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GREEN ADVENTURES Green Stories Guide/ 9 Green destinations

www.slovenia.info #ifeelsLOVEnia THE GREEN STORY OF SLOVENIA

Slovenia is a country with green stories. It is surrounded by greenery wherever you look – towards the Alpine peaks, the green forests, the , the mysterious Karst, the vineyards, or Pannonian Plain. All of these different landscapes are connected through the bond of green love.

This is Slovenia’s love for nature and the care it takes to conserve it, the love for green towns and the pride that it takes in its culture. In Slovenia we breathe fresh air and enjoy therapeutic water. In some places, the forests have remained untouched for thousands of years. More than a third of Guide through Slovenia is protected by the conservation program Natura 2000.

green adventures We have green hearts. The natural environment in which we live often means the most to us. We are particularly happy to The green stories of Slovenia ...... 2 share green corners of our country with travellers, because Destinations and tourism providers...... 3 we are proud of our sustainable tourism. Green people...... 3 Green adventures...... 4 We are guided by a green mentality. We must do everything to conserve our unspoiled nature and the wealth of our cultural – European Green Capital 2016...... 5 heritage. Will you help us? Cerkno – Green Stories...... 6 Idrija – a UNESCO Site...... 7 Welcome to green, active and healthy Slovenia. – Embraced by the Alps...... 8 Radlje ob Dravi – a Green World...... 9 Rogla – Mountain Wellness...... 10 – a Jewel by the River ...... 11 Laško - the Confluence of Good...... 12 Žalec – Green Gold...... 13 A map of green destinations and tourism providers...... 14

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TOURISM PROVIDERS Learn about the green personality of Sloveni- Listen to the green stories of Slovenia. Allow ans. To some extent, everyone is a hiker, cyclist, them to inspire you to experience the most Every region of Slovenia has its own natural heritage custodian, or home garden producer. beautiful green adventures first hand. They will green wonders. Local communities, tourist or- The photographs in this brochure tell stories remind you that the bond between people and ganisations and providers are making increas- of green destinations where the people have pristine nature and the tradition of our fore- ing efforts to remain green. They promote a green attitude and believe that focussing on bears is magical and therapeutic. Enrich your tourism that is friendly to the environment, sustainability is the right way forward. getaway by making it green! visitors, and local people.

3 Ljubljana, the European Green Capital 2016 and the capital of Slovenia, is the first destina- THE FIRST NINE SLOVENIAN tion to receive the golden Slovenia Green label. Learn about the green stories of destinations DESTINATIONS WITH THE that have received the silver Slovenia Green label: Kamnik, Idrija, Cerkno, Rogla - Zreče, and Radlje ob Dravi. Enjoy the green experiences offered by the first three destinations with the SLOVENIA GREEN LABEL bronze Slovenia Green label: Celje, Laško, and Žalec. Turn to the map at the end of the bro- chure to see where the greenest Slovenian destinations and tourism providers are located.

GREEN SCHEME OF SLOVENIAN TOURISM features of the Green Scheme of The Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism is a na- The main strategic objective of the scheme Slovenian Tourism tional-level programme or certification scheme un- is for tourism providers and destinations in 5 der the umbrella brand SLOVENIA GREEN: Slovenia to apply sustainable tourism models. All the objectives of the strategic guidelines are 1. Comprehensive approach accompanied by sustainable development and and focus on development • it combines all of the efforts to develop concern for the economic, social, cultural, and sustainable tourism in Slovenia, 2. National character natural environment. • it offers specific tools for destinations and 3. International comparison tourism providers to assess and improve 4. Based on global standards sustainable operations, (GDS) • and it also promotes this green approach 5. A positioning and through the SLOVENIA GREEN label. promotional tool

SLOVENIA GREEN is a certification programme and quality label recognising the fulfilment of the requirements SLOVENIA GREEN defined by the Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism for destinations and tourism providers. Overall, SLOVENIA GREEN is used in Slovenian tourism to communicate the efforts made within the Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism and, most importantly, to promote green destinations and tourism providers. The label can be used only by those destinations and providers that join the Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism and meet the conditions to obtain the label.

