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oyster perpetual lady-datejust 

STRASTNO DO SKRAJNIH MEJA 

PUSHING BOUNDARIES WITH PASSION 

april 2008 – avgust 2008 

April 2008 – August 2008

Taste Slovenia 

Okusite Slovenijo

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škocjanske jame 

veličastni obraz narave 

škocjan caves 

the majestic face of nature 

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ekološki ocean orhidej 

lepotice iz prekmurja 

ocean orchids 

organically grown beauties 

from prekmurje 

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maja ferme nymph 

pobeg v cvetoči vrt 

mali raj pod kostanji na krasu 

rose garden escape 

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mali raj pod kostanji, karst 

čebelarstvo slovenije 

narava = zdravje = umetnost 

apiculture in slovenia 

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nature = health = art 

osvojeni vrhovi 

zgodbe slovenskega alpinizma 

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conquered peaks 

a tribute to slovenian alpinism 

elaphe 

vozila prihodnosti nastajajo 

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tudi v sloveniji 

elaphe 

vehicles of the future are 

made in slovenia, too 

sebina contents

grad otočec 

razkošje in duh časa 

castle otočec 

glamour and the spirit of the times 

sončna vrata kleti graben 

vinogradnik janez šekoranja 

sun door leads into the graben cellar 

winegrower janez šekoranja 

globoko v tišini zemlje 

alternativno vino domačije kabaj morel 

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deep in the stillness of earth 

alternative wine from the kabaj morel 

homestead 

v dogovoru z naravo 

aci urbajs, biodinamični vinar 

hand in hand with nature 

aci urbajs, biodynamic winemaker 

geomantija 

slovenija čuti (z) zemljo 

geomancy 

slovenia feels (for) earth 

maja ferme angeli, angels 

darilo narave 

brez soli ni življenja 

nature’s gift 

there is no life without salt 

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SALON SLOVENIJA 

turistična revija z vizijo A tourist magazine with a vision 

Revija Salon Slovenija je ekskluzivna turistična revija, ki je kot 

informacija in predstavitev slovenskih zgodb namenjena gostom hotelov 

višje kategorije v Sloveniji. 

Salon Slovenia is an exclusive tourist magazine with its 

purpose to provide the guests of higher category hotels in 

Slovenia with some information and the stories Slovenia 

narrates. 

Izdaja maj - avgust 2008 je na voljo gostom izbranih hotelov 

May – August 2008 issue is available to the guests of the 

following hotels: 

Banovci: 

Sončna hiša, Novi mediji 

Bled: 

Grand Hotel Toplice, Sava hoteli Bled 

Hotel Vila Bled, Sava hoteli Bled 

Hotel Golf, Sava hoteli Bled 

Hotel Park, Sava hoteli Bled 

Kraljeva klubska hiša, Sava hoteli Bled 

Ljubljana: 

City Hotel 

Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana 

Moravske toplice: 

Hotel Ajda, Terme 3000 

Hotel Livada prestige, Terme 3000 

Hotel Termal, Terme 3000 

Novo mesto: 

Hoteli Otočec, Grad Hotel Otočec; Terme Krka 

Portorož: 

Hoteli St. Bernardin 

Ptuj: 

Hotel Primus, Terme Ptuj 

Radenci: 

Hotel Radin, Terme Radenci 

Hotel Izvir, Terme Radenci 

Strunjan: 

Hotel Svoboda, Talaso Strunjan, Terme Krka – Strunjan 

Šmarješke toplice: 

Hotel Vitarium, Terme Šmarješke toplice, Terme Krka 

Salon Slovenija je registrirana in zaščitena blagovna znamka v Sloveniji. 

Revija je vpisana v Razvid medijev pri Ministrstvu za kulturo Republike 

Slovenije. 

Salon Slovenija is registered and protected trademark 

in Slovenia. The magazine is listed on Media Register at 

Ministry of Culture of Slovenia. 

Izdajatelj in založnik Publisher: Divanova, d.o.o. 

Sedež uredništva Editorial headquarters: 

Koseška cesta 8, 1000 Ljubljana - SI 

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Glavna in odgovorna urednica Editor-in-Chief: Polona Bohorič 

Izvršna urednica Executive editor: Marjeta Privšek 

Člani strokovnega sveta Members of the Executive Board: 

Petra Zabukovec Baruca, Hoteli St. Bernardin; 

Maja Bele, Terme Krka: Hoteli Otočec, Terme Strunjan, Terme Šmarješke Toplice; 

Alenka Bešter, Sava hoteli Bled; 

Brina Čehovin, STO; 

Nataša Kegelj Kovačič, Sončna hiša - Novi mediji; 

Verica Leskovar, Zavod za turizem Ljubljana; 

Eva Štraus Podlogar, LTO Bled; 

Ivo Silič, Turistično združenje Portorož; 

Barbara Stopinšek, Terme 3000, Moravske Toplice, Terme Ptuj, Terme Radenci. 

Lektorica Proofreading: Barbara Kavčič 

Angleški prevod English translation: Nataša Klarič 

Avtorji tekstov Authors: Polona Bohorič, Klemen Mišič, Olga Potisek, 

Marjeta Privšek, Beba Splichal, Mihael Virkeš. 

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Strastno do skrajnih meja 

Kaj nas žene, da ustvarjamo, napredujemo, tvegamo, se razvijamo, zmagujemo 

Je to intuicija, želja, neznano notranje vodilo Vseeno, lepo je čutiti strast. Naj gre za male 

vsakodnevne posebnosti, morda čudaštvo, ali zgolj za neko neizmerno, obvezujočo željo 

po nečem ali nekom v svoji bližini. Zagotovo pa brez strasti ni odstiranja novih obzorij, ni 

pravih uspehov in ni pravih občutij. Pravijo, da obstaja skupina ljudi, ki občuti močneje, bolj 

intenzivno in silno. Verjamem in vem, da je to enako težko kot lepo. Izrednim, do skrajnosti 

napetim naporom vedno, brez izjeme, sledi intenzivna sreča, občutek višave, blaženost. 

In zato je vredno preživeti tudi spodnjo stran skrajnosti. Za trenutek in občutek, strastno 

in skrajno lep. Na vrhu. 

What is it that drives us to create, improve, take risks, grow, triumph 

Is it intuition, desire, a mysterious inner force No matter – passion feels good. Be it small 

everyday quirks, eccentricity, or perhaps a massive, binding commitment to something or 

somebody close by. However, one thing is certain: without passion there is no discovery, 

there are no real triumphs and no real feelings. They say that some people feel more 

strongly, more intensely, more violently. I believe and know that this is just as hard as it 

is wonderful. Exceptional effort stretching one to the limit is always, without exception, 

followed by intense happiness, elation, bliss. Which is why it is worth to travel through hell 

to get there. To experience that moment of ecstasy, of indescribable passion and beauty. 

At the top. 

Polona Bohorič, odgovorna urednica Managing Editor 

foto photo: Barbara Čeferin 

Pushing Boundaries With Passion 

And who are the heroes of Salon stories in this issue The people whose desire to push 

beyond the boundaries, need to search for beauty or awareness of their mission drives 

them to produce outstanding results. 

Slovenian alpinists, who in recent decades attained the loftiest alpine aspirations and 

conquered the highest peaks on the planet. Winemakers, whose unique wine creations 

stand out from the already superb selection of Slovenian wines. Flower lovers, who have 

successfully channelled their passion into business success. Inventors, whose care for a 

better future of Earth’s inhabitants and high ethical standards have led them to forge new 

trails in technology. Lovers of nature, who by living their personal mission are opening 

our eyes to new dimensions of existence. Honeybees, tiny creatures without which life 

would be inconceivably more difficult and to which the people of Slovenia have become 

so attached that they have become an integral part of our culture. However, the place of 

honour in this issue of Salon guests goes to Nature. Nature, whose infinite creative force 

knows no bounds and which in the passing of time, measured in days, years or hundreds 

of thousands of years, produces shapes and forms that we people find so indescribably 

awesome. 

In kdo so junaki tokratnih salonskih zgodb Tisti, ki jih želja po preseganju meja, potreba 

po iskanju lepote ali pa zavedanje svojega poslanstva nenehno žene, da vsak na svoj 

način ustvarjajo presežke. 

To so slovenski alpinisti, ki so v zadnjih desetletjih osvojili najvišje cilje alpinizma in vse 

najvišje vrhove sveta. Vinarji, ki s svojimi vinskimi posebneži izstopajo iz povprečja 

sicer odlične ponudbe slovenskih vin. Ljubitelji cvetja, ki so uspeli svojo strast preliti v 

poslovni uspeh. Izumitelji, ki v skrbi za boljšo prihodnost Zemljanov in z visokimi etičnimi 

merili presegajo ustaljene smeri razvoja tehnologije. Ljubitelji narave, ki nam skozi svoje 

posebno poslanstvo odkrivajo drugačne razsežnosti bivanja. Čebele, drobna bitja, brez 

katerih bi bilo življenje nepredstavljivo težje in so nam Slovencem tako prirasle k srcu, da 

so postale nepogrešljivi del nacionalne kulture. In na častnem mestu salonskih gostov 

je Narava. S svojo neskončno ustvarjalno močjo ne pozna skrajnih meja in v bežečem 

času, ki ga merimo z dnevi, leti ali stotisočletji, riše oblike – nam ljudem tako nepojmljivo 

veličastne. 

Marjeta Privšek, izvršna urednica Executive Editor

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novice news hoteli bernardin 

Rajska izkušnja v Bernardinu 

Experience paradise at the Bernardin 

Na vrhu pečine, z veličastnim razgledom na morje, v prestižnem 

Grand Hotelu Bernardin v Portorožu, se konec maja 2008 

odpira center dobrega počutja Paradise Spa. Razkošnih 2000 

m2 omogoča rajsko izkušnjo za vsakogar, ki potrebuje oddih, 

sprostitev in razvajanje. 

Temu prostoru je že od nekdaj vladala pozitivna energija, leta 

1452 so prav na mestu današnjih hotelov Bernardin frančiškani 

zgradili cerkev in kasneje še samostan. Menihi so razvijali 

mnoge blagodejne dejavnosti, lokacija samostana z odlično 

obmorsko klimo in razgledom sama kliče po zdravilstvu in 

razvijanju duhovnih pogledov. 

Paradise Spa je mešanica mediteranskih vonjav po morju, soli 

in cvetju v harmoniji z naravnimi materiali, prijetnimi na dotik, 

ter okoljem, ki krepi čute in vzpodbuja stik s seboj, s svojim 

telesom in mislimi. Sprostitveni bazen z morsko vodo v centru 

Paradise Spa ponuja čudovit razgled na morsko gladino. Za 

romantike seveda dodajajo še sončni zahod. Paradise bar 

ob bazenu osveži in vzpodbudi zaznavanje okusa s svežimi 

kulinaričnimi dobrotami moderne Spa cuisine. Razvajanja se 

nadaljujejo v številnih različnih savnah. Tukajšnji posebnosti sta 

»rasul« za orientalski ritual z blatom in paro ter »hamam«, soba 

za mediteranski ritual s solnim pilingom in posebno masažo z 

milnico iz črnih oliv. Zdravilni učinki morske vode pa prihajajo s 

talasoterapijo. Sprostitev ponuja tudi široka paleta tradicionalnih 

neg in masaž, ki prepletajo vzhodnjaške tradicije in zahodnjaške 

znanosti, prihajajo z vseh koncev sveta, z enim samim ciljem: 

sproščanje in izboljšanje počutja. Tudi lepotni programi in kopeli 

so domišljeni, tako za moške kot za ženske, posebej tudi za pare 

ali za bodoče mamice. K splošni vitalnosti pripomore moderno 

opremljen fitnes center, visoko kvalificirani terapevti pa ob vsem 

skupaj svetujejo pri izbiri pravega razvajanja ter ga prilagodijo 

željam in potrebam posameznika. 

Center za sproščanje in razvajanje ali kot pravi njegovo ime 

– prostor za rajsko počutje, je sinergija masaž, kopeli, vonjav, 

vzdušja, bližine morja in udobja. Za povsem novo izkušnjo, 

svežo energijo in prenovljeno življenje. Seveda, z božanskim 

razgledom na morje. 

At the top of the cliff and boasting spectacular sea views, at the 

prestigious Grand Hotel Bernardin, Portorož, wellness centre Paradise 

Spa is set to open at the end of May 2008. The mission of the lavish 

spa spreading over 2,000 m2 is to deliver the experience of paradise to 

anyone in need of rest, relaxation and pampering. 

Since time immemorial, the place has been radiating positive energy; 

in 1452, a Franciscan church, which was later followed by a monastery, 

was build on the site of the present St. Bernardin hotel complex. The 

monks engaged in the development of numerous natural remedies and 

treatments, which is not surprising since the combination of the 

location and the exquisite sea climate is just about ideal for healing 

and spiritual pursuits. 

The Paradise Spa is a perfect blend of harmonious Mediterranean 

scents of sea, salt and flowers, natural materials, warm to the touch, 

and the ambience, with sharpens the senses and facilitates and 

promotes a sense of unity between the body, mind and spirit. The 

Paradise Spa relaxation swimming pool filled with seawater offers 

a magnificent view over the Adriatic Sea with the sunset thrown in 

for romantically inclined souls. Refreshments served at the Paradise 

Poolside Bar sensitise the taste buds to fresh culinary delicacies 

prepared by the Spa Cuisine. Pampering continues in four different 

saunas. Speciality treatments include the exotic “rasul” ritual, which 

is an oriental mud-and-steam treatment, and the “hamam” ritual 

featuring an invigorating peeling with sea salt and a black olive 

lather massage. The medicinal effects of seawater, however, come 

with thalassotherapy. A wide selection of traditional treatments and 

massages from all over the world, which combine oriental traditions 

and western science, is designed to serve a single purpose: to promote 

relaxation and wellbeing. Equally sophisticated are beauty treatments 

and baths for both men and women, and private baths and treatments 

for couples and expecting mothers. To restore your general vitality, 

there is also a state-of-the-art gym and highly qualified therapists to 

help you choose the right pampering package or design one to match 

your individual preferences and needs. 

The relaxation and pampering centre or, as its name suggests, a 

place to experience paradise, is a synergy of massages, baths, scents, 

atmosphere, indulgence and the sea. For a brand new experience, fresh 

energy and renewal. And divine sea views, naturally.

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novice news sava hoteli bled 

foto photo: arhiv archive Sava Hoteli Bled 

Ban Ki Moon na Bledu 

Knjiga častnih gostov blejskega Grand Hotela Toplice, v kateri 

se najdejo imena, kot so Gari Kasparov, Laura Bush, Madeleine 

Albright in Chris Barnard, je od januarja 2008 bogatejša za 

še en vpis. V hotelu so namreč gostili generalnega sekretarja 

Organizacije združenih narodov Ban Ki Moona, ki je obiskal 

Slovenijo kot predsedujočo Sveta Evropske unije. Generalni 

sekretar je pred odhodom iz hotela v knjigo častnih gostov med 

drugim napisal: “Čudovita okolica Bleda z zasneženimi gorami 

je še polepšala bivanje pri vas.” 

Ban Ki Moon at Bled 

As of January 2008 another illustrious name has been added to the 

book of honorary guests of Grand Hotel Toplice in Bled, which already 

boasts entries by Gari Kasparov, Laura Bush, Madeleine Albright and 

Chris Barnard. The hotel hosted the United Nations Secretary-General 

Ban Ki Moon during his visit of Slovenia as the current presiding state 

of the European Union. Before his departure, the Secretary-General 

included the following lines in the book of honorary guests: 

»…Beautiful scenery of the Lake Bled with mountains covered with 

snow made my stay much more comfortable and happier. I wish you 

all the best.« 

Hotel Golf – najboljši resort hotel 

Evrope in Sredozemlja 

Založba Condé Nast Johansens, izdajatelj mednarodnih 

vodnikov luksuznih hotelov, je blejski hotel Golf proglasila za 

najboljši resort hotel v Evropi in Sredozemlju v letu 2008. Hotel 

Golf je bil izbran na podlagi priporočil gostov in ocen neodvisnih 

inšpektorjev, ki so poleg hotelskih storitev ocenjevali tudi 

privlačnost kraja, v katerem se nahaja hotel. Priznana založba že 

šestindvajset let izdaja vodnike po vrhunskih hotelih, resortih in 

kongresnih prizoriščih, namenjene zahtevnim gostom. Hotel Golf, 

ki deluje v okviru družbe Sava Hoteli Bled, je bil že leta 2006 kot 

edini slovenski hotel objavljen v vodniku “Recommended Hotels 

& Spas” za območje Evrope in Sredozemlja, letos pa je prejel 

prestižno nagrado za odličnost v kategoriji Najboljši resort, eni 

izmed enajstih razpisanih kategorij. 

Hotel Golf: most excellent resort hotel 

in Europe & the Mediterranean 

Condé Nast Johansens, the publishers of the most comprehensive 

illustrated international reference to prestigious accommodation, 

declared Bled’s Hotel Golf the Most Excellent Resort Hotel in Europe 

and the Mediterranean in 2008. Winners are selected on the basis of 

guests’ recommendations and independent inspector appraisal, who in 

addition to hotel services also rate the attractiveness of the surrounding 

area. Condé Nast Johansens have been publishing reference guides to 

luxury hotels, resorts and meeting venues offering quality, excellent 

service and value for money for twenty-six years. Hotel Golf, which is 

part of Sava Hoteli Bled and was the first and only hotel in Slovenia 

to have been included in their Recommended Hotels & Spas guide for 

Europe and the Mediterranean in 2006, now received the prestigious 

Excellence Award in the category Most Excellent Resort Hotel, one of 

the eleven categories listed. 

Zmaga blejskih kuharjev 

Na tekmovanju v kulinarični umetnosti, ki je potekalo v okviru 

83. tradicionalne slanikove pojedine v Grand Hotelu Union 

v Ljubljani, sta predstavnika blejskega Grand Hotela Toplice 

prejela dve zlati medalji. Na prireditvi je sodelovalo 25 vrhunskih 

kuharskih mojstrov iz vse Slovenije, ki so številnim obiskovalcem 

predstavili več kot 150 različnih kulinaričnih izdelkov. V Unionski 

dvorani so prvo slanikovo pojedino pripravili že leta 1908. Vsako 

leto zapored kuharski mojstri pripravljajo razstavo kulinaričnih 

izdelkov iz različnih morskih in sladkovodnih rib, mehkužcev in 

sadežev, letos pa je ob razstavi prvič potekalo tudi tekmovanje. 

Blejski Grand Hotel Toplice sta zastopala vodja kuhinje Igor 

Jagodic, sicer tudi član slovenske nacionalne kuharske ekipe, 

in njegov pomočnik Simon Bertoncelj. Za svoje izdelke sta oba 

prejela zlato medaljo. 

Chefs from Bled victorious 

In the Culinary Art Competition held as part of the 83rd Traditional 

Cod Feast at Grand Hotel Union, Ljubljana, the representatives of Bled’s 

Grand Hotel Toplice claimed two gold medals. The competition featured 

25 top chefs from all over Slovenia who treated numerous visitors to 

more than 150 culinary masterpieces. The first Cod Feast took place 

at the hotel in 1908. While every year masters of culinary arts mount 

a veritable exhibition of their freshwater fish and seafood creations, 

the competition was only introduced in 2008. Grand Hotel Toplice 

Bled was represented by Head Chef Igor Jagodic, also a member of the 

Slovenian National Culinary Team, and his assistant Simon Bertoncelj. 

Both received gold medals for their dishes.

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novice news sava hoteli bled 

foto photo: arhiv archive Sava Hoteli Bled 

Prvi družinski hotel v Sloveniji 

Od konca aprila je gostom na Bledu na voljo nov hotel Savica, v 

katerem so še posebej dobrodošle družine z otroki. Hotel namreč 

nudi številne storitve za brezskrbno in prijetno dopustovanje 

– družine lahko bivajo v povezanih sobah, ki so opremljene in 

prilagojene otrokom. Razveselili se bodo tudi dveh igralnic, 

kjer jih pričakujejo animatorji s pestrimi programi. Želje otrok 

upoštevajo celo kuharji, ki pripravljajo posebne otroške menije. 

Vsi gostje lahko brezplačno uporabljajo bazenski kompleks 

v Wellnessu Živa, ki se prav tako ponaša s svojim otroškim 

kotičkom. Starši si lahko privoščijo tudi sprostitev v wellnessu, 

medtem ko na otroke popazijo usposobljene varuške. 

First family hotel in Slovenia 

From the end of April 2008 guests can stay at the Savica, a new hotel at 

Bled catering in particular to families with children. The hotel offers 

numerous services designed to ensure a carefree, relaxed vacation for 

families, which can stay in adjoining rooms connected by an internal 

door, furnished and designed with children in mind. There are also 

two common playrooms with extensive entertainment programs and 

children’s entertainers making sure that everybody has a good time. 

Children’s menus are also available. All guests staying at the Savica 

can splash about in the Wellness Živa swimming pools, which also 

feature a special kids’ corner. Parents can treat themselves to a bit 

of well-deserved R&R at the wellness studio while their children are 

looked after by qualified nannies. 

The one piece of hand luggage 

a pilot should always have. 

Golf Bled bo gostil najboljše 

evropske mlade golfiste 

V juliju 2008 na blejskem igrišču za golf pričakujejo 120 

najboljših mladih golfistov iz cele Evrope. Od 8. do 12. julija 

bo namreč potekalo Evropsko mladinsko prvenstvo, ki bo 

najpomembnejši mednarodni dogodek na igrišču v letošnjem 

letu. Na dogodek se na Bledu intenzivno pripravljajo, da se bodo 

bodočim profesionalnim igralcem predstavili v kar najlepši luči. 

Tudi v centru Bleda bo v času turnirja moč začutiti pridih golfa. 

Otvoritev dogodka tokrat prvič ne bo na samem igrišču, ampak 

na blejski promenadi, kjer si jo bodo lahko ogledali tudi drugi 

obiskovalci. Ti bodo v času tekmovanj dobrodošli tudi na igrišču, 

kjer bodo lahko vzpodbujali mlade igralce. 

Golf Bled to host best 

junior golf players in Europe 

In July, Bled’s golf links will welcome 120 best junior players from 

all over Europe as the European Junior Championship, the main 

international event taking place on the Bled golf course in 2008, is 

held from 8 to 12 July. The organisers are busy preparing for the 

tournament, eager to show themselves to the future pros in the best 

possible light. During the event, the centre of the town will likewise 

be pulsating in the rhythms of golf. For the first time the opening 

ceremony will not be held on the actual golf course but on the main 

promenade in town for all town visitors and residents to see. The latter 

will however also be welcome on the links to cheer on young players. 

Golf brez meja 

Gostje, ki želijo svoje golfske počitnice preživeti v enem izmed 

hotelov družbe Sava Hoteli Bled, imajo poleg igranja golfa na 

Bledu po novem na izbiro še pet igrišč v Sloveniji, Avstriji in Italiji, 

s katerimi je Igrišče za golf Bled sklenilo posebno partnersko 

sodelovanje. V manj kot uri vožnje tako lahko obiščejo katero koli 

od naslednjih igrišč: Arboretum Volčji Potok (Slovenija, 51 km), 

igrišče Moosburg-Pörtschach (Avstrija, 69 km), Alpe Adria Golf 

Schloss Finkenstein (Avstrija, 52 km), Klagenfurt-Seltenheim 

(Avstrija, 82 km) in Golf Country Club Tarvisio (Italija, 56 km). 

Na vseh naštetih igriščih so jim na voljo posebni popusti za 

nakup igralnih kart. 

Golf without frontiers 

This year, in addition to playing on the golf links of Golf & Country 

Club Bled, guests who are planning on spending their golf vacation at 

one of the Sava Hoteli Bled hotels can also avail themselves of a special 

discount at five other golf courses in Slovenia, Austria and Italy, all 

within an hour’s drive of Bled: Arboretum Volčji Potok (Slovenia, 51 

km), Moosburg-Pörtschach Golf Course (Austria, 69 km), Alpe Adria Golf 

Schloss Finkenstein (Austria, 52 km), Klagenfurt-Seltenheim (Austria, 

82 km) and Golf Country Club Tarvisio (Italy, 56 km). 

And the second. 

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of designing pilot’s watches shine through in a watch as functional as a 

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should intervene when the captain is distracted. IWC. Engineered for men. 

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novice news terme laško 

foto photo: arhiv archive Zdravilišče Laško 

Skrivnost Laških vrelcev 

Najdbe prvih toplih vrelcev v Laškem segajo v čas razcveta antične 

Celeie. V srednjem veku so za pripovedovanje o blagodejnih 

vrelcih skrbeli misijonarji, po letu 1854 pa Habsburžani. Takrat 

je v Laškem zraslo prvo termalno kopališče, ki se je do danes 

razvilo v enega najsodobnejših centrov zdravstvenega in wellness 

turizma. Termalna voda s pozitivnimi biološkimi učinki sodi po 

mnenju Kemijskega inštituta iz Kanade med termalne vode z 

bogato vzpodbujevalno energijo in kvalitetnim biopoljem, kar je 

učinkovito predvsem pri prebolevanju in obnavljanju organizma 

ter koristno pri samem zdravljenju. Njena dobrodejna ionska 

sestava in pravilne oblike vodnih kristalov skrbijo predvsem za 

ponovno vzpostavitev zdravja in ohranjanje dobrega počutja. 

Preizkusili so jo ljudje iz domala vseh koncev sveta, tako z daljne 

Japonske, Nove Zelandije, celo iz Kanade, iz Turčije in številnih 

drugih držav. Laško danes postaja pomemben turistični center, 

ki s svojo wellness ponudbo izpostavlja kakovost bivanja in 

kulturo zdravega načina življenja. 

The mystery of Laško springs 

The discovery of the first hot springs in Laško goes way back, to 

the times of ancient Celeia. In the Middle Ages, stories about the 

healing wells were being spread by missionaries, and after 1851, 

the Habsburgs. It was at that time that the first spa baths were build 

in Laško, which have since grown into one of the most sophisticated 

centres of health and wellness tourism. In the opinion of the Chemical 

Institute of Canada the healing properties of the Laško thermal water 

are due to an abundance of stimulating energy and a high-quality bio 

field, which effectively facilitates the recovery and regeneration of 

the body and promotes the healing process. The water’s wholesome 

ionic composition and perfect crystal structure help restore health and 

wellbeing. It has been tried by a multitude of people from all over 

the world including Japan, New Zealand, Canada, Turkey and numerous 

other countries. Today, Laško is fast becoming a major tourist centre 

with a range of wellness products and services that are largely focused 

on the quality of living and promoting a healthy lifestyle. 

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Maribor 

Ljubljana 

Celje 

Laško 

Na sotočju Rečice in Savinje 

Moderno kopališče, ki od sredine februarja 2008 k obisku 

nagovarja predvsem počitnikarje, je kar trikrat večje od 

dosedanjih bazenov Zdravilišča Laško. Termalni center se 

razprostira na 2200 m2 vodnih površin notranjih in zunanjih 

bazenov. Pod veličastno stekleno kupolo, ki je gotovo ena od 

glavnih posebnosti novega Wellness parka Laško, vabijo k 

vodnemu doživetju bazen z valovi, trije whirpooli nad bazenom, 

Kneippov kotiček, otroško vodno zabavišče, rekreacijskomasažni 

bazen s slapovi in talnimi izviri, hitra reka in tobogan. Na zunanjih 

površinah kraljujejo rekreacijskoplavalni in otroški bazen, vodna 

drča in zunanji tobogan ter termalni bazen, povezan z notranjim 

bazenom. Največja atrakcija je masažni bazen v obliki kristala, 

na sotočju Rečice in Savinje, ki najbolj izrazito poudarja sožitje 

z naravo v objemu termalnih voda. V njem bo moč uživati v 

različnih aromatičnih in barvnih kopelih v kombinaciji z vodnimi 

masažami, ki bodo telo še dodatno napolnile z energijo. 

Wellness park Laško, ki nastaja samo korak stran od že 

uveljavljenega zdravilišča, je možnosti izkoriščanja zdravilne 

termalne vode nadgradil z atraktivnim in modernim kopališčem 

ter savna centrom. V avgustu 2008 bo obstoječim kapacitetam 

dodan še wellness hotel s hotelsko in a la carte restavracijo, 

kavarno ter enim najsodobnejših SPA centrov v tem delu 

Evrope. 

Za telo in dušo 

V savna centru na 675 m2 s šestimi savnami, zgrajenimi v 

sodobnem slogu s pridihom zgodovine Laškega, postanejo 

podaljšani trenutki sprostitve in krepitve telesa neprecenljivi. 

Infrardeča ter klasične finske in parne savne se spogledujejo 

s tradicijo tematsko urejenih savn s tremi počivališči, hladnim 

notranjim in toplim zunanjim bazenom ter barom za osvežitev. V 

sprostitev med savnanjem v novem Termalnem centru Wellness 

parka Laško sodi neposreden pogled na reko Savinjo in vznožje 

Huma. Fascinanten razgled omogočajo steklene stene v savnah 

in poskrbijo za utrinke sožitja med znanostjo in nedotakljivostjo 

narave. 

Where the Rečica meets the Savinja 

The modern complex, which first opened in February 2008 and has 

been designed with holidaymakers in mind, is three times bigger 

than the pools of the Zdravilišče Laško spa resort. The thermal centre 

includes a number of indoor and outdoor pools covering 2,200 m2 of 

water surfaces in total. A magnificent glass dome, which is one of 

the trademarks of the new Wellness Park Laško, houses a wave pool, 

three whirlpools, a Kneipp corner, a children’s water entertainment 

area, a recreational and massage pool with cascading waterfalls and 

powerful jets installed in the floor of the pool, a fast river lane and a 

water slide. The outdoor area features a recreational swimming pool, a 

children’s pool, a water slide and outdoor toboggan, and a thermal pool, 

which is connected to the indoor pool. The biggest attraction, however, 

is the crystal-shaped massage pool situated at the confluence of the 

Rečica and the Savinja, which effectively highlights the symbiotic 

relationship between man and nature. You can choose from a variety of 

aromatic and colour therapy baths in combination with water massage 

designed to invigorate and revitalise the body. 

Wellness Park Laško, which is just a step away from the original 

spa resort, has augmented the water’s therapeutic properties with 

an appealing, modern water park and sauna centre. In August 2008 

the existing capacities will be further enhanced by a wellness hotel, 

restaurant, café and one of the most sophisticated spa centres in this 

part of Europe. 

Body and soul 

The sauna centre, which spreads over 675 m2, features six saunas 

designed in modern style with a hint of Laško’s history, where precious 

moments of leisure and relaxation become an opportunity to recharge 

your batteries. Infrared and classical Finnish and steam saunas flirt 

with the tradition of theme-oriented saunas with three resting spots, 

a cold indoor and a warm outdoor pool, and a refreshment bar. The 

relaxation in between sauna treatments at the new sauna centre of 

Wellness Park Laško includes a direct view over the Savinja river and 

the foothills of Huma. Lost in the mesmerising views through the glass 

walls of the sauna centre, one can truly feel a sublime union of science 

and nature. 

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Novo mesto 

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WELLNESS PARK LAŠKO 

• kristalna moč vode 

• atraktiven termalni center pod stekleno kupolo 

• sožitje z naravo v objemu termalnih voda 

Novo: Avgust 2008 - hotel WELLNESS PARK LAŠKO**** in najsodobnejši 

SPA CENTER; 2009 – KONGRESNI HOTEL in KONGRESNI CENTER 

• crystal power of water 

• attractive thermal spa centre under a glass dome 

• life with nature in the embrace of thermal waters 

NEW: August 2008 - WELLNESS PARK LAŠKO**** hotel and the most 

modern SPA CENTRE; 2009 – CONGRESS HOTEL and CONGRESS CENTRE 

Wellness Park Laško d.d., Zdraviliška cesta 6, SI – 3270 Laško 

Tel.: + 386 (0)3 7348 900, info@zdravilisce-lasko.si, www.wellnesspark-lasko.si 

ZDRAVILIŠČE LAŠKO D.D.

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novice news terme 3000 

foto photo: arhiv archive Terme 3000 

Danilo Kozar iz Stuttgarta 

z dvema zlatima medaljama 

Na mednarodnem kulinaričnem tekmovanju Intergastra 2008 

v nemškem Stuttgartu so od 9. do 13. februarja v različnih 

kategorijah tekmovale številne nacionalne in regionalne ekipe 

ter samostojni tekmovalci z vsega sveta. Člana slovenske 

nacionalne ekipe, ki je za razstavo kulinaričnih izdelkov in 

za kuhanje glavne jedi prejela srebrno medaljo, sta tudi Igor 

Jagodic, vodja kuhinje v Grand Hotelu Toplice, in Danilo Kozar, 

vodja kuhinje v Hotelu Livada Prestige. Slednji je tekmoval kot 

samostojni tekmovalec v dveh kategorijah. Predstavil se je z 

vegetarijansko ploščo in menijem s tremi hodi ter v kulinarični 

artistiki z izdelkom iz slanega testa. Za oboje je prejel najvišji 

priznanji. 

Zlato razvajanje v hotelu 

Livada prestige 

V Termah 3000 skrbijo tudi za razvoj novih turističnih produktov 

in storitev. Izredno dobro so gostje sprejeli prvo kozmetično 

linijo iz termomineralne vode v Sloveniji, Thermalium Collection, 

ki so jo v Termah 3000 razvili v sodelovanju s podjetjem Galex 

iz Murske Sobote. Tako so ustvarili dragocen spominek iz Term 

3000, saj jim je uspelo združiti naravne in zdravilne sestavine 

največjega bogastva svojega zdravilišča. 

Najsodobnejšo wellness ponudbo so nadgradili z masažama, 

ki temeljita na olju, obogatenem s čistim 24-karatnim zlatom, 

dopolnjeni s specialnim gelom za vitalizacijo in regeneracijo 

celic, ekskluzivno pa ju bodo izvajali v wellness centru 

petzvezdičnega Hotela Livada Prestige. Masaži kožo učvrstita, 

obnavljata in poživljata ter jo ščitita pred neugodnimi zunanjimi 

vplivi. Z bogatim energetskim nabojem tovrstna masaža krepi 

odpornost kože, ji daje moč in energijo ter vpliva na dobro 

počutje. 

Danilo Kozar takes two gold medals in Stuttgart 

Numerous national and regional teams and individuals took park in 

the international Intergastra 2008 Culinary Competition in Stuttgart, 

Germany, which was held from 9 to 13 February. Igor Jagodic, Head 

Chef at Grand Hotel Toplice and Danilo Kozar, Head Chef at Hotel 

Livada Prestige were part of the Slovenian national team, which 

received a silver medal for the exhibition of their culinary creations 

and the preparation of the main dish. Danilo Kozar competed in the 

individual competition in two categories and received top prizes in 

both for his vegetarian dish and three-course menu, and a salt dough 

dish in Culinary Artistry. 

