and an analysis of the
completed tasks with awards for the winners follow.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
6–60
Duration:
2–6 hours
Distance
locations
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PLEČNIK'S ARCHITECTURAL CHALLENGE
TIME OUT Events, www.timeoutevents.si
Ljubljana born Jože Plečnik (1872-1957) is considered to be
one of the world's most important pioneers of contemporary
architecture. His artistic endeavours are reflected in the
appearance of three Central European cities: Vienna, Prague
and Ljubljana. In the years following his return from abroad
in 1921, Plečnik left such a strong and indelible mark on his
native city that the so called Plečnik's Ljubljana as a unique
example of town planning is considered to be one of the
most important full-scale works of art of the 20th century.
The tour features most of the Plečnik’s architectural
masterpieces located in the centre of Ljubljana. The Triple
Bridge, the Central Market, the embankments of the
Ljubljanica River and the National University Library are at
the heart of every Ljubljana experience. This unique themed
and fun treasure hunt through downtown Ljubljana takes
participants to the highlights of Plečnik's Ljubljana and to
cosy nearby cafes, where a series of fun and educational
architectural challenges (building a bridge, Spaghetti tower,
Tower of balloons) are organised for the Grand Prize of Jože
Plečnik.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
20–200
Duration:
2–3 hours
Distance
locations
CYCLING ADVENTURE ACROSS RURAL LJUBLJANA
Did you know that two thirds of the Ljubljana municipality
consist of rural areas dotted with charming villages, isolated
farms and idyllic valleys? The cycling adventure starts at
Janče (784 m), the highest hill in Ljubljana’s territory, with
astonishing views of the Slovenian Alps and the rest of the
country. Several programme options are on offer, depending
on the specific event purpose. A simple cycling safari, with
stops for authentic snacks and drinks at tourist farms can be
organised. Alternatively, a group is split into several teams
that set off on a true cycling adventure with fun challenges
along the route. The cycling adventure through this fruitgrowing area just outside Ljubljana is mostly downhill and is
appropriate for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Spring to autumn
Minimum / maximum
20–200
Duration:
2–3 hours
Distance
locations
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A TINGE OF ETHNO HERITAGE
SLOVENIAN EVENING
Židana marela, www.zidanamarela.si
Slovenian evenings can take place in restaurants, hotels,
or any special location in Ljubljana or its wider region. The
show can be customised to fit a client’s requirements and
allows guests to experience traditional Slovenian hospitality
and spend an entertaining evening of music and dancing.
In most of the venues guests can also enjoy a hearty meal.
At the entrance guests are greeted in a traditional way by a
folk dance group in national costumes and served “šklojce”
(dried fruits). While dining on the specialties of traditional
cuisine they are entertained by an enjoyable programme
featuring folk dances and live music. As this makes it hard to
sit still, guests are invited to join the dancers, learn the polka,
and participate in amusing games. The programme, which
can last an entire evening, ends by presenting carnation
flowers – a symbol of Slovenia, to each guest.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
6–1000 (depending on
venues)
Duration:
2–3 hours or more
Distance
Various possible locations
POTTERY MAKERS AND WEAVERS ATELIERS AT
THE SLOVENE ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM
Slovene Ethnographic Museum, www.etno-muzej.si
The Slovene Ethnographic Museum - a museum »about
people, for people«, is a museum of cultural identities, the
link between past and present, between our own and other
cultures, between nature and civilisation. It is the central
museum of ethnology with Slovene and non-European
collections in the field of material, social and spiritual culture.
The Museum pottery and weavers ateliers offer a wide range
of pottery and hand woven textile artefacts.
They organise regular pottery making and textile traditional
hand weaving demonstrations, workshops and courses for
children and adults.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
5-10
Duration:
1.5 hour
Distance:
850 m
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DVORNI BAR WINE TASTING
Dvorni Bar, www.dvornibar.si
Privatise one of the most popular wine bars in Ljubljana and
entertain your guests with Slovenia’s top wines, presented
in a wine tasting and accompanied by wide range of snacks.
The three sections of the bar - Tapas bar (80 pax), Amfora
(30 pax) and the Devil’s Barrel (15 pax), enable groups of
different sizes to enjoy their private event and blend into
the lively atmosphere of the rest of the bar if so they wish.
Dvorni bar is proud of its wide selection of local and foreign
wines and food designed to complement it.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
15-80
Duration:
1 hour or longer
Distance:
300 m
WINE TASTING IN THE OLD TOWN
Vinoteka Movia, www.movia.si
Movia is among Slovenia’s best-known wine brands on the
international wine market, and some of its select labels are
featured on the wine lists of renowned gourmet restaurants
even outside Europe. The Movia vineyards in the west part of
Slovenia have been producing quality wines since centuries,
and their little showcase wine bar in the Old Town is a fine
place to come and try some of their excellent products.
Slightly hidden away inside a small covered courtyard by
the Town Hall, Movia’s extremely friendly staff will guide you
through your wine journey and even serve a selection of
food especially prepared to complement the wines.
E-mail: [email protected]
All year round
Minimum / maximum
2–30
Duration:
1 hour or longer
Distance:
100 m
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WINE ADVENTURE
Wine adventure programmes are conceived in many
different forms. Depending on the group size participants
are split into teams that travel between designated
points, solve fun tasks, taste wines and enjoy the beautiful
countryside of Slovenia's wine growing regions.
Depending on the guests’ fitness level, they can move from
spot to spot on foot (shorter distances inside a village), with
a bicycle or even with 4x4 vehicles. Naturally, every wine
adventure ends at an authentic restaurant or tourist farm,
where regional specialities based on fresh local ingredients
are served. Wine adventures can be organised in any of
Slovenia's wine growing regions. Simple wine tasting tours
without team challenges are another programme option.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
20-120
Duration:
2-3 hours
Distance:
SLOVENIAN EVENING AT ŠESTICA
Gostilna Šestica, www.sestica.si
One of the oldest restaurants in Ljubljana, initially opened
in 1670, represents the magnificent memories of three
centuries. From an old-fashioned inn, a public house, and
a shelter for coach drivers and travellers, it developed into
a temple of present-day cuisine. The Šestica is a restaurant
in which homemade bread is baked the whole day long, in
which the agile hands of cooks mould homemade pastries,
and in which old recipes represent a respected foundation
for new culinary trends.
The special Slovenian Evening created primarily for foreign
guests offers a live music and folk dance performance along
with an excellent dinner. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by
staff members in national costumes offering the traditional
bread and salt. A menu featuring some traditional dishes
is served later on. During the programme, dances from
different regions of Slovenia are performed and guests are
kindly invited to participate.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10-200
Duration:
3-4 hours
Distance:
400 m
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BAKING POTICA, A TRADITIONAL SLOVENIAN CAKE
Grand Hotel Union, www.gh-union.si
The elegant Grand Hotel Union (1905), one of Ljubljana’s Art
Nouveau landmarks, is proud of its long-standing culinary
tradition, and their potica recipe is as old as the hotel itself.
Under the guidance of chef Janez Dolšak, who heads the
Slovenian national cooks’ team, participants learn to bake
the potica.
This traditional cake, found in almost every home during
all major holidays, is prepared with a variety of fillings, the
walnut one being among the favourites. The first task is to
prepare the dough and the filling, which takes 1.5 hours.
About the same time is needed for the dough to rise, during
which participants have time at leisure (short city tour, a visit
to the open market, or just a coffee or cocktail break). In the
last hour, the cake is placed in a traditional ceramic mould
and then into a pre-heated oven.
The potica moulds and the recipe are presented to
participants in memory of a “mission accomplished,”
allowing everyone to repeat the baking experience once
back home.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
5–12
Duration:
4 hours
Distance:
100 m
LUNCH AT THE COLOURFUL OPEN MARKET
Jezeršek Catering, www.jezersek.com
If an event is based in one of the city hotels and you wish
to break the routine, consider an informal standing buffet
at Ljubljana’s colourful open market. The section along
the Ljubljanica riverbank stretching from the Triple to the
Dragon Bridge is lined by an elegant colonnade designed
by Jože Plečnik, a renowned Ljubljana-born architect who
instilled new life into his city between the two World Wars.
With market stalls piled with fresh farm produce right in
front, guests can enjoy some traditional city life while having
a standing lunch al fresco. The fresh ingredients from the
market are the basis of many culinary delights, such as
dishes prepared in large frying pans, or seasonal menus. A
genuine experience with an authentic flavour!
Days to avoid: Saturdays (too crowded) and Sundays (the
market is closed).
Spring to autumn
Minimum / maximum
30–60
Duration:
1.5 hours
Distance
200 m
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SLOVENIAN CULINARY MARKET
Jezeršek Catering, www.jezersek.com
Jezeršek Catering, established in 1981, is renowned as one
of the leading companies in its field and is able to handle
the largest events in our destination. A product they have
developed showcases the variety of Slovenia’s regional
cuisine and is an attractive programme for warmer months
and outdoor venues. In Ljubljana, the programme fits well
into the Ljubljana Castle courtyard, the Križanke summer
theatre atrium and several other settings, too.
The buffet is displayed on market stalls that are divided
by their respective contents (fish stall, salads, štruklji—a
traditional dish made from leavened dough and various
fillings, or fruit, desserts, etc.). Another option is to present
all the regions of Slovenia through some of their most
traditional recipes. This event can be complemented by a
presentation of selected local crafts or folk music & dance
performances.