GREEN SCHEME OF SLOVENIAN TOURISM Destinations and tourism providers in the Green REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Scheme of Slovenian Tourism registration pro- cedure sign the Green Policy of Slovenian Tourism, which is based on ten principles of sus- To obtain the SLOVENIA GREEN DESTINA- TION label, a destination, upon joining the Green tainability. The Green Policy of Slovenian Tourism Scheme of Slovenian Tourism, must carry out defines the basic commitment of Slovenian tourism activities which guarantee a particular level of to operate according to the principles of sustaina- sustainability upon entry, and it commits to con- bility and to continuously make efforts to improve. tinuously improving its sustainability.

4 WE LIVE GREEN David, Gea, and Gašper say that Ljubljana is like their green outdoor living room. All of them work in the dynamic world of the media. They are glad that, despite their intense schedule, they can spend time walking or cycling outdoors. The city centre, which is closed to motor vehicle traffic, is very relaxing.

LJUBLJANA EUROPEAN GREEN CAPITAL 2016

It is no secret that Ljubljana is green at In recent years, the capital of Slovenia has been visibly reshaped into THE MOST BEAUTIFUL heart. As the European Green Capital a city in which high environmental standards can be enjoyed. With GREEN ADVENTURES 2016, it serves as an example to all more than 542 m2 of public green areas per capita, Ljubljana is one who wish to organise life in a city that of the greenest European capitals, entirely surrounded by forests • A cycling tour of Ljubljana is friendly to nature, its residents and and hills. Ljubljana still has the friendliness of a small capital city, • The Taste Ljubljana Food Tour and while also providing everything that major European cities have to visitors. Ljubljana's green spots invite the Ljubljana Beer Tour offer. It is most beautiful when explored on foot or by bike, as the you to enjoy romantic views, and the entire city centre is closed to motor vehicle traffic. Jogging through Stand-up paddling (sup) on the city centre is like a green outdoor • Tivoli Park, enjoying the cafés and restaurants on the banks of the River living room. River Ljubljanica, or visiting the marketplace in the old city centre are among the most popular activities of people living in Ljubljana. Ljubljana's relaxed atmosphere is best enjoyed on a sunny afternoon or in the evening, when the city centre becomes one big outdoor li- ving room with picturesque squares full of life. Join the guided wal- ks, cycling or food tours around the city. Welcome to Ljubljana, the www.visitljubljana.com European Green Capital 2016, a great starting point for exploring Slovenia. 5 WE LIVE GREEN In this photo, the pleasures of forest selfness are being enjoyed by Alenka from Cerkno and Denis from Žiri. As a doctor of medicine, Alenka believes in the therapeutic effects of the forest. Denis’ family also swears by anything natural, and makes herbal cosmetic products.

CERKNO GREEN STORIES

Special stories are written in the embrace The Cerkljansko Hills are green, mighty, and mysterious. Some THE MOST BEAUTIFUL of mighty forests. One of them tells of hope of their living energy can be felt during a special forest selfness GREEN ADVENTURES and courage. Another chases away winter in experience, where you head to the very heart of the green land- the form of a traditional “laufar,” a traditional scape, embrace a tree, listen to the unique sounds of nature, and • Forest selfness and relaxation in Shrovetide character from the town of combine them with relaxation and meditation techniques. In nature's embrace Cerkno. Discover your own story as you the Cerkljansko region, consciousness was already expanded • Experience Pasica Gorge and Franja receive the healing energy of forest selfness; by the Neanderthals, who created and played the flute found at while enjoying at Cerkno Ski Resort, which the Divje Babe Archaeological Park. People also had to be inven- Partisan Hospital has received many awards, or at the Bike & tive at the hidden Franja Partisan Hospital, which cared for the • An active getaway at Cerkno Fun Park in the Cerkljansko Hills. wounded during World War II and which now has a European Ski Resort Heritage Label. Explore the Hospital and the small hidden pools of Pasica Gorge. In winter, you can marvel at the Cerkljansko Region on the traditional winter hike to Mt. Porezen. Spend an active holiday in the most modern ski resort in Slovenia, which has skiing facilities, a snow park, and cross-country skiing trails. www.turizem-cerkno.si

6 WE LIVE GREEN Tatjana from Spodnja Idrija likes to relax in the beautiful green surroundings of Idrija. The photograph shows her with her friend Anja. A path brought them to the mysterious . Tatjana says that nature restores people’s strength, so she spends a lot of time running, cycling, and hiking in the mountains.