Pamper yourself with gold 

at the Livada Prestige 

The development of new products and services is a priority at Terme 

3000. The first thermal-mineral water cosmetics line in Slovenia, 

Thermalium Collection, which was developed at Terme 3000 in 

conjunction with Galex, Murska Sobota, has been extremely well 

received by the guests. Thermalium Collection features a proprietary 

blend of natural ingredients and healing properties of the spa resort’s 

greatest asset, which makes it a valuable Terme 3000 souvenir. 

Recently, the spa’s state-of-the-art wellness offer has been augmented 

with two massages where the oils used have been enhanced with 24- 

karat gold and a special gel for cell revitalisation and regeneration; 

both massages will be exclusive to the Hotel Livada Prestige wellness 

centre. The massages have a firming, regenerative and invigorating 

effect on the skin, creating additional protection from adverse 

environmental conditions. This kind of rich, energy-charged massage 

strengthens the skin, infuses it with nutrients and vital energy, and 

promotes a sense of wellbeing. 

• The luxury of water delights on a surface of more than 15.000 m 2 

• More than 1.800 metres of toboggan runs 

• More than 1.000 km of cycling paths 

• 36 golf holes for an unforgettable golf experience 

• More than 30 saunas 

• 300 diffrent services for your health, beauty 

and wellbeing 

• More than 2.500 beds (in hotels, apartments, 

bungalows and camp sites) 

• More than 1.000 seats for business meetings 

Lepotna kirurgija Onišak v 

wellness centru Thermalium 

V centru sprostitve, lepote in dobrega počutja Thermalium so 

bogato wellness ponudbo razširili tudi s storitvami Estetike 

Onišak, katere ustanovitelj je Boris Onišak, dr. med. V Estetiki 

Onišak se ukvarjajo s popravki nosu, ušes, brade, vek, dvigom 

čela ter obrvi in drugimi manjšimi kirurškimi posegi, posebno 

pozornost namenjajo tudi pomlajevanju obraza. Vsi posegi ter 

dodatne informacije so podrobneje opisane na spletni strani 

www.estetika-onisak.si. 

Cosmetic surgery clinic Onišak 

at wellness center Thermalium 

The range of services at the centre of relaxation, beauty and wellbeing 

Thermalium has been augmented by Estetika Onišak, a cosmetic 

surgery clinic established by Boris Onišak, MD. The clinic specialises 

in nose, ear, chin and eyelid corrections, forehead and eyebrow lifts, 

and other minor surgical procedures with a particular focus on facial 

rejuvenation. Detailed descriptions of all procedures and further 

information can be found on www.estetika-onisak.si 

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www.terme3000.si ++386 2 512 22 00 

Novost v Termah 3000 – tobogan 

aqua loop z raketnim štartom 

V Termah 3000 v Moravskih Toplicah v letošnjem letu širijo 

kopališko ponudbo s postavitvijo edinstvenega »aqua loop« 

tobogana na svetu. Dolžina tobogana je dobrih 90 metrov, start 

pa je na višini 22 metrov, njegova posebnost je raketni start. 

Raketa je usmerjena navzgor, v »vesolje«, kopalec se v raketo 

postavi z glavo navzgor, naenkrat mu zmanjka tal pod nogami in 

spusti se skozi tobogan – looping ter pristane v izteku. 

S toboganskim spustom za 360° so v Termah 3000 v Moravskih 

Toplicah poskrbeli za nepozabni adrenalinski naboj in še bolj 

pestre počitniške dni. 

New attraction at Terme 3000: 

“rocket powered aqua-loop” water slide 

2008 brought a new attraction to the Terme 3000 water park in 

Moravske Toplice: A 360° “aqua-loop” water slide, the only one of its 

kind in the world. The ride, which is just over 90 metres long, features 

a “rocket-powered” take-off at the height of 22 metres. The rider enters 

the rocket, which is turned skywards, when the trap door on which 

he stands suddenly gives way and the rider rapidly descends down 

the 360° loop, adrenaline pumping through his veins, before landing 

safely at the bottom. 

The exhilarating aqua-loop ride is virtually guaranteed to give your 

summer break at Terme 3000 an extra twist, making it even more 

exciting and enjoyable. 

www.terme-radenci.si ++386 2 520 27 20

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novice news terme krka 

foto photo: arhiv archive Terme Krka 

Pomlajeni iz Talaso centra Salia 

V Talaso centru Salia v Strunjanu navdušuje novost – 

biokibernetska stimulacija, moderna in zelo učinkovita metoda, 

ki se uporablja pri pomlajevalni negi obraza in preoblikovanju 

telesa. Omogoča glajenje gub in učvrstitev obraza ter 

podbradka, učinkovita je tudi pri odpravi aken in velja kot eden 

nahitrejših in najvarnejših načinov pomlajevanja obraza. Prav 

tako učinkovito zmanjša maščobno tkivo na trebuhu, zadnjici, na 

bokih in nad koleni. Zelo dobri rezultati so opazni tudi pri odpravi 

strij, brazgotin in celulita. Metoda biokibernetske stimulacije na 

popolnoma inovativen način združuje znanja sodobne medicine 

ter modrost tradicionalne kitajske medicine, prenesene v 

sodobno računalniško tehnologijo. Poseben postopek omogoča, 

da se med izvajanjem terapije na določenem delu telesa povečuje 

energetski nivo tega dela. Tako se voda in strupi iz celic izločajo 

v limfne tokove ter odplavijo iz telesa. Nakopičeno maščobno 

tkivo se razkraja, poveča se dotok krvi in s tem hranljivih snovi 

v tkivo. Terapija je prijetna, po njej se počutimo kot po rahli 

masaži, zanimivo pa si je ogledati učinke metode na posnetkih s 

kamero, ki jih opravijo pred in po postopku. 

Rejuvenated from Talaso center Salia 

Talaso Center Salia, Strunjan has recently introduced biocybernetic 

stimulation, a revolutionary and highly sophisticated treatment, 

which is proving particularly effective in facial rejuvenation and body 

contouring. Biocybernetic stimulation helps smooth wrinkles and tone 

the face and the chin, is very successful in the treatment of acne and is 

generally regarded as one of the fastest and safest facial rejuvenation 

techniques available. It also effectively reduces accumulated fat on the 

belly, buttocks, hips and knees. Furthermore, it has been successfully 

applied in the reduction of stretch marks, scars and cellulite. The 

method – biocybernetic stimulation – is an innovative blend of 

modern medicine, the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine 

and sophisticated computer technology. It is designed so as to lift 

the level of energy in the part of the body being stimulated. In the 

process, water and toxins accumulated in the cells are taken up by 

the lymphatic system and subsequently eliminated from the body. The 

accumulated fat breaks down and the inflow of blood increases along 

with the supply of nutrients essential to proper cell functioning. The 

therapy is very enjoyable and leaves one with a pleasant feeling similar 

to that felt after a light massage; the effects of the therapy can be 

seen on fascinating pictures taken by a camera before and after the 

treatment. 

Klub prijateljic 

Novost v Termah Šmarješke Toplice je tudi program za gospe, 

ki vsakodnevno uspevajo usklajevati službo, partnertsvo, otroke, 

dom, občasno pa si morajo privoščiti vikend, namenjen oddihu, 

sprostitvi in razvajanju. Poimenovali so ga Klub prijateljic. 

Tridnevni paket razvajanja vsebuje dobrodošlico s kavico, 

plavanje v termalnih bazenih in vodno aerobiko, obisk savn, 

malokalorijske pojedine, posvet s hišno nutricistko in hišno 

kozmetičarko, futrex analizo maščobnih tkiv ter neomejeno 

razvajanje, sproščanje in uživanje. 

Nov wellness hotel v Termah 

Dolenjske Toplice 

Terme Dolenjske Toplice se ponašajo z bogato tradicijo, saj so 

eno najstarejših zdravilišč v Evropi. Termalni izviri in prijetno 

okolje slikovite in z vinogradi porasle doline reke Krke že stoletja 

privabljajo številne goste. Visokokakovostno zdraviliško ponudbo 

nadgrajuje sodoben Wellness center Balnea, pravo kraljestvo 

termalnih bazenov, osvežilnih kopeli in savn, poživljajočih masaž 

ter razvajanja. 

V Termah Dolenjske Toplice so v decembru 2007 začeli z 

gradnjo novega hotela visoke kategorije, katerega posebnost 

bo steklen povezovalni hodnik z Wellness centrom Balnea. 

Hotel bo prve goste sprejel decembra 2008, v njem pa bo na 

razpolago 62 sob in apartmajev s 116 posteljami. Nudil bo 

udobje v skladu z najnovejšo tehnologijo, hkrati pa bo prijetno 

domačen, z veliko svetlobe in naravnih materialov. V hotelu 

bo še aperitiv bar v več nivojih, gostinska terasa, dvorana za 

seminarje, otroška igralnica, družabna soba ter prostor za 

rekreacijo z lepim razgledom po bližnji okolici. 

A circle of friends 

Another novelty at Terme Šmarješke Toplice is a pampering package 

for women who successfully juggle work, partnership, children and 

home, and every now and then need an R&R weekend away to recharge 

their batteries. It is called “Klub prijateljic” – “A Circle of Friends”. 

A three-day pampering package includes Welcome Coffee, swimming 

and water aerobics in thermal pools, sauna visits, low-calorie feasts, 

a consultation with the in-house nutritionist and beauty specialist, 

Futrex Body Fat Analysis, and infinite pampering, relaxation and 

indulgence. 

New wellness hotel at Terme Dolenjske Toplice 

Terme Dolenjske Toplice has long enjoyed the reputation of one of 

the oldest health and spa resorts in Europe. For centuries, hot water 

springs and the picturesque valley of the Krka river sprinkled with hilly 

vineyards have been attracting guests and visitors to these parts. Stateof-the-art 

Wellness center Balnea, which complements the already 

superior hotel and spa services, is a veritable kingdom of spa pools, 

refreshing baths and saunas, invigorating massages and pampering. 

In December 2007 the construction of a new luxury hotel at Terme 

Dolenjske Toplice got underway, which will be connected to Wellness 

center Balnea by a glass corridor. 

The hotel, which is set to receive its first guests in December 2008, 

will feature 62 rooms and suites with 116 beds in total. Made of 

natural materials and filled with light, it will be designed so as to 

provide the comfort and convenience dictated by the latest advances in 

technology, yet retain an aura of informal domesticity. The new hotel 

will also feature an aperitif bar, a dining terrace, a seminar room, a 

children’s playroom, and a recreation room with a stunning view over 

the surrounding area.

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novice news sončna hiša 

foto photo: arhiv archive Novi mediji 

Sončno razvajanje Sunny retreat 

Na severovzhodu Slovenije, tam, kjer se zemlja dotakne neba, 

kot radi povedo domačini, je odprla svoja vrata Sončna hiša. 

Luksuzen, s skrbno izbranimi dizajnerskimi kosi opremljen 

butični hotel v idilični vasici Banovci ponuja izvirno zamisel o 

drugačnem preživljanju prostega časa. 

Sončna hiša je namenjena vsem, ki iščejo oddih in sprostitev na 

vrhunski ravni turističnih storitev. Je oaza za tipične užitkarje, 

ki združuje čudovito naravno okolje z individualno zasnovanimi 

storitvami in najsodobnejšimi oblikovalskimi in arhitekturnimi 

podvigi. Njena dodana vrednost pa tiči tudi v skrbno premišljenih 

podrobnostih, ki presenečajo na vsakem koraku in obiskovalcu 

ponujajo povsem nove oblike sodobnega bivanja. 

Pet edinstvenih tematskih luksuznih suit pripoveduje vsaka 

svojo posebno zgodbo. Limetina trava predstavlja ambient, ki se 

kar zlije z naravo v okolici hiše in odstira pogled na nepregledna 

polja ob Muri. Mediteranski navdih v sožitju črne kovine in 

čistega belega bombaža najdemo v suiti Spomini na morje. 

Minimalistično opremljeni kotiček po imenu Manhattan spominja 

na urbano svetovljanstvo New Yorka, medtem ko ambient 

Natura, obogaten z naravnimi materiali, v človeku zdrami spomin 

na danes skorajda pozabljeno čistost in romantiko. Štorklja je 

prijazen, topel družinski kotiček z otroško posteljico, igračami, 

previjalno mizico ter vso opremo, namenjeno negi otroka. 

Za popolno sprostitev gostov poskrbi sodobno in estetsko 

opremljen Wellness & Spa vrt s programi za dobro počutje in, 

seveda, z enkratnim panoramskim razgledom. 

V Sončni hiši so veliko pozornosti namenili zdravi sestavi 

jedilnikov, saj so prepričani, da k naravnemu okolju sodi 

le naravna in zdrava prehrana. Najokusnejše zajtrke, ki so 

oblikovani izključno iz bioloških in doma pridelanih sestavin, kot 

je pričakovati, strežejo ob urah, ki odgovarjajo posameznemu 

gostu. 

Sončna hiša je registrirana blagovna znamka in po napovedih 

lastnikov se bo prekmurski inačici kmalu pridružila še kakšna 

nova sončna hiša v Sloveniji. 

In the north-eastern part of Slovenia, where the earth touches the sky, 

as locals are fond of saying, the Sončna hiša retreat has opened its door 

to guests and visitors. This exclusive boutique-size hotel, filled with 

carefully selected designer furniture and situated in the idyllic hamlet 

of Banovci, provides an imaginative alternative to traditional ways of 

spending one’s leisure time. 

The Sončna hiša is the perfect destination for those looking for a bit 

of R&R at the high end of the luxury spectrum. An oasis for those who 

know how to enjoy life to the fullest, it is a unique blend of a glorious 

natural environment and personalised services accentuated by stateof-the-art 

design and architecture. Elaborate details take the visitor 

by surprise at every step, revealing a whole new world of contemporary 

living. 

There are five extravagant, theme-oriented luxury suites to choose from, 

each telling a different story: The Limetna trava – Lime Grass suite 

positively blends into the nature surrounding the house, unveiling a 

striking view of vast plains along the Mura river. The spirit of the 

Mediterranean as an interplay of contrasting black metal and pure 

white cotton awaits us in the suite Spomini na morje – Memories of the 

Seaside. The minimalist Manhattan suite is reminiscent of the urban 

sophistication of New York, while the Natura, which is decorated with 

natural materials, awakens the memories of now almost forgotten 

purity and romance. The Štorklja – Stork is a friendly, warm family 

corner featuring a child’s bed, toys, a diaper changing table as well as 

all essential nursery items. 

The dream of total relaxation becomes reality in a beautifully 

designed, state-of-the-art Wellness & Spa studio. There are numerous 

wellness programs to choose from and the panoramic view is simply 

magnificent. 

Healthy menus are a priority at the Sončna hiša, in line with their 

motto that natural environment goes hand in hand with natural and 

wholesome nutrition. Their delicious breakfasts, made of exclusively 

organic and home-grown foods, are served at the convenience of 

individual guests. 

The Sončna hiša is a registered trademark and according to its owners 

the hotel in Pomurje – Prlekija may not remain the only Sončna hiša 

retreat in Slovenia for very long.

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Po izjemno uspešni pretekli razstavi fotografij v ljubljanskem 

parku Tivoli Zemlja, pogled z neba, ki jih je posnel znani francoski 

fotograf Yann Arthus-Bertrand, organizira slovenski Inštitut za 

ekologijo v sodelovanju s fundacijo GoodPlanet.org, ki jo vodi 

Yann Arthus-Bertrand, novo razstavo z naslovom Živi. 

Razstava z vrhunskimi podobami različnih živali, od pum do 

planktona, pripoveduje o ogroženih prebivalcih našega planeta. 

92 podob življenja je poleg Yanna Arthusa-Bertranda prispevalo 

39 svetovno znanih fotografov, specialistov za snemanje bitij v 

njihovih naravnih okoljih. Združeni so v okoljevarstveni fundaciji 

Goodplanet.org, ki si prizadeva prepričati človeštvo o nujnosti 

trajnostnega razvoja in ohranjanja biološke raznovrstnosti. 

Slovenija je tretja država sveta (za Francijo in Švico), ki 

javnosti s pomočjo te razstave sporoča pretresljiva dejstva o 

vplivih našega načina življenja na onesnaževanje planeta. Na 

Jakopičevem sprehajališču v Tivoliju bo razstava Živi na ogled 

do 30. maja 2008. 

novice news 

Živi Alive 

After the resounding success of Yann Arthus Bertrand’s past photo 

exhibit in the main Ljubljana park Tivoli, “Earth from Above”, 

the Slovenian Institute of Ecology in conjunction with foundation 

GoodPlanet.org has mounted Bertrand’s new exhibit, “Alive”. 

“Alive”, which features outstanding photographs of a variety of animals, 

from puma to plankton, tells a story about the endangered species of 

our planet. The 92 portraits of life on display have been contributed 

by Yann Arthus Bertrand and 39 other photographers of world renown 

who specialise in taking photographs of creatures in their natural 

habitats. Goodplanet.org is a non-profit organisation chaired by 

Yann Arthus Bertrand and dedicated to the promotion of sustainable 

development and the preservation of biodiversity around the globe. 

After France and Switzerland, Slovenia is the third country in the world 

to host the exhibit designed to alert the world to the heartbreaking 

facts about the massive pollution of the planet generated by the way 

we live. The exhibit “Alive” will be on display on the Jakopičevo 

sprehajališče promenade in Tivoli until 30 May 2008. 

foto photo: ©ArtWolfe_J.H.Editorial 

foto photo: ©Gary Braasch_J.H.Editorial 

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NOVI STARI TIČISTAN 

V parku Tivoli, najlepšem in največjem ljubljanskem parku, 

se nahaja prav poseben predel po imenu Tičistan. Tam so se 

nekdaj obiskovalci parka srečevali s pticami in vevericami. Stik s 

pticami se je z leti izgubil, zato so se ljubitelji Tivolija, na pobudo 

redne obiskovalke, gospe Ane Jenko, odločili, da Tičistan 

ponovno oživijo. S skupnimi močmi in odličnim sodelovanjem 

Zavoda za turizem Ljubljana, Mestne občine Ljubljana, Društva 

za opazovanje ptic – DOPS in Rotary kluba Ljubljana Tivoli je 

nastal zanimiv projekt, ki daje parku Tivoli nove dimenzije 

in pri spoznavanju narave in njenih prebivalcev združuje vse 

generacije. Zasadili so nova drevesa in več kot 1000 okrasnih 

grmovnic – mnogo od njih je takšnih, ki privlačijo le določene 

vrste ptic. Uredili so ptičje krmilnice in številne gnezdilnice, tablo 

z informacijami o pernatih prebivalcih Tivolija, obnovili ograje in 

mize v predelu, imenovanem Monte Carlo – po kvartopircih, ki 

so se tam nekoč zbirali. Novi Tičistan je odprl gnezdilnice 11. 

marca 2008, dan pred gregorjevim, ko se po ljudskem izročilu 

ženijo ptički. 

NEW OLD TIČISTAN 

In Tivoli, the most beautiful as well as the largest park in Ljubljana, 

there is a secluded corner called Tičistan. It has always been a special 

place where visitors would come to commune with birds and squirrels. 

Over the years the contact with birds had been lost, which is why 

Tivoli lovers, at the initiative of Mrs Ana Jenko, a regular visitor to 

the park, decided to revive Tičistan. Teaming up with the Institute 

for Tourism Ljubljana, the Municipality of Ljubljana, the DOPS bird 

watching association, and Rotary Club Ljubljana Tivoli, they delivered 

a fascinating project designed to enrich and enhance Tivoli as well 

as bring together all generations and let them commune with nature 

and its inhabitants. They planted new trees and over 1,000 decorative 

shrubs, many of which attract only particular bird species. Numerous 

bird feeders and nesters have been installed along with a sign with 

information on Tivoli’s feathery inhabitants, as well as refurbished 

rails and tables in the ‘Monte Carlo’ quarter – named after card players 

who used to meet there. The new Tičistan “opened the nesters” on 11 

March 2008, the day before St Gregory’s day, which according to popular 

tradition marks the start of birds’ mating season.

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foto photo: Monochrome arhitekti 

uros belantic 

memcouture 

4. IABL 

MEDNARODNI ARHITEKTURNI 

BIENALE LJUBLJANA 

Mednarodni arhitekturni bienale Ljubljana, ki so ga leta 2000 

ustanovili Monochrome arhitekti (Ljubljana), vsako drugo 

leto ponuja novo stičišče arhitekture, mode in oblikovanja, 

predstavlja lokalno okolje svetovni javnosti in hkrati z različnimi 

uglednimi ustvarjalci z vsega sveta komentira in razglablja o 

globalnih aktualnih problematikah. 

Različni programski sklopi bienala omogočajo obiskovalcem 

vstop na različna področja komunikacije – od filmov do arhitekture, 

modnih revij, diskusij, licitacij, okroglih miz, predstav, razstav, 

zabave … Letos, že četrtič zapored, z zgovornim naslovom 

Sodobni geto (Contemporary ghetto), so sledili sodobnim 

dogajanjem v okviru treh sklopov: prvi je svet Barbik v novo 

oblikovani hiši, poimenovani La Villa de Mademoiselle B; drugi 

predstavlja GA – Global Awards for Sustainable Architecture, 

eno najbolj uglednih nagrad za dosežke arhitektov, ki si je za 

razglasitev letošnjih nominirancev izbrala prav ljubljanski 

IABL; tretji sklop, The Chinese Dream, pa pobliže seznanja z 

razmišljanji in tradicijami kitajskih ustvarjalcev. 

Najbolj odmevna in splošni javnosti privlačna je bila gotovo Nova 

vila gospodične B, po domače Barbike. Nastala je v sodelovanju 

z devetimi francoskimi arhitektkami, ki jih je Barbie prosila, naj 

napravijo osnutek za njeno novo vilo ... Izjemna razstava devetih 

urbanih prostorov za ikono in najpopularnejšo igračo 20. 

stoletja prikazuje razvoj urbanega okolja v smeri ekološkega 

bivanja in trajnostnega razvoja, pa hkrati kritizira utečene 

standarde, pretirano prisotne v realnem prostoru. Arhitekturno 

razstavo spremlja tudi modna kolekcija svetovno znanih modnih 

oblikovalcev, med njimi Paco Rabbane, Christian Lacroix in 

Vivian Westwood, ki so v svoje kreacije oblekli stanovalko, 

gospodično B, v njenih novih bivalnih okoljih. Razstavo, ki je 

tokrat izjemoma zapustila Pariz, so pospremila predavanja in 

okrogla miza, za zaključek pa so gostitelji k sodelovanju povabili 

šest uveljavljenih slovenskih modnih ustvarjalcev. Alan Hranitelj, 

Uroš Belantič (Oktober), Jelena Leskovar (Cliché), Almira 

Sadar, Mem couture in Nataša Peršuh so kreirali oblačila za 

Barbiko. Zaključna prireditev letošnjega bienala je dosegla svoj 

vrhunec z dražbo gospodičen B v oblekah vseh šestih modnih 

ustvarjalcev. 

Bienale in organizatorji Monochrome arhitekti so s svojim 

originalnim pristopom ter mednarodno udeležbo zvezd iz sveta 

arhitekture, urbanizma, teorije, mode in filma znova dokazali, 

da ima lahko po obsegu navidez majhen dogodek velike 

razsežnosti. 

jelena leskovar 

alan hranitelj 

natasa persuh 

4 th IABL 

INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL 

BIENNALE LJUBLJANA 

Every other year International Architectural Biennale Ljubljana, which 

was instituted in 2000 by Monochrome Arhitekti, Ljubljana, becomes 

a platform for architecture, fashion and design, a vehicle of bringing 

the local scene to the global public, a stage from which a variety of 

eminent artists and creators from all over the world comment on and 

discuss global current issues. 

A highly diversified programme enables the visitors to seek out different 

areas of interest – from film to architecture, fashion magazines, forums, 

auctions, panel discussions, shows, exhibitions, entertainment… This 

year’s Biennale with the suggestive title Contemporary Ghetto had a 

three-fold focus: The first was the world of Barbie Dolls in a newly 

designed house called La Villa de Mademoiselle B. The second were this 

year’s nominations for GA – Global Awards for Sustainable Architecture, 

which are among the most coveted accolades awarded to architects. 

The third was The Chinese Dream, which provided an insight into the 

contemplations and traditions of Chinese artists. 

The one that attracted most attention and response from the public 

was indisputably La Villa de Mademoiselle B, Barbie’s new residence. 

La Villa de Mademoiselle B is the result of collaboration with nine 

French architects invited by Barbie to create a conceptual design for 

her new home… An exceptional exhibit of nine urban settings for the 

icon and most popular toy of the 20th century shows the evolution of 

urban environment towards eco-living and sustainable development 

while trashing established standards overly present in the actual 

environment i.e. real world. A fashion line created by world-renowned 

fashion designers including Paco Rabbane, Christian Lacroix and 

Vivian Westwood who have got the occupant, Miss B, wearing their 

creations, complements the architectural exhibit. The exhibit, which 

otherwise never leaves Paris, was accompanied by lectures and a round 

table discussion. In conclusion, hosts also invited six established 

Slovenian fashion designers to dress Baribe: Alan Hranitelj, Uroš 

Belantič (Oktober), Jelena Leskovar (Cliché), Almira Sadar, Mem 

couture and Nataša Peršuh. The closing event of this year’s Biennale 

culminated with the auction of Barbie Dolls wearing the creations of 

all six fashion designers. 

Once again the Biennale and its organisers, Monochrome Arhitekti, 

with their original approach and by involving big international names 

from the worlds of architecture, town planning, theory, fashion and 

film, have shown that a seemingly minor event can make a big splash. 

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Marjeta Privšek 

arhiv archive Park Škocjanske jame 

enkratno unique 

škocjanske jame 

veličastni obraz narave 

škocjan caves 

the majestic face of nature 

Da smo ljudje zmožni tako strasti kot tudi skrajnosti, je 

povsem jasno. Ko pa se znajdemo pred obličjem skrajnih 

obrazov narave, ostanemo brez besed: presenečenje, 

navdušenje, spoštovanje. Eden tovrstnih presežkov 

narave, sredi pokrajine Kras, ki je prepolna posebnosti 

in vznemirljivosti, je naravno čudo, ki smo mu nadeli ime 

Škocjanske jame. 

Škocjanske jame so več milijonov let nastajajoča kreacija 

reke Reke, ki jo domačini imenujejo Velika voda in je kot 

tipična kraška reka del škocjanskega jamskega spleta. 

Reka izgine pod mogočno skalno steno, vrh katere je 

ustoličena vasica – pravi urbanistični biser – ki je dala 

jamam ime: Škocjan. Po kilometru podzemeljskega toka se 

Reka spet pojavi na dnu dveh udornic, Velike in Male doline, 

dokončno izgine v podzemlje in se spet pojavi na površini 

šele po skoraj 40 kilometrih ob obali Jadranskega morja. 

Del Škocjanskih jam, po katerih teče Reka, je pravzaprav 

okoli tri in pol kilometra dolga in prek sto metrov visoka 

soteska s številnimi podzemnimi jezeri in slapovi, ki se 

ponekod razširi v podzemeljske dvorane in jamske rove. 

Podzemlje razkriva obiskovalcu bogastvo najrazličnejših 

kapniških oblik pa tudi več večjih jamskih dvoran. V sistemu 

Škocjanskih jam je tudi ena največjih jamskih dvoran v 

Evropi, ki na malo več kot hektarju površine doseže izjemen 

volumen dveh milijonov kubičnih metrov. 

Pokrajina okrog Škocjanskih jam vzbuja opazovalcu 

začudenje in globoko spoštovanje do oblik, ki jih kreira 

narava. Pogled na mogočne udornice, nad katerimi 

škocjanska cerkvica sv. Kanciana izgleda kot neznatna 

slamica, navdaja s posebnimi občutki neprestanega 

padanja. In čisto spodaj v globinah pogled ujame Reko, 

kako izginja v podzemlje ... 

Clearly human beings are capable of passion as well as 

greatness. However, when we find ourselves face to face 

with breathtaking creations of nature, words fail us as we 

are filled with astonishment, wonder and awe. One of such 

magnificent landmarks, which is situated in the Kras region 

(literally meaning Karst) and teeming with extraordinary 

and exciting features, is a spectacular natural formation 

called Škocjan Caves. 

Škocjan Caves are a work-in-progress created by the Reka river 

over a period of several million years. The Reka or Velika 

voda [Great Water] as the locals have named it, is a typical 

Karst river and an integral part of the Škocjan limestone 

cave system. The Reka disappears under a mighty rock topped 

by a tiny hamlet – a real gem of Karst architecture – which 

gave the caves its name: Škocjan. After a kilometre or so 

the Reka briefly re-emerges at the bottom of two hollows, 

Velika dolina and Mala dolina, before disappearing again and 

flowing underground for almost 40 kilometres. It reappears 

on the surface for the final time on the Adriatic coast. The 

part of Škocjan Caves carved out by the Reka river is actually a 

three and a half kilometre long and over one hundred metres 

deep canyon featuring numerous lakes and waterfalls, here 

and there widening into subterranean passages and caverns. 

There is a huge variety of stalagmite and stalactite formations 

as well as several large underground chambers. Škocjan Caves 

also boast one of the largest underground chambers in Europe 

reaching an exceptional volume of two million cubic metres 

on an area measuring just over one hectare. 

The surrounding scenery is nothing short of astounding and 

awe-inspiring: One cannot but feel a profound respect and 

admiration for the glory created by nature. Looking at the 

impressive hollows, which make the Škocjan church of sv. 

Kancian look like a tiny straw, one is filled with a singular 

feeling of being in free fall. And deep down, at the very 

bottom, one can only just catch a glimpse of the Reka river 

disappearing into the underworld… 

Med slavnimi obiskovalci Škocjanskih jam je bil tudi Sigmund 

Freud, znameniti psihiater in nevrolog, utemeljitelj šole 

psihoanalize. Po obisku aprila 1898 jih je v svojem pismu 

prijatelju opisal takole: “So grozljiv naravni čudež s podzemno 

reko, ki teče skozi ogromne čudovite oboke, s slapovi, s kapniki, 

z nočjo in s spolzkimi potmi, zavarovanimi z železnimi ograjami. 

Pravi Tartarus. Če je videl Dante kaj podobnega, ni potreboval 

za svoj Pekel nobenega fantazijskega truda.” 

Škocjan Caves have hosted many eminent visitors, 

including Sigmund Freud, distinguished psychiatrist, 

neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis. After his 

visit in April 1898 he described his experience in a 

letter to a friend, as follows: “They are a terrifying 

wonder of nature featuring an underground river, 

which flows through huge, spectacular arches; there 

are waterfalls, stalactites, darkness and slippery 

paths with wire railings. Veritable Tartarus. If Dante 

had seen anything like that, his Inferno required no 

imagination on his part whatsoever.”

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Naravni zaklad svetovnega pomena 

Zaradi izjemne raznolikosti in enkratnosti rastlin in živali, 

ki jim pomeni dom, je ta čudoviti preplet podzemeljskega 

in nadzemeljskega sveta kot vrednota svetovnega pomena 

vpisan v Unescov seznam svetovne dediščine. Rastlinski 

svet v udornicah Velike in Male doline je še toliko bolj 

zanimiv, saj tam zaradi posebne klime strnjeno rastejo 

alpske in sredozemske rastline, kar je sicer v naravi 

izjemna redkost. Prelepi so tudi kraški suhi travniki v okolici 

– najlepši so spomladi, ko zacvetijo – na njih pa najdemo 

tako bogastvo življenja, kot ga ne premore celotna Anglija. 

Gozd in skalna pobočja so dom živalskega sveta, tudi 

izjemno redkih živalskih vrst, ki jih je drugod že pregnala 

civilizacija. Samo netopirjev je v Škocjanskih jamah 12 

vrst, kar je več kot polovica v Sloveniji živečih vrst. V 

temi podzemlja, kamor nikoli ne posije sonce, pa skupaj 

z drugimi, skoraj bizarnimi malimi živalskimi kreaturami, 

živi skrivnostni zmajček rožnate barve, človeška ribica. 

Upravljalci Parka Škocjanske jame z veliko predanostjo 

skrbijo za ta naravni zaklad. Zavedajo se, da tako občutljiv 

in dragocen ekosistem Škocjanskih jam in okolice zahteva 

primerno spoštljiv odnos in ravnanje. Dobro so organizirani 

turistični ogledi jam, izredno urejene in opremljene so 

tudi sprehajalne poti po parku z razglednimi točkami in 

odmaknjenimi skritimi prostorčki, kjer se vsakdo lahko v 

miru in tišini poveže z naravo. 

World heritage 

Due to its exceptional diversity coupled with a uniqueness of 

plant and animal species, which call this place home, this 

magnificent interplay of the worlds above ground and under 

ground has been listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. 

The flora in Velika dolina and Mala dolina is particularly 

fascinating due to the climatic idiosyncrasy resulting in 

Alpine and Mediterranean plants growing side by side, which 

is an extremely rare occurrence in nature. Words cannot do 

justice to dry Karst meadows in the area, which are simply 

stunning in spring when they are in bloom and teeming with 

such an abundance of life forms as cannot be found in entire 

England! 

Woodland and rocky slopes provide a save haven to the animals, 

including some incredibly rare species, which have already 

been driven from many of their natural habitats. There are 12 

species of bats alone living in Škocjan Caves, which accounts 

for more than half of all bat species in Slovenia. In the depths 

of the underworld never reached by the sun’s rays, however, we 

find many peculiar life forms including the tiny, mysterious 

pale pink dragon-like creature, the Proteus. The management 

of Škocjan Caves are wholeheartedly committed to preserving 

this incomparable natural treasure. They are well aware of 

how delicate and precious the Škocjan Cave ecosystem is, and 

how important it is that it be treated with due deference. They 

offer well-organised tours of the Caves, and you can also take 

a stroll down well-groomed pathways through light woodland 

abounding with lookouts and secluded, tranquil spots where 

one can truly commune with nature. 

Starodavno obredno središče 

Številna arheološka najdišča v okolici Škocjanskih jam in v 

samih jamah pričajo, da so ljudje v teh krajih živeli že pred 

mnogimi tisočletji. Arheologe vznemirjajo odkritja, da so se 

raje kot na plodnih ravninah v okolici naseljevali čim bliže 

Škocjanu in vhodu Reke v podzemni svet v Veliki dolini. Tu 

so našli tudi velika grobišča; pravzaprav je na škocjanskem 

prostoru več kot polovica znanih prazgodovinskih grobišč 

na celotnem Krasu. Mar so tedanji prebivalci verjeli, da je 

Velika voda tista skrivnostna reka, po kateri plujejo pokojni 

v večna prostranstva posmrtnega življenja 

Ancient ritual centre 

Numerous archaeological sites in the vicinity of Škocjan Caves 

as well as in the Caves themselves tell us that these parts were 

already populated several thousand years ago. Archaeologists 

have discovered that in those times people preferred Škocjan 

and the point where the Reka enters the underworld in 

Velika dolina to settlements on fertile plains. Large burial 

grounds have been found; in fact, more than half of the known 

prehistoric burial sites in the entire Kras region are located 

in the Škocjan area! Did those early settlers perhaps believe 

the Velika voda to be the mysterious river down which the 

dead would travel to reach the vast expanses of the afterlife 

Izjemna raznolikost in enkratnost rastlin in živali ni edini razlog, 

da so Škocjanske jame že od leta 1986 dediščina UNESCA. 