Spring to autumn
Minimum / maximum
100 and more (to 1,000)
Duration:
2-3 hours
Distance:
BREAD BAKING IN THE HOUSE OF BREAD
Krejan – Levec, www.krejan-levec.si
The Krejan-Levec House of Bread is located in the suburbs
of Ljubljana. Its main feature is traditional Slovenian cusine
made with organically grown ingredients that give a special
taste to the dishes prepared in the traditional baker’s oven.
If you don’t know how to make bread yet, a three-hour
crash course will reveal you the main secrets of traditional
bread recipes that will be tested in practice, using organic
wholewheat flour.
The opportunity to enjoy a presentation of traditional
Slovenian meat dishes (pork roast, lamb, goose, etc.),
ecological groats, Slovenian pies, fresh vegetables, superb
desserts, fine Slovenian wines, and homemade juice is also
on offer.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10-40
Duration:
4-6 hours
Distance
15 km
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ORIGANO – Culinary Arts & Training Centre
The Origano Culinary Arts & Training Centre provides
ultimate culinary courses for professionals and amateurs
who are seeking to upgrade their culinary knowledge with
Italian masters of pizza and gelato (ice cream) making.
Additionally the Centre offers thematic cooking courses of
local and international cuisine, based on modern trends and
special macrobiotic demands.
With its outdoor seating facilities and indoor multi-functional
hall, the Centre facilitates a variety of space combinations
and settings for business presentations, special events and
exclusive tasting menus with wine pairings (wine cellar).
All year round
Minimum / maximum
6–50
Duration:
1 hour to one day
Distance:
4 km
PR’ KUREN – A TASTE OF GENUINE HOMELINESS
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The Pr’Kuren tourist farm sits atop a hill overlooking the
Ljubljana Basin. At just half an hour’s ride by coach from the
city you can experience an unspoilt natural environment,
Slovene hospitality and genuine cuisine in the traditional
way. The old restaurant can welcome over 100 guests in
three separate rooms, the biggest of which can welcome
40 people. The origin of the food is predominantly from the
farm itself or the forests in its vicinity.
In the warm months events can be organised on the meadow
in front of the restaurant. Easy walking tracks through the
forest lead from the foothill to the farm in about an hour, but
there are several shorter itineraries to nearby spots starting
from that very location. When on Kuren Hill, do not miss to
visit the small church of Saint Nicholas dating from 1560,
which features well preserved decoration elements.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
3-100
Duration:
1 hour to half a day
Distance:
27 km
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A SPLASH OF ADVENTURE
GEOSS ADVENTURE PARK
Pustolovski park GEOSS, www.pustolovski-park-geoss.si
The newest adventure park in Slovenia, opened in July 2011,
invites you to lift yourself off the ground and head for a
true travel between treetops. Challenge yourself on four
adventure trails for different levels of skill with 61 exercises to
choose from and overcome your fear up to 11 metres above
ground. A variety of programmes can take place on 560
metres of tracks between treetops, and 12 zip lines up to 75
metres long.
The Adventure Park also has picnic spaces and catering
options if you wish to treat your guests after an adrenalinefilled programme, which allows to discuss the experience in a
relaxed way on site.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10–150 (more to be agreed)
Duration:
2 hours to a full day
Distance
35 km
KRVAVEC ADVENTURE PARK
RTC Krvavec, www.rtc-krvavec.si
In the summer time people with healthy thoughts and points
of view (who lead a healthy lifestyle) get a chance to play,
actively spend and enjoy their free time under the sun in
the Krvavec Summer Park. The park is full of active and fun
adventures and is intended for families with children, youth
and adults, including individual sportsmen. A wide array
of activities is set up within a specially adapted polygon.
The trail is traced through the forest and is built like an
adventurous path. It connects various trees with different
climbing obstacles and obstructions of different levels of
difficulty. Included in the adventure park is also a cycling
park, mountain scooters, a climbing tower, a trampoline, an
archery range, a range for mobility and skills, Frisbee golf
and a tube descend range with 100m of descent on an air
mattress.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
Duration:
1 hour to a full day
Distance:
35 km
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INDOOR KARTING AT THE BTC CITY
Mega Ciklon d.o.o, www.indoor-karting.com
For over fifteen years, the BTC Carting Centre thrills all who
love adrenaline and speed. You can test your high-speed
driving skills on a 660-meter long track with electric gocarts that are quiet, clean, and environmentally friendly. You
can debate your race results with your friends at the Rollbar
over coffee, beer, or cocktails. It’s for sure the fastest fun
in town! On Friday and Saturday nights, well-known DJ’s
entertain with theme evenings. The exclusive parties at the
Rollbar have been attended by world stars such as 50 CENT
and G-UNIT. The BTC Karting Centre and Rollbar are open
every day.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
Duration:
1/2 hour to a full day
Distance:
5 km
TEAM - X - CHALLENGE
www.teambuilding.si
The Team - X - Challenge is a combination of outdoor
orientation and team tasks designed so that the goal can be
reached only through mutual communication, collaboration,
and harmonisation. The group is usually divided into
several teams that compete in various team skills. With
instructions and maps they search for defined spots in the
countryside and at each spot they get a team task. After
every successfully accomplished task, they get instructions
to reach the next spot with the next task until their return to
the Skok Sport Centre. The challenge ends with a final joint
game, which brings the ultimate decision about the winners.
During a delicious picnic (or lunch in a local inn), the winning
team is announced and symbolic awards are granted. The
programme is prepared in agreement with the client, who
determines the duration of activities and informs us about
specifics of the group. The way between spots can be easy
or demanding and can involve various sports equipment
depending on the season. The Skok Sports Centre is located
by the Sava River, at the outskirts of Ljubljana.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
6–60
Duration:
2–10 hours
Distance:
8 km to the Skok Sport
Centre
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TEAM - W - CHALLENGE
www.teambuilding.si
The Team – W – Challenge is a combination of bicycling,
white water rafting, outdoor orientation, and various team
tasks that require mutual communication and collaboration.
The group is divided into smaller teams and each one gets
bicycles and instructions to find some spot. At the spot
they have to accomplish a task and the result brings them
further instructions for continuing the course. After several
successfully accomplished tasks and approximately seven
kilometres, they come to the starting point for rafting and
the wet part of the course. Participants try their team skills
of steering the rafts and get some other tasks on the water.
After several surprises, the adventure ends at the Skok Sport
Centre with a picnic and a symbolic award for the best team.
Spring, summer, autumn
(March-November)
Minimum / maximum
6–60
Duration:
4-10 hours
Distance:
Centre
WINTER RAFTING
www.teambuilding.si
Break the barriers and obstacles in your mind and
experience something really unusual. Rafting is usually
known as a summer sport activity, but with adequate
equipment it can become an exciting winter adventure,
being especially interesting when it snows outside. Some
really brave and daring guests can make it even more
adventurous and crazy. They even jump into ice cold water,
break the barriers and challenge new limits!
Winter rafting is performed on the Sava River between
Medvode and Brod. It is white-water rafting grade II to III.
There are rapids, but nothing really dangerous or very wild. It
can be combined with some warming up team activities, and
warmed up in the end with mulled wine. The event can be
upgraded with lunch at a local inn.
Winter
Minimum / maximum
10–100
Duration:
4–8 hours
Distance:
Centre
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ROUND TRIP – CYCLING & RAFTING
www.teambuilding.si
The trip begins with bicycling on side roads, trails, and forest
paths along the Sava River. On the way we cross the river
on a hanging bridge, make a stop at a spring of warm water,
and enjoy the panorama of the surrounding mountains.
The cycling part of the trip ends in Medvode where the
bikes and bicycling equipment are exchanged for rafting
equipment. Participants experience white-water rafting level
II to III, so nothing is dangerous and the ride is therefore
appropriate for anyone. There is always a lot of fun on the
water with splashing, bumping, jumping, and maybe tipping
each other into the water. The trip finishes at the Skok Sport
Centre, where activities can be continued with a picnic on
site or a lunch at a local inn.
(March-November)
Minimum / maximum
6–60
Duration:
4-10 hours
Distance:
Centre
BMW DRIVER TRAINING
A-Cosmos d.d., www.bmw-treningvoznikov.si
BMW Driver Training offers participants the opportunity to
expand their driving knowledge and learn to keep a vehicle
under control. The training covers essential and advanced
level driving skills—whether it’s avoiding an obstacle on a
wet road, gaining valuable off-road experience away from
the freeway, or perfecting the ideal line on a racing circuit.
BMW Driver Training teaches participants to understand the
limits of technology and driving skills. Under the guidance
of expert instructors, they will acquire valuable experience
that will equip them perfectly to master the challenges of
everyday driving through education and entertainment in a
controlled and safe environment. The training takes place in
Logatec, half an hour’s drive from Ljubljana.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10-12 in a group
Duration:
5–8 hours
Distance:
35 km
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OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES: IŠKI VINTGAR GORGE &
LJUBLJANA MOORS
Iška Adventure, www.iskaadventure.si
The Iška River gorge (Iški Vintgar) and the Ljubljana Moors, just 5
to 15 km from Ljubljana, reveal a stunningly beautiful landscape,
well-known to all fans of unspoiled nature and hiking. A selection
of experiences, adjusted to a limited number of participants, can
be combined into attractive multi-activity programmes.
• TREKKING UP THE IŠKA RIVER
The itinerary leads along paths crossing meadows and forests above
the river canyon, and partly in the water. On the way, participants
visit a WWII partisan hospital, an abandoned mountain farm, the
confluence of the Iška and Zala rivers, the »Votu kamen« (hollow
rock) natural sight, and learn about the way of life as it once was in
this area. Cooking lunch over an open fire in nature by agreement.