IDRIJA UNESCO SITE

The Alpine and the Karst worlds Have you heard the story of the silver stream in the middle of the THE MOST BEAUTIFUL meet in western Slovenia to create forest? Once the second-largest mercury mine in the world, it is GREEN ADVENTURES the magnificent natural wonders now an interesting tourist experience. Even though visitors now that rise above the oldest mining walk through the underground passage called Anthony’s Main • Fishing in the crystal-clear River town in Slovenia. Idrija is the land of Road, and not miners, the technical and cultural heritage is evident with the Idrija Fishing Association at every step. Gewerkenegg Castle, formerly used for the needs of UNESCO heritage. The town centre, • Cycling from Idrija to the Lajšt natural the mercury mine, is now home to Idrija Municipal Museum. Taste the mercury mine, and the natural dumplings from Idrija (žlikrofi), a typical dish eaten by mining fam- swimming pool attractions of the Idrija Geopark are on ilies, and learn about the bobbing of Idrija lace introduced by the A stroll down the Rake walking path to the World Heritage List. • miners’ wives. Not far from the town, you enter the green world of Wild Lake high karst plateaus and forests, clear rivers and valleys, and no less than 22 themed hiking and cycling trails of the Idrija Geopark. One of the major features of this UNESCO park is the first Slovenian museum in nature, Wild Lake, with its mysterious depths where a karst spring burbles, allowing water to break through to the sur- www.visit-idrija.si face. Reach the lake by taking a stroll down a path taken by the most well-known natural scientists from Idrija. 7 WE LIVE GREEN This photo shows Aljaž and Sonja from Kamnik at the source of the River Kamniška Bistrica. This is their favourite green hiking spot. The Bistrica, the name refers to its purity (Bistrica or “clear water”), and the fresh Alpine air always clear their minds. Sonja is a musician, and she likes to sing with the shepherds in the Mountain Pasture.

KAMNIK EMBRACED BY THE ALPS

The medieval town of Kamnik and the Shepherds from Velika Planina once gave Trnič, the cheese of love, to THE MOST BEAUTIFUL surrounding green landscape lie in a those who stole their hearts. Today, this cheese, shaped like a wom- GREEN ADVENTURES valley embraced by the Kamnik-Savinja an’s breasts, is a beautiful souvenir and the most recognisable culi- Alps. Although they are very close to the nary product of Taste Kamnik project. Everything here tastes truly • A getaway spent with shepherds at the capital city of Ljubljana, it is a completely delicious, including the drinking water and other great products. At Velika Planina Mountain Pasture different world. With its wooden huts, Natural Healing Park, there is a spring of living water which the Velika Planina high plateau is like • Taste Kamnik and the production of Trnič something from a fairytale. Every has an incredible amount of trace elements important for the body. (sir trnič), the cheese of love summer, the shepherds move their Healthy water that empowers you with vital energy also invites you to • The living water in Tunjice and the eco- herds here, in one of the few remaining visit the environment friendly Terme in the and shepherds´ settlements in Europe. the source of the River Kamniška Bistrica. To enjoy the greenest views, world of thermal pleasures in Tuhinj Valley take a cable car to a height of 1450 m above sea level. Breathe in some fresh air on the Velika Planina Plateau, the largest Slovenian mountain pasture. At first glance, the tourist settlement with wooden cottages entirely covered with spruce shingles looks just like shepherd dwell- ings. In the summer, the bells of freely grazing cows and calls of shep- www.kamnik-tourism.si herds, who gladly invite you to taste their dairy delights and a typical cheese-maker’s snack, can be heard echoing in this mountain pasture.