Z edinstveno naravo je tu neločljivo povezana tudi bogata 

kulturna dediščina. Od leta 1999 so Škocjanske jame kot 

prvo podzemno mokrišče na svetu vpisane tudi v Ramsarsko 

konvencijo o mokriščih, od leta 2004 pa kot biosferno območje 

Kras tudi v program MAB – Človek in bisfera. To jih uvršča na 

častno mesto med naravnimi spomeniki sveta. 

The exceptional diversity and uniqueness of flora 

and fauna species is not the only reason why Škocjan 

Caves have been a UNESCO heritage site since 1986. 

A rich cultural heritage compliments the 

unparalleled nature. Since 1999 Škocjan Caves have 

been identified by the Ramsar Wetland Convention as 

the first underground wetland in the world, and since 

2004 also as the Karst region biosphere in the MAB 

(Man and Biosphere) programme. This puts them in 

a place of honour among natural monuments on a 

global scale. 

Simbol preobrazbe in vračanja h koreninam lastnega 

bivanja je v teh krajih tako močno prisoten, da nas ne more 

začuditi dejstvo, da je bilo pred tisočletji tu mnogo obrednih 

prostorov, kjer so ljudje darovali silam narave – zemeljskim, 

podzemeljskim, kozmičnim. Sledi starodavnih obrednih 

dejavnosti najdemo v devetdeset metrov globokem breznu 

Okroglica v vasi Škocjan ter v Mušji jami, nedaleč od 

Škocjana, v katero so hodili darovat romarji celo iz Grčije, 

osrednje Italije, zahodnega Balkana in Panonije. Darovanja 

so potekala tudi nad Veliko in Malo dolino pred ponorom 

Reke, v odprtini Mahorčičeve jame, na skalni ploščadi 

na Velikem naravnem mostu, severno pod cerkvico sv. 

Kancijana in v še veliko večji odprtini Tominčeve jame. 

The presence of this symbol of transformation, of the return 

to the roots of one’s existence is so obvious in these parts that 

we cannot really be surprised at the fact that millennia ago 

the area featured many sites where offerings were made to 

the forces of nature – earthly, underground, cosmic. Evidence 

of ancient rituals has been found in the ninety metres deep 

chasm Okroglica in the village of Škocjan and in the Mušja 

jama cave not far away, which was a popular destination of 

pilgrims even from faraway lands such as Greece, Central 

Italy, the Western Balkans and Pannonia! Offering rituals 

also took place above Velika dolina and Mala dolina in front 

of the Reka’s swallow-hole, in the Mahorčičeva jama cave, on 

the rocky plateau of the Great Natural Bridge, north under the 

church of sv. Kancijan, and in the much larger opening of the 

Tominčeva jama cave. 

Življenje v teh krajih je torej v davnini potekalo v znamenju 

danes že pozabljenih kultov. Človek se je nekoč znal 

pokloniti temu, kar je vzvišeno zgradila Narava. Lahko si 

želimo in moramo zahtevati, da ta spomin ostane oster in 

jasen tudi vsem, ki prihajajo za nami. 

Obviously, in prehistoric times life in these parts was ruled 

by now long forgotten cults. Long ago man learned how to pay 

homage to Nature’s glorious creations. It is our solemn duty to 

ensure that this memory also remains sharp and clear in the 

minds of those coming after us.

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Polona Bohorič 

Miloš Mokotar 

ustvarjeno tukaj made here 

ekološki ocean orhidej 

lepotice iz prekmurja 

ocean orchids 

organically grown beauties from prekmurje 

Verjetno nobena rastlina skozi zgodovino ni vznemirjala 

človeške duše tako močno kot prav orhideja. V vseh 

mogočih oblikah, barvah in velikostih rastejo orhideje 

skoraj po vsem svetu. So najbolj obsežna rastlinska 

družina in število njihovih vrst krepko presega 25000, 

čeprav so nekatere vrste zaradi prevelikega plenjenja 

naravnih rastišč že ogrožene. Število najrazličnejših 

križancev pa je že več sto tisoč. V Sloveniji so botaniki 

popisali kar 76 vrst orhidej, ki rastejo v naravi. 

Že ljudje starodavnih kultur so verjeli, da magična moč 

orhidej zdravi vse mogoče bolezni. Stari Grki so iz korenin 

izdelovali eliksirje za povečanje spolne moči, v Indiji so 

iz njih izdelovali krepčilne napitke, na Kitajskem pa so jih 

uporabljali mojstri tradicionalne kitajske medicine. Ena 

najbolj popularnih orhidej v prehrani danes je zagotovo 

vanilija. Iz njenih plodov, pomešanih s kakavovimi zrni, so 

Azteki pripravljali prve poznane oblike čokolade. 

Imenujejo jih tudi prevarantke, saj so skozi milijone let 

evolucije razvile nešteto trikov, kako z barvo, vonjem in 

obliko privabiti žuželke, da jih oplodijo. Tudi ljudje smo 

nemočni pred urokom orhideje. S čudovitimi barvnimi 

odtenki in sugestivno obliko v trenutku priklene naš pogled 

in že si živo predstavljamo, kako krasi okensko polico 

našega stanovanja … 

V Dobrovniku, malem prekmurskem kraju blizu meje z 

Madžarsko, se na hektarju in pol raztezajo rastlinjaki, iz 

katerih vsako leto na evropske trge odroma pol milijona 

orhidej. Začelo se je z idejo dveh zagnanih študentov 

agronomije, Romana Ferenčaka in Tomaža Jevšnika, 

o rastlinjakih z orhidejami sredi Panonske nižine. Bila 

sta dovolj drzna in pogumna, da sta jo v samo dveh letih 

tudi uresničila. Oba sta nekaj časa živela in delala na 

Nizozemskem in si tam nabirala dragocenih izkušenj, ki sta 

jih kasneje podjetno povezala s poslovnimi partnerji. 

Quite possibly through the history of mankind no other 

plant has held as much fascination for the human soul as 

the orchid. Orchids grow almost anywhere in the world 

and come in all possible colours, shapes and sizes. With 

well over 25,000 species and several hundred thousands 

of different hybrids, orchids are the most abundant plant 

family on the planet even though several varieties have 

already been identified as endangered due to the excessive 

harvesting of their natural habitats. In Slovenia, botanists 

have found no less than 76 orchid species growing in the 

wild. 

People in ancient cultures believed that the magical properties 

of orchids could cure a vast number of different conditions. 

Orchid roots were a common ingredient in libido-enhancing 

potions in ancient Greece and in tonics in India, while in 

China they were widely used by the masters of traditional 

Chinese medicine. Nowadays one of the most popular orchids 

in food preparation is the vanilla orchid. The Aztecs used 

to blend its fruit with cocoa beans to make the first known 

forms of chocolate. 

Orchids are also called deceivers as through the millions 

of years of evolution they have developed countless tricks 

– colour, perfume, shape – to attract insects to fertilize them. 

People too find themselves quite unable to resist their spell. 

As soon as the magnificent shade of colour and suggestive 

shape of the orchid capture the eye, one can already see it 

adorning the windowsill in one’s living room… 

In Dobrovnik, a tiny Prekmurje hamlet near the Slovenian- 

Hungarian border, there are several greenhouses spreading 

over a hectare and a half from which every year half a million 

of orchids find their way into European markets. It all started 

when two ambitious and enthusiastic students of agronomy, 

Roman Ferenčak and Tomaž Jevšnik, came up with the idea 

of building greenhouses to grow orchids in the middle of the 

Panonian plain. They had the boldness and the courage to 

make their dream come true in only two years. Both had spent 

time working in the Netherlands where they acquired valuable 

experience and contacts, which later proved very useful in the 

development of their business.

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Hitro sta ugotovila, da so naravni pogoji v Prekmurju 

neverjetno ugodni za gojenje orhidej v rastlinjakih, saj 

je dovolj sonca vse leto, temperature so ravno pravšnje. 

Tako je leta 2003 nastalo podjetje Ocean Orchids in 

kmalu za tem so iz njihovega prodajnega centra prišle prve 

orhideje, ki so zrasle na slovenskih tleh. Posebnost ideje 

prekmurskih rastlinjakov pa niso samo cvetoče lepotice, 

temveč tudi sami rastlinjaki. Ti so namreč ogrevani z 

geotermalno vodo iz bližnjega vrelca. Voda privre na dan 

s temperaturo 60 stopinj Celzija in se po 32 kilometrih 

ogrevalnih cevi porazdeli po rastlinjaku. Temperaturo, ki 

mora biti za rast orhidej zelo natančno določena, regulira 

računalniški sistem. Geotermalna energija je učinkovit 

in ekološko nesporen alternativni vir energije. Okoljske 

zavednosti pa so v rastlinjakih deležne tudi rastline, saj pri 

gojenju uporabljajo ekološke metode zaščite. 

Ocean Orchids prodaja svoje orhideje v vse sosednje države 

samostojno, občasno pa tudi preko tržne kooperative 

Flora Holland, ki je s svojo cvetlično borzo znana po 

Evropi in svetu. Gojijo križance iz rodu Phalaenopsis ali po 

domače kar falenopsis, ki so zaradi svoje nezahtevnosti 

in lepe obarvanosti najbolj priljubljeni rod orhidej. Njihovi 

falenopsisi postajajo že prepoznavni med poznavalci, 

saj so zaradi zelo ugodnih pogojev, v katerih rastejo v 

prekmurskih rastlinjakih, bolj vitalni in večji od orhidej, ki 

jih gojijo drugje. Zaradi odlične ideje uporabe geotermalnih 

danosti pa so tudi cenovno lahko konkurenčne. 

Mlada podjetnika imata z gojenjem rastlin na prekmurskih 

ravnicah obsežne načrte. Zgradili bodo še en rastlinjak, 

povečali proizvodnjo falenopsisov in s tem postali še bolj 

prepoznavni na trgu, razmišljajo pa tudi o gojenju bolj 

ekskluzivnih, butičnih sort iz daljnega vzhoda. 

It did not take them long to establish that the natural 

conditions in Prekmurje were extraordinarily favourable for 

cultivating orchids in greenhouses: plenty of sun all year round 

and perfect temperatures. Their company Ocean Orchids was 

founded in 2003 and soon started selling the first orchids 

grown on Slovenian soil. The greenhouses, which provide 

home to the mesmerising flowering beauties, are heated 

with geothermal water from a nearby hot water spring. The 

water gushing from the ground has the temperature of 60 

degrees Celsius and is piped through the greenhouse via a 32- 

kilometre supply system. Orchids thrive within a very precise 

temperature range, which is regulated by a computer system. 

Geothermal heating is an effective and environmentally 

wholly acceptable alternative source of energy. Environmental 

awareness, however, also extends to the plants, which are 

organically grown. 

Ocean Orchids export their orchids into all neighbouring 

countries directly, although they sometimes use Flora Holland, 

the market co-op whose flower exchange is famous all over 

Europe and the world. They grow Phalaenopsis hybrids, the 

most popular of all orchids due to their low maintenance 

and beautiful colours. Ocean Orchids’ Phalaenopsis are 

becoming increasingly popular with connoisseurs: Due to the 

highly favourable conditions in the Prekmurje greenhouses, 

they have more vitality and are taller than orchids grown 

elsewhere. They are also very competitively priced due to the 

cost-effective geothermal heating used. 

The young entrepreneurs have big plans when it comes to 

growing plants on the Prekmurje plains. They are planning 

to build another greenhouse, increase their Phalaenopsis 

production to further consolidate their position in the 

market, and they are also considering the cultivation of more 

exclusive, boutique varieties from the Far East. 

Roman Ferenčak in Tomaž Jevšnik, ambiciozna podjetnika. 

Roman Ferenčak in Tomaž Jevšnik, two ambitious and enthusiastic entrepreneurs. 

Tropski vrt v Prekmurju 

V rastlinjakih Ocean Orchids lahko obiščemo tudi pravi 

tropski vrt, ki se razteza na 400 kvadratnih metrih 

površine in je resnično eksotična dopolnitev lokalni 

turistični ponudbi. Prav tako kot ostale rastlinjake ga 

ogreva geotermalna energija. Na krožni poti, ki nas vodi 

skozi bujno rastlinje, srečamo divje tropske orhideje 

iz vseh svetovnih kontinentov, flamingovce in številne 

druge rastline tropskih in subtropskih območij. Vidimo, 

kako v naravi rastejo ananas, avokado, papaja, vanilija, 

bombaž, kava, poper – skratka rastline, ki jih sicer v 

bolj ali manj predelani obliki lahko srečujemo le na 

trgovinskih policah. V prekmurskem tropskem vrtu 

rastejo tudi številne rastline, ki kot lončnice životarijo 

v naših domovih, tu pa se (v za njih idealnih pogojih) 

bohotijo v vsej svoji lepoti. 

Eno od poslanstev podjetja Ocean Orchids je tudi 

širjenje vrtnarske kulture med ljudmi in širjenje 

znanja o orhidejah. Vsak, ki želi ohraniti svoje domače 

falenopsise zdrave in cvetoče, se lahko obrne na njihov 

diagnostični center na njihovi spletni strani, kjer se bo 

lahko poučil o pravilni vzgoji teh pisanih lepotic. 

Tropical Garden in Prekmurje 

In Ocean Orchids’ greenhouses we can also visit a genuine 

tropical garden, which spreads over an area of 400 square 

metres and is turning into an exotic tourist attraction. It 

is of course heated by geothermal energy like the rest of the 

greenhouses. On the circular walk, which leads us through 

the lush foliage, we encounter wild tropical orchids from 

all world’s continents, flamingo trees and numerous 

other plants from the tropics and the subtropics. We see 

how pineapple, avocado, paw paw, vanilla, cotton, coffee, 

pepper grow in nature – in short, the plants which we 

can otherwise encounter only in more or less processed 

forms on supermarket shelves. The Prekmurje tropical 

garden also features numerous varieties of plants, which 

are frequently subjected to a stunted existence in potted 

plants in people’s homes; here, in perfect conditions, they 

can really thrive. 

Ocean Orchids are also dedicated to advancing horticulture 

and educating people about orchids. Anybody who wants to 

keep their Phalaenopsis flowering and in good health can 

contact the diagnostic centre on the Ocean Orchids website, 

and learn all about growing these colourful beauties.

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Erik Modic 

rožice flowers 

Dvojica stoletnih kostanjev. 

A pair of over hundred years old chestnut trees. 

pobeg v cvetoči vrt 

mali raj pod kostanji na krasu 

rose garden escape 

mali raj pod kostanji, karst 

Pravijo, da je vrtnica najžlahtnejša med cvetlicami. 

Starodavno lepotico, ki je na svetu že mnogo dlje kot 

človeštvo, častijo vse kulture sveta. Gojili so jo že v 

najstarejših civilizacijah od Kitajske do Egipta, pa še 

kje. Od nekdaj je bila spremljevalka boginj, vladarjev, 

bojevnikov in modrecev. Je simbol življenja, prispodoba 

božanske sile večnega bivanja. Predstavlja popolnost 

človeške duše in v sebi nosi sporočilo neminljive ljubezni. 

Vrtnice lahko občudujemo skoraj na vsakem slovenskem 

vrtu. Vrt v Kobdilju pri Štanjelu pa je nekaj posebnega. 

V njem v zgodnjem poletju zažarijo tisoči cvetovi vrtnic 

najrazličnejših barv in oblik. Domačija s tem posebnim 

vrtom je dom zakoncev Erika Modica in Britte Höschele, 

njunega sina Bernarda in hčerke Klare. V njej so dobrodošli 

ljubitelji narave in umetnosti in tudi tisti, ki jih lepota Krasa 

tako prevzame, da se vedno znova vračajo v to skrivnostno 

pokrajino žarečih barv – za mnoge eno najlepših na svetu. 

Kobdilj je slikovita kraška vasica, kjer moderni časi še niso 

dokončno popačili najpristnejših oblik kraške arhitekture. 

Tu sta pred malo več kot desetimi leti Erik in Britta kupila 

staro domačijo s prelepim razgledom na okolico. Obsežen 

vrt, ki ga je že preraščalo robidovje, sta očistila in na njem 

je našlo svoje mesto čedalje več rastlin, ki sta jih zakonca 

prinesla s potepanj po svetu. Propadajoče posestvo (nekoč 

premožno kmetijo, kamor je v poletnih mesecih hodila 

na počitnice tržaška gospoda) sta obudila v življenje. 

Kamnito hišo sta popolnoma obnovila, iz napol porušenega 

gospodarskega poslopja pa je nastala prodajno-razstavna 

galerija in umetniški atelje, kjer ustvarjata Britta in Klara. 

Pozneje se je stavbam pridružila tudi hiša, v kateri je urejen 

turistični apartma. Hiša se lepo vključuje v ambient stare 

domačije. Marsikdo od obiskovalcev je presenečen, saj 

je to popolnoma nova stavba, zgrajena v tradicionalnem 

kraškem stilu. Apartma sprejme do šest oseb in na 75 

kvadratnih metrih nudi vse, kar pričakuje zahteven gost. S 

pokrite terase se odpira pogled na planoto Komenskega 

Krasa, Čaven, Julijske Alpe in na bližnji Štanjel, eno 

najstarejših in najbolj slikovitih kraških naselij, do katerega 

je po urejeni Fabianijevi poti le 15 minut hoda. 

They say that the rose is the noblest flower of them all. The 

ancient beauty, which has been around for much longer than 

the human race, is revered by all cultures around the globe. 

It was already cultivated by the earliest civilisations from 

China to Egypt. Since time immemorial it has accompanied 

goddesses, rulers, warriors and sages. It is a symbol of 

life, a metaphor of the divine force of eternal existence. It 

represents the perfection of the human soul and carries the 

message of everlasting love. 

Roses can be admired in just about every garden and front 

yard in Slovenia. The garden in Kobdilj at Štanjel, however, 

is special: In early summer it transforms into a spectacular, 

stunning display of roses as thousands of buds come to life 

in an infinite variety of shapes and colours. The homestead 

featuring this exquisite garden is the home of a married 

couple, Erik Modic and Britta Höschele, and their son Bernard 

and daughter Klara. It welcomes nature and art lovers as well 

as those who are so taken with the beauty of Karst that they 

keep revisiting this mysterious land of dazzling colours, 

which is regarded by many as one of the most spectacular 

landscapes in the world. 

Kobdilj is a picturesque Karst village whose authentic Karst 

architecture has not been completely ruined by modern times. 

Here, a little over ten years ago, Erik and Britta bought an 

old homestead with a magnificent view over the surrounding 

countryside. The couple cleared the extensive grounds already 

severely infested with brambles, and made room for an 

increasing number of plants they had brought home from their 

travels all over the world. The estate (formerly a prosperous 

farm and a popular summer retreat with the Trieste gentry) 

was soon restored back to life. They completely renovated the 

stone cottage and transformed a dilapidating outbuilding into 

an art gallery and studio for Britta and Klara. Before long, a 

house featuring a self-catering suite for paying guests was 

also added, blending beautifully into the ambient of the old 

homestead. Many visitors are pleasantly surprised to discover 

a completely new building designed in traditional style. The 

self-catering guest suite can accommodate up to six people 

and on 75 square metres provides every type of comfort and 

convenience a fastidious guest might wish for. From a roofed 

terrace one can enjoy a vista over the Komenski Kras plateau, 

Čaven, the Julian Alps and nearby Štanjel, one of the oldest 

and most picturesque Karst settlements only a 15-minute 

walk away down the well-groomed Fabijanijeva pot footpath.

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Štanjel, eno najstarejših in 

najbolj slikovitih kraških naselij. 

Štanjel, one of the oldest and most 

picturesque Karst settlements. 

Vrt, ki zaokroža posest z imenom Mali raj pod kostanji, 

razkriva lepote, ki jih redko tako zgoščeno doživimo na 

enem mestu: več kot sto let stara kostanja, ki se ju kot 

mogočna varuha dvorišča spominjajo najstarejši vaščani 

še iz svojih otroških let, ogromen lovor, katerega velikost 

kaže na častitljivo starost, koprivovec (v starih časih zelo 

cenjeno drevo, saj so iz njegovih vej izdelovali biče odlične 

kakovosti) pa se boči nad lično izdelano pokrito vrtno 

klopjo, ki jo družina Modic imenuje kar filozofska klop. 

Gostje apartmaja se lahko razvajajo v bazenu in si naberejo 

mediteranskih dišavnic v zeliščnem vrtu. Britta in Erik pa se 

ne bosta ustavila le pri enem turističnem apartmaju. Načrti 

za novo kraško hišo z novimi turističnimi zmogljivostmi že 

zorijo. 

Vrtnice so Brittina strast postale šele tu, na Krasu. Šolana 

vrtnarka iz Stuttgarta, po duši umetnica, svojo kreativnost 

usmerja v urejanje vrta in likovno ustvarjanje. V njenem vrtu 

lahko občudujemo stare, zaščitene vrste vrtnic, ki zelo lepo 

dišijo in so nekoč razveseljevale plemenitaše. V običajnih 

vrtovih jih le redko najdemo. 

Vrt družine Modic je nastajal brez neke začrtane zasnove, 

tako kot je hotela narava. Najprej je bilo le nekaj posameznih 

vrtnic, ki so delale družbo drugemu cvetju, grmovnicam in 

drevesom, sedaj pa jih je že sto. Najlepše so maja in junija, 

takrat nas med bujnim zelenjem omamljajo živopisane 

barve in opojni vonji cvetnih slapov, ki buhtijo iz številnih 

pergol in grmovnic. Med Brittinimi dišečimi lepoticami 

najdemo tudi vrste, ki jih zaradi njihovega vonja po svetu 

gojijo za pridobivanje dragocenega rožnega olja. Takšni 

sta na primer rosa damascena ‘Rose de Rest’, ki je leta 

1500 prišla v Evropo iz Azije, ali rosa portlandica ‘Jacques 

Cartier’, ki so jo vzgojili leta 1868. Zanimive so vzpenjavke 

z veliko cvetočih šopkov, ki zrastejo v višino tudi do deset 

metrov, ali različne parkovne vrtnice z zelo velikimi cvetovi. 

Britta nima najljubše vrtnice, vse so ji enako ljube in vsak, 

ki je že videl njen cvetoči vrt, bo razumel, zakaj. Ima pa 

najljubšo rastlino. To je lan, ki svoje drobne cvetke razpre 

skupaj z vrtnicami. 

Tako kot je vse v naravi podvrženo večnemu toku 

spreminjanja, se spreminja tudi vrt družine Modic. Vsako 

leto je bogatejši za kakšno rastlinsko novinko. Od letos 

naprej bo ljubitelje okrasnih rastlin navduševala zelo redka 

vrsta albicije, zaradi temno vijoličnih listov imenovana 

“summer chocolate”, ena najbolj vznemirljivih rastlinskih 

novosti v svetu botanike in hortikulture, ki je čisto po 

naključju – kot “napaka” narave – zrasla na Japonskem leta 

1990. Lepotica je našla svoje mesto ob terasi turističnega 

apartmaja in bo lepo dopolnjevala nepozaben pogled na 

valovite griče zasanjanega Krasa. 

The grounds, which belong to the estate aptly named Mali raj 

pod kostanji – Bliss Under The Chestnut Trees, reveals the 

splendour rarely encountered at a single spot in such a small 

area: A pair of over one hundred years old chestnut trees, 

which the oldest villagers remember from their childhood 

days as mighty sentinels standing guard over the courtyard, a 

huge bay tree whose size bears witness to its venerable age, 

a nettle tree (very valuable in the olden days as its branches 

provided an excellent source of high quality whips) bending 

over a neat roofed garden bench nicknamed the philosopher’s 

bench by the Modic family. The guests can splash in the pool 

and pick aromatic Mediterranean herbs in the herb garden. 

Britta and Erik, however, have no plans to stop at a single 

guest suite. Plans for additional tourist accommodation built 

in the Karst style are already underway. 

It was only here, in Karst that roses have become Britta’s 

passion. A qualified gardener from Stuttgart and with the 

soul of an artist, Britta has found an outlet for her creativity 

in landscape design and fine arts. Her garden is teeming with 

old, protected rose species characterised by their wonderful 

fragrances, which once delighted the gentry and are generally 

quite to find in our times. 

Britta’s garden is not the product of design; it has evolved and 

grown in a completely natural way. It started with just a few 

single rose plants here and there providing company to other 

flowers, bushes and trees, and now there are a full hundred of 

them! They are at their most dazzling in May and June, when 

lush greenery, brilliant colours and intoxicating perfumes 

of cascading blossoms streaming from numerous pergolas 

and shrubs are nothing short of magical. Among Britta’s 

fragrant beauties we can also find the species used for the 

production of precious rose oil all over the world. Examples 

include Rosa damascena (‘Rose de Rest’), which was brought 

to Europe from Asia in 1500, or Rosa portlandica (‘Jacques 

Cartier’), which was first introduced to the gardening world 

in 1868. Particularly fascinating are climbing roses, which 

feature numerous bunched flowers and grow up to ten meters 

tall, or various large-flowered park roses. Britta does not play 

favourites; all roses are equally dear to her and anybody who 

has seen her garden in bloom will understand why. She does, 

however, has a favourite plant: Flax, which opens its tiny 

flowers at the same time that roses open their lush petals. 

Everything in nature is subject to the eternal flow of change 

and the Modic garden is no exception. New plants are added 

every year. From this spring onwards, admirers of decorative 

plants will be able to exclaim in delight at a very rare 

species of Albizia Summer Chocolate with its spectacular 

burgundy brown foliage – one of the most exciting novelties 

in the world of botany and horticulture, which appeared quite 

accidentally, as a natural mutation, in Japan in 1990. This 

particular striking beauty found its home by the terrace of 

the guest suite, perfectly complementing the unforgettable 

view over the undulating hills of dreamy Karst.

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Mihael Virkeš 

Franc Šivic, arhiv archive Medex 

naravno - ustvarjeno hand in hand with nature 

čebelarstvo slovenije 

narava = zdravje = umetnost 

apiculture in slovenia 

nature = health = art 

Izdelke pridnih čebelic je prepoznal že jamski človek 

– prva enostavna oblika čebelarstva je zabeležena na 

jamskih slikarijah. Čebele so častili v starem Egiptu 

in Sumeriji, kjer so se pojavljali prvi zapisi o zdravilnih 

lastnostih pridelkov čebel. Vemo, da je tudi Kleopatra 

zvesto posegala po preparatih iz čebeljih pridelkov. 

Sodobna dognanja pa znova in znova odkrivajo njihovo 

enkratnost. 

OBČUTLJIVE ŽIVALICE 

Se sploh zavedamo, kako koristne za naše življenje so te 

male sive delavke, na katere na žalost mnogi še vedno 

gledajo kot na nadležen mrčes Ne samo zato, ker uživamo 

plodove njihovega dela. Vloga čebel je neprecenljiva, saj 

skrbijo za opraševanje, torej razmnoževanje več deset tisoč 

rastlinskih vrst! Čebele so tako občutljiva bitja, da vsako 

onesnaženje v naravi lahko povzroči njihovo množično 

uničenje. In ravno v zadnjem času se je pokazalo, da so 

začele množično izginjati čebele po svetu – tudi pri nas. Si 

predstavljamo življenje brez sladkih plodov rastlinskega 

sveta Verjetno ne. Torej poskrbimo – vsak posameznik in 

vsi skupaj – da bodo čebele še naprej opravljale svoje, za 

nas tako pomembno delo. Začnimo pri skrbi za okolje. 

BOGATA TRADICIJA 

V Sloveniji smo ponosni na svojo čebelarsko tradicijo. Že 

v 18. stoletju so veljali čebelarji takratne dežele Kranjske 

za zelo razgledane, po poznavanju čebeljega sveta so 

bili celo vodilni v svetu. Znameniti Slovenec čebelar 

Anton Janša, ki je sicer služboval na Dunaju, je s svojimi 

knjižnimi deli v drugi polovici 18. stoletja sprožil pravo 

revolucijo, saj je v svetovno znanje vnesel veliko novosti 

in ovrgel marsikatero neresnico o čebelah. Danes je v 

Sloveniji preko 8000 čebelarjev, ki v približno 140000 

panjih letno pridelajo okoli 2200 ton medu. Slovenija je s 

svojim geografskim položajem in pokrajino, z bogato floro 

in ekološko relativno še neobremenjenim okoljem prava 

zakladnica najrazličnejših vrst medu, najpogostejši pa so 

cvetlični, gozdni, kostanjev, akacijev in lipov med. Mnogi 

slovenski čebelarji so odprli vrata svojih domov in čebelnjakov 

tudi turizmu. Po vsej Sloveniji so organizirane čebelarske 

poti, na katerih obiskovalci okušajo dobrote iz čebeljih panjev, 

se poučijo o delu s čebelami in občudujejo bogato kulturno 

dediščino čebelarstva in čebelnjakov pri nas. 

Judging by the simple form of beekeeping as depicted in 

prehistoric cave paintings, the creations of busy honeybees 

had already been discovered by Stone Age Man. The honeybee 

was venerated in ancient Egypt and Sumer, where we 

find first records on the medicinal properties of beehive 

products. We also know that Cleopatra assiduously used 

honey-based products to enhance her beauty. Time and time 

again their uniqueness has been corroborated by scientific 

findings. 

HIGHLY SENSITIVE CREATURES 

Do we have any idea of the vital role of these busy little 

workers, which sadly continue to be regarded by many as mere 

annoying pests We enjoy the fruits of their labour, but that 

is not all: Several tens of thousands of plant species depend 

on the pollination from bees. Honeybees transport pollen 

between flowers, prompting fertilization and jump-starting 

the production of seed and fruit. Bees are highly sensitive 

creatures and any pollution of their natural environment can 

easily kill entire colonies. Evidence suggests that in recent 

times bees have been disappearing in massive numbers all 

over the world, including Slovenia. Can we even imaging life 

without the sweet delights of the vegetable kingdom Probably 

not… So it is important that we do our bit – individually 

and collectively – to ensure that honeybees keep doing their 

indispensable job. And it all starts by taking care of the 

environment. 

RICH TRADITION 

People in Slovenia pride themselves on their apiculture 

tradition. As early as in the 18th century the beekeepers in 

what was the land of Carniola at the time were already regarded 

as highly skilled and knowledgeable in terms of their insight 

into the world and ways of honeybees. In the second half of the 

18th century the famous Slovenian beekeeper Anton Janša, who 

lived and worked in Vienna, triggered a veritable revolution 

when he presented to the world a number of new discoveries 

and disproved many false assumptions and erroneous beliefs 

about bees. Currently there are over 8,000 beekeepers in 

Slovenia who in about 140,000 beehives produce something 

like 2,200 tons of honey per year. Slovenia with its geographic 

location and countryside, rich flora and comparatively clean 

environment, is a genuine treasure chest of different honeys. 

The most prevalent varieties include flower honey, forest 

honey, chestnut honey, acacia honey and linden honey. Many 

Slovenian beekeepers have also opened their homes and 

beehives to tourists. Slovenia is criss-crossed with honeybee 

routes where visitors can taste a variety of delicious beehive 

products, learn about beekeeping, and admire the rich cultural 

heritage of apiculture and beehives in this country. 

ČEBELE SLOVENSKEGA RODU 

Slovenija je tudi domovina svetovno znane pasme čebel 

– kranjske čebele ali kranjske sivke, kot jo zaradi značilnih 

sivih dlačic na zadku radi ljubkovalno imenujejo čebelarji. 

V tujini je poznana z imeni Carniolan Bee, Carnica in 

Krainer Biene. Kranjska čebela je po razširjenosti čebeljih 

pasem druga na svetu, saj se je zaradi zaradi velikega 

povpraševanja že v 19. stoletju iz Slovenije razširila 

najprej v Evropo, nato pa še drugod po svetu, predvsem v 

Ameriko. Slovenija jo je zaščitila kot slovensko avtohtono 

pasmo. Njen genski material se pri nas ohranja v svoji 

najčistejši obliki in čebelarji se trudijo, da tako tudi ostane. 

Kranjska sivka je izredno priljubljena, je miroljubna čebela 

in ne napada čebelarjev. Poleg tega je bolj odporna proti 

boleznim in ima zelo dobro orientacijo. Iz panjev pride bolj 

zgodaj od drugih pasem čebel in iz oddaljenih paš nosi več 

medene mane. 

INDIGENOUS SLOVENIAN BEES 

Slovenia is also the home of the Carniolan Bee (Apis mellifera 

carnica, Krainer Biene), a world-renowned bee species 

distinguished by its generally dusky brown-grey colour, which 

is why it is also known as the Grey Bee. The Carniolan Bee is 

the second most prevalent honeybee species in the world; in 

response to growing demand in the 19th century it spread 

from Slovenia first to Europe and then all over the globe, in 

particular to America. Slovenia has registered the Carniolan 

Bee as indigenous Slovenian bee species. In its homeland 

its genetic material is maintained in its purest form and 

beekeepers are doing their best to keep it that way. The Grey 

Bee is very popular, not least for being non-aggressive and 

extremely gentle in its behaviour toward beekeepers. It is 

also quite resistant to disease and has a very good sense of 

orientation. It leaves the beehives earlier than other honeybee 

species and brings home more nectar from distant pastures.

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DELO IN UMETNOST 

S čebelami pa je povezan tudi eden najzanimivejših 

slovenskih etnoloških zakladov – poslikane panjske 

končnice, ki so danes tipičen slovenski spominek. Panjske 

končnice so prednje deščice posebne vrste panjev, 

imenovanih kranjiči, ki so prav tako posebnost slovenskega 

prostora. Vse do 20. stoletja so panjske končnice z 

najrazličnejšimi motivi verske in posvetne vsebine 

poslikavali slikarji, kmečki podobarji in slikarji samouki. 

Danes lahko originalne panjske končnice občudujemo le 

še v muzejih. Bogato zbirko teh prelepih stvaritev ljudske 

umetnosti hrani Čebelarski muzej v Radovljici. 

MEDEX 

Prav bogata tradicija slovenskega čebelarstva je 

pripomogla k razvoju organiziranega, kontroliranega 

zbiranja in polnjenja medu. V začetku 20. stoletja pa se je 

začela razvijati tudi apiterapija, danes že uveljavljena veda 

o tem, kako pridelki iz panja pomagajo krepiti in ohranjati 

zdravje. Začetnik in utemeljitelj apiterapije je zdravnik dr. 