April–November
Minimum / maximum
2–20
Duration:
7–8 hours (one less without
lunch)
• PADDLING ON TRANQUIL RIVERS
Paddling is one of the beautiful links between man and water.
On board a kayak you will be able to admire the beauty of
the Ljubljana Moors’ natural environment from a different
angle. While silently gliding, listen to bird songs, buzzing
insects and chatty frogs, observe the wild flora and fauna, and
sense the smell of nature by letting all your thoughts gently
slip away. Three mystical and magic rivers – the Bistra, Iščica
or Ljubljanica, are at choice. Snack served along the way by
agreement. The programme is suitable also for beginners.
15 April–15 October
Minimum / maximum
2–7
Duration:
4–4.5 hours
• ENTER THE MYSTERIOUS CAVE WORLD
Join us in the discovery of a natural treasure hidden in the
depths below the earth's surface, where our modern world
can't reach us...The cave known as »Mala in Velika Pasica«,
or »Skednenca«, or »Kevdrc«, close to the village of Gornji
Ig, is where you are able to admire the beauty of limestone
formations – stalactites, and unusual forms of life. And
experience something rare in today's lifestyle - silence. With
the use of safety equipment it is also possible to descend into
two small abysses. No prior experience is required.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
2–15
Duration:
2–3 hours
• FLY HIGH… ON BOARD A HELICOPTER
Take a helicopter flight and enjoy a stunning bird view panorama.
Following the ground team's brief instructions on boarding the
helicopter, the unique experience of flying can begin. The route
allows you to enjoy from above the beautiful scenery of the Iška
and Zala River gorges, the forested slopes of Mt. Krim, Mokrc and
the Rakitna Plateau, the Ljubljansko barje moors as well as the
city of Ljubljana. Take off points in Podpeč, BTC-AKC or Zagorje.
All year round (weather
conditions permitting)
Minimum / maximum
3–21 (in consecutive flights)
Duration:
10 min /15 min /30min
/45min /60min /per person
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THE MYSTEROUS LJUBLJANA MOORS AND THE
IŠKI VINTGAR GORGE
Nomad2000, www.nomad2000.com
At the outskirts of Ljubljana lies a unique and special
area, the Ljubljana Moors (Ljubljansko barje). The best
way to explore its natural and cultural diversity is by bike.
The macadam and field roads go through a mosaique of
meadows, fields and irrigation ditches, which offer refuge
to a variety of rare animal and plant species. As many of
Europe’s most endangered wildlife species live here, a large
share of Ljubljansko barje is protected by the Natura2000
project. The highlight of the tour features the canyon of
the Iška River: absorbing its pristine nature that surrounds
the fresh and clear waters adds a touch of relaxation to the
experience. It is also an ideal place for a picnic, which can
be organized on request. This half-day tour can be run in all
seasons, except for winter, for groups from 6 to 50 people.
Minimum / maximum
6–50
Duration:
Half a day minimum
Distance:
15 km
DISCOVER THE HERDSMEN’S SETTLEMENT AT
VELIKA PLANINA
Just a few steps out of Ljubljana, you will have the chance
to discover a unique beauty of the Slovene mountains and
visit an authentic herdsmen’s settlement on Velika Planina,
a high mountain plateau that is particularly lively during
the summer months. It attracts all those wishing to feel the
mountain life as it once was and admire the picturesque
wooden cottages, a unique feature of traditional alpine
architecture.
From Ljubljana, we head north in the direction of the Kamnik
– Savinja Alps. Right below the Alps one finds the spring of
the clear Kamniška Bistrica mountain river and, looking up
at 1,500 m above sea level, Velika Planina. A cable car will
take us to the top, to the starting point of our trekking tour.
With walking shoes on, we will admire the beauty of the
surrounding mountains, have a chance to experience the
everyday herdsmen life and taste fresh, still warm milk or
some other dairy product.
Summer
Minimum / maximum
6–50
Duration:
1 day
Distance:
35 km
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GEOCACHING ADVENTURE IN KAMNIŠKA BISTRICA
Geocaching is a fun “high-tech” adventure based on the
use of hand-held GPS devices. Participants are split up into
groups and are given coordinates, which they must locate
with the help of the GPS. Target locations can be found high
up in the trees, on a window shelf, in a crack in the ground or
even under water! When a team finds the coordinates, they
receive instructions on how to reach the spot where a next
assignment is waiting for them. The treasure hunt continues
according to this pattern.
Geocaching can be carried out throughout the year and
the level of difficulty and duration (2 to 5 hours) is adapted
to the client’s requirement. This active and fun incentive
programme can be organised for groups from 10 to 40
people both in Ljubljana and in other locations. Among
the natural settings close to the capital, an ideal one for
geocaching is the Kamniška Bistrica valley, mentioned in the
Velika Planina trekking programme. However, this fun & hightech experience can also be organised at various locations
across Slovenia.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10–40
Duration:
2–5 hours
Distance:
35 km
SNOWSHOEING ADVENTURE ON THE
VELIKA PLANINA PLATEAU
Why not discover the winter beauties of the Slovene
mountains in a different way? Have you ever tried walking
with snowshoes on? Here you have the chance! Just a few
steps out of Ljubljana lie the Kamnik – Savinja Alps and
there, at the altitude of 1,500 m above sea level on a high
mountain plateau, one finds the most famous village of
Alpine herdsmen in Slovenia, Velika Planina, which is known
as a pleasant ski resort in winter. A cable car will take us to
Velika Planina where, with the snowshoes on, we will explore
the attractive features of the snow-clad alpine landscape.
Winter
Minimum / maximum
6–15
Duration:
1 day
Distance:
35 km
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ADVENTURE RACE IN KAMNIŠKA BISTRICA
Nomad2000, www.nomad2000.com ww.nomad2000.com
A new incentive programme, full of adrenaline, which will
fill you with enthusiasm! Adventure race is an orienteering
competition that takes place on a set course. We can
organize these competitions at interesting locations all over
Slovenia, the Kamniška Bistrica river being the closest to
Ljubljana. Competitors must finish the course in different
ways and have a limited time to do it. Skills in which they are
tested include running, bicycling, paddling, rope climbing
and many more! Let's see who will be the fastest, the most
ingenious and the most skillful! Adventure race can be
carried out throughout the year and the level of difficulty is
adapted to the wishes of the participants.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10–40
Duration:
2–5 hours
Distance:
35 km
SEA KAYAKING ON THE LJUBLJANICA RIVER
Buy The Sea, www.buythesea.si
Experience an ancient waterway—the Ljubljanica River,
used since the Roman times, and admire the green natural
surroundings from a different angle while paddling on the
water in a sea kayak. The tour passes through the Ljubljana
Moors, where you will learn why it has recently been
included on the UNESCO World Heritage list and why Natura
2000 considers this protected area as one of the most
important habitats for birds in Central Europe.
May-October
Minimum / maximum
2–10
Duration:
3 hours
Distance
15 km
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A TASTE OF HISTORY
MEDIEVAL GAMES IN MODERN TIMES – A STEP
BACK IN HISTORY
Koren Sports, www.koren-sports.si
With the help of our medieval team and authentic
surroundings, we go back in time, back all the way to the
Middle Ages. All the events and games are enjoyed with fully
qualified instructors and supervision throughout.
A day of fun and various entertaining activities including
archery, jousting, a tug-of-war, sword fighting, dancing with
the “princess,”. . . In Ljubljana you can find some perfect
venues for our medieval games, including Ljubljana Castle,
the Ljubljana Moors, various spots along the Ljubljanica
River, etc.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
6–250
Duration:
1–3 hours
Distance:
TECHNICAL MUSEUM OF SLOVENIA IN BISTRA
Tehniški muzej Slovenije, www.tms.si
It takes only half an hour's drive from Ljubljana to reach the
Technical Museum of Slovenia, which is located in a castle
surrounded by a beautiful park and river. Guided tours are
an excellent way of gaining a deeper insight into the diverse
collections.
The content of the tour is adapted to the visitors’
requirements. Various demonstrations and workshops can be
arranged for visitors through which they can be introduced
to old techniques and methods of working with the tools
and machinery that our ancestors used in their everyday
working lives (operation of the Venetian sawmill, agriculture
machinery, textile machinery, a stationary petrol engine,
old ways of spinning and weaving, horseshoe forging, letter
casting, calligraphy, straw hat making, the manufacture
of wooden wheels, bread baking, printing, papermaking,
demonstration of inventor and scientist Nikola Tesla’s
experiments, etc.). A collection of the late Marshal Tito's cars
is a special attraction.
Visitors can hire classic cars and take a ride around the park.
Catering services can also be provided in the Museum’s park
or halls, or in a neighbouring restaurant.
Minimum / maximum
6–250
Duration:
3-8 hours
Distance:
27 km
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TREASURE HUNT IN HISTORIC ŠKOFJA LOKA
Top Agencija, www.topagencija.si
Discover the hidden treasure of Škofja Loka, the best
preserved medieval town in Slovenia. The programme is
designed to unchain the participants’ imagination and
creativity by solving different challenges along the winding
streets and historic alleys of its old town quarter.