8 WE LIVE GREEN Nejc and Sabina are a couple from Radlje ob Dravi. They are very proud of the first biological pool in Slovenia. Sabina has always wanted to swim among water lilies and now they can do this without the fear of something lurking under the surface. At the water park, they were told about the organisms in the pool that are friendly to visitors.

RADLJE OB DRAVI A GREEN WORLD

Lovers of green tourism created the See how people can encourage the best that nature has to of- THE MOST BEAUTIFUL first biological pool in Slovenia in the fer. The Radlje ob Dravi Water Park is the first natural lake for GREEN ADVENTURES green town of Radlje ob Dravi, far from swimming of its kind. Its secret lies in the planned conditions the city hustle. The water circulates created to maintain the biological balance and natural self-de- • Refreshment in the first biological with the help of a small pump, as the fence system. A biological cleaning device maintains the quality pool in Slovenia pool is cleaned completely naturally and cleanliness of the water. After a refreshing swim, explore • A recreational path around Radlje, using sand filters and plants. This the environment along the River , which is picturesque natural swimming area is surrounded and full of beautiful natural sights. Crystal-clear streams flow including a trim trail by the meadows, fields, and forests of from the Kozjak and Pohorje Hills towards the Drava Valley. • A cycling trip and a visit to a bee- the Koroška Region. Nearby, in the shade of trees, there are numerous hiking trails, keeping workshop where you can refresh your body and mind in all seasons. Hike up to nearby peaks with wonderful views. You can also expe- rience the unspoiled nature and hospitality of the local people by cycling on some of the 20 trails that connect the Slovenian and Austrian part of the Koroška Region. Make a quick stop at www.sktmradlje.si a herbalist’s or a beekeeper’s shop, so that even your snack along the way is completely natural. 9 WE LIVE GREEN The local female volleyball players from Zreče do their training in nature. The women are most excited about fitness preparations on nearby Rogla Plateau, where they are always happy to enjoy the fresh mountain climate, good training conditions, tasty local food, and the company of other athletes.

ROGLA - ZREČE MOUNTAIN WELLNESS

The reason Rogla Plateau is famous for Rogla Plateau and the town of Zreče are ideal for a green getaway. The THE MOST BEAUTIFUL being a natural climatic health resort is that fresh Pohorje air helps people reach the Lovrenc Lakes with ease, where GREEN ADVENTURES the air in low mountain ranges provides they can enjoy a restful moment on the footbridges with views of the more oxygen during the day and makes for peat bog and the Lakes. After an active day, there is nothing better than • Mountain wellness and body a more restful sleep at night. The bog pools mountain wellness, which can be enjoyed in the Pohorje Hills with treatment with Pohorje peat or Lovrenc Lakes glisten between the Zreče added interesting and special local features. Inhale herbal aromas in a A walk to the Lovrenc Lakes in and Ribnica ranges of the Pohorje Hills, steam room, try a pealing treatment with mountain flowers, or have a • where medicinal Pohorje peat has been back treatment using Pohorje peat, which in some places is a few dozen the middle of a peat bog accumulating in the wetlands in the middle millennia old. This completely organic substance, rich in minerals, can • A picnic in nature with the of the forest for over 8,000 years. help cure many inflammatory processes in the body. Rogla Plateau and Tastes of Rogla the Pohorje Hills are a paradise for sports enthusiasts in all seasons, as they can ski in the forest in winter or enjoy hiking and cycling in sum- mer. Along the way, they can pick some forest berries for refreshment. A team of Pohorje master chefs has been studying the local produce, fruits, herbs, and spices for some time. The Tastes of Rogla are creat- www.destinacija-rogla.si ed with the help of recipes provided by grandmothers and inspired by modern creativity.

10 WE LIVE GREEN Alenka and Boštjan love going to the forest with their sons. Both of them love to educate people about the forest. As a forest ranger, Boštjan guides visitors on experiential trails. Alenka is a landscape architect, and she designed the playground under the tree house in the photo. They believe that we can learn a lot from nature, so it is only right to preserve it.