Filip Terč, po rodu sicer Čeh, ki je konec 19. stoletja živel in 

deloval na slovenskem prostoru. Bil je ljubiteljski čebelar in 

kaj kmalu je uspešno združil svoj poklic in svojo strast ter 

tudi v svetovnih zdravniških krogih zbudil veliko pozornost. 

Leta 1954 se je v majhnem podjetju s trgovino z medom 

začela pisati zgodovina slovenskega podjetja Medex. Že 

pred desetletji so v Medexu orali ledino tudi na področju 

apiterapije. Od takrat je minilo skoraj 50 let uspešnega 

poslovanja. Medex se je v tem času razvil v podjetje s 

poslanstvom razvoja vrhunskih prehranskih dopolnil in 

kozmetičnih izdelkov na osnovi čebeljih pridelkov. Izdelki 

na osnovi medu že skoraj petdeset let izboljšujejo kakovost 

življenja mnogim ljudem doma in po svetu. 

WORK AND ART 

Honeybees are also associated with one of the most fascinating 

Slovenian ethnological treasures: painted beehive panels, 

nowadays sold as typical Slovenian souvenirs. Beehive panels 

are the front panels of the Carniolan beehive, a distinctive type 

of beehive unique to Slovenia. Until the 20th century, beehive 

panels were painted by artists, primitive folk art painters 

and self-taught painters, and featured various religious and 

secular motifs. These days original painted beehive panels 

can only be admired in museums. An impressive collection of 

these superb folk art creations can be seen at the Radovljica 

Apiculture Museum. 

MEDEX 

The rich tradition of apiculture in Slovenia fostered the 

development of an organised, controlled collection and 

bottling of honey. Early 20th century witnessed the emergence 

of apitherapy, now an established science on the beneficial 

and medicinal properties of beehive products. The pioneer 

and founder of apitherapy was Dr. Filip Terč, a medical doctor 

of Bohemian origin, who lived and worked in Slovenia at 

the end of 19th century. He kept bees as a hobby and soon 

successfully integrated his profession with his passion; his 

findings sparked a great deal of interest in medical circles 

worldwide. In 1954 a small honey shop opened in Slovenia, 

which was the start of the Slovenian company Medex. Even 

decades ago Medex was a pioneer in the field of apitherapy. 

Fifty years later, Medex has evolved into a corporation whose 

mission involves the development of premium nutritional 

supplements and cosmetics from bee products. For almost half 

a century, Medex’s honey-based products have been improving 

the quality of life of many people in Slovenia and abroad. 

Preko 8000 čebelarjev Sloveniji v približno 140.000 panjih 

letno pridela okoli 2200 ton medu. 

Over 8,000 beekeepers in Slovenia in about 140,000 beehives 

produce something like 2,200 tons of honey per year. 

Posamezniki, ki jih mika čebelarjenje v Sloveniji ali bi 

želeli pridobiti osnovno znanje, se lahko obrnejo na 

Čebelarsko zvezo Slovenije, ki organizira tečaje za 

čebelarje začetnike, organizirajo pa tudi čebelarske 

tabore za otroke. V Čebelarskem centru Slovenije 

na Brdu pri Lukovici, kjer je mogoče dobiti tudi vse 

ustrezne informacije in napotke za nakup opreme, so 

ali bodo našli prostor še laboratorij za med, čebelarska 

knjižnica, trgovina s čebelarsko opremo in pridelki 

ter restavracija. Atraktivno stavbo obdaja nasad 

medonosnih in zdravilnih rastlin, postavili so tudi tri 

lepe čebelnjake, izdelane v pravem kranjskem slogu, 

edinstvenem na svetu. 

Anybody who is interested in beekeeping in Slovenia 

or wants to learn the basics of beekeeping is welcome 

to contact the Beekeepers’ Association of Slovenia, 

which holds beginner courses in beekeeping as well as 

beekeeping camps for children. The Beekeepers’ Centre 

of Slovenia in Brdo pri Lukovici, where you can get all 

necessary information and instructions for the purchase 

of the relevant equipment, also features a honey laboratory, 

a beekeeping library, a beekeeping supplies and products 

store, and a restaurant. The charming building is set 

amidst honey-bearing plants, medicinal herbs and three 

beehives built in the unique Carniolan style.

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Klemen Mišič 

Tone Škarja, arhiv archive Planinska zveza Slovenije 

svetovni vrh among the world’s best 

osvojeni vrhovi 

zgodbe slovenskega alpinizma 

conquered peaks 

a tribute to slovenian alpinism 

Pravijo, da so športniki ambasadorji ugleda domovine v 

svetu. Če gre za vrhunske rezultate in majhno deželo, kot 

je Slovenija, je to toliko bolj opazno. Med obilico presežkov 

slovenskega športa, s katerimi lahko napolnimo debelo 

knjigo, je med pomembnimi ekstremi gotovo alpinizem. 

Velika imena slovenskega alpinizma so prve učne korake 

izvajala na domačem pragu – v slovenskih gorah. Uspehi 

v plezalstvu niso »od včeraj«, Slovenci so tudi v preteklosti 

prvi preplezali marsikatero pot. Spomnimo se Juliusa 

Kugyja, pravnika, podjetnika in pisatelja, ki se je s pomočjo 

lokalnih gorskih vodnikov na prehodu med 19. in 20. 

stoletjem povzpel na mnoge še neosvojene vrhove Julijcev, 

osvojene pa dosegal po novih poteh. Mnogi ga poimenujejo 

kar odkritelj Julijskih Alp. Svoje znanje je prenesel tudi v 

avstro-ogrsko vojsko, kamor se je v prvi svetovni vojni sam 

javil in prav zaradi svojih izkušenj kasneje postal poročnik. 

Njegov kip v Trenti torej ni postavljen zaman. 

Prvenstvene smeri je oboževal tudi Klement Jug, ki je vsaj 

v Kugyjevih časih veljal za največjega filozofa med alpinisti 

– iz filozofije je celo doktoriral, svoje filozofske poglede pa 

je uresničeval prav preko alpinizma. Volja in etika sta bila 

njegova filozofska temelja, s katerima je v slabih treh letih 

opravil do tedaj nepredstavljive vzpone. Njegova pot se je 

končala v severni steni Triglava, kjer je omahnil v globino. 

Tone Škarja je več kot dve tretjini svojega življenja posvetil 

alpinizmu, gorništvu in delu v Planinski zvezi Slovenije. Leta 

1979 je vodil slovito odpravo, ki je prva preplezala celotni 

zahodni greben Everesta, kar še danes velja za najtežjo 

smer. Škarja je opravil več kot 800 vzponov in preplezal čez 

30 prvenstvenih smeri. Kljub svojim sedemdesetim letom 

je pred časom sam preplezal severno triglavsko steno in 

vodil slovensko himalajsko odpravo na Kangbačen. 

Stane Belak - Šrauf je opravil prek tisoč alpinističnih tur, 

več kot 60 prvenstvenih vrhunskih vzponov v vseh letnih 

časih, doma in po svetu, do padca v severni triglavski 

steni, kjer se je smrtno poškodoval. V anale slovenskega 

alpinizma je nedvomno zapisana prva zimska ponovitev 

Athletes are generally regarded as ambassadors for their 

countries. When we talk top results and a small country 

like Slovenia, the impact is even more pronounced. Looking 

at the multitude of outstanding achievements in Slovenian 

sport, which could fill a substantial volume, alpinism has 

delivered some truly fabulous results. 

Great names of Slovenian alpinism learned their first 

mountaineering steps at home – in the Slovenian mountains. 

Our achievements in mountain climbing go a long way 

back: Slovenians have traditionally been known to be the 

first to climb many a route. There was Julius Kugy, lawyer, 

entrepreneur and writer who lived at the turn of the 20th 

century and with the help of local mountain guides not only 

reached the summit of many previously unconquered peaks in 

the Julian Alps but also made many ascents via new routes. 

He is generally regarded as the man who discovered the Julian 

Alps. Kugy successfully applied his in-depth knowledge of the 

mountains in World War I when he served as a volunteer in 

the Austrian-Hungarian army; due to his mountaineering 

skills he was later promoted to lieutenant. It is therefore no 

wonder that his statue has been erected in Trenta. 

Forging new routes was also a passion of Klement Jug, who 

was regarded as the philosopher among mountain climbers 

in Kugy’s times; he had a PhD in philosophy and he lived his 

personal beliefs through alpinism. His philosophy of life was 

based on willpower and ethics, which helped him complete 

hitherto inconceivable climbs in the space of less than three 

years. His life ended on the North Face of Triglav where he 

fell to his death. 

Tone Škarja devoted over two thirds of his life to alpinism, 

mountaineering and work in the Alpine Association of 

Slovenia. In 1979 he led the legendary expedition that was 

the first to climb the entire Western Ridge of Mount Everest, 

which is still considered to be the most challenging route to 

the summit of the world’s tallest mountain. Škarja completed 

more than 800 climbs and forged over 30 new routes. Even 

at seventy he made a solo ascent of the North Face of Triglav 

and led the Slovenian expedition to Kangbachen in the 

Himalayas. 

Stane Belak – Šrauf completed over one thousand mountain 

climbs, more than 60 first ever, top ascents in all seasons 

of the year, in Slovenia and abroad, until his fatal fall on the 

North Face of Triglav. The historic feat that undeniably made 

Triglav, najvišja slovenska gora in slovenski državni simbol. 

Triglav is not only the tallest Slovenian mountain but also a national symbol.

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Čopovega stebra, ki ga je s soplezalci preplezal v osmih 

dneh v izredno slabih razmerah. Prav tako za njegov velik 

uspeh velja vodenje prve slovenske zimske odprave na 

Daulagiri, prvi pristop na Nyanang Ri in osvajanje Ganeša 

5 z novo varianto. Spominu na velikega alpinista sta svojo 

prvenstveno smer v severozahodni steni Ama Dablama 

posvetila Tomaž Humar in Vanja Furlan. Zanjo sta prejela 

priznanje zlati cepin za najboljši alpinistični dosežek 

sezone. 

the books on Slovenian alpinism was the first winter ascent 

of Čopov steber, which took him and his co-climbers eight 

days in extremely inclement conditions. His other triumphs 

include leading the first Slovenian Daulaghiri winter 

expedition, the first ascent of Nyanang Ri and conquering 

Ganesh 5 by way of a new variant route. In tribute, Tomaž 

Humar and Vanja Furlan dedicated their first ever ascent 

of the North-western Face of Ama Dablama to Stane Belak 

– Šrauf. The climb earned them the prestigious international 

Golden Ice Axe award for the season’s most daring venture. 

Tone Škarja, 

Everest 1979 

Jernej Zaplotnik, bolj znan kot Nejc, je še eno od velikih 

imen slovenskega alpinizma. Poleg več kot 350 vzponov 

vseh težavnostnih stopenj, več kot 30 prvenstvenih vzponov 

in več ekstremnih smučarskih podvigov, je bil med redkimi 

na svetu, ki je osvojil vrh treh osemtisočakov: Makalu, 

Gašerbrum in Everest, vse po prvenstvenih smereh. 

Alpinizem je bil leta 1983 usoden tudi za Nejca, ko se je 

nanj zrušil leden plaz z južne stene Manaslua v Himalaji, 

enega najbolj nevarnih in nepredvidljivih osemtisočakov. 

Nejc je v svoji knjigi Pot med drugim zapisal: »Kdor išče 

cilj, bo ostal prazen, ko ga bo našel. Kdor najde pot, bo cilj 

vedno nosil v sebi.« 

Tudi Viki Grošelj ni mogel brez tragedij ob svoji poti. Brat 

Silvo, s katerim sta veljala za eno najperspektivnejših navez 

v Sloveniji, se je leta 1970 smrtno ponesrečil v francoskih 

Alpah. Leta 1975 je Viki, skupaj z Ivičem Kotnikom, po 

prvenstveni smeri čez južno steno osvojil peto najvišjo 

goro sveta, 8463 metrov visoki Makalu. Leta 1981 se je 

z ekipo spopadel z najtežjo steno v Himalaji – južno steno 

Lhotseja. V najhujših vremenskih razmerah so se z njo 

spopadali kar 63 dni, a žal niso uspeli stoodstotno. Viki 

Grošelj se je z odprave vrnil s poškodovano hrbtenico, ki ga 

je za leto dni priklenila »v doline«. Po nesreči je sodeloval 

na 16 himalajskih odpravah, stal na vrhovih desetih od 

štirinajstih osemtisočakov, kar ga uvršča med 7 alpinistov 

sveta, ki jim je to uspelo. Povzpel se je na vse najvišje vrhove 

kontinentov, kar nekaj visokih vrhov pa je tudi presmučal. 

Najbolj znan ekstremni smučar pa je Davorin Martin 

Karničar, bolj znan kot Davo Karničar. Kot prvi človek v 

zgodovini je, ne da bi enkrat samkrat snel smuči, prismučal 

z vrha Everesta do baznega tabora. Spust z Everesta pa 

je bil le del projekta, ki si ga je Davo zamislil pod imenom 

»7 summits skiing«. Želel je neprekinjeno smučati z vseh 

najvišjih vrhov vseh celin, konec novembra 2006 mu je 

to kot prvemu na svetu tudi uspelo. A uspeh ni bil plod 

Stane Belak - Šrauf, 

Šiša Pangma 1989 

Nejc Zaplotnik, Everest 1979 

(foto Andrej Štremfelj) 

Jernej Zaplotnik, better known as Nejc, is another great 

name of Slovenian alpinism. In addition to more than 350 

climbs of all degrees of difficulty, over 30 first ever ascents 

and several extreme skiing descents, he was one of only a 

handful mountain climbers ever to have conquered Makalu, 

Gashebrum and Everest via new routes. In 1983 mounting 

climbing claimed yet another life as Nejc was buried under 

an icy avalanche on the South Face of Manaslu, one of the 

most dangerous and treacherous 8000 metre peaks in the 

Himalayas. In his book Pot Nejc wrote: “He who seeks a goal 

to aspire to will be left with emptiness on finding it. He who 

finds the way will always carry the object of his aspiration 

in his heart.” 

Viki Grošelj likewise could not escape tragedy on his path. 

His brother Silvo, the other half of the extremely promising 

Slovenian climbing duo, was killed in the French Alps in 1970. 

In 1975 Viki, with co-climber Ivič Kotnik, conquered the fifth 

tallest mountain in the world, 8463 m tall Makalu via a new 

route across the South Face. In 1981 he and his team tackled 

the most challenging Face in the Himalayas – the South 

Face of Lhotse. Plagued by extreme weather conditions they 

persevered for 63 days but were eventually forced to give up 

before they could reach their goal. Viki Grošelj returned from 

the expedition with a back injury, which kept him confined 

to lowland for a year. After the accident he took part in 16 

expeditions in the Himalayas and climbed ten out of fourteen 

8000 metre peaks, becoming only the seventh climber ever to 

have accomplished this feat. He conquered the highest peaks 

of all continents and skied from the tops of quite a few tall 

mountains. 

The most famous extreme skier, however, is Davorin Martin 

Karničar, better known as Davo Karničar: He was the first 

man in history to have skied from the top of Mt Everest to 

the base camp without taking off his skies even once. The ski 

descent from Mt Everest, however, was only a part of Davo’s 7 

Summits Skiing project. The project involved uninterrupted 

ski descents from the summits of the tallest mountains of 

all continents, a feat he successfully completed at the end 

of November 2006. His achievement was no accident: He 

honed his skiing skills in the seven years of being part of 

Viki Grošelj, 

Anapurna 1995 

Tomaž Humar, 

Anapurna 1995 (avtoportret) 

Davo Karničar, 

Anapurna 1995 

naključja: svoje znanje smučanja je nabiral sedem 

let, ko je bil član državne reprezentance v alpskem 

smučanju, aktivno se je ukvarjal z alpinizmom in opravil 

več kot 1400 plezalnih vzponov ter spustov na smučeh 

v stenah. Davo je tudi ustanovitelj prve smučarske šole 

v Nepalu. 

Tomaž Humar, eden največjih gorskih ekstremistov 

zadnjih let, se je odpovedal klasičnim himalajskim 

odpravam, kjer je treba poslušati vodjo, in postal sam 

svoj gospodar. Najtežjo steno v svoji karieri, Daulagiri, 

je preplezal solo, v alpskem stilu. Po uspešni vrnitvi 

z Daulagirija, potem ko je preživel nemogoče, je pri 

gradnji hiše padel v odprtino za stopnice in si močno 

poškodoval obe nogi. Življenje na nitki in nato diagnoza: 

invalidski voziček do smrti. Kar nekaj mesecev je minilo, 

da je Humar od zdravnikov slišal, da bo sploh lahko še 

hodil. A moč volje je znova pokazala, kaj zmore. Humar 

je opravil okoli 1200 vzponov, od tega 60 prvenstvenih 

doma in po svetu. Med njegovimi »referencami« 

najdemo med drugim solo vzpone na Anapurno 1, El 

Capitan in Daulagiri. Pred tremi leti pa je Humar doživel 

ponovno rojstvo. Med solo vzponom na Nanga Parbat je 

ostal zaradi plazov ujet sredi stene na približno 6000 

metrih. Po šestih dneh bivakiranja v snežni luknji ga 

je spektakularno rešil pakistanski vojaški helikopter. 

Tomaž Humar se je po Nanga Parbatu vrnil v svojem 

slogu in preplezal prvenstveno smer na Anapurno. 

Kaj roji ekstremistom nekaj tisoč metrov nad morjem 

v njihovih glavah, navadno vedo samo sami. Mi lahko 

le ugibamo: preživetje, zmaga, slava, osebni uspeh, 

premagovanje samega sebe … Kakorkoli, slovenski 

alpinisti so svojevrstna zgodba o uspehu. Le želimo 

si lahko, da njihovih uspehov ne bi povezovali tudi s 

tragičnimi spomini. V ekstremnih pogojih je namreč še 

kako potrebno vedeti, kdaj odnehati in ne dosegati cilja 

za vsako ceno. Pogosto je pretežko pogledati na realno 

stran, ker je želja tako močna in mikavna. Ali z besedami 

Tomaža Humarja: »Najbolj me je strah nerealnih želja.« 

the national team in alpine skiing while also engaging in 

mountain climbing and completing over 1400 mountain 

face ascents and ski descents. Davo is also the founder of 

the first ski school in Nepal. 

Tomaž Humar, one of the most prominent extreme mountain 

climbers over the past couple of years, renounced classic 

Himalayan expeditions where team leaders have the final 

say, and ventured out on his own. He made a solo, alpinestyle 

ascent of Daulaghiri, which was the most challenging 

Face in his career. Having survived the impossible, once 

back home he fell down a stairwell when building a house 

and suffered serious injuries to both legs. His life hung 

by a thread, then came the diagnosis: Wheelchair for life! 

Quite a few months had gone by before Humar was told 

by the doctors that he should be able to walk again. Once 

more willpower and determination prevailed. Humar 

completed about 1200 ascents including 60 first ever 

ascents in Slovenia and abroad. In his resume we can also 

find solo ascents of Anapurna 1, El Capitan and Daulaghiri. 

Three years ago, during his attempted solo climb of Nanga 

Parbat, Humar got trapped on the Face by avalanches at 

approximately 6000 metres. After spending six days in a 

snow bunker he was spectacularly rescued by a Pakistani 

Army helicopter. The misadventure that almost cost him 

his life did not stop him: he returned in style and climbed 

Anapurna by a new route. 

What drives these extremists several thousands meters 

above sea level remains a mystery known only to themselves. 

We can only attempt to guess: Survival, conquest, fame, 

personal achievement, pushing one’s boundaries… 

Whatever it may be, Slovenian alpinists are a singular 

success story. We can only wish that their feats were not 

so strongly tarnished by memories of tragedy. In extreme 

conditions one needs to know when to back off, when to 

stop pushing on at any price. Often the desire is so strong 

and the goal so alluring that in such moments one tends to 

lose touch with reality. Or, as Tomaž Humar put it, “What I 

fear most are unrealistic desires.”

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Smiljan Šiška, Urban Strnad, Bojan Brecelj 

energija energy 

elaphe 

vozila prihodnosti nastajajo tudi v sloveniji 

vehicles of the future are made in slovenia, too 

Predstave o življenju v prihodnosti, o tem, kakšne naprave 

nas bodo spremljale in s kakšnimi prevoznimi sredstvi 

se bomo vozili, so med ljudmi navadno zelo različne, 

pa vendar …Vsi, ki se ukvarjajo z vizijami prometa v 

prihodnosti, govorijo o električnih avtomobilih, vsa velika 

avtomobilska podjetja po svetu razvijajo svoje prototipe. 

Vozila prihodnosti pa nastajajo tudi na slovenskih tleh, v 

mladem podjetju Elaphe, kjer s svojimi inovacijami razvijajo 

energijsko varčna in okolju prijazna vozila. Njihovi izdelki 

so lahki, močni in energijsko zelo učinkoviti elektromotorji, 

ki se vgradijo neposredno v pogonska kolesa električnih 

in hibridnih vozil, tako imenovani »in wheel« motorji za 

direktni pogon. Trenutno tovrstnim pogonom strokovnjaki 

napovedujejo najboljšo prihodnost, saj so bolj enostavni za 

upravljanje in predvsem bolj varni. Z direktnim pogonom 

se ponujajo tudi nove oblikovalske rešitve za vozilo, ki je 

prilagojeno človeku in ne več mehaniki. To je udobna in 

varna kapsula s pripetimi kolesi, gibljivi deli pa preostanejo 

le tam, kjer se vozilo dotika ceste. 

Tovrstne inovacije niso zgolj izumi, ki se začnejo in končajo 

v laboratorijih, temveč se bodo utrdile na trgu. Rešitve 

podjetja Elaphe sodijo v sam svetovni vrh. Podjetje za 

razvoj in prodajo električnih vozil in energijskih virov je pred 

dvema letoma ustanovila skupina zagnanih znanstvenikov 

in poslovnežev, kot tako imenovano »spinoff« podjetje 

Instituta Jožef Stefan, največje slovenske raziskovalne 

organizacije s svetovnim ugledom. 

Jedro raziskovalne skupine podjetja predstavljajo dva fizika 

– priznan izumitelj, filozof, publicist Andrej Detela in mag. 

Gorazd Lampič, ki fiziko ambiciozno povezuje s poslovnim 

svetom, ter dr. Joško Valentinčič z ljubljanske Fakultete 

za strojništvo, ki fizikalno zasnovane motorje za izbrane 

aplikacije privede do prototipov. Andrej je avtor številnih 

mednarodnih patentov in izumitelj elektromotorja, ki ga 

trži japonsko podjetje HDS, vodilno v svetu na področju 

robotske industrije. Gorazd je v delo podjetja vnesel 

učinkovite metode računalniškega simuliranja fizikalnih 

modelov. Joško je konstruktor in tehnolog. 

People have very different ideas about what life in the future 

might be like, the devices and appliances that will come 

with it, the transport we will use, and yet... Everybody who 

is involved in the development of visions of transportation 

in the future is talking about electric cars, and for some 

time now all major companies in the automotive industry 

worldwide have been busy developing their own prototypes. 

Vehicles of the future, however, are also being designed in 

Slovenia, by a company called Elaphe, whose core business 

involves the development of innovative solutions in relation 

to the design of energy saving and environmentally friendly 

vehicles. They make light, powerful and highly energy efficient 

electric motors installed directly into the driving wheels of 

electric and hybrid vehicles, the so-called ‘in-wheel’ motors. 

At present, these types of propulsion are the number one 

choice of experts when it comes to predicting the next stage 

of vehicle development, as they are easier to operate and, 

above all, safer. Direct drive propulsion additionally opens 

the door to new design solutions: Now that the hardware is 

no longer in the way, we can develop a vehicle that can better 

meet the needs of the person using it. We are talking about 

a comfortable and safe capsule on wheels where the only 

remaining moving parts are those touching the road. 

Such innovations are not mere inventions, which are born 

and die in laboratories, but will take hold in the market. The 

solutions developed by Elaphe are truly state-of-the-art. The 

company for the development and sales of electric vehicles 

and energy resources was established a couple of years ago 

by a group of dedicated and enthusiastic scientists and 

businessmen as a spin-off of the Jožef Stefan Institute, the 

biggest Slovenian research institution of world renown. 

The core of the R&D team comprises two physicists and an 

engineer: Distinguished inventor, philosopher and publicist 

Andrej Detela; Gorazd Lampič M.Sc., who provides a highly 

ambitiously interface between physics and business; and Dr. 

Joško Valentinčič of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, 

Ljubljana, who specialises in turning mathematical solutions 

into prototype motors for selected applications. Andrej is the 

author of numerous international patents and the inventor of 

the electric motor marketed by the Japanese company HDS, a 

world leader in the robotics industry. Gorazd introduced into 

the company efficient methods for the computer simulation 

of physical models. Joško is a design engineer and technology 

specialist. 

Teoretična zasnova energijsko varčnega avtomobila 

za prevoz po mestu. 

Conceptual design of an energy efficient car for city driving. 

Risba/Design Uroš Pavasovič - www.urospavasovic.com 

»in wheel« motor za direktni pogon 

»in-wheel« motor

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Gorazd Lampič in Andrej Detela 

Gorazd Lampič and Andrej Detela 

Elektromotorji se vgradijo neposredno v pogonska kolesa. 

Energy efficient electric motors are installed directly into the 

driving wheels. 

Njihovo sicer dolgoletno razvojno in kreativno delo že daje 

prve rezultate. Največjo pozornost v podjetju namenjajo 

pogonom za lahka električna vozila, kot so kolesa, skuterji 

in manjši mestni avtomobili. Prvi dve generaciji prototipov 

»in-wheel« elektromotorjev sta bili namenjeni testiranju 

matematične teorije in poenostavitvi proizvodnje, tretja 

generacija prototipov pa je prirejena za uporabo v konkretnih 

aplikacijah. Na tem področju je v svetovnem merilu tudi 

največ zanimanja in največ potreb po izvirnejših rešitvah. 

Ekipa se problemov loteva celovito, aktivno se ukvarja tudi 

z analizami energijskih potreb za napajanje vozila, kjer 

se uveljavljajo hibridni sistemi, sodobni akumulatorji ter 

tehnologije vodika in gorivnih celic. 

Vemo, da je mestna vožnja z avtomobilom – poleg tega, 

da je precej stresna – tudi najbolj energijsko potratna. 

Skupina Elaphe je v sodelovanju z Urošem Pavasovičem, 

mednarodno priznanim oblikovalcem avtomobilov, izdelala 

teoretično zasnovo energijsko varčnega avtomobila za 

prevoz po mestu. Projekt Sodoben mestni električni hibrid, 

na kratko SMEH, tako nosi simpatično ime. Avtomobil ima 

posebne obročaste elektromotorje vgrajene neposredno v 

pogonska kolesa vozila. Hibridni pogon učinkovito združuje 

uporabo več virov energije (npr. tehnologije vodika in zelo 

lahke akumulatorje) in je zato učinkovitejši ter tudi cenejši. 

Podjetje Elaphe, podobno kot tudi vedno več podjetij 

in posameznikov, pogumno soustvarja priložnosti za 

pozitiven preskok v razvoju človeške družbe. Rešitve torej 

že obstajajo, vendar morajo počakati na pravi trenutek. 

Za njimi stojijo znanstveniki, raziskovalci, izumitelji ali pa 

čisto običajni ljudje vsega sveta, kar nekaj pa jih je tudi v 

Sloveniji. 

Already, the development and creative work is beginning 

to yield first tangible results. The company’s main focus is 

on the development of propulsion systems for light electric 

vehicles such as bikes, scooters and smaller city cars. The first 

two generations of ‘in-wheel’ electric motor prototypes were 

developed for the purpose of testing the mathematical theory 

and simplifying the production, while the third generation of 

prototypes has been designed for use in specific applications. 

Globally speaking, this is also the field that generates most 

interest as well as the greatest demand for more imaginative 

solutions. The team approaches each challenge from a holistic 

perspective; they also carry out analyses of energy needs 

for vehicle propulsion where hybrid systems, sophisticated 

batteries, and hydrogen and fuel cell technology are becoming 

increasingly popular. 

It is a fact that city driving – in addition to being very stressful 

– is also extremely wasteful in terms fuel consumption. 

The Elaphe team in association with Uroš Pavasovič, the 

internationally renowned automobile designer, has come 

up with a conceptual design of an energy efficient car for 

city driving. The project is called Sodoben mestni električni 

hibrid – Stylish Municipal Electrical Hybrid or SMEH (= 

smile). The car features special electric hub motors installed 

directly into the driving wheels of the vehicle. The hybrid 

drive enables an effective integration of different energy 

sources (e.g. hydrogen technology in combination with ultralight 

batteries), which results in improved efficiency and 

lower costs. 

A growing number of individuals and enterprises like Elaphe 

are creating opportunities for yet another quantum leap in 

transport and vehicle development. As we can see, solutions 

are already in place and will be launched when the time is 

right. They are being developed by scientists, researchers and 

innovators as well as by perfectly ordinary people, all over the 

world, not least in Slovenia.

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Barbara Čeferin 

razvajanje duha pampering the soul 

grad otočec 

razkošje in duh časa 

castle otočec 

glamour and the spirit of the times 

Zelena lepotica, kot reko Krko radi imenujejo poznavalci 

in ljubitelji voda, je z dolžino 93 km med najdaljšimi 

slovenskimi rekami, ki v vsej svoji dolžini tečejo po ozemlju 

Slovenije. V svojem začetnem delu, kjer je najbolj živahna, 

Krka skozi čas varuje svoj dragulj, majhen otok, Otočec. 

Z bregovoma reke je povezan z lesenima mostovoma 

in v svojem zelenem objemu skriva edini rečni grad na 

Slovenskem. Grad Otočec, katerega začetki segajo v 13. 

stoletje, je danes kulturni spomenik državnega pomena, v 

upravljanju podjetja Terme Krka. Otok je danes priljubljena 

izletniška točka za domače in tuje obiskovalce, grad pa 

je v letu 2008 zasijal v popolnoma prenovljeni podobi in 

ponudbi. 

Če je že doslej veljalo, da je na Gradu Otočec mogoče 

doživeti vrhunsko poročno, kulinarično ali poslovno 

slavje, pa sta tokratna popolna preobleka gradu, z njo 

pa tudi prenovljena ponudba, presegli vsa pričakovanja. 

Iz prostorov, detajlov in »prebivalcev« gradu veje nek 

poseben duh. Duh grajskih soban in izbranega okolja, 

duh razkošnih privilegijev in vzvišene gospode, duh 

prefinjenega okusa in ležerne sodobnosti. Samo jasna 

vizija uprave, natančna analiza arhitekture in življenja v 

preteklosti in visoki kriteriji ponudbe so lahko sestavine, 

ki porodijo takšno mojstrovino. Pa seveda prava izbira in 

zaupanje sodelavcem pri izvedbi. 

Pretanjenemu smislu za arhitekturni detajl in poznavanju 

stilnih prvin posameznih obdobij preteklosti je arhitekt Jani 

Vozelj dodal še značilno duhovitost in visoko funkcionalno 

vrednost. Izdelki iz njegovega ustvarjalnega opusa (ki 

je že sam po sebi zgodba o presežkih) so kot ustvarjeni 

za prostore, katerih kamniti zidovi delujejo večni in 

neuničljivi. Subtilni in domišljeni kosi pohištva nadgrajujejo 

prostor povsem neobremenjeno, neopazno, a občuteno. 

Kljub uvajanju popolnoma novih elementov, so ostale 

poudarjene značilnosti iz obdobja gotike, in vsi sestavni 

deli, ki so spomeniško varovani. V gradu so se prenove 

tudi v tehničnem smislu lotili celostno – poleg popolnoma 

novih instalacij, klimatske naprave v vseh prostorih, obnove 

konferečnih dvoran in bivalnih prostorov, ki zahtevajo 

visoko tehnologijo za zahtevne goste, pa je eden od biserov 

tudi panoramsko dvigalo, skrito za stara masivna vrata. 

The green beauty, as the 93 kilometres long Krka river 

is fondly referred to by water lovers and connoisseurs, is 

one of the longest waterways in Slovenia that is wholly 

contained within Slovenian borders. In its upper stream, 

where it is at its liveliest, Krka shelters a jewel of its very 

own: a small island, Otočec. 

The island is connected to the riverbanks by two wooden 

bridges, and its greenery veils the only river castle in 

Slovenia. Castle Otočec, whose origins date back to the 13th 

century, has been declared a cultural monument of national 

importance; nowadays it is managed by Terme Krka. The 

island is a popular destination with day-trippers from all 

over Slovenia and abroad, while the Castle itself has just been 

completely refurbished. 

Castle Otočec has always been known as a top venue for 

exclusive wedding, culinary or business functions; the new face 

of the Castle coupled with an augmented range of top-quality 

services, however, has vastly exceeded all expectations. The 

premises, décor and castle residents radiate an unmistakable, 

distinctive aura: The aura of Castle rooms and sophistication, 

the aura of extravagant privileges and high society, the aura 

of refined taste and leisurely indulgence. Only a clear vision 

of the management, a complete and accurate analysis of the 

architecture and life in times past, and exceptionally high 

standards can produce a masterpiece of such magnitude. It 

goes without saying, of course, that choosing the right people 

for the job and then leaving them free reign is just as vital. 

The architect Jani Vozelj has coupled his exceptional feel 

for architectural detail and a sound knowledge of individual 

periods’ stylistic features with his characteristic sense of 

humour and a high level of functionality. His creations (a 

veritable collection of outstanding masterpieces in its own 

right) appear to have been made specifically for rooms with 

seemingly eternal and indestructible stone walls. Subtle and 

well-designed pieces of furniture compliment and enhance the 

place in a way that is wholly inconspicuous and unobtrusive, 

yet impossible to miss. Despite the introduction of completely 

new elements, there is a continued accentuation of details 

from the Gothic period; all protected heritage features have 

likewise been preserved. The refurbishment was literally allinclusive 

and incorporated the latest technology advances: In 

addition to completely new installations, air conditioning in 

every room, the renovation of conference rooms and living 

areas, all of which spells state-of-the-art technology for 

sophisticated guests, there is also a panoramic lift concealed 

behind a solid old door. 

Iz prostorov, detajlov in »prebivalcev« gradu veje nek poseben duh. 

The premises, décor and castle residents radiate an unmistakable, distinctive aura. 

Subtilni in domišljeni kosi pohištva nadgrajujejo prostor povsem 

neobremenjeno, neopazno, a občuteno. 

Subtle and well-designed pieces of furniture compliment and enhance the place in 

a way that is wholly inconspicuous and unobtrusive, yet impossible to miss.