The itinerary leads past all the main attractions and many
hidden corners, revealing legends and local mysteries, as
well as the traditional honey bread pastry. The programme
can take place regardless of the weather.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
20-200
Duration:
2 to 3 hours
Distance:
30 km
UNUSUAL TEAMBUILDING PROGRAMMES
LJUBLJANA TAXI ADVENTURE
Maya Team, www.maya.si
This is a new dynamic and unusual teambuilding programme
in Ljubljana that will keep you busy and inspired! Split into
groups of up to 10 people, guests will get a photo camera,
a list of assigments and a time limit. While tackling the
ten fun challenges, they are observed by a team of judges
that will assess how they functioned as a team. In the end
a presentation of how others solved the problems will be
made. The Taxi Adventure is a programme ideal as an award
for the good work and performance of your team, with a
focus on socialising and enhancing their motivation.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10-150
Duration
3 hours
Distance:
Various possible start
locations
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LJUBLJANA SPY INTRIGUE
This unique team bonding programme encourages team
work, creativity and raises the motivation among employees.
You can expect lots of action, laugh and fun, and to spice
this up, the presentation of your performance recorded by
hidden cameras is done over a relaxing dinner.
Divided into teams you circle between various checkpoints,
found with the help of different tips, riddles, information
via internet, fax, and voicemail. How to reach the purse
with classified data, maps, clues, timetables and other key
information needed to disclose and arrest a double agent?
All available skills and knowledge should be used, including
photo shooting of suspects, trade of goods, change of
disguise and much more.
You can be sure that a spy life is not an easy one. He or she
often gets chased by many skilled field teams. Your success
is based on good cooperation and focusing on every detail,
which is the key to finishing the task. A part of programme
are also our disguised instructors, who can be either a help
or an obstacle on your way to finishing the task. Dangers and
intrigues have never been so fun!
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10-50
Duration:
2-3 hours
Distance
locations
DRUM SESSION
A drum session is a group activity in which each participant
contributes to a great team spirit. It is an excellent way to
get people to interact.
Our ancestors used drums in various ceremonies to contact
the spirits of the gods and send them good energy. With the
drum session we encourage people to forget their worries
and become one as a group. Drumming is a universal form
of expression that transcends all boundaries: personal,
organisational, or cultural.
You do not need any special skills for our drum session, but
you will be surprised by the end result. Regardless of the
group’s size, we provide instruments for every participant
and we always find the right setting to make our drum
session even more magical. We carry the rhythm up to the
sky!
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10-100
Duration:
2-3 hours
Distance
28
HOCUS POCUS AT THE HOUSE OF EXPERIMENTS
Hiša eksperimentov, www.he.si
Hiša eksperimentov (The House of Experiments) is a high
interactive “hands-on” Science Centre. Surely you must
already have visited a museum. Imagine coming into a
museum where you may study every piece of art. But there’s
a big difference, as the exhibits in the House get their real
value only when you touch them. By moving, changing,
squeezing and playing you get to know something new
every time.
You guide yourself through the House. Along the way you
decide what you wish to do first, what next, what you want
to visit again, and what you prefer to skip. We follow our
motto: “Having read, I have forgotten. Having seen, I have
remembered. Having made it myself, I know!”
For those who like science shows – the House is the
right place to visit. Take a taste of Soundology, Gasology,
Pressureology, Eggology and others by yourself!
All year round, except from
15 July to 15 August
Minimum/maximum number
of participants:
20-50; TUE, WED and THU
for groups (reservation
required)
Duration:
2 hours
Distance:
500 m
EUREKA!
iDMC, www.idmc.eu
Your group will transform into a real science team after a
series of interesting experiments. Isolating DNA, building
a pressure rocket, and driving nails with a banana are
only a few of the interesting and inspiring experiments
which will improve the communication skills among your
team members who together will discover a few basic
scientific principles that are quite simple to grasp. Scientific
experiments packed with wonder and adventure will
stimulate creativity and curiosity, which are the two most
important qualities of the great thinkers of our times.
This can bring your entire group to yell “Eureka!”—an
experience that you will never forget!
All year round
Minimum / maximum
6-20
Duration:
2-8 hours
Distance:
29
A TOUCH OF NATURE
DANCE ON FIRE
Creatoor, www.creatoor.com
Does it seem unimaginable to stand with bare feet on 800
degrees Celsius? To walk over a carpet of fire or even dance
on it? You do not believe that you can stand on the embers
for up to twenty minutes? The challenge is constructed so
that it cannot be accomplished in stress, hurry, or tension
but only slowly and with ease. Herein lies the key of our team
spirit strengthening that later on pays dividends numberless
times in business and private life as well. We have chosen the
best, as we are conscious of the power and beauty of fire.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
6–30
Duration:
Half a day or more
Distance:
75 km
BIRD-WATCHING IN THE LJUBLJANA MOORS AND
VISIT TO THE IŠKI MOROST NATURE RESERVE
DOPSS – BirdLife Slovenia, www.ptice.si
The Ljubljana Moors (Ljubljansko barje) is a protected habitat
where multitudes of rare bird species nest or fly over the wet
meadows. Interesting stories and legends from the history of
Ljubljana, going back to prehistoric times, interweave with local
particularities. A part of the moors has been recently nominated as
a UNESCO historic heritage site. The tour programme includes the
visit of the Iški Morost Nature Reserve, where all kinds of interesting
facts about the birds will be explained by an ornithologist.
In the area of the Iški Morost Nature Reserve, DOPPS – BirdLife
Slovenia acquired 52 hectares of farmland and an observatory
was built of natural materials only. The observatory is located
at one end of the »Corncrake Nature Trail«, and an unsurfaced
footpath measuring a total of 1,300 metres was arranged in the
wide area of the reserve. The Corncrake has become a symbol
of the thousand-year harmony of man and nature. Thus, the
Corncrake is promoted as the symbol of future harmony
between rapid development and preservation of a highlevel biodiversity in Natura 2000 sites in Slovenia, which are
important for the preservation of low-input wet meadows.
iDMC is developing a programme including some CSR
elements and birdwatching (www.idmc.eu).
April-June
Minimum / maximum
7–30
Duration:
4 hours
Distance:
Various possible start
locations
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GOLF IN THE CITY
Trnovo Golf Course, www.golftrnovo.com
The Trnovo Golf Course, opened in 2007, has been
developed on an abandoned section of the city landfill. It
is becoming a common practice in many urban centres to
transform degraded land into an area with a new purpose.
The course is only three kilometres from downtown
Ljubljana, close to its southern bypass road. Spanning
twenty hectares, it has nine holes and a driving range and
is available to anyone regardless of previous knowledge of
golf. No official membership card or golf licence is required.
The Trnovo urban golf course is an ideal solution for players
who don’t have enough time to drive to larger courses out
of Ljubljana. In nice weather, players are rewarded with
stunning views of the Alps to the north. For corporate
or incentive groups, mini tournaments and other golfrelated events can be arranged on request. With the expert
assistance of PGA instructors, players can improve their golf
skills or join a beginners’ course.
March-November (other
months, weather allowing)
Minimum / maximum
4-70 (tournament)
Duration:
1.5 hours to half a day
Distance
3 km
ARBORETUM VOLČJI POTOK GOLF COURSE
Golf Arboretum, www.golfarboretum.si
The golf course is situated in a picturesque landscape in
the midst of a pine forest, among ponds and other natural
beauties. The view of the Kamnik Alps combined with the
nearby Arboretum guarantee a remarkable experience, and
this diverse 18-hole course presents quite a challenge for
even the best players. There are also four extra practice
greens and a driving range for those wishing to improve
their technique. With experienced golf pros you can get
some serious lessons or organise a less serious match for
your group. The club house overlooking an artificial lake
by the ninth green is the centre of social activities and
the heart of the course. The Arboretum Restaurant is not
just a restaurant for enthusiastic golfers, but is open to all
gourmets, golfers and non-golfers, who will really enjoy the
chef’s masterpieces.
Mid March to mid
November
Minimum / maximum
5–200
Duration:
4–8 hours
Distance
20 km
31
GOLF AT THE CITY DOORSTEP
DINERS CLUB LJUBLJANA GOLF COURSE,
www.golf-ljubljana.si
The Diners Club Ljubljana Golf Course is a well arranged and
maintained 18-hole golf course just 15 km from the capital.
It is distinguished for fast greens, good fairways and wide
teeing areas. The golf course, opened in May 2009, has a
modern, diverse and dynamic design. Its strong advantage
is the proximity to both Ljubljana and the Ljubljana Airport,
which is only 15 minutes away.
The golf course features a big driving range facility with
a well equipped golf academy (individual lessons, group
training, youth schools, video swing analysis, golf fitness
analysis, calibration of golf clubs). The guests can also
use the cloakroom, the caddie room, and the Evergreen
restaurant (120 seats indoors, 100 on the terrace) in the
clubhouse, which also offers a seminar room. The longest
hole for Ladies & Gentlemen is the 2nd hole (519 metres for
Gentlemen, and 465 metres for Ladies).
March-November (other
months, weather allowing)
Minimum / maximum
4–120 (tournament)
Duration:
9 holes: 2 hrs 10 min;
18 holes: 4 hrs 20 min
Distance
15 km
THE BEEKEEPER’S STORY
Slovenian Beekeepers Association, www.czs.si
Beekeeping has a long tradition in Slovenia and plays an
important role in the preservation of the natural environment
and in health treatments based on bee products., derived
from the Carniolan honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica)– a
Slovenian autochthonous breed. A half hour’s drive from
Ljubljana stands the Komenda Mansion, where Peter
Pavel Glavar was brought up by his natural father Jakob
Testaferrata, a Maltese knight. He became a highly educated
priest, benefactor, and one of Slovenia’s first experts on
beekeeping. The trail continues to the modern Slovenian
National Beekeeping Centre in Brdo pri Lukovici for a
multimedia presentation and a tour of the library, the apiary,
the bumblebee hive, and the plantation of honey plants.