CELJE A JEWEL BY THE RIVER SAVINJA

The famous Counts of Celje would be A castle of the once most powerful noble family in the area of today’s THE MOST BEAUTIFUL proud of their town, still surrounded by Slovenia dominates the town of Celje. The three stars of once mighty GREEN ADVENTURES green plains and hills. The Roman and Counts of Celje are now part of the Slovenian coat of arms. There is a medieval architecture is in harmony wonderful view from the castle of the dynamic landscape and the con- • Exploring the City Forest and a with today’s urban environment. fluence of the Savinja and rivers. Picturesque valleys can be visit to the Tree House seen between the hills. The power of green energy can be felt at every There are winding forest trails full of Supping on Lake Šmartinsko step in Celje. The City Forest is almost in the middle of the urban envi- • surprises not too far from the romantic ronment. Take one of the hiking and experiential forest trails, which Adrenaline-fuelled adventures at old town centre. • passes a fairytale Tree House, the largest of its kind in Slovenia. Feel the Celjska Koča Adrenaline Park the freedom of the birds in the tree tops. There is a playground for chil- dren in a nearby meadow, and a trim trail as well as educational trail to explore. If you are a lover of water and tranquillity, take a trip around Lake Šmartinsko on foot or by bike. You can stop and enjoy a picnic at any point. If you want to enjoy a view of the ‘town of counts’, climb up to the Celjska Koča Mountain Lodge, the recreational centre of Celje, www.celje.si where you can ski in winter or release some adrenaline in an adventure park throughout the year.

11 WE LIVE GREEN Alja and Anika from Laško are visiting Franc, a local beekeeper. They have been enjoying the aromatic honey he makes in the middle of the unspoiled Laško Hills since childhood. Franc likes taking care of bees which are very important for humanity due to pollination. The photo also shows traditional gingerbread products made by his wife, Tatjana.

LAŠKO THE CONFLUENCE OF GOOD

There is an abundance of green surprises The beekeepers in Laško call their profession “the poetry of THE MOST BEAUTIFUL at the Confluence of Good. As early as in agriculture.” Beehives opened for tourists long ago. This is the GREEN ADVENTURES Ancient Roman times, Laško and Rimske home of the Carniolan honeybee, an indigenous Slovenian bee Toplice were known for their healing thermal species. As the second most common bee species in the world, • A visit to a local beekeeper and springsin the middle of unspoiled nature its pollination has significantly contributed to maintaining tasting delicious bee products along the River Savinja in eastern Slovenia. balance in nature. After you’ve learnt about bees, enjoy some • Honey or beer-based wellness Today, the local people are known for their sweets. Honey, gingerbread, and bee products from Laško are beer, flowers, and honey, as they have been excellent. Do not forget to visit the beehives, which are becom- experience proudly preserving the traditions of brewing ing the go-to places for apitherapy, because their microclimate • Apitherapy in a beehive and beekeeping alive for hundreds of years. has a favourable effect on people’s psycho-physical condition. The Thermana Laško Natural Health Resort is also connected to honey, as it received an award as the first bee-friendly compa- ny in Slovenia. In the park of the health resort, beekeepers from Laško have created a garden with honey-bearing plants, which can serve as an aromatic introduction to a honey or beer-based www.lasko.info wellness experience.

12 WE LIVE GREEN In this photo, Maruša and Anže from the Lower Savinja Valley are enjoying the romantic green surroundings. Franci is from the oldest inn in the Žalec area, which has been open for 150 years. He produces almost all of his ingredients in his kitchen garden, and gladly serves delicious dishes and the local Kukec beer in the midst of rye and hops.