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Grad Otočec v sodobno urejenih grajskih sobah, suitah in 

apartmajih nudi udobje najvišje kategorije petih zvezdic 

za 32 gostov. Posebnost sta dva kraljevska apartmaja, 

ki ju poleg sobe za sprejeme ali posvete, salona, spalnice 

in prave razkošne grajske kopalnice, odlikuje tudi udobna 

skupna sprejemnica. Vrhunski mojstri kulinarike na Otočcu 

bodo odslej lahko postregli svoje stvaritve v dveh prostorih 

– poleg večje grajske restavracije tudi v Lovski restavraciji, 

– intimnejši sobi s kaminom, v poletnem času pa še naprej 

ostaja mamljiva letna terasa v osrčju grajskega oboda. 

Opisano in že doseženo pa ni vse, kar so si v vizije 

zapisali gospodarji gradu. V nadaljevanju nameravajo še 

podrobneje obnoviti zunanjost gradu, obrambni stolp bo 

nudil zatočišče intimni grajski kapeli, v kateri si bodo najbolj 

romantični zaljubljenci lahko obljubili zvestobo pred božjim 

obličjem. Med ponudbo, ki bo sledila prenovi vhodne stavbe 

obzidja, pa bo tudi predstavitev pestre zgodovine gradu. 

Grad Otočec nedvomno sodi med najprivlačnejše hotele 

v Sloveniji, predvsem za zavzete romantike, kulinarične 

sladokusce, poslovneže, protokolarne goste ali navdušene 

igralce golfa. Ti bodo lahko v prihodnje še bolj uživali na 

najlepše urejenemu igrišču Slovenije (po oceni igralcevm 

in strokovne komisije za leto 2007), ko se bodo obstoječim 

devetim luknjam pridružilo še dodatnih devet in zaokrožilo 

podobo Golf igrišča Otočec. 

Neponovljivi tris prečudovite okolice, vrhunske postrežbe in 

kulinaričnega doživetja. 

Unbeatable combination of magnificent scenery, superior service and 

innovative cuisine. 

Castle Otočec with its modern castle rooms, suites and 

apartments provides five-star comfort and can accommodate 

up to 32 guests. It also boasts two Royal Suites; in addition 

to a meeting room, a parlour, a bedroom and a deluxe castle 

bathroom each also features an inviting drawing room. 

Masters of culinary arts in Otočec will now be serving their 

masterpieces in two dining rooms – in the large formal dining 

area as well as in Hunter’s Inn, a more intimate room with a 

fireplace. In summer, however, al fresco dining on the terrace 

nested in the castle atrium remains the preferred choice. 

This, however, is not all that the masters of the Castle have 

envisaged. Plans for an even more elaborate restoration of 

the castle exterior are already underway; also, the watch tower 

will soon feature a private castle chapel, where the most 

romantic couples will be able to exchange their vows before 

God. The renovation of the entrance building in the curtain 

wall will be followed by a further upgrade and expansion of 

tourist services, which will include a presentation of the 

Castle’s colourful history. Unquestionably Castle Otočec is one 

of the most opulent hotels in Slovenia catering principally 

to passionate romantics, gourmets, businessmen, eminent 

dignitaries and golf enthusiasts. The latter in particular 

will soon be able to enjoy themselves even better on the 

best groomed links in Slovenia (as voted in 2007 by players 

and Expert Panel) once the existing nine holes have been 

augmented by another nine to complete the picture of the 

Otočec golf course. 

Grad Otočec nudi udobje najvišje kategorije petih zvezdic. 

Castle Otočec provides five-star comfort. 

Prvič se otoški grad omenja leta 1252 kot višnjegorska 

posest. Verjetno slikoviti srednjeveški grad ni bil 

vedno ‘otočec’ in je stal nekoč na desnem bregu reke 

Krke, pozneje pa so ga zavarovali še z druge strani z 

umetno izkopano strugo, kar se je najbrž zgodilo v hudih 

srednjeveških vojnah z Ogri, če ne morda v 13. stol. iz 

strahu pred grozečimi Mongoli. 

Grad so po končani 2. svetovni vojni delno obnovili 

in prilagodili za pisarniške prostore in restavracijo 

za vodstvo mladinskih delovnih brigad, ki so gradile 

‘avtoceste bratstva in enotnosti’ na trasi Ljubljana 

– Zagreb. Takoj po končani gradnji je bilo ustanovljeno 

Gostinsko turistično podjetje Otočec, ki je prevzelo 

grad v upravljanje. Za turistične namene so gGrad prvič 

temeljito spomeniško prenovili v začetku šestdesetih 

let. V sedemdesetih letih je gospodarjenje z gGradom 

prevzela Krka, tovarna zdravil iz Novega mesta in 

kasneje njena hčerinska družba Krka zdravilišča (danes 

Terme Krka). V osemdesetih letih je grad doživel celovito 

adaptacijo in se tem videzom ponašal do pričujoče 

prenove. 

Castle Otočec is first mentioned in 1252 as part of the 

Višnja Gora Estate. It is quite likely that the picturesque 

medieval castle has not always been situated on an island 

but was originally built on the right bank of the Krka. At a 

later date, probably in times of raging medieval wars with 

Hungarians or perhaps in the 13th century when the land 

was under threat from Mongols, a moat was dug out on the 

other side to give the castle added protection. 

The Castle was partially refurbished after World War II 

to make room for office space and a restaurant for the 

management of youth work brigades building the Highway 

of Brotherhood and Unity between Ljubljana and Zagreb. 

Once the road had been completed, the Gostinsko turistično 

podjetje Otočec hospitality and tourism enterprise was 

established for the purpose of managing the Castle. The 

first comprehensive, tourism-oriented heritage renovation 

of the Castle took place in early 1960s. In the 1970s 

the management of the Castle was taken over by Krka, 

a pharmaceutical company from Novo mesto, and later 

passed into the hands of its subsidiary Krka zdravilišča 

(now Terme Krka). Before the most recent renovation, 

which was completed in 2008, the Castle had last been 

refurbished in the 1980s. 

Robi Gregorčič, vodja kuhinje na Gradu Otočec, 

zagotavlja užitek v neponovljivem trisu: prečudoviti 

okolici, vrhunski postrežbi in ob inovativnem kulinaričnem 

doživetju. Veliko pozornosti posveča izboru vrhunskih 

produktov znanega porekla, lokalnim posebnostim in 

pestri ponudbi. Hrana izpod njegovih rok, pravi, da ima 

poseben karakter in šarm. 

Robi Gregorčič, Head Chef at Castle Otočec, swears by the 

unbeatable combination of magnificent scenery, superior 

service and innovative cuisine. His primary focus is on 

the selection of premium products of known origin, local 

delicacies and speciality dishes, and variety. The food 

prepared by his hands, he says, has a unique character and 

charm.

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Beba Splichal 


vinske resnice wine truths 

sončna vrata kleti graben 

vinogradnik janez šekoranja 

sun door leads into the graben cellar 

winegrower janez šekoranja 

Panonsko morje je nekoč pljuskalo vse do Bizeljskega, 

pokrajine v jugovzhodni Sloveniji, ki poleg Dolenjske in 

Bele krajine predstavlja posavsko vinorodno območje. 

Peščeni nanosi, ki jih je morje pustilo v teh krajih pred šest 

in pol milijoni let, so dobra podlaga za rast vinske trte, s 

svojo posebno strukturo pa omogočajo, da zbita peščena 

zemlja ohrani obliko tudi kadar skopljejo večjo jamo. Celo 

tako veliko, da so lahko v njej opečnate police z buteljkami 

in miza za obiskovalce. 

There were times when the waves of the Panonian sea 

splashed against the foothills of Bizeljsko, a region in 

south-eastern Slovenia which alongside Dolenjska and Bela 

krajina makes up the Sava river winegrowing district. 

Sandy deposits made by the sea in these parts about six 

and a half million years ago provide good conditions for 

winegrowing, and their structure enables the compacted 

sandy soil to stay in place even when a larger hole is dug in the 

ground. A hole so large, in fact, that it can accommodate brick 

shelves laden with wine bottles and a table for visitors. 

Peščeni nanosi, ki jih je morje pustilo v teh krajih pred šest 

in pol milijoni let, so dobra podlaga za rast vinske trte. 

Sandy deposits made by the sea in these parts about six and a half 

million years ago provide good conditions for winegrowing. 

Sončna vrata iz masivnega lesa. 

The ‘sun door’, carved from massive wood. 

Repnica je idealen prostor za vinsko klet. 

Turnip cellar is perfect for storing wine. 

Zgodba se je začela, ko so tamkajšnji prebivalci sprejeli 

ponujeno roko narave in so ob hišah začeli kopati svojevrstne 

shrambe. Ohranjale so stalno nizko temperaturo, ne glede 

na vreme ali letni čas, in tako postale odličen prostor za 

ozimnico. Te nekaj metrov globoke peščene jame so 

imenovali repnice. Sčasoma so jih nadomestile zidane kleti 

in hladilniki. Odrinjene v pozabo jih je opazil vinogradnik 

Janez Šekoranja, domačin in gospodar posestva Graben, ki 

je naravne lastnosti jam – idealno temperaturo in vlažnost 

– povezal s potrebami vinske kleti. V zemljo iz zbitega 

rumenega peska so ob hiši izkopali tri prostore več kot 

dvanajst metrov pod zemljo, ne da bi pri tem uporabljali 

stroje ali drug gradbeni material – tako kot je narekovala 

tradicija. Poleg lopat, krampov in samokolnic za odvažanje 

peska so tudi pri kopanju teh repnic uporabili le še posebno 

strgalo za oblikovanje votlin v obokane sobane. 

It all started when the locals decided to take what nature so 

generously offered and started digging subterranean vaults 

next to their houses. The vaults maintained a constant, 

low temperature regardless of the weather or the season, 

providing perfect conditions for storing food in winter. 

These underground stores, which were only a few metres 

deep, were called turnip cellars. Overtime, however, they were 

replaced by proper cellars and refrigerators. The forgotten 

turnip cellars caught the attention of Janez Škoranja, a local 

and owner of the Graben estate, who noticed that the cellars’ 

natural properties – ideal temperature and humidity – would 

be perfect for storing wine. In the compacted yellow sand next 

to his house he dug three, over twelve meters deep underground 

stores without using machinery or building materials – just 

as they used to do it in the olden days. Apart from shovels, 

picks and wheelbarrows to take away the excavated sand, only 

a special scraper was used to shape the caverns into vaulted 

rooms. 

Na otip grobe stene se svetlikajo ob skromni razsvetljavi. 

Ročno izkopana votlina s hrapavimi stenami daje občutek, 

da bi morali vprašati jamo, ali ji smemo zlesti pod kožo, 

sedeti v njenem vlažnem hladu ... in kot bogovi okušati 

eno izmed petdesetih različnih vin iz buteljk, zloženih ob 

stenah repnice. V optimalnih pogojih, ki jih omogoča prav 

bivanje pod zemljo, dozorijo traminec, rumeni muškat, 

modra frankinja, rumeni plavec, gamay in druga vrhunska 

vina, za katera so v zadnjih letih prejeli več kot sto medalj 

– trinajst zlatih medalj in pet šampijonskih nazivov. V klet 

Graben pridemo skozi sončna vrata, ki so še ena posebnost 

vinogradniškega posestva. Izrezljana iz masivnega lesa so 

od nekdaj sporočala obiskovalcu, kako premožna je hiša, 

kamor so prišli. Kolikor veliko je sonce na vratih, toliko moči 

in svetlobe premore dajati domačinom. In kdo bi bil lahko 

bogatejši kot tisti, ki mu sonce vedno sije na vratih 

The walls, which feel rough to the touch, gleam softly in the 

low light. The hand-excavated vault with its coarse walls 

generates the feeling that one should ask permission to get 

under its skin, sit in its damp cold… and like gods taste one 

of the fifty different wines from the bottles stacked along 

the turnip cellar walls. The underground cellar provides 

perfect maturing conditions for Traminec, Yellow Muscat, 

Blaufrankisch (Modra Frankinja), Rumeni Plavec, Gamay and 

other premium wines. In recent years, they have received over 

one hundred medals, thirteen Gold Medals and five Champion 

titles. We enter the Graben cellar through the ‘sun door’, 

another peculiarity of the wine-growing estate. Carved from 

massive wood, sun doors used to testify to the affluence of the 

household. The bigger the sun on the door, the more power 

and light it could give to the house residents. And who could 

be more affluent than the one with the sun eternally shining 

on his door 

Repnice so jame, skopane več metrov globoko v 

kremenčevem pesku. Ime so dobile po repi, ki so jo 

kmetje shranjevali v hladnih in vlažnih jamah, da bi 

ohranili ozimnico. Peščene luknje so danes etnološka 

dediščina in kulturna znamenitost krajine. Nekatere so 

stare tudi do 200 let, kar nekaj pa jih nastaja v zadnjih 

letih in dopolnjujejo turistično ponudbo kmetij in gostiln. 

Vina Graben je zaradi njihove odličnosti na svoje vinske 

karte v nekaterih svojih restavracijah v New Yorku in 

Parizu uvrstil tudi svetovno znani kuharski mojster in 

lastnik številnih prestižnih restavracij po svetu Alain 

Ducasse. Prav tako pa imata vina Graben na svojih 

vinskih kartah prestižni restavraciji L’Auberge Carmel v 

Kaliforniji in japonska restavracija Masa v New Yorku. 

Turnip cellars are subterranean vaults carved several 

meters deep into silica sand. They got their name after 

turnips, which farmers used to store in the cool and damp 

underground rooms to better keep over the winter. Today, 

sand cellars are treated as ethnological heritage and 

cultural peculiarity of the region. While some are over 200 

years old, several have been built in recent years to boost 

tourism in the area. 

Due to their outstanding quality, Graben wines also feature 

on the wine lists of the New York and Paris restaurants 

owned by Alain Ducasse, chef and proprietor of numerous 

prestigious restaurants all over the world. Likewise, 

Graben wines are included in the wine lists of prestigious 

L’Auberge Carmel restaurant in California and Japanese 

restaurant Masa in New York.

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Beba Splichal 

Umberto Pellizon, Tomaž Barbič, Hanno Hardt 


... za okni pa, do koder seže pogled, mehko valujoči griči vinogradov. 

... and the view from the windows reveals gently undulating vineyards as far 

as the eye can see. 

globoko v tišini zemlje 

alternativno vino domačije kabaj morel 

deep in the stillness of earth 

alternative wine from the kabaj morel homestead 

Sredi Goriških Brd, primorskega vinorodnega okoliša, 

dovozna pot zapelje na dvorišče briške domačije. V 

umirjeni rustikalni jedilnici Jean Michel Morel nostalgično 

pripoveduje o zadnjem obisku Francije, od koder se je 

preselil pred mnogimi leti. Ljubezen in družinske korenine 

so ga prepričale, da je njegov dom zdaj tu. Besede nihajo 

med ješprenjem z jurčki, hlebcem mladega tolminskega 

sira, ki je dozorel med vinskimi tropinami, in seveda kozarci 

vina. Pod nami so namreč vinske kleti, za okni pa, do koder 

seže pogled, mehko valujoči griči vinogradov. V jasnem 

dnevu se v ozadju mediteranske slike izostrijo zasneženi 

vrhovi Alp. 

In the heart of the Goriška brda winegrowing district in the 

coastal region of Slovenia, a simple driveway leads to the Morel 

homestead. Seated in a serene, rustic dining room, Jean Michel 

Morel nostalgically speaks about the last time he visited France, 

which he left many years ago. Love and family roots persuaded 

him to make his home here instead. Words are interspersed 

with cep and barley risotto, young Tolmin cheese, which 

matured among grapeskins, and of course glasses of wine. For 

we are sitting above wine cellars and the view from the windows 

reveals gently undulating vineyards as far as the eye can see. On 

a clear day, snowy peaks of the Alps rise in the distance as the 

perfect backdrop to the Mediterranean landscape. 

Vsaka amfora drži tristo litrov vina. 

Each amphora contains three hundred litres of wine. 

Med sodi se v hladu komaj občutijo vonji opojnih vsebin. V 

družinskih vinogradih dozori merlot, eno najbolj razširjenih 

rdečih sort v Sloveniji, ki ga v steklenice arhivirajo kot 

Cuvee Morel, v družbi z ročno obranimi jagodami cabernet 

sauvignona, cabernet franca in petit verdotoja. Sivi pinot, 

chardonnay in rebula zažarijo v intenzivni rumeni barvi 

vina, ujetega v steklenico z imenom Luisa prestige, grozdni 

sok, ki ga iztisnejo iz nežno zelenih, sladkih jagod pa po 

slabem letu zorenja shranijo kot aromatičen beli pinot. 

Posebnost v vinski kleti Kabaj Morel pa je devet glinenih 

posod, do vratu in čez zakopanih v zemljo, kjer v tišini globin 

nastaja alternativno vino iz amfor. Pričakovan pridelek 

vsake izmed njih je tristo litrov vina globoke zlate barve ter 

svojevrstnega okusa. 

Na potovanju po Gruziji je Jean Michel Morel zašel med 

preproste domačine, ki še danes s svojimi rokami mesijo 

glino in jo oblikujejo v ogromne jajčaste posode, kakor 

so to počeli pred tisočletji. Podobne glinene posode 

so nekoč poznali tudi na območju Goriških Brd, kar 

potrjujejo arheološke raziskave. Prevzet in navdušen nad 

starodavnim načinom pridelovanja vina je vinogradnik v 

Gruziji kupil amfore in jih dal pripeljati v Slovenijo. V njih 

je zorela trgatev 2005, ki se že, ustekleničena in ovita v 

tančico velikega pričakovanja, pripravlja za prihod na trg 

leta 2009. Omotična od zgodbe, vonjav in čarobnosti 

pokrajine, pomislim, da bi tu morala ostati vsaj še kakšen 

dan, da bi misli zmehčale robove in vino našlo pristan 

znotraj mene. Kar pa je uresničljiva želja, saj domačija rada 

sprejme goste v svojih šest sob, namenjenih prav užitku, ko 

časa ne merijo ure, ampak naš notranji ritem. 

In the coolness of the wine cellar one can only barely catch a 

whiff of the barrels’ intoxicating content. The varieties grown in 

the family vineyards include Merlot, one of the most widespread 

red wines in Slovenia, which is bottled as Cuvee Morel blended 

with hand picked Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit 

Verdo grapes. Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Rebula glow in a deep 

yellow colour of the wine bottled as Lusia Prestige, while the 

juice squeezed from soft green, sweet grapes in just under one 

year matures into aromatic Pinot Blanc. A special feature in the 

Kabaj Morel wine cellar, however, are nine large earthenware 

pots, buried in earth up to the neck and beyond, where in the 

stillness of the deep alternative amphora wine is born. Each 

amphora contains one three hundred litres of wine that is 

characterised by a deep golden colour and a unique flavour. 

When travelling in Georgia, Jean Michel Morel stumbled across 

locals who to this day continue to knead clay and shape it into 

huge egg-shaped pots using a traditional method perfected 

thousands of years ago. Similar earthenware containers from 

ancient times have been found by archaeologists in Goriška 

brda and surrounding areas. Excited and eager to try the ancient 

winemaking technique, the winegrower bought the amphorae in 

Georgia and had them shipped to Slovenia. The first batch of 

his amphora wine was the harvest of 2005, which has already 

been bottled and is getting ready to make its eagerly anticipated 

market debut in 2009. Intoxicated by the story, the scents and 

the magic of the scenery I think to myself that I should stay for 

at least another day to allow my thoughts to soften around the 

edges and the wine to come to rest inside of me. Which, however, 

is nothing but wishful thinking on my part: The homestead is 

happy to put up guests in their six rooms when the guests’ time 

is not measured by the clock, but by their inner rhythm. 

Tradicija uporabe dolijev in amfor je znana predvsem iz 

rimske dobe, ko so amfore, ki so v osnovi vrč z dvema 

ročajema in vitkim zaključkom, uporabljali za transport 

tekočin in žita. Med vinarji, ki posegajo po alternativnih 

metodah, se je izraz amfora udomačil tudi za velike 

glinene posode – dolije, v katerih poteka predelava 

grozdja z minimalnim dodatkom žvepla. Do danes se 

je izdelava dolijev ohranila v Gruziji, od koder pa se z 

vinogradniki, kot je Jean Michel Morel, ponovno vrača 

tudi v Slovenijo. 

Jean Michel Morel štipendira absolventko živilske 

tehnologije na biotehnični fakulteti v Ljubljani Tino 

Štokelj, ki želi v svoji diplomski nalogi z laboratorijsko 

analizo dokazati, da vino, narejeno po tej metodi, 

ustreza vsem kemijskim, senzoričnim in fiziološkim 

parametrom. 

The traditional use of amphorae is known from the Roman 

times. An amphora is essentially a two-handled jar with 

a narrow neck used by the ancient Greeks and Romans 

to carry liquids or grain. Winegrowers who engage in 

alternative methods of wine production use the term 

amphora to describe large earthenware pots (‘dolije’) used 

for the fermentation of grapes with a minimal addition of 

sulphur. Dolije, which are still made in Georgia, are slowly 

being reintroduced in Slovenia by winegrowers such as 

Jean Michel Morel. 

Jean Michel Morel is sponsoring a graduate student at the 

Faculty of Biotechnology in Ljubljana, Tina Štokelj, whose 

graduation project involves a laboratory analysis of his 

amphora wine to show that it meets all chemical, sensory 

and physiological standards.

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Beba Splichal 

Grega Kalan, Drago Medved 


v dogovoru z naravo 

aci urbajs, biodinamični vinar 

hand in hand with nature 

aci urbajs, biodynamic winemaker 

Na Rifniku, enem izmed najlepših zgodovinskih parkov v 

Evropi, ki se dviguje nad dolino Voglajne na vzhodu Slovenije, 

Aci Urbajs skrbi za svoj vinograd. Sam pravi, da je bolj 

umetnik kot vinogradnik, odločen, da ima v dialogu med njim 

in naravo slednja vedno odločilno zadnjo besedo. Za biološkodinamično 

gospodarjenje v bližini arheološkega najdišča se 

je odločil povsem po naključju, če naključja sploh obstajajo. 

Tu so gojili trto, morda že Kelti, zagotovo pa stari Rimljani. 

Prostor hrani informacije, ki jih pozorno uho lahko zazna kot 

povabilo. Ko so Urbajsovi obnavljali vinograd, so naleteli na 

starodavno grobno žaro. V tem dogodku so videli sporočilo, 

naj poskrbijo za prostor, tako da bodo tudi tisti, ki prihajajo 

za njimi, tu našli nekaj zase. Aci pogosto škropi vinograd, 

skoraj vsak teden, vendar le z zdravilnimi čaji iz zelišč, ki 

jih nabira med okoliškimi travami. Rman, kamilica, regratovi 

cvetovi in preslica poskrbijo, da se trta dobro počuti in je 

odporna proti boleznim. 

Iz njegove kleti prihajajo vina posebne kakovosti, predikati 

iz grozdja, trganega v pozni jeseni, in organska vina, ki 

zorijo na drožeh. Sodi so narejeni iz lesa, ki je zrasel kar 

najbližje vinogradu. To je vino intenzivne barve, ki diši po 

rožah, travah, medu, je polnega okusa, nekoliko trpko, 

a zdravo in krepko. Z vinom je Aci zadovoljen šele, ko je 

požirek všeč ženi Brigiti. Prav takšno kot je, si najde kupce 

in lahko rečemo, da je njegovo vino tudi tržno uspešno. 

Aci Urbajs na vprašanje, koliko je v vinu njegove osebnosti, 

odgovarja z nasmehom: »To je tako kot pri otrocih. Seveda 

so moji, ampak jim puščam, da so samostojni, ne oblikujem 

jih po svoji volji niti ne po pričakovanjih drugih. Imajo svoj 

značaj in svojo življenjsko zgodbo, ki jim narekuje smer.« 

V vinogradu vzame, kar mu narava da. »Morda je slišati 

naivno, ampak nikamor ne silim, ničesar ne zahtevam. 

Trudim se brati, prepoznavati sporočila narave. Vino, 

recimo, se z leti spreminja. Če ga opazujemo nekoliko 

drugače, lahko kmalu opazimo določeno dogajanje, ki bi 

ga lahko označili s termini, ki morda ne sodijo v vinarstvo: 

se širi, oži, dviguje, spušča. Ko že mislim, da se je razvoj 

nekega vina zaključil, se zgodi še nekaj novega. Res, še 

sam sem večkrat presenečen. Značaj grozda je mladost, 

vina pa zrelost. Lahko bi ga seveda pomladili, ampak to bi 

bilo podobno, kot bi meni, ki sem moški v zrelih letih, naredili 

korekcijo obraza. Bi bil zato v resnici kaj mlajši« 

In Rifnik, one of the most beautiful historic parks in Europe 

rising above the valley of Voglajne in east Slovenia, Aci Urbajs 

tends his vineyard. He says that he sees himself more as an 

artist than a winemaker, determined that in any discussions 

between him and nature the latter should always have the 

decisive, final word. His involvement in biodynamic cultivation 

in the vicinity of an archaeological site started quite by 

coincidence, presuming there is such as thing as a coincidence 

in the first place. The Celts had probably already engaged in 

winegrowing in these parts, and we know for a fact that the 

Romans definitely did. The place is a veritable treasure chest of 

information that can sound like an invitation to the attentive 

ear. When the Urbajs family were restoring the vineyard they 

stumbled across an ancient funerary urn. They understood this 

as a message to look after the place so that those coming after 

them would find something for themselves there as well. 

Aci frequently sprays the vineyard, almost every week, however 

only with medicinal infusions made of herbs picked from among 

the nearby grasses. Yarrow, chamomile, dandelion flowers 

and horsetail make sure that the vines are in good shape and 

resistant to disease. The wines coming from Aci’s cellar are 

of superior quality: predicates from grapes harvested in late 

autumn, and organic wines aged on lees. The wine barrels are 

made of wood from the trees that grew as close to the vineyard 

as possible. The wine is characterised by a deep colour and 

smells like flowers, grass and honey; it is full-bodied, slightly 

tart, but healthy and robust. 

Aci isn’t happy with the wine until his wife Brigita likes it. 

The wine finds customers just as it is, and it sells well too. 

When asked how much of his personality can be found in his 

wine, Aci can’t help smiling. “Wine is just like children. Of 

course they are mine, but I let them be themselves, I do not mould 

them to my will and liking or to other people’s expectations. 

They each have a unique character and a personal mission which 

determine their path in life.” In the vineyard Aci takes what 

nature offers. “It might sound naïve, but I do not try to make 

things go a certain way, I do not force anything. I try to spot and 

decipher messages from nature. Wine, for instance, changes 

with each passing year. If we look at it from a slightly different 

perspective we can soon identify a certain process that could 

be described using terminology that may not be immediately 

associated with winegrowing: It expands, contracts, goes up, 

comes down. Just when I start thinking that the development 

of a wine is finished, something new happens. If truth be told, 

even I am often taken by surprise. Grape represents youth, 

wine maturity. Of course we could make it young again, but this 

would be like giving a facelift to a middle-aged man like myself. 

Would I in actual fact become any younger” 

Tu so gojili trto, morda že Kelti, zagotovo pa stari Rimljani. 

The Celts had probably already engaged in winegrowing in these 

parts, and we know for a fact that the Romans definitely did. 

Steklenica z drožmi. 

A bottle with lees. 

Gospodarjenje po biološko-dinamični metodi pomeni, da 

se pridelovalci strogo držijo ekoloških načel in tankočutno 

upoštevajo ritem narave. Pomagajo si s preparati, ki jih 

naredijo sami iz popolnoma naravnih sestavin. Pridelki 

rastejo v skladu z naravnimi tokovi, so odporni proti 

boleznim ter nosijo v sebi mnogo več vitalne energije 

kot običajna živila. Proizvodi Acija Urbajsa nosijo znak 

blagovne znamke Demeter, organizacije Demeter 

International, v kateri se povezujejo pridelovalci, ki 

gospodarijo po biološko-dinamični metodi v več kot 100 

državah po svetu. Demeter skuša tudi zaščititi kmečko 

kulturo v krajih, kjer ta še živi, hkrati pa spodbuja ljudi, 

da se od globalnega vračajo k lokalnim vrednotam. 

Biodynamic cultivation is a farming method, which 

requires strict compliance with environmental principles 

and sensitivity to the rhythms of nature. Only mixtures 

and infusions made from purely natural ingredients by 

primary producers themselves may be used. The produce, 

which is grown fully naturally, is resistant to disease 

and characterised by a significantly higher level of vital 

nutrients than conventionally grown foods. Aci Urbajs’s 

products are sold under the Demeter brand, which is 

owned by Demeter International, an association of primary 

producers who are using the biodynamic method in over 

100 countries all over the world. Demeter aims to preserve 

the traditional culture of farming in the places where it 

still exists while encouraging people to return from the 

global perspective to local values.

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osebni arhivi personal archives, Ljuba Južnič, Aleš Marolt 

uglašeno harmonized 

geomantija 

slovenija čuti (z) zemljo 

geomancy 

slovenia feels (for) earth 

Zgodba o sodobni geomantiji se začne davno pred 

našim tukajšnjim časom. Že starodavne civilizacije so 

prepoznavale prostore, ki so vitalnega pomena za življenje. 

Tam so gradili svetišča in častili sile narave. Znali so 

opazovati živa bitja, ugotavljali so, kako na določenem 

prostoru uspevajo rastline, kje se zadržujejo živali, kam 

letijo ptice. Sestavili so ugotovitve in jim sledili tudi sami. 

NE IZMERITI, ZAČUTITI 

Razvoj civilizacije in prevlada razuma nad intuicijo sta 

utišala sporočila zemlje in narave. Naselbine rastejo, kjer 

koli je bolj praktično – naj gre za bližino napeljave, ceste ali 

druge infrastrukture. O slabem vplivu lokacije na kvaliteto 

življenja razmišljajo redki. Vseh razsežnosti Zemlje človek 

resda ne more videti, lahko pa začuti njihove vplive. Včasih 

so ti blagodejni, celo zdravilni, včasih pa precej neugodni, 

lahko tudi škodljivi. Šele ko so na sporedu bolezni, denarne 

težave ali nesreče, so ljudje pripravljeni pomisliti tudi na 

vplive okolja. Pa še takrat večinoma preradi posegajo po 

hitrih »rešitvah«, ki z nakupom simbola ali postavitvijo 

domačega oltarja navidezno rešujejo težave. Med 

popolnoma skeptičnim pristopom in instant prilagojenimi 

teorijami pa so velikanske razlike. Vmes se nahajajo 

čudovite nianse, ki prepričajo, če le prisluhnemo in se 

pustimo poučiti. Šele nekaj stoletij nazaj je logičen in hitrih 

dokazov željan razum preglasil vedo, ki se je kot znanost 

prenašala iz roda v rod. Ime »geomantija« sicer izhaja 

iz starogrških korenov besed Gaia, boginja Zemlje, ter 

mantein – razlagati. Geomantija torej v tem pomenu besede 

pomeni interpretirati vidne in nevidne razsežnosti prostora. 

Sodobna geomantija uči, kako zaznavati prostor – pa naj 

bo to pokrajina, hiša, stanovanje ali poslovni prostor – kot 

skupek vidnih in nevidnih plasti, uči prepoznavati te plasti 

in jih primerno nadgraditi. Pričakovan rezultat je seveda 

bolj vitalna okolica in posledično boljša kvaliteta življenja. 

ZDRAVLJENJE ZEMLJE 

Geomanti upoštevajo, da Zemlja oddaja življenjsko energijo, 

ki prežema krajino, zgradbe in ljudi. Prostor obravnavajo 

kot utripajoč, živ organizem, ki kot vsako bitje izpolnjuje 

bistvene življenjske funkcije. Temeljno geomantično 

pravilo pravi: če želimo imeti zdrav bivalni prostor, moramo 

v prostor zajeti vitalno energijo Zemlje. 

The story of modern geomancy started long before our times. 

Even the earliest ancient civilisations used to identify 

sites that are of vital importance to life on Earth. It was 

there that they built temples and worshiped the forces of 

nature. They were experts at observing living creatures; 

they noticed the places where plants thrived, where animals 

went, where birds flew. They put two and two together, and 

acted accordingly. 

IT IS NOT ABOUT MEASURING, 

IT IS ABOUT FEELING 

The rise of civilisation and reason winning over intuition 

silenced the messages of Earth and Nature. Nowadays, the 

development of settlements is dictated by convenience – by the 

proximity of public utilities, road or other infrastructure. Few 

people concern themselves with potentially adverse impacts 

of location on the quality of life. While not all of Earth’s forces 

are visible to the human eye, their effects can however be felt. 

They can sometimes be beneficial or even therapeutic; on the 

other hand, they can also prove unpleasant or even downright 

harmful. Only in the wake of disease, financial problems or 

accidents people are willing to consider the effects of their 

environment. And even then they tend to opt for ‘quick fix’ 

solutions such as purchasing a talisman or erecting a home 

altar in a vain attempt to put an end to their troubles. While 

we have total scepticism on one end of the spectrum and 

modified ‘instantaneous solution’ theories on the other, in 

between there lies a myriad of fascinating, highly persuasive 

alternatives if only we are willing to listen and learn from 

the experts. It has only been a couple of centuries since the 

rational mind with its penchant for logic and hard and fast 

evidence eclipsed the ancient art and science of geomancy 

handed down from generation to generation. The word 

‘geomancy’ is derived from the Greek word geōmanteia: geo, 

‘earth’ + manteia, ‘divination’. Geomancy quite literally means 

divination, through calculations and signs, of the visible and 

invisible forces around us. Modern geomancy teaches how to 

sense one’s spatial environment – be it a landscape, house, 

flat or office – as a totality of visible and invisible layers, how 

to identify these layers and augment them accordingly. The 

purpose is to infuse more energy into the environment, which 

consequently leads to an improved quality of life. 

HEALING THE EARTH 

Geomancy practitioners believe that Earth radiates a life 

force, which permeates land, buildings and people. Our spatial 

environment is perceived as a pulsating, living organism, 

which like every being performs essential life functions. 

The fundamental principle of geomancy says that to create 

a healthy living environment one must first infuse it with 

Earth’s life force. 

Kozmogrami s svojo univerzalno arhetipsko govorico 

pritegnejo k delovanju vitalne tokove in polja v okolici. 

Universal archetypal language of cosmograms triggers vital 

energy flows and fields in the surrounding area. 

Marko Pogačnik in njegovi učenci. 

Marko Pogačnik and his students.

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V Sloveniji je geomantijo ponovno obudil akademski kipar 

Marko Pogačnik, sicer tudi avtor slovenskega državnega 

grba. Razvil je različne metode zaščite in zdravljenja nevidnih 

nivojev življenja in svoje delo poimenoval zdravljenje 

Zemlje. Njegov pristop je alternativa znanstveni ekologiji, ki 

skrbi le za fizično telo Zemlje. Markovo zdravljenje Zemlje 

deluje bolj kot akupunktura, saj v ta namen za Zemljo 

kleše kamnite stebre, imenovane litopunkturni kamni, ki jih 

postavlja v prostor. Na njih so vklesani reliefni geometrijski 

vzroci ali druge podobe, imenovane kozmogrami. Te s svojo 

univerzalno arhetipsko govorico pritegnejo k delovanju 

vitalne tokove in polja v okolici. Z litopunkturo je mogoče 

v prostoru zdraviti energijske blokade, lahko pa se na ta 

način aktivirajo blagodejne lastnosti območja, da postane 

bolj dostopno in privlačno. 