While there, guests are able to buy bee products and
souvenirs and have lunch at the beekeeping restaurant.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10-55
Duration:
6-8 hours
Distance
25 km
32
RELAX & ENJOY
SENSE CLUB - A TEMPLE OF BODY & SOUL HARMONY
Sense Wellness Club, www.sense-club.si
A place where time stops. A place where all the rest is
forgotten. In a spacious and attractive environment with a
touch of the Orient and a relaxing atmosphere, Sense offers
you a holistic approach to body care and revitalisation. It
combines the finest and most effective elements of both
traditional and modern massage and care techniques used
around the globe, from Thailand to Hawaii. Sense Wellness
Club also offers a Hammam, a Finnish sauna, a Bio sauna, a
spacious whirlpool, Thai and Philippine massages, the Chillout Plaza, and the VIP Residence where couples can enjoy
wellness treatments in an intimate and luxurious atmosphere.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
2–20
Duration:
1 hour or whole day
Distance:
4km
ATLANTIS SAUNA WORLD & THERMAL TEMPLE
BTC d.d., www.atlantis-vodnomesto.si/eng
Spend at least a few hours away from stress and indulge in
a world of complete relaxation at the Atlantis Water Park,
situated in the recreational-entertainment area of BTC City. It
offers 14 thematic saunas and 17 pools. The Thermal Temple
features cascade baths filled with saltwater, massage nozzles
of various shapes with air bubbles and air lounge chairs to
pamper and relax your body. You can also indulge in a Thai
massage under the skilful hands of Thai masseurs. Sauna
Land offers an outdoor atrium with outdoor saunas in the
shape of individual wooden houses (Panoramic, Alpine,
Earth, and Miner’s saunas) and two floors with a variety of
saunas inside the building. Atlantis can provide additional
services including various entertainment and recreation
programmes, water games, water aerobics, swimming
courses, beach volleyball, relaxed medical consultations with
renowned doctors, and much more.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
5–50
Duration:
3 hours to a full day
Distance
5 km
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MEDICAL WELLNESS AT THE ANTIQ PALACE HOTEL
Antiq Palace Hotel & Spa, www.antiqpalace.com
The medical wellness spa complex at the historic and
boutique Antiq Palace Hotel in the heart of Ljubljana offers
a selected range of programmes, including personalised
consultations and a variety of treatments. In addition to
classic and traditional spa therapies, Antiq Palace SPA
features a preventative sport and nutrition programme
as well as first-class medical support. All of the medical
consultations and non-surgical treatments are closely
administered by a group of doctors and physicians with
different specialisations, whose competences and knowhow cover all aspects of nutrition, fitness, physiotherapy and
medical diagnostics. These include preventive checkups – a
comprehensive medical examination providing a detailed
understanding of your current state of health and advice
how to keep or improve your health; Physio SPA, combining
classic medicine with physiotherapy and wellness treats to
provide preventative treatments, diagnosis, therapy and
rehabilitation; last, but not least, personal and integrated
nutritional coaching.
Based on this, the Antiq Palace offers a set of attractive
Medical Wellness Packages, available both to the hotel
guests and external clients.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
up to 7 at once
Duration:
Half an hour to 2 hours
Distance:
400 m
THE WORLD OF WELLBEING AT SUNNY STUDIO
Sunny Studio, www.sunny.si
The Sunny Studio world of wellbeing was envisioned and
designed with the aim to offer guests the beneficial effects
of the three primary elements and sources of life energy
- wood, water and stone. On an area of 3,600 sqm spread
on three floors, it provides recreation options in modern
fitness facilities; there are also three big halls for guided
team training and, on the roof of the building, a running trail,
summer bar and terrace for relaxation.
At the Sunny Studio a business or social event becomes
a memorable experience. The Client’s aims are creatively
complemented by tailor-made wellness programmes,
pampering or sports activities. Sunny Studio is an “out of
the box” venue allowing the organization of a wide array of
business and social functions (product presentations, press
events, receptions..) at the Club or Spa for up to 30 people,
or working meetings in the halls for up to 60 people.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
1-60
Duration:
1 hour up to whole day
Distance:
5 km
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EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
SWING & ROCKABILLY SHOW
Vintage, www.vintage.si
Vintage is a Slovenian swing-rockabilly society that
unites swing dancers, rockabilly, surf, and jazz music
enthusiasts, specialised DJ’s, designers who work with rock
& roll and swing elements, musicians, dance instructors,
choreographers, and others. As the leading swing &
rockabilly organisation in Slovenia, Vintage has established
the first specialised swing dance school and organises
everything from major concerts and dance events to weekly
swing and rockabilly parties and private theme parties,
where guests can learn the basic steps of these dances.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
2-100
Duration:
2 hours and more
Distance:
PARTY TIME WITH DJ’s
Klub Top, www. klubtop.si
CLUB TOP - A THRILLING RESIDENCE ABOVE THE CITY
In the centre of Ljubljana and six floors above everyday life,
the most thrilling parties are taking place, fueled by the
most modern in music, style and social trends. The nighttime view of Ljubljana and the VIP sections are the most
desired features of this clubbers’ paradise. Club Top is also a
member of the World’s f Finest Clubs.
An exclusive club rental is available to those wishing to
organize an event that will impress business partners or
inspire employees of your own company. You can design the
event’s programme yourself, or get the event team of Club
TOP help you with the planning, organisation and execution.
Contact: [email protected].
MR. JONES – A NEW CLUB IN TOWN
The club’s stage can also be yours! Modern video, audio and
lighting equipment can be used for private parties and other
events. With the selection of the best DJ’s, Mr. Jones’ staff is
pleased to help creating an enjoyable atmosphere tailored
for various generations and lifestyles. Very central location!
All year round
Minimum / maximum
100-400 (Mr. Jones) and up
to 800 (Club Top)
Duration:
2 hours and more
Distance:
300 m
35
SANGRIA –THREE IN ONE
No, this is not boozing, but a great fun team building
experience! It is the best solution for all seeking an
unforgettable party in the warm and safe shelter of a chosen
restaurant or pub, the choice of which we can advise. Our
own wine connoisseur gives a short briefing on wine history
and gently leads us from white to red wines. Participants are
smoothly converting into sommeliers by tasting flavours and
fragrances and exploring essences of each and every wine.
Later, teams will be formed for a fun based Sangria making
competition and they initially get acquainted with the
history of this well known drink. Each team 'owns’ its own
‘wine cellar’, in which a unique and tasteful Sangria blend is
to be created. By using the available goods it needs to be
discussed how to develop and produce your new Sangria.
Who will get the prize for the best blend? Who for the best
selling campaign and who for the most creative brand mark?
All year round
Minimum / maximum
10-200
Duration:
2–3 hours
Distance:
(Ljubljana and elsewhere)
A SELECTION OF INCENTIVE PROGRAMMES IN THE REST OF SLOVENIA
WONDERS OF THE UNDERGROUND WORLD
GAIA’S KINGDOM IN POSTOJNA CAVES
Liberty Incentives & Congresses, www.liberty-incentives.net
A spectacular multimedia performance that enlivens Postojna
Cave in which imaginative living scenes with carefully polished
dramaturgy provide a genuine feast for the senses, and give the
feeling that the entire cave system is alive. The extraordinary
ambience of the cave is enhanced by lighting installations,
an artistic video projection on the cave ceiling, and superb
music that will propel visitors into a memorable multimedia
experience. They will be enraptured by the first act, in which
the Muse of Lyrical Inspiration welcomes them to one of the
biggest caverns, the “Great Mountain,” with an ambitious
vocal canto. The journey into the depths of the cave world
continues through the “Beautiful Cave,” where the ambience
becomes much more intimate and the intertwinement of
natural beauty and the fantastic costumes of the characters,
masterfully elaborated to the last detail, combine to create
an unforgettable impression. Zmajevka (“Dragon Lady”),
Zlatoroginja (“Goldenhorn Lady”), Pernata Kača (“Feathered
Snake”), and Adalin are just a few of the characters who
guide the visitors through Gaia’s Kingdom, an underworld
of creative imagination. Gaia, who symbolises the Earth, is
the central figure of this performance, intended to upgrade
the standard tour of Postojna Cave, one of Slovenia’s natural
treasures, into a totally new and memorable experience.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
50-200
Duration:
1.5 hours
Distance:
54 km
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AN UNDERGROUND ADVENTURES IN POSTOJNA CAVE
Postojnska jama d.d., www.postojnska-jama.si
On the way the participants will marvel at beauties of the
Postojna Cave system that only a few are fortunate to see.
The adventure takes place in an untouristed part of the cave
where there is no electricity or any other sign of civilisation.
Orientation along the route takes the group to individual
locations where in stages they hunt for clues to a hidden
treasure. The perpetrator has a unique sense of humour
and has left no clues other than those he wanted to leave.