ŽALEC GREEN GOLD

The Lower Savinja Valley is rich in The Lower Savinja Valley has one of the most beautiful sunsets THE MOST BEAUTIFUL the green gold, as no less than three in Slovenia. In summer, the bitter-sweet smell of the golden GREEN ADVENTURES quarters of Slovenia’s hop gardens hops spreads through the air. In the distance, green hills rise are in this valley. Picturesque hiking above the hop gardens. Since the 19th century, when the green • Cycling or hiking through hop farms and cycling trails run through the hop gold story began at Novo Celje Manor, Žalec has been the centre • Eco-Museum of Hop Growing and the of Slovenian hop production. Today, the famous Styrian Savinj- gardens. The beginning of the harvest Brewing Industry in Slovenia ski Golding is known around the world. Walk or cycle through season is celebrated in Žalec every hop fields to the Roman Necropolis in Šempeter, which is one Green Gold culinary delights and year, and old hop farming traditions • of the most beautiful preserved Roman monuments in central products are revived in a traditional manner. Europe. A slightly longer trail will lead you to the Pekel Cave, a karst cave over three million years old. Finish your hop ex- cursion at the Eco-Museum of Hop Growing and the Brewing Industry, located in a former hop drying facility. The atmosphe- re is so nostalgic that it is quite easy to think of the songs of a thousand hop pickers. Quench your thirst with some house www.turizem-zalec.si beer and enjoy culinary delights from the farms in the Lower Savinja Valley branded under the Green Gold label. 13 GREEN SCHEME OF SLOVENIAN TOURISM GREEN SCHEME OF SLOVENIAN TOURISM H H

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DESTINATIONS: 65 % of forest surfaces 36 % of surfaces protected by Natura 2000 An areaTOURISM of 20,273 kmPROVIDERS:2 14 Ljubljana Idrija, Kamnik, Radlje ob Dravi, Laško, Žalec, Celje, Ortenia - Apartments in Nature (Green Globe), Farmstay Urška Rogla-Zreče, Cerkno, Velenje (EU Ecolabel), Country Estate Trnulja (Bio Hotels), Terme Snovik DESTINATIONS: Nova Gorica (EU CountryTOURISM Estate Trnulja), PROVIDERS: Thermana park Laško (EU Ecolabel), Kamp Koren, Kobarid (EU Ecolabel), Hotel Park Ljubljana Ortenia - Apartments in Nature (Green Globe), Farmstay Urška IN THE PROCESS OF ASSESSMENT:Ljubljana Idrija, Kamnik, Radlje ob Dravi, Laško, Žalec, Celje, (Travelife), Hostel Celica (Travelife), Design rooms Pr’ Gavedarjo Rogla-Zreče, Cerkno, Velenje (Travelife), Hotel Jožef (EU Ecolabel) (EU Ecolabel), Country Estate Trnulja (Bio Hotels), Terme Snovik 1. Soča Valley (Bovec, , Kobarid), 2. Brda, 3. Kranjska Gora, 4. Maribor, 5. Ptuj, 6. Novo mesto, 7. Kočevska (Kočevje, Kostel, Osilnica), Nova Gorica (EU Country Estate Trnulja), Thermana park Laško (EU Ecolabel), 8. Bela krajina (Črnomelj, Metlika, Semič), 9. Litija and Šmartno pri Litiji, 10. Šentjur, 11. Ljutomer, 12. Valley (Ajdovščina, Vipava), Kamp Koren, Kobarid (EU Ecolabel), Hotel Park Ljubljana 13. , Solčavsko, 14. Podčetrtek, 15. Slovenj Gradec, 16. Polhov Gradec, 17. Bohinj (Travelife), Hostel Celica (Travelife), Design rooms Pr’ Gavedarjo IN THE PROCESS OF ASSESSMENT: (Travelife), Hotel Jožef (EU Ecolabel) 1. Soča Valley (Bovec, Tolmin, Kobarid), 2. Brda, 3. Kranjska Gora, 4. Maribor, 5. Ptuj, 6. Novo mesto, 7. Kočevska (Kočevje, Kostel, Osilnica), 8. Bela krajina (Črnomelj, Metlika, Semič), 9. Litija and Šmartno pri Litiji, 10. Šentjur, 11. Ljutomer, 12. (Ajdovščina, Vipava), 13. Logar Valley, Solčavsko, 14. Podčetrtek, 15. Slovenj Gradec, 16. Polhov Gradec, 17. Bohinj GREEN SCHEME OF SLOVENIAN TOURISM