SLOVENIJA ČUTI Z ZEMLJO 

Marko Pogačnik danes deluje po vsem svetu. Njegovi 

litopunkturni kamni stojijo v pokrajinah in mestih vse od 

Južne in Severne Amerike pa do Azije, pa seveda Evrope. 

Danes v Sloveniji in okolici delujejo že tudi številni drugi 

geomanti. Med njimi sta tudi Robi in Karin Lavin, ki sta 

razvila svoj pristop k obravnavanju prostora in iskanju vloge 

sodobne umetnosti v življenju. Geomantijo ob sodelovanju z 

arhitekti in drugimi strokovnjaki implementirata v urejanje 

krajine, arhitekturo, notranje urejanje prostorov, turistično 

ponudbo … 

Implementirajo jo v urejanje krajine, arhitekturo, notranje 

urejanje prostorov, načrtovanje cest, turistično ponudbo 

... Orodje sodobne geomantije niso več le kozmogrami, 

temveč lahko tudi umetnost sama – ustvarjalci izhajajo iz 

arhetipov tistega kraja in tako objekt postane nemoteč za 

naravne procese, ki se odvijajo v prostoru. Delo geomanta 

ni enostavno, saj zahteva vztrajnost in disciplino, poleg 

tega pa še močan pogum, da se sooči z vsemi predsodki in 

dvomi, ki jih goji večji del sodobne zahodne civilizacije do te 

nekoč izjemno cenjene veščine. Geomant se mora naučiti 

pozorno spremljati pojave v prostoru, mora se naučiti na 

njih odzivati in jih tudi objektivno interpretirati ... 

Mnogo hiš, bolnišnic, javnih ustanov, stanovanjskih in 

poslovnih prostorov v Sloveniji je že postavljenih po 

načelih geomantije. Slovenski geomanti so cenjeni tudi 

širše, predvsem pa s povezovanjem uspešno dodajajo 

svoje znanje k različnim projektom, seveda v glavnem 

povezanim s prostorom. Primeri prakse v Sloveniji so 

tako tudi ureditve stanovanjskih naselij, črpališča pitne 

vode, oblikovanje turističnih produktov, pa tudi posredno 

čiščenje odvečnih plasti zgodovine, ki najraje izbruhnejo 

na plan v obliki slabih medosebnih odnosov. 

In Slovenia it was sculptor Marko Pogačnik, also the designer 

of Slovenia’s national emblem, who has rediscovered and 

revived geomancy. He has developed various methods of 

protecting and healing the invisible layers of life, the practice 

he calls ‘healing the Earth’. His approach is an alternative 

to environmental science, which focuses merely on the 

physical body of the planet. Marko’s healing of the Earth is 

more akin to acupuncture: he carves stone columns called 

lithopuncture stones and places them in the environment 

at carefully selected strategic points. These columns feature 

flat geometric shapes or figures called cosmograms. Their 

universal archetypal language triggers vital energy flows 

and fields in the surrounding area. Lithopuncture can be 

very effective in removing energy blockages; it can also 

activate the beneficial properties of the area, making it more 

approachable and appealing. 

SLOVENIA FEELS FOR EARTH 

Today, Marko Pogačnik practices geomancy all over the world. 

His lithopuncture installations can be found in towns and 

country from South and North America to Asia and, of course, 

Europe. There are also numerous other geomancy practitioners 

working in Slovenia and surrounding areas. Among them 

we find Robi in Karin Lavin, who have developed their own 

approach in relation to spatial environment assessment 

and design, and the role of modern art in life. Working hand 

in hand with architects and other professionals, they are 

incorporating geomancy into landscape design, architecture, 

interior design, tourism… 

It is being incorporated into landscape design, architecture, 

interior design, road planning, tourism… The tools of 

modern geomancy, in addition to cosmograms, also include 

the art itself: Due to the use of local archetypes, the object 

does not interfere with the natural processes taking place 

in the environment. Geomancy is not an easy job, as it 

demands perseverance and discipline in addition to a great 

deal of courage and willingness to face all the prejudice and 

scepticism displayed by the majority of Western civilisation 

towards this once highly respected art. Skills that must be 

mastered by every geomancy practitioner include a close 

observation of the phenomena in the environment, the 

formulation of appropriate responses, and an objective 

interpretation of such phenomena. 

Many homes, hospitals, public institutions, residential and 

office buildings in Slovenia have already been designed in 

accordance with the principles of geomancy. Slovenian 

geomancy practitioners are highly respected not only in 

their homeland but also abroad, and are widely sought as 

consultants on various projects, mainly those involving 

spatial design. Examples in Slovenia include residential 

developments, drinking water supplies, design of tourist 

souvenirs, as well as indirect energy purification of past 

events, which generally tend to manifest as problems in 

interpersonal relationships. 

Na litopunkturnih kamnih so vklesani reliefni geometrijski 

vzorci ali druge podobe, imenovane kozmogrami. 

Lithopuncture stones feature flat geometric shapes or figures 

called cosmograms.

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Po načelih geomantije, s pomočjo Robija in Karin Lavin, se opremlja tudi prostor 

turističnega, razvojnega in informacijskega središča v občini Kostel. 

Robi and Karin Lavin are also involved in the design of the Tourism & Development Information 

Centre in the Community of Kostel, which also follows the principles of geomancy. 

Župan občine Kostel g. Valentin Južnič vidi prav 

v sodelovanju z geomanti možnost drugačnega 

ovrednotenja pokrajine in z njo turističnih priložnosti. 

Zdravilne energije krajine Kostela dodajajo vrednost 

ponudbi bogate tradicije in čiste narave. V Kostelu 

načrtujejo tudi gradnjo t. i. Ekološke zdraviliške vasi, 

kamor bodo lahko hodili iskat oddiha in zdravja tudi 

najbolj zahtevni gostje. 

The Mayor of the Community of Kostel, Mr Valentin 

Južnič, sees the involvement of geomancy practitioners 

as an innovative opportunity to add value and promote 

the development of tourism along these lines. The 

healing energies of the Kostel area further enhance the 

rich ethnological tradition and unspoiled nature. Also 

underway are plans for the development of a so-called 

Environmental Health Village in Kostel, an exclusive R&R 

sanctuary designed to cater to even the most demanding 

guests. 

PLASTI DELA S PROSTOROM 

Karin Lavin, akademska slikarka, krajino razume kot likovno 

polje, ki ga lahko ljudje predrugačijo: ko se spremeni njihovo 

dojemanje prostora, se spremeni pokrajina. V obdobju 

srednjega veka so poslikave romanskih cerkev služile kot 

pripoved, poučevanje ljudi. Danes, tako verjame Karin, lahko 

umetnost služi širjenju zavesti ljudi. Slikarstvo lahko vstopa v 

pokrajino in ni več omejeno ne s ploskvijo in ne s prostorom. 

In obratno: pokrajina vstopa v življenje – s tem, da njeni 

arhetipski vzorci zaživijo skozi oblike notranje opreme in 

grafičnega oblikovanja, tudi v masovno prisotnih medijih, kot 

so jumbo plakati, časopisni oglasi in podobno. 

Robi Lavin se ukvarja s sodobno geomantijo, ki jo razlaga 

kot ekološko veščino celostnega obravnavanja prostora in 

človeka. Izvaja preglede kakovosti prostorov, parkov, gozdov, 

obstoječih objektov in zemljišč za gradnjo, izdeluje geomantične 

analize in svetuje pri prenovah, ureditvah in gradnji objektov 

ali večjih stanovanjskih naselij. Začetek vsake njegove 

naloge je temeljito seznanjanje z lokacijo, z njenimi vidnimi 

in nevidnimi razsežnostmi. Z geomantično raziskavo kraja, s 

pomočjo analize, odkrije njene pravzorce in se tako dokoplje 

do razumevanja njenega izvirnega bistva. Robi pri analizi 

prostor zaznava ne le s petimi čutili, ki prikažejo materialno 

obliko okolja, pač pa vključi tudi intuitivno senzibilnost svojih 

rok, ki služijo kot energijsko čutilo. S prepoznavanjem svojih 

občutkov, ki jih izzovejo naravni pojavi ali pretoki energije, tako 

določi njihovo lego v prostoru in njihove lastnosti. Uporablja 

pa še en način zaznavanja, ki ga imenuje notranje videnje. 

Notranje videnje nastane, ko razne vtise, ki se nam nabirajo v 

podzavesti in jih običajno v zavesti zanemarimo ali prezremo, 

uspemo prepoznati kot uporabne informacije. 

V dolgoletni praksi se Karin in Robi Lavin lotevata različnih 

izzivov v dogovoru z naročniki – od sanacije vplivov patogenega 

sevanja, svetovanja pri arhitekturnih zasnovah in ozdravitve 

prostorskih težav do osebnih in poslovnih svetovanj. Med 

različnimi projekti v Sloveniji, pri katerih sodelujeta, je tudi 

obsežen projekt inovativne turistične ponudbe Svet Kolpe, ki 

predstavlja tudi zanimiv primer delovanja geomantije v praksi. 

PREPROSTOST JE BOGASTVO 

Na jugu Slovenije, kjer reka Kolpa riše mejo s sosednjo Hrvaško, 

se razteza prav poseben svet. Neokrnjena narava, pester 

rastlinski in živalski svet ter še živeče sledi tradicionalnega 

načina življenja postajajo pravo bogastvo. Kolpa je zaradi svoje 

čistosti in skrivnostne romantike, ki jo obdaja, pravi raj za za 

vse, ki skušajo ponovno poiskati vrednote, kot so tišina, mir in 

preprosta avtentična arhitektura. Ob bregovih Kolpe se razvija 

prav posebne vrste turizem, ki se nevsiljivo vklaplja v pokrajino 

ter nudi možnost doživetja neizkrivljenega sveta. 

Kipar Marko Pogačnik ter skupina geomantov iz Slovenije 

in Hrvaške so na celotnem področju zgornjega toka reke 

Kolpe raziskali energijski organizem pokrajine in s številnimi 

litopunkturnimi kamni na levem in desnem bregu Kolpe označili 

energijske točke. Med kamnitimi umetninami z vklesanimi 

kozmogrami vodijo meditativne poti, na katerih spoznavamo 

zdravilnost energij pokrajine. Po načelih geomantije, s pomočjo 

Robija in Karin Lavin, se opremlja tudi prostor turističnega, 

razvojnega in informacijskega središča v občini Kostel, ki je 

osrednja informacijska točka Sveta Kolpe. 

ART AND SPACE 

Painter Karin Lavin understands landscape as an artistic 

expanse, which can be reshaped by people: As people’s perception 

of a certain place changes, the landscape changes with it. 

In Medieval times, church paintings would serve as a visual 

narrative designed to educate people. However, Karin believes 

that nowadays art could be used to facilitate the expansion of 

human awareness. The art of painting can enter the landscape 

and is no longer confined to two or three dimensions. And vice 

versa: Landscape permeates life with its archetypal forms that 

come alive through the elements of interior and graphic design, 

and mass media tools such as billboards, magazine ads and 

similar. 

Robi Lavin, on the other hand, practices modern geomancy, 

which he defines as an environmental skill and an integral part 

of the holistic treatment of man and his spatial environment. 

He carries out quality condition surveys of places, parks, forests, 

existing buildings and building lots, performs geomantic 

analyses, and provides advice in relation to renovations, building 

design and construction, and major residential developments. 

Every assignment starts with a detailed study of the location and 

its visible and invisible dimensions. By carrying out a geomantic 

survey of the place and analysing his findings, he identifies 

the location’s archetypal patterns, which lead him to its true 

essence. When analysing a space, Robi does not rely solely on the 

five senses, which are instrumental in determining the physical 

properties of the environment, but also includes the intuitive 

sensibility of his hands, which he uses as energy antennas. By 

recognizing the sensations triggered by natural phenomena or 

energy flows, he can identify their characteristics and pinpoint 

their position. Another form of perception used by Robi is inner 

seeing. Inner seeing occurs when we succeed in recognizing 

various impressions, which are stored in the subconsciousness 

and generally disregarded or overlooked by the conscious mind, 

as useful information. 

Over the years Karin and Robi Lavin have been commissioned 

by their clients to take on a variety of challenges – from 

geopathic stress rehabilitation, architectural design consulting, 

space clearing and harmonising, to personal and business 

consultations. Among a variety of their projects in Slovenia we 

also find a major innovative tourism project The World of the 

Kolpa, which is also a fascinating case study of how geomancy 

can be applied in practice. 

SIMPLICITY EQUALS RICHES 

In southern Slovenia, where the Kolpa river carves a border with 

neighbouring Croatia, we find a very particular world. Pristine 

nature, an abundance and variety of flora and fauna coupled with 

remnants of a traditional way of life are turning into a veritable 

treasure chest of hitherto untapped riches. Due to its unpolluted 

waters and mysterious aura, the Kolpa is a haven for all those who 

are looking for tranquillity, serenity and architectural simplicity 

and authenticity. The banks of the Kolpa are presently giving 

birth to a distinct brand of tourism, which unobtrusively blends 

into the landscape and provides an opportunity to experience a 

world of wholesomeness and straightforwardness. 

Sculptor Marko Pogačnik and a team of geomancy practitioners 

from Slovenia and Croatia have surveyed the energy body of 

the countryside along the upper Kolpa and installed numerous 

lithopuncture columns in energy points on both sides of the 

river. Meditation paths lead between these stone creations 

featuring relief cosmograms, where we can feel and learn 

about the healing energies of the area. Robi and Karin Lavin 

are also involved in the design of the Tourism & Development 

Information Centre in the Community of Kostel, the central 

information point of The World of the Kolpa, which also follows 

the principles of geomancy.

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Urban Modic 

svetovni vrh among the world’s best 

Maja Ferme poleg oblačil izdeluje tudi modne dodatke 

– predvsem je prepoznavna po unikatnem kristalnem 

nakitu, ki je lahko čudovit modni dodatek, tako k 

dnevnim oblačilom kot h glamurozni večerni kreaciji. 

Pred iztekom leta 2007 je uspešno predstavila novo 

kolekcijo oblačil in kristalnega nakita Angeli, ki so jo 

dobro sprejeli tudi v tujini. 

V letu 2008 je na povabilo blagovne hiše Maximarket v 

Ljubljani odprla svoj prodajni kotiček – prostor v prvem 

nadstropju, kjer se predstavlja z večernimi kreacijami, 

poleg blagovnih znamk svetovnega slovesa. 

Obenem je v mesecu marcu v partnerskem sodelovanju 

odprla svoj »Showroom« v središču prestolnice in s tem 

stopila novim izzivom naproti. 

Vizij ji ne zmanjka: še letos načrtuje razširiti svojo ekipo 

sodelavcev, zagnati proizvodnjo v tujini, končati magisterij 

in razširiti svoja prodajna mesta. Ob tem pa niti ne našteva 

številnih drugih zanimivih projektov, ki jih pripravlja ali že 

izvaja v sodelovanju z drugimi podjetji. 

In addition to clothing Maja Ferme also designs fashion 

accessories; she is particularly renowned for her unique 

pieces of crystal jewellery, which add that perfect 

finishing touch both to daywear as well as a glamorous 

evening gown. At the end of 2007 Maja launched her latest 

line of clothing and crystal jewellery, Angels, which has 

been well received both in Slovenia and abroad. 

In 2008, at the invitation of the department store 

Maximarket in Ljubljana, she opened a boutique on their 

first floor where her evening gowns are featured alongside 

world-renowned labels. 

In March 2008 she and her business partners took on a 

new challenge by opening the Showroom in the centre of 

Slovenia’s capital. 

She is not likely to run out of visions anytime soon: In 2008 

she is planning to expand her team of associates, commence 

manufacturing abroad, finish her Master’s degree and 

increase the number of her sales outlets. Not to mention a 

number of other fascinating projects she has been working 

on in collaboration with other partners... 

www.majaferme.com

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Olga Potisek 

arhiv archive Terme Krka, arhiv archive Soline d.o.o. 

darilo narave 

brez soli ni življenja 

nature’s gift 

there is no life without salt 

»Dober tek« in »Sol, prosim« so menda največkrat izrečene 

besede za pogrnjeno mizo. Večino jedi bolj ali manj začinimo s 

soljo, sicer se nam zdijo brez okusa. Sol je tako samoumevna 

v naših življenjih, da ji sploh ne posvečamo več nikakršne 

posebne pozornosti. Razen morda takrat, ko nas zdravniki 

opozorijo, naj ne pretiravamo s soljenjem hrane ... 

SOL 

Sol pa je, poleg funkcije okusa, tudi bistven element, brez 

katerega ne moremo živeti. Že tisočletja je znana kot 

zdravilo. Nešteti izreki in vraže nas spominjajo, da je od 

nekdaj nepogrešljiva človekova spremljevalka. Magični 

rituali, miti in verovanja so skrivnostna plat soli. Kot simbol 

čistosti so jo upodabljali veliki umetniki v svojih brezčasnih 

delih. V modernih časih nam služi za čiščenje prostorov, v 

obliki raznih solnih lučk se za nas bori proti preveliki količini 

pozitivnih ionov v zaprtih prostorih. Kako pomembna je bila 

sol v zgodovini, pričajo tudi številna imena mest, ki so dobila 

ime po soli, in besede, ki so izpeljanke iz soli. Latinska beseda 

za sol je sal in rimski vojaki so jo dobivali kot del plače ter 

jo imenovali salarium argentum oziroma slan denar. Iz tega 

izraza naj bi skozi stoletja nastala tudi angleška beseda za 

plačo – salary. Trgovina s soljo je cvetela že v antičnem času 

starogrških mestnih državic in Rima. Takrat so v Sredozemlju 

začele nastajati prve večje soline. 

postopki in izdelki procedures and products 

“Enjoy your meal” and “Pass the salt, please”, are the most 

frequently spoken words at the dining table. Most dishes 

need to be spiced up with a dash of salt, or else they taste 

completely bland. It is become so ingrained in our lives that 

we no longer even spare it a thought. Except perhaps when 

doctors tell us to go easy on the salt… 

SALT 

In addition to making food tasty, however, salt is also vital to 

our survival. Salt has been used as medicine for thousands of 

years. Countless proverbs and superstitions tell us that, since 

time immemorial, it has been an indispensable companion 

to man. There are a number of magic rituals, myths and lore 

that are associated with salt. Great artists have portrayed 

it as a symbol of purity in their timeless masterpieces. In 

modern times it is commonly used as an indoor air purifier 

in the form of various salt lamps to cut the excess of positive 

ions in confined spaces. The importance of salt throughout 

history can be seen from the number of towns named after it, 

and the words derived from the word salt. The Latin term for 

salt is sal. Roman soldiers would receive part of their wages 

in salt, which was called salarium argentum or salty money. 

This is also the root of the English word for remuneration, 

salary. Salt trade was already flourishing in antiquity in 

the city-states of ancient Greece as well as in Rome. It was 

in those times that first major salt works appeared in the 

Mediterranean. 

Strunjanske soline. Strunjan salt works. 

OB JADRANU 

Tudi v Jadranskem morju je stoletja cvetela trgovina s soljo. 

Soline so bile mnogokrat predmet političnih prerivanj in vojn, 

saj je bila sol strateško zelo pomembno blago, ne samo za 

konzerviranje hrane in kot začimba, temveč tudi kot surovina za 

proizvodnjo smodnika. Nekoč je bilo v Tržaškem zalivu in Istri 

veliko solin, a do današnjih dni so se ohranile le Sečoveljske 

in Strunjanske soline na slovenski obali. Danes so oboje 

zaščitene kot krajinski park, pravi kulturni in naravni biser. 

Predstavljajo primer pristnega sožitja človeka in narave, saj 

tam še vedno najdejo zavetje redke in zelo posebne rastlinske 

in živalske vrste. Sečoveljske soline na razmeroma majhnem 

območju nudijo dom, gnezdišče ali zgolj prezimovališče kar 

270 vrstam ptic. 

SOLINARJI 

Strunjanske in Sečoveljske soline so edine soline v tem delu 

Jadrana, kjer še vedno pridobivajo sol po tradicionalnem 

postopku – ta izvira iz davnega 14. stoletja. Solinarji so se ga 

pred stoletji naučili od svojih učiteljev, solinarjev z jadranskega 

otoka Paga. Tradicionalno ročno pobiranje soli na solnih 

parcelah je posebnost kulturne dediščine sredozemske 

Slovenije. Tudi solinarji so prav posebni ljudje. Svoje življenje 

posvečajo obujanju spomina na nekoč bogato sredozemsko 

dediščino in varujejo krajino, ki v razvitem svetu počasi izginja. 

Pri pridelavi uporabljajo le tradicionalna orodja. Vsak dan 

pridelano sol pograbijo z lesenimi strgali na pobočje z naravnim 

naklonom, kjer se odcedi. Suho sol nato ročno poberejo in jo s 

posebnimi vagončki tovorijo v odlagališča, kjer jo skladiščijo. 

Solinarji v bazenih, kjer sol kristalizira, gojijo prav posebno 

podlago, imenovano petola. To je popolnoma naravna, približno 

dva centimetra debela plast alg, sadre in drugih mineralov, ki 

preprečuje, da se sol, medtem ko se suši, pomeša z blatom. 

Solinarji pravijo, da soli ne proizvajajo, temveč žanjejo, saj je 

bila žetev včasih obred spoštovanja do plodov, ki jih narava 

pokloni človeku. Na pridelek soli v resnici vpliva samo narava 

– sonce, veter, morje – in seveda marljivo delo solinarjev. Tudi 

zato je sol, pridobljena na tradicionalni način v slovenskih 

solinah posebna. Bogata z minerali morja in izjemnega okusa 

doda vsaki jedi pridih prelepe pokrajine, iz katere izvira. 

THE ADRIATIC COAST 

For centuries, salt trade also flourished by the Adriatic Sea. Salt 

works were frequently the subject of political tussles and wars, 

as salt was a major strategic commodity used not only for the 

preservation of foods and spices but also as a raw material in 

the production of gunpowder. In the olden days the bay of Trieste 

and Istria were teeming with salt works, however in our time 

the only ones left are the salt works of Sečovlje and Strunjan on 

the Slovenian coast. Both have been declared protected cultural 

and natural landmarks. The two salt works symbolize a genuine 

symbiosis of man and nature, as they continue to provide shelter 

to rare and highly unique flora and fauna species. Making up 

a comparatively small area, the Sečovlje salt works are a 

permanent, nesting or winter habitat for 270 bird species. 

SALT WORKERS 

The salt works in Strunjan and Sečovlje are the only salt works 

in this part of the Adriatic coast where salt is still harvested 

in the traditional way originating from the 14th century. The 

know-how has been passed down from generation to generation, 

and was brought to these parts several hundred years ago from 

the island of Pag. The traditional manual harvesting of salt 

is part of the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean Slovenia. 

Likewise the people working the salt pans are far from ordinary. 

Their lives are spent in keeping alive the memory of the once 

prosperous Mediterranean region and protecting the once 

typical, now progressively vanishing landscape. Traditional 

tools only are being used. Every day, the harvested salt is raked 

by wooden rakes onto the naturally sloping shore to drain. 

Once dry, it is hand-loaded onto special carts and taken away to 

storage depots. In the drying beds where the salt crystallizes, 

the salt workers maintain a special bedding called petola. 

Petola is a fully natural, roughly two centimetres thick layer 

of algae, gypsum and other minerals, designed to prevent the 

drying salt from mixing with mud. Salt workers say that salt 

is not produced but harvested, as harvest was once a ritual of 

appreciation of the fruits bestowed on man by nature. The only 

factors involved in the production of salt are nature – sun, wind, 

sea – and the diligence of the salt workers. This too makes 

the salt harvested in the traditional way in the Slovenian salt 

works special. Abundant with minerals and characterised by an 

exceptional flavour it infuses every food with the taste of the 

stunningly beautiful countryside that is its home. 

Piranske soline, Sečovlje. Sečovlje salt works.

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85 

RAZSTAVA OBLEKA – MODNA 

SKULPTURA 

Italijan Roberto Capucci, ikona svetovne modne in umetniške 

ustvarjalnosti, se od 19. marca do 18. maja 2008 predstavlja 

tudi v Sloveniji, v Mestnem muzeju v Ljubljani. Vznemirjenje, 

ki ga je s svojimi idejami in inovativnimi kreacijami povzročil 

z vstopom v svet visoke mode v petdesetih letih 20. stoletja, 

vzbuja še danes, ko z modnih stez vstopa v muzejske hiše po 

vsem svetu. Presegel je vse meje modnega oblikovanja ter 

se posvetil inovacijam in eksperimentiranju z dragocenimi 

tkaninami. Svoje tekstilne umetnine razstavlja v svetovnih 

centrih mode v Rimu, Parizu, Milanu, New Yorku, Tokiu, Benetkah 

in so del stalnih razstav najznamenitejših svetovnih muzejev, kot 

so Palača Pitti v Firencah, Victoria & Albert Museum v Londonu, 

Umetnostnozgodovinski muzej na Dunaju. 

ROBERTO CAPUCCI PRESENTS 

THE DRESS: A FASHION SCULPTURE 

Italian Roberto Capucci, the celebrated cosmopolitan icon of art and 

fashion, will be exhibiting at the City Museum of Ljubljana from 19 

March to 18 May 2008. The excitement he originally caused with his 

ideas and innovative creations when he first entered the world of haute 

couture in the 1950s continues as his creations are finding their way 

from the catwalk into museums all over the world. Having transcended 

all boundaries of fashion design, his focus has shifted to innovation 

and experimentation with precious fabrics. His timeless masterpieces 

are on display in world fashion centres in Rome, Paris, Milan, New 

York, Tokio and Venice, and form part of permanent exhibitions in 

the world’s most distinguished museums including the Pitti Palace in 

Florence, Victoria & Albert Museum in London, and the Vienna Museum 

of Art History. 

foto photo: arhiv archive Mestni muzej Ljubljana 

NAJLEPŠA DELA SLOVENSKIH 

IMPRESIONISTOV 

Ob 90-letnici Narodne galerije v Ljubljani, ustanove, ki hrani 

najpomembnejša in najbolj prepoznavna dela slovenske 

likovne umetnosti od začetkov do prvih desetletij 20. stoletja, 

je mogoče na morda najbolj obsežni razstavi doslej občudovati 

številne originale znamenitih slovenskih impresionistov 

– Riharda Jakopiča, Matije Jame, Ivana Groharja in Mateja 

Sternena iz obdobja 1890–1920. Ob tem pa tudi platna, kipe, 

fotografije in arhitekturo njihovih sodobnikov, ki so delovali 

vzporedno z njimi. Razstava v prostorih Narodnega doma 

nasproti ljubljanskega Tivolija je nastajala dve leti. Okoli 200 

eksponatov so za to priložnost osvežili ali restavrirali: nekatera 

platna so pred javnostjo prvič, saj jih je veliko v zasebni lasti. 

Dr. Barbara Jaki, direktorica Narodne galerije in avtorica 

razstave, pri kateri je sodelovala široka paleta strokovnjakov: 

»Pomen slovenskih impresionistov temelji na njihovem lastnem 

hotenju, da ustvarijo prepoznavno, z nacionalnimi konotacijami 

prepleteno likovno delo, ki bo dosegalo evropsko kakovostno 

raven. Tako so izrazit odsev svojega časa, prelomnega obdobja 

evropske zgodovine in na neki način s svojo vsebino aktualni 

tudi danes, ko smo Slovenci del velike evropske integracije in 

smo na nacionalna obeležja še bolj občutljivi.« Zato se razstava 

ne omejuje samo na likovna in fotografska dela v galerijskih 

prostorih, ampak nagovarja tudi mimoidoče na izbranih mestnih 

prostorih, povezanih z obdobjem moderne. Razstava bo odprta 

do februarja 2009. 

ZVEČER V MUZEJ 

Poletna muzejska noč je akcija slovenskih muzejev in galerij, s 

katero se želijo predstaviti kot prostori sproščenega preživljanja 

prostega časa. Vsako leto so tako vrata muzejev in galerij po 

Sloveniji za en dan odprta od jutra do pozne noči. Obiskovalci 

si tako lahko brez plačila vstopnine ogledajo zaklade muzejev in 

galerij, se udeležijo delavnic, demonstracij, predavanj, literarnih 

večerov in koncertov. Največ prireditev je navadno v zgodnjih in 

poznih večernih urah, ko noč prispeva svoj čar in je tudi največ 

obiska. Letos bo Poletna muzejska noč 21. junija 2008, na prvi 

poletni dan, ko je noč najdaljša in dan najkrajši. 

THE MASTERPIECES OF SLOVENIAN 

IMPRESSIONISTS 

In celebration of its 90th anniversary the National Gallery in 

Ljubljana, the custodian of the most remarkable and most distinctive 

works of Slovenian fine art from the earliest times to the first decades 

of the 20th century, has mounted what is possibly the most extensive 

exhibition to date of numerous original paintings by distinguished 

Slovenian impressionists including Rihard Jakopič, Matija Jama, Ivan 

Grohar and Matej Sternen from the period 1890-1920. In addition, 

we also admire canvasses, sculptures, photographs and architectural 

designs by their fellow contemporaries. The exhibition, which has 

been mounted in the Narodni dom building opposite Ljubljana’s central 

park Tivoli, took two years to prepare. Roughly 200 items had to be 

refreshed or restored; some canvasses have never been shown to the 

public before as many of them are privately owned. “The significance 

of Slovenian impressionists lies in their particular desire to create 

a distinctive body of work infused with national overtones that would 

measure up to European standards. They are a profound reflection of 

their time, which was a turning point in European history, and on 

some level the content is still relevant in our times as Slovenians 

have become part of the great European integration, which makes us 

even more responsive to national connotations,” explains Managing 

Director of the National Gallery Dr. Barbara Jaki, who also curated the 

exhibition which required the involvement and contribution of a wide 

range of experts. For this reason the exhibition is not confined to the 

display of fine art items and photographs in the gallery but also speaks 

to passers-by at selected public places associated with the modernistic 

period. The exhibition will be open until February 2009. 

MUSEUM NIGHT 

The idea behind Museum Night is to promote Slovenian museums and 

galleries as places of leisure and relaxation. Every year for a single day, 

museum and gallery doors in Slovenia are open from early morning 

to late evening. Admission is free. Visitors can admire the treasures 

on display, take part in workshops, watch demonstrations and listen 

to lectures, recitals and concerts. The majority of events usually take 

place in the evening hours when night casts its magic spell and visitor 

numbers soar. This year’s Museum Night will be on 21 June 2008, the 

first day of summer when the night is shortest and the day longest. 

foto photo: arhiv archive Narodna galerija 

RAZSTAVA 

FARAONSKA RENESANSA 

Cankarjev dom in z njim Ljubljana od 4. marca do 20. julija 

2008 gosti obsežno razstavo, ki prikazuje zanimivo obdobje 

zgodovine starega Egipta, poimenovano tudi faraonska 

renesansa. Razstava je dogodek velike znanstvene vrednosti 

in hkrati splošen in zanimiv pregled egipčanske civilizacije. V 

obdobju od začetka 7. do sredine 6. stoletja pred našim štetjem 

(25. in 26. dinastija) je Egipt po dobrih treh stoletjih politične 

in gospodarske krize ponovno doživel preporod, njegova 

dediščina pa se je prek antične kulture prenesla v izročilo 

današnjega evropskega prostora. Avtor razstave je priznani 

italijanski egiptolog dr. Francesco Tiradritti. Predstavlja 140 

eksponatov, ki so del največjih svetovnih muzejskih zbirk, za 

ljubljansko razstavo pa so jih posodili najpomembnejši evropski 

muzeji: londonski Britanski muzej, pariški Louvre, dunajski 

Umetnostnozgodovinski muzej, egipčanski muzeji v Berlinu, 

Münchnu in Firencah, tržaški Mestni muzej za zgodovino in 

umetnost, budimpeški muzej umetnosti Szepmüveszeti in 

zagrebški Arheološki muzej. Nekateri eksponati pa so celo iz 

zasebne zbirke znanega glasbenika Giuseppeja Sinopolija, 

strastnega navdušenca nad klasičnimi egipčanskimi in 

bližnjevzhodnimi starimi kulturami. 

Nekaj zanimivosti z razstave: 

Sarkofag vratarja Amonovega templja z imenom Djed-montuefankh 

je čudovita najdba, obnovljena prav za razstavo v 

Ljubljani. Sarkofag njegovega očeta A-keswy-te (Isahte) pa je 

razstavljen v Narodnem muzeju Slovenije, le nekaj sto metrov 

razdalje od Cankarjevega doma. Oče in sin sta tako po več 

stoletjih ponovno združena. 

Kamnita plošča z genealoškim drevesom duhovnika Ankhefaen-sekhmeta 

velja za edinstveni primer takega spomenika v 

svetu. Na genealoškem drevesu je vpisanih šestdeset prednikov 

duhovnika Ankhefa-en-sekhmeta v časovnem razponu 700 let, 

ki na živ način dokumentirajo zgodovino. 

Kip Imhotepa, arhitekta vladarja Džoserja, ki naj bi zgradil 

stopničasto piramido v Sakari. S tem arhitekturnim podvigom 

si je Imhotep prislužil, da so ga po smrti povzdignili v boga 

modrosti in čarovnije, hkrati pa je postal ikona zgodovine. 

V Ljubljani je na ogled tudi ena najslavnejših egipčanskih najdb, 

tako imenovan Kamen iz Palerma, ki prvič po 130 letih zapušča 

Palermo in predstavlja enega najdragocenejših dokumentov 

za rekonstruiranje zgodovine starega Egipta. Na kamnu so 

vklesani hieroglifski napisi z letopisi vladarjev Egipta od začetka 

zgodovine, ko naj bi, kot pravi mit, kraljevska oblast prešla 

z božanstev na ljudi, pa vsaj do približno druge polovice 3. 

tisočletja pred našim štetjem. 

THE RENAISSANCE 

OF THE PHARAOHS 

From 4 March to 20 July 2008 Cankarjev dom and Ljubljana will host 

a major exhibition portraying a fascinating period in the history 

of Ancient Egyipt, Faraonska Renesansa – the renaissance of the 

pharaohs. The exhibition, which is of great scientific value, provides 

a comprehensive and absorbing overview of the Egyptian civilisation. 