Placed around the cave, they must be found in the correct
sequence. Each clue has a logical solution leading to the
final one—finding the treasure. The correct solution reveals
the clue; the wrong one destroys it. Challenges to overcome
include quite a few logistical tasks, such as a rope descent
and crossing an underground lake in a boat, which is quite a
unique experience.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
3-15 in a group,
max. 10 groups
Duration:
2-5 hours
Distance:
54 km
TREKKING PROGRAMMES IN POSTOJNA CAVE SYSTEM
Postojnska jama d.d., www.postojnska-jama.si
1. Postojna Cave through the Back Door: the route begins
in the untouristed sections of the cave system, entering
Postojna Cave through the back door—the Pivka Cave. An
easy and attractive hike through the Black Cave leads to the
most visited parts of Postojna Cave, where a standard tour
follows. The cave train then takes visitors through the final
section to the exit.
2. The most beautiful parts of Postojna Cave (Colourful
Passage, Lower Tartar, Postojna, Pivka, and Black caves): the
adventure begins in Pivka Cave, where you explore the cave
treasures fully equipped. Black Cave and the splendours
of Lower Tartar take you to Colourful Passage, where the
flickering light of carbide lamps leaves a lasting impression
on visitors. The hiking trail joins the Postojna Cave tourist trail,
where the only cave train in the world takes you to the exit.
3. Eastern Passage below Jama through Predjama Castle:
this trekking programme is best described by the Slovene
polymath Janez Vajkard Valvasor in his book The Glory of
the Duchy of Carniola (1689): “When the curious and wideeyed reader wishes to see a cave which deserves to be seen
by the entire world, he should turn his gaze to the cave at
Jama. This is in my opinion more worthy of a visit than the
pyramids of Egypt…”.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
3–15 in a group, max. 10
groups
Duration:
2–8 hours
Distance
54 km
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UNDERGROUND SPY GAMES
Spy games is a thrilling team building and incentive program
that takes participants deep into the Slovenian underground,
both literally and metaphorically. The group is split into
several teams (Alfa, Bravo, etc.) and equipped with 4x4
wheels, GPS systems, weapons and other equipment that
is necessary for dealing with the bad guys, who have stolen
a Russian nuclear missile and threaten to detonate it. Once
the teams manage to pass the initial challenges, they have to
find their way around a gigantic underground fortress that
holds many surprises....Spy games can be organised at two
locations: in the outskirts of Ljubljana and in the green Karst
region near Postojna.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
20-120
Duration:
2-3 hours
Distance:
10 to 50 km
UNDERGROUND BIKING – UNIQUE IN THE WORLD
Podzemlje Pece, www.podzemljepece.com
People usually seek mountain biking enjoyment on mountain
trails, but what we have found is a passage through the
mountains along the mysterious tunnels of an abandoned
mine under Mount Peca in northern Slovenia.
What we offer is a guided bicycle tour, more than five
kilometres long from one valley to another along a path
illuminated only by headlamps worn on helmets, where you
can enjoy a safe, extraordinary, and unforgettable adventure.
The mine also hosts occasional concerts and other cultural
performances.
The Podzemlje Pece Tourist Mine and Museum was
nominated for the European Museum of the Year award in
2007.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
2-40
Duration:
2 hours
Distance:
120 km
38
WHITE WINTER DELIGHTS
COOL EVENTS AT THE IGLOO VILLAGE
An original Igloo Village Hotel is waiting for you, just an hour
away from Ljubljana, in Kranjska Gora - one of Slovenia’s
most popular ski centres. There is a lot happening in and
around the Igloo Village. Besides the unusual overnight
accommodation options in romantic or standard igloos,
the Igloo Village is perfectly suited for events, incentive
schemes, or any special occasion. Snowshoeing, snowbiking
and skiing are just some of the activities available among a
multitude of fun games on the snow. You can visit the Igloo
Village just for the afternoon and evening or stay the night
and experience night snowshoeing, have an “eskimček”
welcome drink, use the sauna, enjoy a tasty fondue and cool
entertainment
Winter (December-March)
Minimum / maximum
6-35 (for overnight) and up
to 100 (during the day)
Duration:
From 3 hours to a day or
more
Distance
85 km
DOG SLEDDING IN THE LOGARSKA DOLINA VALLEY
Nomad2000, www.nomad2000.si
http://www.nomad2000.com/dog-sled-slovenia
Dog sledding in Slovenia is a special winter delight. Unspoilt
nature, the view of the snow-capped mountains and the feel
of freedom while riding the dog sled on your own are the
most often quoted descriptions of this amazing experience.
Imagine dogs full of adrenaline, waiting for the driver's sign
to go. A loud command and the race can begin. To the left,
to the right, the dogs’ explosive energy makes it easy to
pull the ropes under which you can see the snow, Besides
the race itself, the driver explains participants all about
the equipment and commands needed, and lets them drive
the set for a while. Small groups can thus enjoy a special
programme in the picturesque and hospitable environment
of the Logarska dolina valley.
Winter
Minimum / maximum
2-15
Duration:
1.5–2 hours
Distance
100 km
39
CRAZY WINTER OLYMPICS
This is a programme designed for participants to relax and
have fun on the snow. An entertaining and active programme
consisting of fun activities and competitions, it can be
organised at various locations in Slovenia. Participants are
divided into groups (the number of groups depends on the
total number of participants), which then compete to solve
tasks requiring perfect teamwork. The tasks are designed
so that no previous experience or winter sports skills are
required. All you need to bring are warm winter clothes,
suitable footwear, gloves, and a smile on your face. Hot
drinks will help to warm you up during the programme. At
the end of the Crazy Winter Olympics we will publish the
results, announce the winners and award prizes, and then
you can recover your strength with a hearty meal.
Winter
Minimum / maximum
10–100
Duration:
2–4 hours
Distance
MORE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
TQA™ (Total Quality Approach) TEAM BUILDING
One day that will last you a lifetime! For a unique and
unsurpassed experience of the Creatoor team building
training, you will embark on an exciting trip full of surprises,
tasks, and unexpected challenges. While you can decide on a
classroom experience or opt for the wilderness of Slovenia’s
forests, our programs offer you endless possibilities and we
definitely recommend that you do not shape your team in a
classroom and just copy information from the blackboard.
Depart straight into the wilderness and into the core of your
challenge with Creatoor team building training. Choose the
unusual, crazy, different—but above, all effective training!
All year round
Minimum / maximum
5–60
Duration:
2 hours to 2 days
Distance:
40
CREATOOR SURVIVAL CHALLENGE
How to organise the chaos and survive? With the help of our
experienced and professional guides, you will start to see the
harmony in all that surrounds us and discover the connection
between all living things. If you manage to understand and
master the laws of nature, you will also be ready to face the
unpredictable situations in everyday and business life. There
are only two kinds of people: excuse makers and those who
dare to live!
All year round
Minimum / maximum
6-20
Duration:
3 days-1 week
Distance:
60 km
PULE BIKE CHALLENGE
The Pule Bike Challenge programme involves a combination
of bicycling and undertaking various problem-solving team
tasks that you will encounter along the well-maintained
bike paths running through the unspoiled nature of the
Dolenjska region. The Pule Estate, the starting point for the
cycling tour, is located one hour’s drive from Ljubljana. The
estate offers among other an excellent display of Slovenia’s
preserved ethnographical heritage. Last but not least, after
the happy end of the bike challenge, the Pule Estate can
provide a superior gourmet experience!
Depending on the structure of the group, three difficulty
levels are available (7 km, 10 km, 12 km).
The participants are divided into smaller groups that set off
on bicycles seeking the marked points where they test their
skills in tasks such as archery, the Flying Fox, canyon cross,
maze polygon skills, etc.
Spring - autumn
Minimum / maximum
5-80
Duration:
Half a day or more
Distance:
60 km
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SEA KAYAKING ON THE CERKNICA
OR THE PLANINA LAKE
www.teambuilding.si
The intermittent Cerknica Lake is one of the world’s
wonders. Instead of observing it from its banks, it’s much
more rewarding to discover its natural beauties on board a
sea kayak, gliding on its surface. Sea kayaking is a pleasant
activity suitable for practically everyone. It can be practiced
all year round, and it is especially interesting to do it on
winter, when there is snow outside and the lake is half frozen.
With the highly comfortable and stable Prijon sea kayaks
and in the company of a kayaking instructor, paddling on
the calm lake water is feasible also for complete beginners.
The trip can be combined with some team challenge on the
shore, even with cycling along the lake shores. A delicious
lunch at a local tourist farm can be organised to wrap up the
day.
A similar programme can also be performed on the Planina
field during the periods when the field is flooded by the
Unica River, transforming it into a temporary lake. Paddling
between trees, over the flooded local roads and between
traffic signs or even through an abandoned old house can be
an unforgettable experience.
Spring, autumn, winter
Minimum / maximum
2–20, up to 60 with multiactivity programmes
Duration:
2-3 hours
Distance:
50 km to Cerknica Lake
SEA KAYAKING AT THE SLOVENIAN COAST
Buy The Sea, www.buythesea.si
Although the Slovenian coastline is only 46.6 km long, it
features among other historic towns, nature parks, yachting
marinas, resorts and beaches and even a commercial
harbour.
Paddling is your most immediate connection to the water.
Therefore, a sea kayak tour is the best way to discover
several colourful bits of the coast that still resist to urban
development and remain small oases of wilderness worth
seeing. Catching the spirit of the romantic and ancient town
of Piran and the lively summer beat of Portorož – our leading
resort town, while swiftly paddling on the sea is a special
experience. The itinerary also allows time for a refreshing
swim and includes a stop in the Sečovlje saltpans where,
following a centuries-long tradition, salt is hand-harvested
still today. In the right season, you might be able to pick
some for yourself.