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Soča Valley (Bovec, Tolmin,Idrija, Kobarid), Kamnik, 2. Brda, Radlje 3. Kranjska ob Dravi, Gora, 4. Maribor, 5. Ptuj, 6. NovoLaško, mesto, Žalec, 7. Kočevska Celje, (Kočevje, Kostel, Osilnica), Ortenia - Apartments in Nature (Green Globe), Farmstay Urška OB DRAVI 8. Bela krajina (Črnomelj, Metlika, Semič), 9. Litija and Šmartno pri Litiji, 10. Šentjur, 11. Ljutomer, 12. Vipava Valley (Ajdovščina, Vipava), A 15 11 Rogla-Zreče, Cerkno, Velenje (EU Ecolabel), Country Estate Trnulja (Bio Hotels), Terme Snovik 7 8 13. Logar Valley, Solčavsko, 14. Podčetrtek, 15. Slovenj Gradec, 16. Polhov Gradec, 17. Bohinj (EU Country Estate Trnulja), Thermana park Laško (EU Ecolabel), 3 8 Nova Gorica ROGLA Kamp Koren, Kobarid (EU Ecolabel), Hotel Park Ljubljana 5 (Travelife), Hostel Celica (Travelife), Design rooms Pr’ Gavedarjo 1 Design rooms DESTINATIONS: TOURISM PROVIDERS: 13 IN THE PROCESS8 OF ASSESSMENT: Pr’ Gavedarjo Farmstay Urška (Travelife), Hotel Jožef (EU Ecolabel) Stranice VELENJE Ljubljana 7 1. Soča ValleyIdrija, (Bovec, Kamnik, Tolmin, Radlje Kobarid),ob Dravi, 2. Brda, 3. Kranjska Gora, 4. Maribor,Laško, Žalec,5. Ptuj, Celje, 6. Novo mesto, 7. Kočevska (Kočevje, Kostel,Ortenia Osilnica), - Apartments in Nature (Green Globe), Farmstay Urška 17 7 8. Bela krajina (Črnomelj, Metlika, Semič), 9. Litija and Šmartno pri Litiji, 10. Šentjur, 11. Ljutomer, 12. Vipava Valley (Ajdovščina, Vipava), Kamp Koren Terme Snovik CELJE Rogla-Zreče, Cerkno, Velenje (EU Ecolabel), Country Estate Trnulja (Bio Hotels), Terme Snovik Kobarid Ortenia - Apartments 13. Logar Valley, Solčavsko, 14. Podčetrtek, 15. Slovenj Gradec, 16. Polhov Gradec, 17. Bohinj (EU Country Estate Trnulja), Thermana park Laško (EU Ecolabel), 1 Nova Gorica ŽALEC in Nature CRO Kamp Koren, Kobarid (EU Ecolabel), Hotel Park Ljubljana KAMNIK 10 Podčetrtek 1 LAŠKO (Travelife), Hostel Celica (Travelife), Design rooms Pr’ Gavedarjo CERKNO IN THE PROCESS OF ASSESSMENT:14 (Travelife), Hotel Jožef (EU Ecolabel) 1. Soča Valley (Bovec, Tolmin, Kobarid), 2. Brda, 3. Kranjska Gora, 4. Maribor, 5. Ptuj, 6. Novo mesto, 7. Kočevska (Kočevje, Kostel, Osilnica), LJUBLJANA 16 Thermana park 8. Bela krajina (Črnomelj,Laško Metlika, Semič), 9. Litija and Šmartno pri Litiji, 10. Šentjur, 11. Ljutomer, 12. Vipava Valley (Ajdovščina, Vipava), 2 IDRIJA Country Estate Hotel 9 DESTINATIONS: Trnulja 13.Park Logar Valley, Solčavsko, 14. Podčetrtek, 15. Slovenj Gradec, 16. Polhov Gradec, 17. Bohinj TOURISM PROVIDERS: Hostel NOVA GORICA Ljubljana Celica Idrija, Kamnik, Radlje ob Dravi, Laško, Žalec, Celje, OrteniaOrtenia, - Apartments Apartments inin natureNature (Green (Green Globe), Farmstay Urška Hotel Jožef Rogla-Zreče, Cerkno, Velenje (EUGlobe), Ecolabel), Urška Country Tourist Farm Estate (EU Trnulja Ecolabel), (Bio Hotels), Terme Snovik 12 Nova Gorica (EUTrnulja Country Estate Estate (Bio Hotels),Trnulja), Terme Thermana Snovik park Laško (EU Ecolabel), 12 Kamp(EU Ecolabel), Koren, Kobarid Thermana (EU ParkEcolabel), Laško Hotel Park Ljubljana 6 (Travelife),(EU Ecolabel), Hostel Koren Celica Camp, (Travelife), Kobarid (EU Design rooms Pr’ Gavedarjo IN THE PROCESS OF ASSESSMENT: (Travelife),Ecolabel), HotelHotel Park Jožef Ljubljana (EU Ecolabel) (Travelife), 1. SočaITA Valley (Bovec, Tolmin, Kobarid), 2. Brda, 3. Kranjska Gora, 4. Maribor, 5. Ptuj, 6. Novo mesto, 7. Kočevska (Kočevje, Kostel, Osilnica), Celica Hostel (Travelife), Pr’ Gavedarjo – 8. Bela krajina (Črnomelj, Metlika, Semič), 9. Litija and Šmartno pri Litiji, 10. Šentjur, 11. Ljutomer, 12. Vipava Valley (Ajdovščina, Vipava), rooms with a story (Travelife), Hotel Jožef 7 8 13. Logar Valley, Solčavsko, 14. Podčetrtek, 15. Slovenj Gradec, 16. Polhov Gradec, 17. Bohinj8 Idrija (EU Ecolabel)