From the early 7th century to mid 6th century BC (the period of the 25th 

and 26th Dynasties), after a political and economic crisis spanning 

over three hundred years, Egypt underwent a revival and its legacy made 

its way, via Ancient culture, into the traditions of the present European 

realm. The exhibition is curated by the acclaimed Italian Egyptologist 

Dr Francesco Tiadritti. It features 140 items from the largest museum 

collections in the world, which have been loaned for the Ljubljana 

exhibition by the most distinguished European museums including the 

British Museum in London, the Louvre in Paris, the Vienna Museum 

of Art History, the Egyptian Museums in Berlin, Munich and Florence, 

the History and Art Museum in Trieste, the Szepmüveszeti Museum 

in Budapest, and the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb. Some items, 

however, come from the private collection of the renowned composer 

and conductor Gusieppe Sinopoli, a great aficionado of Ancient Egyptian 

and Middle-Eastern cultures. 

Exhibition Trivia 

The sarcophagus of the guardian of Amon’s temple, Djed-montu-efankh, 

is a magnificent artefact that has been specially restored for the 

Ljubljana exhibition. The sarcophagus of his father, A-keswy-te (Isahte), 

is on exhibit at the National Museum of Slovenia, only a few hundred 

metres from Cankarjev dom. After several centuries of separation, 

father and son are united once more. 

The stone plate depicting the genealogy tree of High Priest Ankhefen-sekhmet 

is believed to the only one of its kind in the world. The 

genealogy tree features sixty ancestors of High Priest Ankhef-ensekhmet 

over a period of 700 years, turning stone into living history. 

The statue of Imhotep, chief architect to Pharaoh Djoser, who is 

believed to have designed the Step pyramid at Sakkara. As a reward 

for this architectural feat, after his death Imhotep became the god of 

wisdom, medicine and magic, as well as a history icon. 

Also on exhibit in Ljubljana is one of the most renowned Egyptian finds, 

the so-called Palermo Stone, which has left Palermo for the first time in 

130 years and represents an invaluable record for the reconstruction of 

the history of Ancient Egypt. The Stone features engraved hieroglyphic 

chronicles of the rulers of Egypt from the beginning of history when, 

according to legend, royal power was transferred from gods to men, to 

approximately the second half of the third millennium BC.

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foto photo: arhiv archive Zavod za turizem Ljubljana 

100 Let orkestra Slovenske filharmonije 

100 Years Of The Slovenian Philharmonics Orchestra 

Slovenska filharmonija je osrednja slovenska glasbena 

ustanova z bogato, več kot 300-letno tradicijo. 

Orkester Slovenske filharmonije, ki se ponaša z najdaljšo 

glasbeno tradicijo na Slovenskem, pa v letu 2008 praznuje 

častitljivo 100. obletnico svojega delovanja. Ob tem prazniku 

pripravljajo velik spektakel na prostem v središču Ljubljane, na 

Kongresnem trgu. Orkester Slovenske filharmonije bo 21. junija 

2008 skupaj z Orkestrom Slovenske vojske izvedel klasičen 

koncert z izvrstnimi solisti, dogodek, kot ga Ljubljana že dolgo 

ni doživela. Za pomlad in poletje jubilejnega leta pa Orkester 

Slovenske filharmonije pripravlja še nekaj vrhunskih dogodkov, 

ki jih ljubitelji klasične glasbe nikakor ne smejo zamuditi. 

S solistko Bernardo Fink, dirigent George Pehlivanian, 

29. in 30. maj 2008. 

Prisluhnili bomo mojstrovinam Ottorina Respighija (Rimski 

vodnjaki in Rimske pinije) ter Freskam Pavla Šivica, ki tako 

kot Orkester Slovenske filhamonije praznuje 100. obletnico 

rojstva. Mezzosopranistka svetovnega slovesa, Bernarda Fink, 

bo ponovno nastopila v Ljubljani in tako kot vedno očarala v 

Berliozovem ciklu šestih pesmi Poletne noči. 

S pianistom Denisom Macujevim, dirigent Anton Nanut, 

22. in 23. maj 2008. 

V Tretjem in hkrati najbolj znanem klavirskem koncertu S. 

Prokofjeva se bo tokrat kot solist predstavil Denis Macujev 

– pianist, za katerega kritiki pišejo: »Njegova moč: brez meja. 

Njegov razpon in tehnika: brez primerjave. Njegov občutek: 

pretanjen. Nihče ne igra hitreje, drznejše, prozornejše.« 

Filharmoniki bodo izvedli tudi legendarni Koncert za orkester W. 

Lutoslawskega in novo delo mladega Davida Beoviča, ki je še 

brez naslova. Pustimo se presenetiti. 

S Slovenskim komornim zborom in solistko Marjano Lipovšek, 

dirigent George Pehlivanian, 5. in 6. junij 2008. 

»Dragi prijatelj, nikar si ne ogleduj te naravne krasote okoli 

naju. Vse to boš našel v moji novi simfoniji.« S temi besedami 

je Gustav Mahler sprejel dirigenta Bruna Walterja, ki ga je med 

počitnicami prišel obiskat. V svoji najobširnejši, 3. simfoniji je 

Mahler postavil spomenik naravi, človeku in ljubezni ter naslikal 

različna razpoloženja, upanje in vero v svetlo prihodnost. 

Z altistko Marjano Lipovšek, vrhunsko glasbenico z izjemno 

pevsko tehniko in muzikalnostjo, bo koncert gotovo doživetje 

najvišje kakovosti. 

Slovenska filharmonija – the Slovenian Philharmonics Society – is the 

central music institution in Slovenia established over 300 years ago. 

The Slovenian Philharmonics Orchestra, however, which boasts 

the longest music tradition in the country, celebrates its 100th 

anniversary in 2008. To celebrate this momentous occasion, a huge 

open-air spectacle will take place in Kongresni trg in the centre of 

Ljubljana. On 21 June 2008 the Slovenian Philharmonics Orchestra 

and the Slovenian Armed Forces Orchestra will give a classical concert 

featuring some outstanding soloists, an event the likes of which have 

not taken place in Ljubljana for quite some time. Other “must see” top 

concerts scheduled for the spring and summer of the anniversary year 

by the Slovenian Philharmonics Orchestra will feature: 

Soloist Bernarda Fink, conductor George Pehlivanian 

29 and 30 May 2008 

We will hear Ottorino Respighi’s The Fountains of Rome and The Pines 

of Rome, and Frescoes by Pavle Šivic, whose 100th anniversary of 

birth is likewise celebrated in 2008. World-renowned mezzo-soprano 

Bernarda Fink will return to perform in Ljubljana once more to 

captivate the audience with Summer Nights, a six song cycle by Hector 

Berlioz. 

Pianist Denis Macujev, conductor Anton Nanut 

22 and 23 May 2008 

The Third (and also the most famous) Piano Concerto by S. Prokofiev 

will be performed by pianist Denis Macujev, of whom critics have 

written: “His power: Boundless. His range and technique: Beyond 

compare. His touch: Refined. Nobody plays faster, bolder, clearer.” 

The Philharmonics Orchestra will also perform W. Lutoslawski’s 

legendary Concerto for Orchestra as well as a new piece by young 

composer David Beovič, the title of which is yet to be revealed. 

Slovenian Chamber Choir and soloist Marjana Lipovšek, 

conductor George Pehlivanian 5 and 6 June 2008 

“Dear friend, do not look at the splendour of nature around us. You will 

find it all in my new symphony.” These were the words with which 

Gustav Mahler greeted conductor Bruno Walter who came to visit him 

during the holidays. In his most voluminous, 3rd symphony Mahler 

erected a monument to nature, to man and to love, and painted the 

moods of hope and faith in a bright future. 

With contralto Marjan Lipovšek, a brilliant artist blessed with 

outstanding musicality and technique, the concert undoubtedly carries 

the promise of a truly sublime experience.

88 foto photo: arhiv archive Festival Ljubljana foto photo: arhiv archive Narodni dom Maribor 

dogodki events 89 

JAZZ FESTIVAL LJUBLJANA 

Slovenija spada med najstarejše organizatorke jazzovskih 

festivalov v Evropi, saj je prvega gostila že leta 1959 v 

impresivnem ambientu Bleda. 

Jazz festival Ljubljana že od svojih začetkov predstavlja 

sodobno svetovno glasbeno ponudbo, ki izhaja iz kreativne 

tradicije jazza. V bogati in raznoliki zgodovini je gostil skoraj 

vse velike jazzovske glasbenike in glasbenice, številna dotlej 

neodkrita imena in mnoge premierne nastope v tem delu 

Evrope. Festival tako predstavlja ključne zgodovinske osebnosti 

te glasbene zvrsti, poseben poudarek pa namenja evropskemu 

jazzu ter modernim in kreativnim pristopom k jazzovski tradiciji. 

Vselej se je Jazz festival Ljubljana osredotočal na inovativne, 

moderne in izzivalne pristope glasbenic in glasbenikov, ki s 

svojimi nastopi presegajo žanrske, starostne, geografske, 

kulturne in rasne omejitve ter stereotipe. Jazz festival Ljubljana 

nudi zabavo in širi obzorja, želi presenetiti in navdušiti s svojo 

nenavadnostjo, svežino slišanega in videnega. 49. Jazz festival 

Ljubljana bo potekal od 30. junija do 4. julija 2008 v Križankah 

in Cankarjevem domu. 

GLASBENO POLETJE V 

LJUBLJANI 

Festivalsko poletje 2008 v Ljubljani tudi letos z bogatim 

programom vabi obiskovalce, da užijejo bogat poletni kulturni 

utrip slovenskega glavnega mesta. Festivalsko poletje – že 

56. po vrsti – bo gostilo 70 prireditev in 3000 nastopajočih. 

Slovesen začetek 19. junija bo počastil koncert Kraljevega 

filharmoničnega orkestra iz Londona, ki mu bo dirigiral Sir 

Andrew Davis. Festivalsko poletje se bo zaključilo 28. avgusta 

s sklepnim koncertom Orkestra Maggio Musicale Fiorentino z 

dirigentom, ki ga Slovenija že dobra pozna, Zubinom Mehto. 

Med kopico odličnega glasbenega dogajanja bodo zagotovo 

izstopali koncert Filharmoničnega orkestra milanske Scale, 

Zbora Mihaila I. Glinka, Komornega orkestra Moskovskih 

solistov, Orkestra Marijinskega gledališča iz St. Petersburga, 

ki bo pod taktirko izjemnega Valerija Gergijeva nastopil kar dva 

večera zapored, pa tudi Orkester Roma Sinfonietta in velikan 

filmske glasbe, oskarjevec Ennio Morricone, s svojimi najlepšimi 

filmskimi melodijami. 

Gostovala bo opera Pogovori karmeličank Hrvaškega narodnega 

gledališča, Muzikal Briljantina Gledališča Komedija Zagreb, v 

festivalski spored sta uvrščeni tudi med sezono razprodani 

Bizetova Carmen v izvedbi SNG Opera in balet Ljubljana ter 

Carmen Opere in balet SNG Maribor. 

Za šokiranje na letošnjem festivalu je zadolžen Tomaž Pandur 

s tremi uprizoritvami gledališke predstave Barok. Vse njegove 

predstave so bile razprodane in so vsakič navdušile, razburile, 

prestresle. 

Osrednji festival bodo spremljale številne prireditve, kot so Film 

pod zvezdami na Ljubljanskem gradu in Mednarodna likovna 

kolonija Križanke. 

Slovenia was among the earliest organisers of Jazz festivals in Europe; 

the first event of this kind in our country took place in Bled in 1959 

against the backdrop of spectacular Alpine scenery. 

Since the very beginning, Jazz Festival Ljubljana has been characterised 

by modern, cosmopolitan music originating from the creative tradition 

of jazz. During its impressive and colourful history the Festival has 

hosted just about every great jazz artist, male and female, numerous 

hitherto unknown names as well as many premiere performances in 

this part of Europe. The Festival features key proponents of this music 

genre through history, with a particular focus on European Jazz and on 

modern and creative approaches to jazz. The spotlight has always been 

on innovative, modern and provocative approaches of music artists 

whose performances transcend genre, age, geographic, cultural and 

racial boundaries, and stereotypes. Jazz Festival Ljubljana provides 

entertainment to the visitors and broadens their horizons; it aims to 

surprise, reward and inspire with its uniqueness, with a fresh take 

on what is heard and seen. The 49th Jazz Festival Ljubljana will take 

place from 30 June to 4 July 2008 at Križanke and Cankarjev dom. 

MUSICAL SUMMER IN LJUBLJANA 

Once again, the impressive and varied content of Ljubljana’s upcoming 

summer festival season promises a lively cultural pulse of the 

Slovenian capital over the summer. The 2008 Summer Festival, which 

will take place for the 56th consecutive year, will host 70 events and 

3,000 performers. The grand opening on 19 June will be distinguished 

by a concert performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra from 

London conducted by Sir Andrew Davis. The Summer Festival will 

conclude on 28 August with a concert given by the Orchestra del Maggio 

Musicale Fiorentino led by conductor Zubin Mehta, who is no stranger 

to Slovenian audiences. 

Other choice concerts to look forward to undoubtedly include 

performances by La Scala Philcharmonic Orchestra Milan, Mihail I. 

Glinka Choir, Moscow Soloists Chamber Orchestra, two performances 

on consecutive nights by Mariinnsky Theatre Orchestra St Petersburg 

conducted by Valery Gergijev, Orchestra Roma Sinfonietta and legendary 

film composer and Academy Award-winner Ennio Morricone with his 

most acclaimed pieces. 

We will see the opera Dialogues des Carmelites mounted by Croatian 

National Theatre, the musical Grease staged by Comedy Theatre Zagreb 

as well as previously sold-out 2007/8 productions of Bizet’s Carmen by 

Slovenian National Theatres Opera & Ballet Ljubljana and Maribor. 

Those eager to be both thrilled and shocked should not miss Tomaž 

Pandur’s production of Barok [Baroque], which will play three times. 

All his previous shows sold out, never failing to impress, astound and 

horrify the viewer. 

The Festival’s sideshow will feature a variety of events including Film 

Under The Stars at Ljubljana Castle and International Art Colony 

Križanke. 

POLETJE OB DRAVI 16. FESTIVAL LENT 

SUMMER ON THE DRAVA 16 th FESTIVAL LENT 

Je še kaj lepšega kot poslušati klasični koncert pod zvezdnatim 

obodom poletnega neba Morda ogled predstave pod arkadami 

Rotovža ali baletne predstave na plavajočem odru na reki Dravi. 

Ali zgolj prijeten sprehod po srednjeveških ulicah starega 

mestnega jedra, kjer se stojnice šibijo pod domačimi dobrotami 

... 

Vse to in mnogo mnogo več prinaša Festival Lent v Mariboru, 

ki bo dravsko nabrežje od 27. junija do 12. julija že petnajstič 

zapored spremenil v živahno kulturno in družabno središče, 

utripajoče v ritmih vsega sveta. 

Več kot štiristo različnih prireditev in pol milijona obiskovalcev 

letno uvršča Festival Lent med največje tovrstne festivale v 

Evropi, njegov glas pa seže tudi na drugo stran zemeljske oble. 

Multikulturni festival, ki je pred petnajstimi leti izšel iz folklornega 

festivala Folkart, se tako lahko pohvali s številnimi nagradami, 

med katerimi je kar 34 nagrad svetovnega festivalskega 

združenja IFEA, ki pod svojim okriljem združuje več kot 2500 

festivalov z vsega sveta. Festival Lent je v zadnjih štirih letih 

uvrščen med 50 najboljših evropskih prireditev! 

Doslej so na Lentu nastopili mnogi umetniki svetovnega 

slovesa. Ob Dravi so koncertirali legendarni Ray Charles, B. B. 

King, James Brown, Jose Feliciano, Lester Bowie, Stephane 

Grappelli, Tania Maria, Les McCann, Jimmy Whitterspoon, 

Maynard Ferguson Big Band, Paquito D’Rivera, Howard 

Johnson & Gravity, Dr. John, B. Golson, Chico Freeman, Vocal 

Sampling, Reggie Workman, Chucho Valdes, Brad Mehldau, 

Monty Alexander, Ray Brown, Alfredo De La Fé, Bela Fleck, Alvin 

Queen, Dr. Didge, Esbjörn Svensson, Alfredo Rodrigues, Matt 

Darriau, Taj Mahal, Malia, Mercedes Sosa, Olodum, Eric Burdon 

& The Animals, David Byrne, Reggie Johnson, Femi Anikulapo 

Kuti in mnogi drugi. Seveda so vsakoletni gostje festivala tudi 

številni domači priznani umetniki. V okviru Festivala Lent poteka 

tudi mednarodni folklorni festival Folkart, ki se odlikuje po 

kakovosti in raznolikosti gostujočih domačih in tujih folklornih 

skupin. Festival uličnega gledališča pritegne v Maribor vrhunske 

skupine iz vsega sveta in vsa pomembna ulična gledališča v 

Sloveniji. 

Multikulturna ponudba visoke kakovosti, ki zadovoljuje široko 

paleto okusov tudi najzahtevnejših obiskovalcev festivala, je 

preverjena formula, ki ji snovalci festivala ostajajo zvesti tudi 

letos. Tako bo triindvajset festivalskih prizorišč tudi tokrat 

ponudilo koncerte klasične, jazz, popularne in etno glasbe, 

kantavtorske večere in večere šansonov, gledališke in plesne 

predstave, koncerte, dramske in lutkovne predstave ter 

kreativne delavnice za otroke in športne prireditve. 

Is there anything better than listening to a classical concert under the 

stars of the summer night sky Well – perhaps a play under the arcades 

of the Rotovož, or a ballet show on a floating stage on the Drava river. 

Or possibly just a pleasant stroll down the medieval streets of the old 

town teeming with stands heavily laden with scrumptious homemade 

goodies… 

All that and much, much more awaits you from 27 June to 12 July 2008 

at Festival Lent, Maribor during which, for the fifteenth consecutive 

year the banks of the Drava will be transformed into a lively hub of 

culture and social life, pulsating in the rhythms of music, art, comedy, 

drama, creativity and sport. 

Over four hundred different events and half a million visitors every 

year makes Festival Lent one of the biggest festivals of this kind in 

Europe. The multicultural festival, which evolved fifteen years ago from 

the Folkart folk festival, is the recipient of numerous awards including 

34 awards presented by IFEA, the premiere international association 

supporting and enabling over 2,500 festivals and events worldwide. In 

the past four years, Festival Lent has been consistently ranked among 

the top 50 European events! 

So far, Lent has hosted numerous artists of world renown. Past 

concerts on the Drava featured legendary Ray Charles, B. B. King, 

James Brown, Jose Feliciano, Lester Bowie, Stephane Grappelli, Tania 

Maria, Les McCann, Jimmy Whitterspoon, Maynard Ferguson Big Band, 

Paquito D’Rivera, Howard Johnson & Gravity, Dr. John, B. Golson, Chico 

Freeman, Vocal Sampling, Reggie Workman, Chucho Valdes, Brad 

Mehldau, Monty Alexander, Ray Brown, Alfredo De La Fé, Bela Fleck, 

Alvin Queen, Dr. Didge, Esbjörn Svensson, Alfredo Rodrigues, Matt 

Darriau, Taj Mahal, Malia, Mercedes Sosa, Olodum, Eric Burdon & The 

Animals, David Byrne, Reggie Johnson, Femi Anikulapo Kuti and many 

others. Likewise, numerous renowned Slovenian artists traditionally 

perform at the festival. Part of Festival Lent is also the international 

folk festival Folkart, which is characterised by the quality and variety 

of folk groups from Slovenia and abroad. The Street Theatre Festival 

brings to Maribor top ensembles from all over the world as well as all 

major street theatres in Slovenia. 

A variety of multicultural, high quality events catering to a wide range 

of tastes and satisfying even the most demanding Festival visitors is a 

proven formula that the creators of the Festival have decided to reapply 

once more in 2008. Twenty-three Festival venues will host classical, 

jazz, pop and ethno music concerts, songwriter recitals and chanson 

evenings, plays and dance performances, drama and puppet shows as 

well as and sports events and creative art workshops for children.

90 foto photo: arhiv archive Zavod za turizem Kranj 

foto photo: Tone Škarja 

91 

Dogodki / Events KRANJ 

BOHINJ 

Festival alpskega cvetja Alpine Flower Festival 

Teden mladih v Kranju 

Teden mladih je tradicionalni kranjski dogodek v mesecu 

maju, ki se je od leta 1995 do danes razvil v največji slovenski 

mladinski festival. Od 9. maja do 17. maja 2008 se bodo odvijale 

številne športne, mladinske, kulturne, glasbene, izobraževalne, 

otroške in mednarodne vsebine – barvit kalejdoskop aktivnega 

festivalskega dogajanja, ki v gorenjsko prestolnico letno privabi 

na tisoče mladih. V raznovrstno programsko shemo je letno 

vključenih preko 100 dogodkov. Veseli obrazi, prijateljski stiski 

rok, druženje in spoznavanje novega so besede, s katerimi lahko 

opišemo vzdušje, ki preveva mesto Kranj v času festivala. 

Youth Week In Kranj 

Youth Week is a traditional event held every May since 1995; overtime, 

it has evolved into the biggest Slovenian youth festival. Spanning from 

9 May to 17 May 2008, this year’s Youth Week will include over one 

hundred sport-, youth-, cultural, music-, educational and children’s 

events – a colourful kaleidoscope of interactive activities and 

performances, which bring thousands of young people into the capital 

of Upper Carniola every year. Smiling faces, friendly handshakes, 

socialising and getting to know new people and experience new things 

are the keywords describing the mood permeating the town of Kranj 

during the festival. 

S cvetjem je povezanega veliko znanja, zgodb, starih modrosti, 

znanstvenih odkritij, spremlja nas od rojstva do smrti, navdihuje 

ustvarjalnost in olepšuje življenje.Več ko o cvetlicah vemo, 

več jih tudi opazimo. Vse to cvetlično bogastvo, ki nas obdaja, 

potrebuje našo skrb in varstvo, da bi ga lahko ohranili tudi za 

prihodnost. Mnogim rastlinam namreč že grozi izumrtje. Izjemno 

rastlinsko bogastvo Bohinja in okolice že dolgo zbuja zanimanje 

botaničnih strokovnjakov in občudovanje ljubiteljev narave. Da 

bi dali cvetličnemu bogastvu Bohinja, Triglavskega narodnega 

parka in Slovenije pravo veljavo, da bi vzpodbudili spoznavanje 

alpskega cvetja, so se v Bohinju odločili, da se v poletnem času, 

ko se razcveta največ samoniklega cvetja, z nekajdnevnim 

festivalom posvetijo cvetličnim temam. Od botaničnih spoznanj, 

ljudskih izročil, umetniškega ustvarjanja do spoznavanja, kaj 

vse ni samo lepo, ampak tudi okusno ali celo zdravilno. 

Drugi Mednarodni festival alpskega cvetja v Bohinju bo potekal 

od 24. maja do 7. junija 2008. V festivalskih dneh se bo 

zvrstila cela kopica kulturnih prireditev, povezanih s cvetličnimi 

temami – od likovnih razstav do glasbenih večerov. Saj veste, 

cvetje je od nekdaj navdihovalo umetnike. Strokovnjaki bodo 

imeli priložnost za posvetovanja o alpskih rastlinah, njihovem 

spoznavanju, ohranjanju in pomenu. Zvrstile se bodo delavnice in 

predstavitve številnih področij in načinov, kako lahko samoniklo 

cvetje polepša in obogati naše življenje: od tečajev fotografije 

do kulinaričnih delavnic, od spoznavanja čebelarstva do 

likovnih tečajev. Pod vodstvom domačih vodnikov in botaničnih 

strokovnjakov boste lahko spoznali cvetlično bogastvo Bohinja, 

njegove okolice in tudi nekaterih drugih botanično zanimivih 

območij Slovenije. Bohinj boste lahko doživeli na nov način 

in izvedeli marsikaj zanimivega o njegovi preteklosti, sožitju 

človeka in narave in lepotah, ki se včasih skrivajo v neopaznih 

malenkostih. 

A great deal of knowledge and ancient wisdom as well as many stories 

and scientific discoveries are associated with flowers; flowers are with 

us from birth to death, they inspire creativity and bring beauty into our 

lives. The more we know about flowers the more we notice them! All 

this wealth of flowers surrounding us needs our care and protection 

to ensure it will still be here in the future. Sadly, many plants already 

find themselves on the brink of extinction. The exceptional plant life 

in Bohinj and surrounding area has long been of interest to botanical 

experts and a source of admiration and appreciation for nature lovers. 

To acknowledge true value to the floral treasure chest of Bohinj, Triglav 

National Park and Slovenia, and to spark people’s interest in alpine 

flowers, a decision has been made in Bohinj to organise a flower festival 

spanning over several days in summertime, when meadows and pastures 

are literally covered in wildflower blossoms. From botanical insights, 

folklore, artistic creativity to learning about what is not only pretty but 

also tasty or even good for your health! 

The second International Alpine Flower Festival in Bohinj will be held 

from 24 May to 7 June 2008. The Festival will feature a number of 

theme-oriented cultural events, from fine arts exhibitions to musical 

recitals. It is a well known fact that flowers have inspired artists since 

time immemorial! Experts will have the opportunity to lecture about 

alpine wildflowers, how to recognize them, and about their conservation 

and importance. There will be workshops and presentations of 

numerous areas and ways in which self-planted flowers can brighten 

and enhance our lives: from courses in photography to cooking lessons, 

from learning the basics about beekeeping to arts classes. Local guides 

and botanical experts will introduce you to the floral treasures of Bohinj 

and surrounding area as well as some other, botanically interesting 

parts of Slovenia. The Alpine Flower Festival is a perfect opportunity 

to experience Bohinj in a new light and find out more about its history, 

about the symbiotic relationship between man and nature, and about the 

beauty, which is sometimes hidden in minute, imperceptible details. 

Festival Carniola 

Od 7. junija do 5. julija 2008 se v Kranju odvija največji festival 

na Gorenjskem, ki je izjemnega pomena za kulturni razvoj 

lokalnega in širšega gorenjskega prostora. V minulih letih je 

festival gostil številne glasbenike svetovnega formata (Josipa 

Lisac, Mariachi, Conjunto Artistico Maraguan, Huerque Mapu, 

Cubismo, The Platters, Laibach …) ter predstave priznanih 

gledališč in plesnih skupin. 

Festival Carniola 

From 7 June to 5 July 2008 Kranj will play host to the biggest festival 

in Upper Carniola: Festival Carniola, an event of vital importance 

for the cultural development of Upper Carniola in general and Kranj 

in particular. Over the years the festival has hosted numerous music 

artists of world renown (Josipa Lisac, Mariachi, Conjunto Artistico 

Maraguan, Huerque Mapu, Cubismo, The Platters, Laibach …) as well 

distinguished theatre and dance groups. 

Festival Kranfest 

Na vrhuncu poletja, v zadnjih dneh julija, se ulice Kranja 

spremenijo v najbolj množično prireditev na Gorenjskem 

– Kranfest s tradicionalno Kranjsko nočjo. S svojo bogato in 

raznoliko programsko vsebino se je festival postavil ob bok 

drugim največjim slovenskim festivalom z več kot 70.000 

obiskovalcev iz vse Slovenije. Tudi letošnji festival Kranfest, 

ki je na sporedu 25. in 26. julija, je mozaik številnih dogajanj, 

ki na 10 prizoriščih ponuja glasbene ter športne dogodke, 

gledališke predstave in animacijski program na vsakem koraku 

za obiskovalce vseh generacij brezplačno. 

Festival Kranfest 

At the height of summer, in the last days of July, the streets of Kranj 

turn into the biggest mass participation event in Upper Carniola 

– Kranfest and the traditional Kranj Night. With its impressive and 

varied content, every year Kranfest attracts over 70,000 visitors from 

all over the country, which makes it one of the biggest Slovenian 

festivals. This year’s Kranfest, which has been scheduled for 25 and 26 

July, is a mosaic of numerous events held at every step and catering to 

all generations: From music and sports to theatre performances and 

animation. Admission is free.

92 foto photo: arhiv archive Turizem Bled 

foto photo: arhiv archive Židana marela 

93 

Dogodki / Events BLED 

SPOMINI, ZDRAVJE IN ŠPORT 

NA BLEDU 

V soboto, 7. junija 2008, se bodo na Blejskem gradu zvrstili 

predstavitve življenja v srednjem veku, nastopi srednjeveških 

skupin in srednjeveška tržnica. Ne bo manjkalo mečevanja, 

lokostrelstva, vragolij z ognjem in iger na konjih. 

Poletna sezona se na Bledu prične z Mednarodno veslaško 

regato. Letošnja, že 53. po vrsti, bo letos od 13.–15. junija 

2008. Veslanje je na Bledu paradni šport. Poleg organizacije 

svetovnih prvenstev v veslanju se Blejčani lahko pohvalijo s 

številnimi vrhunskimi veslaškimi lovorikami, tudi zlato olimpijsko 

medaljo, ki sta jo Iztok Čop in Luka Špik priveslala v Sidneyu. 

Že 13. tradicionalni mednarodni Glasbeni festival Bled bo 

potekal od 3.–17. julija 2008 na različnih lokacijah Bleda z 

okolico. Na odrih večernih koncertov bodo najboljši violinisti z 

vsega sveta, v različnih komornih zasedbah, ki bodo navdušili 

tako strokovnjake kot širše občinstvo. 

Riklijevi športni dnevi 5. in 6. julija 2008 bodo obudili spomin 

na Švicarja Arnolda Riklija, ki je na Bledu leta 1855 storil prvi 

korak k intenzivnemu turizmu. Njegov Naravni zdravilni zavod 

je predstavljal svojevrstno metodo zdravljenja, njegovi načini 

zdravljenja so še danes aktualni. Tudi letos bo v spomin nanj 

atraktiven pohod po Riklijevih poteh z zračnimi, sončnimi 

in vodnimi kopelmi, zabavo in zdravo prehrano po Riklijevih 

priporočilih. 

Nočna 10ka je tekaška prireditev za staro in mlado, ki se bo 

zgodila v soboto, 12. julija 2008, v večernih urah. Start krajšega 

rekreativnega in otroškega teka bo ob 20. uri, ob 22. uri pa 

bo start desetke – 10-kilometrskega teka na osvetljeni progi 

ob Blejskem jezeru. Vse skupaj bo spremljala dobra glasba in 

bogata kulinarična ponudba. 

Tradicionalna prireditev Blejski dnevi, z nepogrešljivimi 

lučkami na jezeru, večernim ognjemetom, sejmom domače in 

umetnostne obrti in raznimi koncerti na blejski promenadi, ima 

zametke že v jezerskem prazniku iz leta 1876, ko so domačini 

z lučkami osvetlili otok, jezero in grad. Letos bo potekala od 

25. do 27. julija. 

V letu 2008 mineva 55 let od ustanovitve Ansambla bratov 

Avsenik, ki ga danes pozna ves svet. Sloviti kvintet se lahko 

pohvali z vrsto tujih priznanj za prispevek k razvoju zabavne 

glasbe, pa seveda z 31 zlatimi, eno diamantno in dvema 

platinastima ploščama. Na prireditvi, imenovani Festival 

Avsenik, ki se bo odvijala od 20. do 24. avgusta v Begunjah, se 

bodo glasbeni družini Avsenik pridružili številni glasbeni gostje 

iz Slovenije in tujine. Skozi Avsenikove skladbe bodo predstavili 

lepote Gorenjske, slovenske plese, običaje in narodne noše. 

MEMORIES, HEALTH AND SPORT IN BLED 

On Saturday, 7 June 2008 Bled Castle will provide the setting for the 

re-enactment of scenes from medieval life, a medieval market, and 

performances by medieval re-enactment groups including sword and 

archery demonstrations, fire tricks and mounted games. 

The summer season in Bled traditionally opens with the International 

Rowing Regatta. This year’s Regatta, which takes place for the 53 rd 

year running, will be held from 13 to 15 June 2008. Rowing is the 

number one sport in Bled. In addition to organising world rowing 

championships, the people of Bled also boast numerous prestigious 

rowing trophies including the Olympic gold medal won by Iztok Čop 

and Luka Špik at the Sydney Olympics. 

The already 13 th traditional international Music Festival Bled will 

be held from 3 to 17 July 2008 at various locations in Bled and its 

surrounding area. Evening concerts will feature top violinists from 

across the globe accompanied by variety of chamber ensembles, which 

are bound to thrill and delight the experts as well as wider audiences. 

Rikli’s Days of Fitness held on 5 and 6 July 2008 will revive the 

memory of Swiss Arnold Rikli who pioneered tourism at Bled in 

1855. Rikli and his Institute of Natural Healing promoted an original 

approach and treatment methods designed to recreate health and 

wellbeing, which are still in use today. Like always, there will be an 

expedition in Rikli’s memory, which will include air-, sun- and water 

baths coupled with entertainment and healthy nutrition in line with 

Rikli’s recommendations. 

Nočna 10ka is a night-time race for people of all generations scheduled 

to take place in the evening hours on Saturday, 12 July 2008. The 

shorter recreational and children’s race will start at 8 pm, while the 

start of the 10 km run under the illuminated track that follows the 

shore of Bled Lake has been set for 10 pm. The evening will be spiced 

up by good music and a wide selection of delicious food. 

Traditional Days of Bled with floating lights on the lake and evening 

fireworks, Arts and Crafts Fair, and a multitude of concerts on the 

promenade have their roots in the Lake Holiday of 1876, when locals 

first used floating lights to illuminate the island, the lake and the 

castle. This year’s event will be held from 25 to 27 July. 

2008 marks the 55 th anniversary of the world-renowned Ansabel bratov 

Avsenik band. The celebrated quintet boasts numerous foreign awards 

and commendations for their contribution to the development of ethno 

pop music, in addition to their 31 gold, one diamond and two platinum 

records. At Festival Avsenik, which is set to take place from 20 to 

24 August in Begunje, the Avseniks will be joined by numerous music 

artists from Slovenia and abroad. Journeying through Avseniks’ songs 

they will create a portrait of the beauty of Upper Carniola, Slovenian 

dances, customs and national costumes. 

Židana volja na Slovenskih večerih 

Party Time Slovenian Style 

Trije mladi fantje, turistični vodniki, združeni pod imenom Židana 

marela, bogato kulturno dediščino Slovenije uspešno vključujejo 

v turistično ponudbo. Organizirajo Slovenske večere za vse, ki 

želijo v prijetnem vzdušju žive slovenske glasbe, petja, plesov, 

domače hrane in dobre kapljice spoznati pravo slovensko 

gostoljubnost. 

Slovenske večere pripravljajo vsak petek ob 19:30 v restavraciji 

Skriti kot v centru Ljubljane. Goste ob prihodu pričakajo pari v 

nošah z dobrodošlico s “šklojcami” in harmoniko ter jih povabijo 

za mize, kjer jih že čaka hladna predjed. Jedilniki so sestavljeni 

iz značilnih slovenskih jedi, vsak gost pa dobi tudi kozarec vina 

ali brezalkoholne pijače. 