The tour, on board a very stable sea kayak (tandems are
available), is suitable also for beginners. Lunch in a local inn /
restaurant can be organised upon previous agreement.
May-October
Minimum / maximum
2–10
Duration:
5 hours (half a day with lunch)
Distance:
120 km
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JUMP ON BOARD FOR A SAILING CHALLENGE
Sailling Challenge, Cleanport, www.cleanport.si
Based at the Izola Marina, Cleanport is a company
specialising in sailing events and regatta charters. Our offer
includes half-day or full-day sailing competitions, or even
longer regattas. Smaller or larger groups are welcome to
embark on a memorable sailing experience in Slovenia’s
costal waters, either on J-24 sailboats or on board “The
One Design,” a brand-new 10-metre carbon-fibre racing
sailboat suitable for crews of up to eight. Our flexible
business approach allows us to maximally adapt our offer
to the client’s specific requirements, and therefore various
event options at sea or on shore can be arranged. For less
experienced crews, we can provide skippers as well. Come
and hoist the sails with us!
All year round
Minimum / maximum
15–80
Duration:
Half a day or more
Distance
115 km
SOČA RIVER RAFTING WITH BBQ
For years, rafting down the Soča River has been a popular
adventure for groups large and small— for old and young
alike! A trip down its most attractive section, which lasts
around two hours, takes you approximately 12 kilometres
downriver and is suitable for swimmers. During the trip,
a variety of fun activities and games will enhance your
experience. No prior knowledge is necessary to enjoy a Maya
rafting trip—all you need is a cheerful attitude and a big
smile on your face. The agency provides all the necessary
equipment (neoprene suit and shoes, windcheater, helmet,
life jacket), transport, liability insurance, qualified local
guides, photos of the trip, and more. The rafting winds up
with a BBQ party right beside the Soča River, at our sports
and recreation centre.
You can have fun playing beach volleyball, football, and
badminton or try your hand at archery, or admire the bluegreen water of the river and the view of the mountains
above Tolmin.
Spring to autumn
Minimum / maximum
6–100
Duration:
4–8 hours
Distance:
130 km
43
EMERALD RIVER ADVENTURE
Lifetrek Events, www.lifetreck.si, www.spiritowin.com
The best one-day incentive trip in Slovenia with a scenic
drive around Triglav National Park and more. Experience the
unspoiled nature of northwestern Slovenia in the refreshing
pools and rapids of a mountain beauty, the Soča River
(also called the “Emerald River”). Enjoy the taste of alpine
freshness in the Julian Alps. Relive World War I’s Soča
Front at the authentic locales of Hemingway’s Farewell to
Arms. And wish a happy descent to the rafters on the white
waters. The Emerald River Adventure programme lets you
discover an attractive part of our country. It is a great way
to explore our alpine world and its most secret places within
Triglav National Park. The trip starts in Ljubljana and heads
past the mountain resort of Kranjska Gora to Vršič (1,611 m),
the highest mountain pass in Slovenia, where a stop for a
short hike is planned. The drive then continues to the Trenta
Valley, where the “Emerald” river has its source, and on to
Bovec, arriving on time for a great rafting experience. Before
returning to Ljubljana, two more stops are on the agenda:
one at Lake Bohinj and the other at Lake Bled.
April–November
Minimum / maximum
7–200
Duration:
8–10 hours
Distance
130 km
KAYAKING ON THE KRKA RIVER
Carpe Diem – Kayak Adventures, www.kayak.si
Since 1991, Carpe Diem has organised kayak trips and
kayaking lessons on the Krka, one of Slovenia’s most
beautiful and tranquil rivers. Our kayaking centre offers
shorter, half-day and all-day kayak trips of various distances
and levels of difficulty for which prior experience is not
necessary. We also offer kayaking courses for all those who
wish to learn the skills of whitewater kayaking. We have
looked after guests aged from seven to seventy-seven,
and our extensive kayaking knowledge can be adapted to
almost all age groups. For companies and groups we can
organise special workshops and teambuilding programmes.
Our centre provides all the necessary kayaking and safety
equipment as well as experienced instructors. After an
exciting trip downriver, we invite you to our little restaurant
beside the Krka where we serve specialties from the river
and the surrounding forests and fields. The village of Krka is
just a thirty-minute drive from Ljubljana.
Normally April - October
Minimum / maximum
1-40
Duration:
3 hours to half a day
(or more)
Distance:
37 km
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ETHNO HERITAGE & COUNTRYSIDE LIFE
THE PRIMORSKA BEEKEEPING TRAIL
Slovenian Beekeepers Association, www.czs.si
Departing from Ljubljana towards the Vipava Valley, we make
a stop at Šempas to see the beekeeping activity of Franc
Šivic, the honey plant plantation, the gallery of apicultural
photography featuring global photography award-winning
exhibits, the collection of miniature Slovenian apiaries, and
the honey pouring facility. Various kinds of honey will be
available for sampling. We will also tour the thousand-yearold village of Šempas, which features a remarkable stone
courtyard called “borjač” and a Baroque church. After
lunch at a tourist farm, we will make a trip to the medieval
settlement of Štanjel where it will be possible to sample the
local Merlot wines. We will return to Ljubljana through Tomaj
and Sežana.
April - October
Minimum / maximum
20-55
Duration:
8-10 hours
Distance:
97 km
AN “OLD-FASHIONED” DAY IN A VILLAGE
TOP Agencija, www.topagencija.si
What was life like in a Slovenian village? How did our
ancestors live? What did they do in their free time? If you are
asking yourself these questions, we offer you a chance to
experience the answers.
You will spend a day in the village of Studor, away from
hustle and bustle of the city. Breathing fresh air, listening to
the sound of birds, and resting your eyes on the greenery
of endless pastures, you will spend the day with the farm
animals, participate in the traditional games that were played
by our forefathers (archery, horseshoes, walking on stilts), do
farm chores, groom and saddle the horses before a trail ride,
build a scarecrow, and enjoy a taste of old-fashioned country
life.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted with the traditional dram
of brandy. For hungry stomachs, a typically hearty Slovenian
farm meal will be served, and you will be plenty strong for
rest of the day and all the activities. To help you remember a
great day in the country, you will receive a souvenir cowbell
to take home.
April to October
Minimum / maximum
20-55
Duration:
8-10 hours
Distance:
80 km
45
A TASTE OF HISTORY
A DAY ON BOARD THE STEAM TRAIN
ABC Rent-a-car d.o.o., www.abc-tourism.si
The steam train starts its journey from the Jesenice railway
station after an hour’s bus ride from Ljubljana. The trip takes
you past the alpine jewels of Bled and Bohinjska Bistrica on the
way to the town of Kanal on the Soča River. There we will get off
the train and continue our way on buses, driving along the Soča
River past the villages of Anhovo and Plave to Goriška Brda, an
outstanding winegrowing region near the Slovene-Italian border.
On our way, we will make a stop in the village of Gonjače to climb
a 23-meter belvedere tower and enjoy the view. We will continue
past the medieval village of Šmartno to the centre of the region,
Dobrovo, where we will enjoy lunch. Before heading back, we will
also visit the largest wine cellar in the region. In Nova Gorica, the
centre of western Slovenia, we begin our return railway journey
and then take the bus to Ljubljana.
Minimum / maximum
120-250
Duration:
1 day
Distance:
65 km
COMMANDER RUPNIK’S LINE
iDMC, www.idmc.eu
During the First and Second World Wars, much of today’s
Primorska region was under the jurisdiction of neighbouring
Italy while the rest of Slovene territory was a part of the
Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Both countries built a complex of
defensive tunnels, bunkers, military posts, and other military
installations.
Through a dynamic treasure hunt along the Rupnik Line, your
team will become familiar with this part of the border region,
visit the military structures, and discover less known secrets
of Slovenia’s forests. Through the treasure hunt assignments
you will strengthen and build the connections among your
team. This theme treasure hunt takes place in an authentic
environment that gives the hunt realistic scenery and helps the
participants get into historic characters.
Spring-autumn
Minimum / maximum
12-100
Duration:
4-8 hours
Distance:
45 km
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PREDJAMA CASTLE ADVENTURE
Postojnska jama d.d. www.postojnska-jama.si
At less than an hour's drive from Ljubljana and nine kilometres
from Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle has perched proudly in
its rocky cliff for more than 700 years—powerful, provocative,
and impregnable. The mighty castle invites visitors to discover
its treasures and be transported back to the time of the robber
barons. Erazem Predjamski (Erasmus of Predjama) amassed great
wealth from his plundering rampages. Since he suspected that
one of his lieutenants might steal from him, he hid his treasure in
an unusual place. Obstacles were set up throughout the castle
so Erazem might immediately discover if someone was moving
around the castle with the intention of stealing from him. With the
unfortunate demise of Erazem, the solution to the obstacles was
also forgotten, and only the legend of the hidden treasure lives
on. Recent excavations at the castle have yielded boxes leading
to the treasure, but so far no one has succeeded in solving all the
clues. Perhaps you will be the first to do so.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
3–15 in a group, max 8
groups
Duration:
1–3 hours
Distance:
55 km
CULINARY TEAM-BUILDING PROGRAMME
iDMC, www.idmc.eu
A common goal, division of assignments, democratic
leadership, and good interpersonal relationships – all these
are the foundations for successful teamwork. They are also
the fundamental principles for preparing a superb dinner of
lunch, which you can enjoy in the company of your closest
colleagues. In cooperation with top chefs from hotel Astoria
in Bled, you will learn how efficient teamwork can help you
prepare an excellent meal. After the introductory team
workshop and preparation of a cooking plan, you will start
preparing traditional Slovene dishes under the guidance of
a chef and an expert in team building. While enjoying dinner
or lunch you have prepared, we will examine your level of
cooperation, propose possible improvements, and discuss
how your work in the kitchen reflects relationships at the
workplace. The programme is aimed at all team-playing
chefs as well as those whose favourite part of cooking is
when the dish is served on the plate. There is a suitable role
for anyone in our team cooking, and that is the magic and
the key to successful teamwork.