8 7 UNDERGOING THE ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE: 7 1. Soča Valley (Bovec, Tolmin, Kobarid), 2. Brda 3. Kranjska Gora, 4. Maribor, 5. Ptuj, 6. Novo Mesto, 7. Kočevsko Region (Kočevje, Kostel, Osilnica), 8. Bela Krajina Region (Črnomelj, Metlika, Semič), 9. Litija and Šmartno pri Litiji, 10. Šentjur, 11. Ljutomer, 12. Vipava Valley (Ajdovščina, Vipava), 13. Logarska Valley and the Solčavsko Region, 14. Podčetrtek, 15. Slovenj Gradec, 16. Polhov Gradec, 17. Bohinj

More than 28.000 DESTINATIONS: TOURISM PROVIDERS: The highest-quality drinking water More than 22,000 plant and animal species watercourses 15 Ljubljana Idrija, Kamnik, Radlje ob Dravi, Laško, Žalec, Celje, Ortenia - Apartments in Nature (Green Globe), Farmstay Urška Rogla-Zreče, Cerkno, Velenje (EU Ecolabel), Country Estate Trnulja (Bio Hotels), Terme Snovik Nova Gorica (EU Country Estate Trnulja), Thermana park Laško (EU Ecolabel), Kamp Koren, Kobarid (EU Ecolabel), Hotel Park Ljubljana (Travelife), Hostel Celica (Travelife), Design rooms Pr’ Gavedarjo IN THE PROCESS OF ASSESSMENT: (Travelife), Hotel Jožef (EU Ecolabel) 1. Soča Valley (Bovec, Tolmin, Kobarid), 2. Brda, 3. Kranjska Gora, 4. Maribor, 5. Ptuj, 6. Novo mesto, 7. Kočevska (Kočevje, Kostel, Osilnica), 8. Bela krajina (Črnomelj, Metlika, Semič), 9. Litija and Šmartno pri Litiji, 10. Šentjur, 11. Ljutomer, 12. Vipava Valley (Ajdovščina, Vipava), 13. Logar Valley, Solčavsko, 14. Podčetrtek, 15. Slovenj Gradec, 16. Polhov Gradec, 17. Bohinj WE LIVE GREEN IN SLOVENIA

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