All year round
Minimum / maximum
6-16
Duration:
4-5 hours
Distance
47 km (Bled as possible
location)
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YOUR LOCAL PARTNERS
LJUBLJANA TOURISM / CONVENTION BUREAU
The Ljubljana Tourism / Convention Bureau is the prime source
of objective and professional knowledge on the meetings
proposition - facilities and services providers in Ljubljana and its
greater area. It focuses on destination marketing in the specific
segment of congresses, meetings and incentives, including the
support to bids for international congresses, and cooperates
with local partners in the product development.
where all of europe meets
The Ljubljana Tourism / Convention Bureau aims at being
a valuable local adviser with many insiders’ tips, offering
assistance to prospective meeting planners in finding the
best solution or suitable local partner for staging an event in
Ljubljana or wider. It does not operate on a membership basis
and its support is free of charge. It works in synergy with the
Slovenian Convention Bureau and partners from the industry.
www.visitljubljana.si/meetings
[email protected]
SLOVENIAN CONVENTION BUREAU
The Slovenian Convention Bureau is a non-profit organisation,
offering free advice on the meeting and incentive options
available in Slovenia. It is your neutral partner when considering
Slovenia as a meeting and incentive destination, as well as being
the central information point regarding meeting and incentive
offers for the entire country. Around 65 members include
convention centres and hotels, PCO’s, DMC’s, city convention
bureaus and other service providers The advantages of Slovenia
are easy accessibility, the geographic and cultural diversity of
the country, modern meeting facilities, tasty cuisine based on
fresh local ingredients, accompanied by excellent wines, as well
as the genuine hospitality of the people and good value for
money.
www.slovenia-convention.com
KONGRES MAGAZINE
Kongres has established itself in the media business as a
relevant South East Europe Meetings Industry Magazine with a
wider international readership. It is also the official magazine of
the Slovenian Convention Bureau.
Its contents address the most relevant topics on global trends in
congresses and business events, best practices and an overview
of news from Slovenia and the SE Europe region.
www.kongres-magazine.eu
STANDARDISATION OF MEETINGS INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS IN SLOVENIA
First introduced in 2008, this project led by the Slovenian
Convention Bureau is intended to simplify and shorten the
client’s search for venues and event organisers. In a transparent
way, the client can get a clear insight into who is offering which
service and a better overview of the quality of comparable
services offered by individual suppliers.
Category A: CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Category B: PROFESSIONAL CONGRESS ORGANISER
Category C: DMC AGENCY
Category D: EVENT AGENCY
Category E: CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
Category F: CONVENTION HOTEL
Category G: HOTEL WITH CONFERENCE FACILITIES
Category H: OTHER CONGRESS SERVICES
Category I: SPECIAL VENUE
Category J: OTHER VENUE
More info at www.visitljubljana.si/meetings
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DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
COMPANIES (DMC’S)
DMC’s focusing on Ljubljana-based programmes
(in alphabetical order)
iDMC
iDMC is specialized in the concept design and implementation
of fresh, professional, inspiring and innovative and custommade events, incentives, teambuildings as well as business
meetings. Being aware of the fact that events have a strong
influence on the environment – locally as well as globally, on
the society as well as on nature, each of the programme ideas
are assessed also from the environmental impact point of
view. Where possible, the company uses sustainably-oriented
business practices.
www.idmc.eu
INTOURS DMC
Intours offers a complete service to help clients make the
choices that are right for their special event. All logistical and
organisational aspects are handled with the utmost care, and
the professional staff cover every facet of a client’s meeting,
incentive, and travel requirements. Destination advice for unique
functions is their speciality, based on a thorough understanding
of the specifics of meetings and incentive travel programmes.
Intours is a member of the MeetAdria DMC Group, which
associates three among the leading DMC companies from three
different countries in our wider region. Their partners in the
MeetAdria group are Dubrovnik Travel (Croatia) and Talas-M
(Montenegro).
www.intours-mice.si
KOMPAS
Kompas is a major international travel corporation, that is
both traditional and modern – an ideal hand-in-hand travel
partner for its many clients in Slovenia and abroad since 1951!
Its Meetings and Incentives department organises programmes
of every kind. In addition, it provides unforgettable events and
incentive packages in diverse locations and historic venues
in co-operation with a network of local experts and partners.
Kompas prides itself on providing a fine service, and a single
staff member that is the client’s contact point for your event
from first to last. Smoothness and the absolute minimum of
stress are ever their watchwords, based upon extensive years of
high-quality experience in the field and the efficient scheduling
and co-ordination of every element.
www.kompas-online.net
EVENT AGENCIES
Outdoor and Incentive Specialists
(in alphabetical order)
KOREN SPORTS
Koren Sports is a leading specialist in the field of outdoor
events, notably teambuilding and incentive programmes for
groups of 10 to 500 participants. A highly-motivated team of
dynamic instructors guides guests safely through challenges as
diverse as adrenaline adventures, group motivational events, and
sports activities. Social events and theme evenings complete the
range of services available. Programmes are designed and tailormade in line with the client’s wishes. Koren Sports also owns
and manages two adrenaline parks and built the first high ropes
course in Slovenia.
www.koren-sports.si
LIFETREK EVENTS
Lifetrek Events provides creative and unique events, team
training, incentive programmes, and conference organisation
support. They assure motivation and team spirit for those
wishing to experience new things, believing that a unique
and powerful business solution helps create a winning team.
Established in 1998, Lifetrek Events aims to give clients a
stimulating experience through dynamic participation events.
Over the years they have elaborated new criteria for client
satisfaction by performing to the highest standards and always
adding something more.
www.lifetrek.si; www.spritowin.com
MAYA TEAM
(Standardisation process for category D currently in progress)
Maya is the first tourist agency in the Soča River region to
offer all-inclusive services in the field of outdoor activities. The
agency is developing its operations under two brands − Maya
Outdoor Centre and Maya Team Spirit.
The Outdoor Centre looks after the organisation of individual
and group one-day adventure experiences (rafting, mini-rafting,
kayaking, canyoning, hydrospeeding, cycling, trekking, etc.) and
also arranges picnics for groups using our services.
The Team Spirit is there to organise and implement a variety
of team-based or conference-based activities (incentive and
teambuilding programmes, workshops and seminars, business
events, etc.).
www.maya.si
LIBERTY INCENTIVES & CONGRESSES SLOVENIA
Liberty Incentives & Congresses is a ground handling and
travel management company that operates throughout
the countries of former Yugoslavia. The team consists of
dedicated professional consultants, always on hand to provide
expert knowledge and personalised service to assist clients
in every organisational stage of a function, from planning to
implementation. They pride themselves on attention to detail to
ensure that whatever the client’s requirements, an experience
may be tailor-made to meet and exceed expectations. Their
cooperation with the best destination suppliers ensures the
highest standards of quality, service, and value for money. The
company’s main activities are MICE, Wellness Tourism, Ground
Handling, Business Travel, and Active & Leisure Tourism.
www.liberty-incentive.net
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50
LJUBLJANA CITY MAP
1
2
Town Hall
Town, Old and Upper
Square - Old Ljubljana
3 Church of St James
4 Cobbler’s Bridge
5 Slovenian Academy of
Arts and Sciences
6 National and University
Library
7 City Museum
8 Križanke Summer
Theatre
9 Roman Wall
10 Drama - Slovenian
National Theatre
11 Congress Square
12 Church of the Holy
Trinity (Ursuline)
13 University of Ljubljana
14 The Slovenian
Philharmonic
15 Prešeren Square
16 Franciscan Church
Tourist Information
Centre
Lev Hotel
Central Hotel
Grand Hotel Union Executive
Grand Hotel Union Business
Hotel Slon Best
Western Premier
Allegro Hotel
Lesar Angel Hotel
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Triple Bridge
Central Market
Cathedral of St Nicholas
Dragon Bridge
Ljubljana Castle
Skyscraper
National Opera and
Ballet Theatre
24 National Gallery
25 Museum of Modern Art
26 National Museum
Antiq Hotel
City Hotel Ljubljana
Mrak Hotel
Park Hotel
Emonec Hotel
Cubo Hotel
27 Republic Square
28 Cankarjev dom, Cultural
and Congress Centre
29 Slovenian Ethnographic
Museum
30 Ljubljana Exhibition and
Convention Centre
Antiq Palace Hotel
(Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana
Mons Hotel M-Hotel, BIT Center
Hotel Ljubljana Resort Hotel
Ahotel Stil Hotel and Grandvid
Hotel are located outside the city
centre map.)
30
are - Old Town Quarter
and Sciences
brary
29
Theatre
(Ursuline)
24
22
16
23
iation (Franciscan)
26
15
27
28
11
12
18
17
19
14
kega
13
20
21
10
Zrinjs
25
16
t Theatre
enia
8
9
and Congress Centre
useum
51
Museum, gallery
Railway station
Hotel
Petrol station,
MAP OF SLOVENIA
52
MAP OF CENTRAL SLOVENIA
53
54
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