Spremljevalni program je pripravljen tako, da lahko v njem 

sodelujejo tudi gosti. Folklorna skupina, oblečena v tradicionalne 

noše, predstavi plese iz različnih krajev Slovenije, šege, navade 

in nadvse zabavne skupinske igre, ki so nepogrešljiv del 

slovenske folklore. Igre, kot so »pouštertanc«, šivanje, ples s 

klobuki, kačo vit mora preprosto doživeti vsak, ki si želi vsaj za 

trenutek pogledati v slovensko dušo. Za glasbo skrbijo godci, 

ki v živo igrajo slovensko ljudsko in ponarodelo glasbo. Večer 

se ponavadi konča v skupnem rajanju, ob zaključku večera pa 

folklorna skupina gostom podari rdeče nageljne – tradicionalno 

“slovensko rožo” in jih ob vriskanju ter zvokih harmonike 

pospremi do odhoda. 

Poleg rednih tedenskih večerov pripravljajo tudi Slovenske 

večere po naročilu, folklorne dogodke, glasbene nastope, 

dobrodošlice za agencije, podjetja in organizatorje, ki želijo 

presenetiti in obogatiti program svojih gostov. Na njihovi spletni 

strani je mogoča tudi rezervacija preko spleta. 

Three young guys – tourist guides united under the name of Židana 

marela have come up with an exciting way of integrating rich Slovenian 

cultural heritage and tourism. They organise Slovenian Evenings for 

all those who are eager to experience genuine Slovenian hospitality 

in an ambient filled with live Slovenian music, singing, dancing, and 

traditional food and wine. 

Slovenian Evenings are held every Friday at 7:30 pm at Skriti kot 

restaurant in the centre of Ljubljana. On arrival, guests are greeted by 

couples dressed in Slovenian national costumes playing the accordion, 

who lead them to the tables heavily laden with cold appetizers. Menus 

feature typical Slovenian dishes and each guest is also treated to a 

glass of wine or a soft drink. 

Entertainment is interactive, encouraging the guests to take active 

part in co-creating the fun. A folk dance group wearing traditional 

garb shows various dances from different parts of Slovenia, ways and 

customs, and highly entertaining party games which are an integral 

part of Slovenian folklore. Games such as pillow dance, sewing, hat 

dance, snake twist, simply must be experienced by anybody hoping for 

at least a momentary insight into the Slovenian soul. There is also 

a band playing live Slovenian folk music as well as ethno pop. The 

Evenings usually end in dancing. As the party winds down, guests 

receive red carnations – the traditional Slovenian flower – from the 

folk dance group, who see them out amidst joyful yells and the sounds 

of the accordion. 

In addition to the regular weekly Slovenian Evenings, they also 

organise folklore events, music recitals, welcome parties for agencies, 

corporate clients and organisers wishing to surprise their guests 

and augment their entertainment programmes. For reservations and 

online bookings please visit the Židana marela website. 

www.zidanamarela.si

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Dogodki / Events PORTOROŽ 

TARTINI FESTIVAL 

23. avgusta 2008 se bo pričel sedmi Tartini festival, mednarodni 

glasbeni festival, ki oživlja dela in duh v Piranu rojenega Giuseppeja 

Tartinija. Serija vrhunskih umetniških dogodkov obuja bogato 

kulturno dediščino in leto za letom prejema najboljše kritike v 

strokovni javnosti. Slovenska Istra tako vsako leto konec poletja 

gosti priznane glasbenike z vseh koncev sveta, ki z raznolikim 

programom nagovarjajo poznavalce in ljubitelje klasične 

glasbe, obilo umetniških užitkov pa ponujajo tudi naključnim 

obiskovalcem. Tudi letos so se na povabilo organizatorjev, 

kulturnega društva Lib-Art, odzvali svetovno priznani glasbeni 

mojstri, med njimi italijanski Ensemble Arte dell’Arco, violinista 

Cecilia Bernardini z Nizozemske in Federico Guglielmo iz Italije, 

flavtista Alja Velkaverh iz Slovenije in Massimo Mercelli iz Italije, 

violončelista iz Francije François Salque in Christophe Coin, 

fagotist Sergio Azzolini iz Italije, avstrijski Salzburg Chamber 

Soloists in Caliopée Trio iz Francije. Kot doslej jih bo spremljal 

festivalski ansambel »Il terzo suono«. 

Gostje festivalskih večerov bodo okušali glasbene sladkosti na 

devetih koncertih vrhunske klasične glasbe in na koncertu pod 

zvezdami, ki pa je namenjen promoviranju mladih slovenskih 

glasbenikov. Izvrstni glasbi se bodo lahko predajali v Križnem 

hodniku Minoritskega samostana in cerkvi sv. Jurija v Piranu, 

v Manziolijevi palači v Izoli, v Pokrajinskem muzeju v Kopru in 

drugih zanimivih prizoriščih. 

TARTINI FESTIVAL 

23 August 2008 will mark the start of the seventh Tartini Festival, 

an international festival of classical music and a revival of the opus 

and spirit of Piran-born Giuseppe Tartini. A series of top artistic 

performances and events brings his rich cultural legacy to life, 

receiving rave reviews in professional circles year after year. Every 

year towards the end of summer, Slovenian Istria traditionally plays 

host to distinguished music artists from across the globe whose 

outstanding performances are designed to delight the connoisseurs 

and lovers of classical music as well as chance visitors. Once again, the 

organisers of the Tartini Festival, cultural society Lib-Art succeeded in 

bringing to Piran a number of renowned master musicians including 

Italian Ensemble Arte dell’Arco; violinists Cecilia Bernardini from 

the Netherlands and Federico Guglielmo from Italy; flute players Alja 

Velkaverh from Slovenia and Massimo Mercelli from Italy; French cello 

players François Salque and Christophe Coin; bassoon player Sergio 

Azzolini from Italy; Salzburg Chamber Soloists from Austria; and 

Caliopée Trio from France. As was the case in previous years, they will 

be accompanied by the resident festival ensemble, “Il terzo suono”. 

Audiences will be treated to nine superb classical music concerts as 

well as an outdoor concert under the stars designed for the promotion 

of young Slovenian artists. Concert performances will be held in Križni 

hodnik of the Minorite monastery, the church of Sv. Jurij, Manzioli’s 

palace in Izola, Pokrajinski muzej (regional museum) in Koper and 

other fascinating venues. 

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OBUJENI SPOMIN 

V pomorskem muzeju Sergej Mašera v Piranu je od 17. maja 

do 30. septembra 2008 na ogled zanimiva razstava o luksuzni 

italijanski potniški ladji Rex, ki je zaradi svoje dramatične usode 

burila duhove od svojega konca, leta 1944, pa do danes. 

Rex, ki so ga splovili leta 1931, je bil večji od slovitega Titanika 

in kombinacija tedanje vrhunske tehnologije ter luksuznega hotela 

s šestimi zvezdicami. Imel je vse, kar je takrat pomenilo največje 

razkošje: dragoceno opremljena luksuzna stanovanja, kinodvorane, 

restavracije, bazene, telovadnice, celo solarij in fizioterapevtski 

kabinet, česar do takrat ni imela še nobena ladja. Leta 1933 je 

Rex osvojil modri trak (blue riband), prestižni naslov za ladjo, ki 

najhitreje prepluje Atlantik. 

V vihri druge svetovne vojne je med poskusom Italijanov, da 

jo skrijejo pred zavezniki, nasedla v Koprskem zalivu, kjer so jo 

zavezniška letala v bombnem napadu popolnoma uničila. Po vojni 

so jo razrezali za staro železo, njeno mogočno sidro pa krasi 

ljubljanski park Zvezda. Dolga desetletja so mesto, kjer ležijo 

ostanki ladje, obiskovali potapljači v upanju, da najdejo kakšne 

dragocenosti, saj so krožile zgodbe o bogastvih, skritih na Rexu. 

Mit o Rexu je močno vsidran v izročilo domačinov, celo obala med 

Izolo in Koprom je med ljudstvom dobila ime “Pri Rexu”. 

THE REX: SPLENDOUR, DECLINE, MEMORY LANE 

From 17 May to 30 September 2008 the Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum 

in Piran will showcase an exhibition on the Italian luxury liner Rex, 

whose tragic fate has been stirring people’s imagination ever since its 

demise in 1944. 

The Rex, which was launched in 1931, was larger than the infamous 

Titanic and was regarded as a perfect blend of state-of-the-art technology 

of the time and a luxury, six star hotel. It was as extravagant as it could 

possibly get – luxury suites featuring ornate decoration and lavish 

furnishings, movie theatres, restaurants, swimming pools, gyms – and 

was the first liner ever to sport a solarium and a physiotherapy studio. 

In 1933 it took the prestigious Blue Riband for the fastest crossing of 

the Atlantic. 

In the maelstroms of World War II, in an attempt by the Italians to hide it 

from the Allies, it got stranded in the Bay of Koper and was subsequently 

completely destroyed by Allied bombers. After the war it was dismantled 

for scrap iron; its mighty anchor now adorns park Zvezda in Ljubljana. 

Prompted by stories of untold riches hidden on the Rex, for many decades 

divers kept visiting the spot with the liner’s remains in the hope of 

recovering some treasure from the sunken ship. The myth of the Rex has 

become deeply ingrained in the local tradition, and even the coastline 

between Izola and Koper is now generally referred to as “At the Rex”. 

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ŠOLA GEOMANTIJE 

Znanje geomantije ni poseben dar, namenjen izključno nekaj 

izbrancem. Osnov geomantije se lahko nauči vsak, ki se želi 

naučiti subtilnejšega dialoga z življenjem, ki ga obdaja. V ta 

namen se bo 2. avgusta 2008 začela šola geomantije na 

posestvu mediteranske vile Muzika pri Savudriji. Vila, obnovljena 

po načelih geomantije, je s svojo podobo tudi sama zgleden 

primer usklajene postavitve in nemotenega pretoka blagodejnih 

energijskih tokov. Danes deluje kot center alternativnega turizma 

in prijazno sprejme vse, ki jih želja po doživetju drugačnega 

oddiha pripelje pred njena vrata. Šola geomantije se začne 

2. avgusta in intenzivno poteka en teden, potem pa se znanje 

utrjuje še tri posamezne vikende v jeseni. 

Šola vključuje različna poglavja, povezana z odnosi med človekom 

in prostorom: celosten odnos do narave, senzibilizacija čutil, 

spoznavanje znanja tradicionalne in sodobne geomantije, človek 

in bivalni prostor, celostno doživljanje kulturnih in geomantičnih 

počel pokrajine – prostora, poglobljena obravnava naravne in 

kulturne dediščine, razumevanje narave vitalnih energij Zemlje, 

prepoznavanje dejavnikov, ki vplivajo na zdravje, učenje telesnih 

drž in reakcij, uporaba vaj sproščanja in obnavljanja, uporaba 

tehnik komunikacije z naravo oziroma prostorom, doživljanje in 

prepoznavanje večdimenzionalnosti prostora. 

HOW TO LEARN GEOMANCY 

The art of geomancy is not some mysterious gift bestowed upon a select 

few; in fact, anybody, who wants to improve their ability to communicate 

with the life that surrounds them, can master the basics of geomancy. 

To that end, a course in geomancy will be held on the Mediterranean 

estate of Vila Muzika near Savudrija commencing on 2 August 2008. The 

house itself, which has been refurbished in line with the principles 

of geomancy, is a model of balanced architecture and smooth flows of 

beneficial energy. Now a centre for alternative tourism, Vila Muzika 

welcomes all those whose desire for a different holiday leads them to its 

door. The first, intensive part of the course takes a week and has been 

scheduled to start on 2 August, and will be followed by three weekend 

seminars in autumn. 

The curriculum addresses various perspectives of the relationship 

between man and his spatial environment: A Holistic Attitude to Nature; 

Sensibilisation of the Senses; The Basics of Traditional and Modern 

Geomancy; Man and Living Space; A Holistic Experience of Cultural 

and Geomantic Origins of the Spatial Environment; In-depth Study of 

Natural and Cultural Heritage; Understanding Earth’s Vital Energies; 

Identification of Health Factors; Mastering Body Postures and Reactions; 

Application of Relaxation and Regeneration Techniques; Methods of 

Communication with Nature / Spatial Environment and Their Application; 

Experiencing and Identifying the Multidimensionality of Space. 

Globoko v prazgodovini, let nazaj, takrat, ko je bilo nebo še čisto kot oko 

in narava nedolžna, je nastala PRAVODA. let je ostala nedotaknjena, 

skrita našim očem, čakajoča na trenutek, ko jo bomo zaradi nespametnega početja 

potrebovali bolj kot kadarkoli. In zdaj, ko je ta trenutek napočil, nam je dovolila, 

da jo najdemo in občutimo neponovljiv okus neokrnjene narave pred 12 000 . 

www.muzika-istra.si 

www.radenska.si 

Jasno. Radenska.

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IZZIV – ZAVEDANJE – UGLED – VPLIV 

CHALLENGE – AWARENESS – IMAGE – POWER 

O negospodarnem gospodarjenju človeštva s planetom, ki 

smo ga dobili v upravljanje, verjetno ne gre izgubljati besed. 

Ob poslušanju nič kaj obetavnih dejstev, konkretnih številk in 

časa, ki ga (morda) še imamo na voljo za spremembe, pa se v 

vsakomur od nas vendarle zgane ščepec notranjega, etičnega 

– morda vest, zavedanje Karkoli, da le dojamemo razsežnosti 

posledic lastnega vsakodnevnega početja in predvsem, da se 

aktiviramo. Takoj, zdaj. Kajti čez minuto je lahko že (pre)pozno. 

Umanotera, Fundacija za trajnostni razvoj, je ena najstarejših 

in najbolj dejavnih okoljskih nevladnih organizacij v Slovenji. 

Z aktivno dejavnostjo predstavljanja različnih dobrih praks in 

produktov med ljudmi poskušajo spremeniti načela trajnostnega 

razvoja v način življenja. To razumejo kot dinamično ravnovesje 

med človekom in naravo, socialno pravičnost in medgeneracijsko 

solidarnost. 

Z novim projektom Umanotera vstopa v pisarne in pisarniško 

dejavnost. Skupaj s partnerji razvijajo sistem za zmanjševanje 

vplivov na okolje v pisarniški dejavnosti, ki ponuja podjetjem 

orodja, predloge, smernice in ideje, kako spremeniti svoje 

ravnanje. Vida Ogorelec Wagner, direktorica Umanotere, 

opozarja, da tudi nov sistem ni skupek hitrih rešitev in naglih 

sprememb. Ravno nasprotno. Gre za dolgoročen proces 

uvajanja sprememb v delovnih prostorih, kjer preživimo zajeten 

del življenja, dejansko pa gre za privzemanje nekega vedenja, ki 

ga nosimo s seboj povsod, torej v glavi. 

Umanoterin sistem predvideva več faz; od analize stanja in 

porabe do izdelave akcijskega načrta in programa s praktičnimi 

pristopi in rešitvami, predvsem pa čimveč motivacije vsakega 

posameznika v podjetju. Pričakovani rezultati uvedbe sistema 

so: zmanjševanje 

izpustov CO2, povečanje energetske 

učinkovitosti, reciklaža – ponovna uporaba, zmanjšanje porabe 

in nabava lokalnih izdelkov ter posledično znižanje stroškov 

podjetja. 

Če si podjetje ali drugače oblikovana javna ali gospodarska 

združba želi spremembe, mora najprej najti svoj največji vir 

obremenjevanja. Temu sta namenjena pregled in ocena stanja. 

Pri snovanju akcijskega načrta pa gre sistem globlje. Najprej 

do prakse in ravnanja v podjetju – na primer z odsluženimi 

računalniki, uravnavanjem temperature v delovnih prostorih, 

lokacijo nabave potrošnega materiala ... Sistemski pristop je 

dovolj ustvarjalen in inovativen, da lahko pomaga podjetju in 

vzpodbuja zaposlene. Najbolj pomembna je gotovo ugotovitev, 

da se dejansko niti ne zavedamo visoke porabe energije v 

pisarnah. Pisarniška in računalniška oprema je vse večji 

porabnik energije. Ko se zavemo številk, je zelo enostavno 

sprejeti rešitev in ukrepe za varčnost – energetsko in finančno. 

There is probably no point going on about the careless and 

irresponsible management of this planet by the human race to whose 

care it has been entrusted. Nevertheless, on hearing all those alarming 

facts and figures, and considering what little time (if any) is left in 

which we could still turn things around, we all feel the faint stirring 

of something intrinsic, something ethical inside our souls – a pang of 

conscience Or perhaps – awareness It does not really matter as long 

as we finally wake up to the massive and far-reaching consequences of 

our daily actions, and do something about it. Right now, this moment. 

Another minute gone and it might already be too late. 

Umanotera, The Slovenian Foundation of Sustainable Development, 

is one of the oldest and most active environmental nongovernmental 

organisations in Slovenia. It actively promotes good practice and 

products designed to turn sustainable development from a concept into 

a reality. This is understood as a state of dynamic equilibrium between 

man and nature, social justice and intergenerational solidarity. 

Umanotera’s new project involves the office and related workplace 

practices. In collaboration with their business partners they have 

been working on a system designed to reduce the negative impact 

on the environment caused by various common office practices. The 

system provides tools, suggestions, guidelines and tips as to how these 

practices can be effectively modified to bring about the desired result. 

However, according to Umanotera’s founder and managing director 

Vida Ogorelec Wagner, the proposed system is not a quick fix solution. 

In fact, the opposite is true. We are talking about a long-term project 

designed to facilitate change at the workplace where we spend a 

significant part of our lives, which essentially involves the adoption of 

a certain mindset that governs our behaviour everywhere we go. 

Umanotera’s system involves several stages, from the current situation 

analysis to developing an action plan featuring hands-on approaches 

and solutions, and, above all, maximising motivation of each and every 

company employee. The implementation of the system is expected to 

produce the following outcomes: Reduced CO2 emissions; improved 

energy efficiency; recycling – reuse; reduced consumption; purchase of 

locally manufactured products. This effectively translates into lower 

costs of business operation. 

All corporate change – in private enterprises, public bodies or other 

corporate entities – starts with identifying the source of the biggest 

load on the system. This is the purpose of the initial assessment and 

current situation analysis. In designing the appropriate action plan, 

however, the system goes even further. First, it addresses company 

policy and practices – e.g. disposal of used computer equipment, 

temperature settings at the workplace, location of stationary 

supplier… The approach is sufficiently creative and innovative to 

make a difference and facilitate employee motivation. Undoubtedly the 

Trajnostni razvoj je izredno težko definirati, najbolj preprosta 

in najbolj nazorna pa je definicija Svetovne komisije za okolje 

in razvoj (Burtlandska komisija), ki pravi, da trajnostni razvoj 

pomeni » zadovoljiti trenutne potrebe, ne da bi pri tem ogrožali 

zadovoljevanje potreb prihodnjih generacij«. Trajnostni razvoj 

pomeni tudi, da namesto naravnih omejenih dobrin izkoriščamo 

neomejene zmogljivosti našega razuma, da bomo lahko naše 

okolje in vire zapustili naslednjim generacijam v čim boljšem 

stanju. 

Fundacija Umanotera je slovenski javnosti poleg opozarjanja 

na probleme s področja okolja, povezovanja z globalnimi 

organizacijami, z izdajanjem publikacij in objavo poročil ter 

vplivom na javno mnenje poznana tudi z razvijanjem področja 

pravične trgovine. Izdelke s to oznako lahko kupujemo v trgovini 

Tri muhe, v starem mestnem jedru Ljubljane. Bistvo na vseh 

področjih delovanja Umanotere je njihova predanost načelu 

neodvisnosti od politike in interesov kapitala, poštenosti, 

iskrenosti in neposrednosti. 

Umanotera želi s sistemom pokazati tudi podporo vsem, ki 

se bodo vključili v projekt in sprejeli ukrepe. Kot koristen 

pripomoček za vse, ki iščejo alternative, bo pripravljen katalog 

ponudnikov okolju prijaznejših storitev in izdelkov. Radovednim 

in raziskovalnim pa bo namenjena posebna spletna stran z 

vsemi podatki in opisi. 

Umanotera torej namerava skupaj s partnerji in novimi 

somišljeniki mednarodno leto planeta Zemlja zaznamovati v 

polnem pomenu. S svojo usmeritvijo pa ne želijo zgolj “ozeleniti” 

pisarn. Enostavno povedano, pametnim glavam ponujajo 

zavedanje, izziv, ugled in seveda tudi vpliv. Lokalno, globalno. Da 

bo Zemlja lahko še naprej Naša. 

What is sustainable development The widely accepted standard 

definition of sustainable development comes from the Burtland Report 

by the UN World Commission on Environment and Development: 

“Sustainable development is the development that meets the needs of 

the present without compromising the ability of future generations 

to meet their own needs”. The concept of sustainable development 

also implies that, instead of a continued reliance on finite natural 

resources, man should instead learn to draw on the infinite capabilities 

of the mind so as to preserve our environment and resources for the 

generations to come. 

In addition to alerting the public to environmental issues, liasing with 

global organisations, publishing various publications and reports, 

and influencing the public opinion, Umanotera is also known to the 

people of Slovenia as a developer of fair trade. Products sold under the 

Fair Trade brand can be purchased at Tri muhe store in Ljubljana old 

town. The essence of Umanotera’s activities in all spheres of operation 

lies in Umanotera’s independence from politics and capital, and in a 

commitment to integrity, sincerity and straightforwardness. 

most important finding is that we have no real awareness of just how 

high the consumption of energy in offices is. Office and IT equipment 

has become a significant energy consumer. Once we become aware of 

the actual figures, it suddenly becomes very easy to identify solutions 

and adopt the appropriate energy and money saving measures. 

Umanotera also wants to show support for all those who will join 

the project and take action. As a useful tool for all those looking 

for alternatives, Umanotera will publish a catalogue of suppliers of 

environmentally friendlier products and services. A dedicated website 

featuring all relevant details and descriptions will be set up for the 

curious and the inquisitive. 

Clearly, Umanotera with its partners and supporters intends to make 

its mark on the International Year of Planet Earth. Their initiative, 

however, goes beyond ‘going green’ in the working environment. Simply 

put, it is all about awareness, challenge, image and, naturally, power. 

Locally, globally. To make sure that Earth stays Ours.

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Austria Trend Hotels & Resorts, 

del največjega avstrijskega turističnega koncerna Verkehrsbüro 

Group, je brez dvoma vodilna avstrijska hotelska skupina. Kmalu 

bodo dosegli številko 33 hotelov s približno 10 000 posteljami, 

pretežno v Avstriji ter tudi v njeni bližnji okolici. Vodilni pa so 

predvsem zaradi svojega odnosa do poslovnega turizma. Na 

Dunaju, na primer, njihovi štirizvezdični hoteli dosegajo najboljše 

ocene prav kot lokacije za dogodke in konference. Cilj skupine 

je prevzeti vodilno vlogo na področju MICE turizma (meetings, 

incentives, conferences, events) v hotelskem prostoru celotne 

Evrope. 

Pri posebnih dogodkih, doživetjih, produktnih predstavitvah 

in tržnih srečanjih se v Austria Trend Hotels & Resorts še 

kako zavedajo pomembnosti znanja in obvladovanja izvedbe. 

Za to so potrebne ustrezne kapacitete in predvsem primerno 

sposobni ljudje, ki lahko izpeljejo in zadostijo še tako visokim 

pričakovanjem. 

Ker sta raznolikost ponudbe in kompetenca izvedbe pomembna 

faktorja za pripravo poslovnega dogodka ali kongresa, v skupini 

skrbijo za bogate in zelo različne presežke. Tako Austria Trend 

Hotel Savoyen Vienna, odprt v decembru 2007 na prvovrstni 

lokaciji v središču mesta Dunaj, že slovi po razkošni, 1000 

m2 obsegajoči plesni dvorani. Podoben sloves uživa s 5000 

m2 površine in 42 m višine Event Pyramid, ki v svojem osrčju 

skriva 3500 m2 kongresnih površin, pri tem pa stoji nasproti 

največjega nakupovalnega središča Evrope (SCS, Vienna 

Vösendorf) in predstavlja sceno za največje možne dogodke. 

Odlično nasprotje hotelu Event Pyramid predstavlja bližnji 

Hotel Böck, ki se ponaša z lastnim plavalnim jezerom, s katerim 

pričara magično in zagotovo unikatno okolje za sprejem še tako 

zahtevnega dogodka. Za drugačne želje praznovanja in srečanja 

v stilsko dovršenem ambientu pa je prvovrstna rešitev že okolje 

Hotela Schloss Wilhelminenberg: dvorec v neoempirskem slogu 

združuje zgodovinsko tradicijo s sodobnim udobjem. Pogled s 

terase na mestno panoramo, obsežno grajsko posestvo ali sobe, 

potopljene v zgodovino – sestavljanka zagotavlja neponovljivo 

doživetje za sprejeme ali srečanja. Junija 2007 odprt Hotel 

Kahlenberg prav tako ponuja čaroben ambient – naj gre za 

čudovit razgled na mesto Dunaj, za konferenčno sobo, ki kraljuje 

na strehi hotela, ali zgolj prireditev na eni od dveh velikih teras 

ali drugih zunanjih površinah. 

Po prevzemih Hotela Kahlenberg in Life resorta Loipersdorf 

prav zastava Austria Trend Hotela Savoyen Vienna predstavlja 

under the umbrella of the biggest Austrian tourism corporation 

Verkehrsbüro Group is indisputably the leading hotel group in 

Austria. Soon it will boast 33 hotels with approximately 10,000 beds, 

mostly in Austria and adjacent countries. The key to their leading 

position, however, lies in business tourism. In Vienna, for instance, 

their four star hotels are consistently awarded the highest marks as 

venues for functions and conferences. The Group aims to become the 

leading provider of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events) 

tourism in the hotel business in Europe. 

When it comes to special events, functions, productive presentations 

and marketing symposiums, Austria Trend Hotels & Resorts are only 

too aware of the importance of know-how and flawless execution. 

This, however, necessitates sufficient capacities and in particular 

skilled and competent personnel who can meet and satisfy even the 

highest standards and expectations. 

Two major factors in the organisation of a business event or 

conference include the variety and range of available products and 

services on one side and flawless execution on the other, which 

effectively translates into first-class facilities above and beyond 

the usual standards. Consequently, the Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen 

Vienna, which opened in December 2007 at a premium location in 

the centre of Vienna, is already renowned for its 1,000 m2 ballroom. 

Just as prominent is the 42 metre tall Event Pyramid with 5,000 

m2 of premises including 3,500 m2 of conference rooms, which 

is located opposite the biggest shopping centre in Europe (SCS, 

Vienna Vösendorf) and is a preferred venue for various big events. A 

perfect counterpart to the Event Pyramid is the nearby Hotel Böck, 

which boasts a swimming lagoon designed to create a magical and 

undoubtedly unique setting for even the most delicate occasions. 

For those who prefer period interior design, however, Hotel Schloss 

Wilhelminenberg is just the place they are looking for: The castle 

built in the Neo-Empire style is a wonderful blend of history, timehonoured 

tradition and modern convenience. The outdoor terrace 

with views of the city skyline, extensive grounds and rooms steeped in 

history make for an exceptional venue for receptions or conventions. 

Hotel Kahlenberg, which opened in June 2007, is equally captivating. 

The design is a statement, the views unique. You can choose between 

a spectacular penthouse conference room, two large terraces and 

various outdoor areas to stage your event. 

After the takeovers of the Kahlenberg and the Life Resort Loipersdorf, 

it is the Austria Trend Hotel flag flying high on the Savoyen Vienna 

that sums up the Group’s triumphs in the previous financial year. 

bleščeč vrhunec uspešnega razvoja skupine v zadnjem 

poslovnem letu. To leto pa tudi za širšo skupino Verkehrsbüro 

Group predstavlja začetek širjenja na hitro rastoče trge srednje 

in vzhodne Evrope. Gradi se popolnoma nov hotel v Bratislavi, 

ki bo dokončan leta 2009, v začetku leta 2008 pa je skupina 

prevzela hotel v Ljubljani. Seveda je trasa pripravljena za še 

nove podvige v letu 2008: najprej dva novo pridružena hotela 

Hotel Lambrechterhof in Hotel Salzburg Mitte, po dolgotrajni in 

zahtevni prenovi pa bosta letos z novo podobo navdušila tudi 

Hotel Schloss Lebenberg in Hotel Salzburg West. 

In zakaj s širitvijo preko meja Avstrije skupina Austria Trend 

Hotels & Resorts začenja prav v Sloveniji Predvsem jih je 

navdušila ekonomska rast Slovenije v zadnjih nekaj letih, kar 

ima seveda zelo pozitiven vpliv tudi na lokalni turizem. Število 

nočitev raste, v zadnjih desetih letih se je skoraj podvojilo. 

Slovenija kaže visoko rast razvoja med državami srednje in 

vzhodne Evrope, obenem pa je močno integrirana v Evropski 

uniji in sodi v evropsko območje. Hotel Ljubljana je že pred 

vstopom v skupino zgradil jasno strategijo delovanja, ki se 

popolnoma sklada z naravnanostjo skupine. Pomembna je tudi 

bližina in povezava med Ljubljano in upravo skupine na Dunaju. 

Če se bodo pokazale nove možnosti za prevzem še kakšnega 

slovenskega hotela, jih bo skupina zagotovo temeljito preučila. 

Austria Trend Hotels & Resorts (Verkehrsbüro Group): 

Dunaj: Hotel Astoria, Hotel Europa Wien, Hotel Rathauspark, 

Hotel Ananas, Parkhotel Schönbrunn, Eventhotel Pyramide, 

Hotel Böck, Hotel Schloss Wilhelminenberg, Hotel Kahlenberg, 

Hotel Savoyen Vienna, Hotel Bosei, Appartementhotel 

Vienna, Hotel Favorita, Hotel Lassalle, Hotel Messe Wien, 

Hotel Donauzentrum, Hotel Anatol, Hotel Albatros, Hotel Beim 

Theresianum; Salzburg: Hotel Europa Salzburg, Hotel Altstadt 

Radisson SAS, Hotel Salzburg West (se ponovno odpre maja 

2008), Hotel Salzburg Mitte (se odpre maja 2008), Zgornja 

Avstrija: Hotel Schillerpark Linz; Štajerska: Hotel Europa Graz, 

Life Resort Loipersdorf, Hotel Lambrechterhof (se odpre poleti 

2008), St. Pölten: Hotel Metropol; Innsbruck: Hotel Congress 

Innsbruck, Fieberbrunn: Sporthotel Fontana, Kitzbühel: Hotel 

Schloss Lebenberg (se ponovno odpre decembra 2008); 

Bratislava: Hotel Bratislava (se odpre 2009); Ljubljana: Hotel 

Ljubljana (pridružen januarja 2008). 

This year, however, the Verkehrsbüro Group is poised to enter the 

rapidly growing markets of Central and Eastern Europe. Presently 

underway is the construction of a brand new hotel in Bratislava, 

which is scheduled for completion in 2009; in the beginning of 

2008, however, the Group already acquired a hotel in Ljubljana. Other 

projects in the pipeline for 2008 include the acquisition of two 

more hotels – Hotel Lambrechterhof and Hotel Salzburg Mitte, and 

completion of extensive and delicate renovations of Hotel Schloss 

Lebenberg and Hotel Salzburg West. 

And what made Austria Trend Hotels & Resorts decide on Slovenia 

as the starting point in their business expansion beyond Austrian 

borders Above all, they were very impressed with Slovenia’s economic 

growth in recent years, which has had a very positive effect on local 

tourism. The demand for tourist accommodation is on the rise and has 

almost doubled over the past ten years. Compared to other countries 

in Central and Eastern Europe, Slovenia is not only characterised by 

very high growth levels, but is also deeply integrated into the European 

Union and has long been part of the European realm. Even prior to 

being taken over by the Group, Hotel Ljubljana had already developed 

a clear operating strategy, which is in perfect alignment with the 

operating strategy of the Group. Other important considerations 

included proximity and ease of communication and travel between 

Ljubljana and the Group’s Head Office in Vienna. Should opportunity 

arise for the takeover of another hotel in Slovenia, the Group is bound 

to give the matter serious consideration. 

Austria Trend Hotels & Resorts (Verkehrsbüro Group): 

Vienna: Hotel Astoria, Hotel Europa Wien, Hotel Rathauspark, Hotel 

Ananas, Parkhotel Schönbrunn, Eventhotel Pyramide, Hotel Böck, 

Hotel Schloss Wilhelminenberg, Hotel Kahlenberg, Hotel Savoyen 

Vienna, Hotel Bosei, Appartementhotel Vienna, Hotel Favorita, Hotel 

Lassalle, Hotel Messe Wien, Hotel Donauzentrum, Hotel Anatol, Hotel 

Albatros, Hotel Beim Theresianum; Salzburg: Hotel Europa Salzburg, 

Hotel Altstadt Radisson SAS, Hotel Salzburg West (to reopen in 

May 2008), Hotel Salzburg Mitte (to reopen in May 2008), Upper 

Austria: Hotel Schillerpark Linz; Styria: Hotel Europa Graz, Life 

Resort Loipersdorf, Hotel Lambrechterhof (to open in summer 2008), 

St. Pölten: Hotel Metropol; Innsbruck: Hotel Congress Innsbruck, 

Fieberbrunn: Sporthotel Fontana, Kitzbühel: Hotel Schloss Lebenberg 

(to reopen in December 2008); Bratislava: Hotel Bratislava (to open 

in 2009); Ljubljana: Hotel Ljubljana (as of January 2008). 

www.austria-trend.at

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GRAJSKA KLET 

BREŽICE 

DOŽIVETJE NAJŽLAHTNEJŠIH VIN 

Z valovitih gričev bizeljsko-sremiškega vinorodnega okoliša, 

na jugovzhodu Slovenije, ki sodi med najboljše slovenske 

vinorodne okoliše, prihajajo bela in rdeča vina odlične kakovosti. 

Območje je poznano po modri frankinji (eni najbolj svojstvenih 

blago dišečih vin v Sloveniji z visoko vsebnostjo antioksidantov), 

po vrhunskem laškem rizlingu, sauvignonu ter mnogih drugih 

sortah. Podnebne razmere pa nudijo ugodne pogoje tudi za 

pridelavo posebnih vinskih umetnin – predikatnih vin, od poznih 

trgatev do ledenih vin. V tej zeleni, odprti pokrajini podjetje Vino 

Brežice nadaljuje dolgoletno tradicijo pridelovanja vin. Pohvalijo 

pa se lahko tudi s posebnim biserom – z vinsko kletjo, skrito 

med zidovi starodavnega gradu Brežice, kjer enologi podjetja 

Vino Brežice že desetletja vzdržujejo in skrbno negujejo svoja 

najdragocenejša vina. 

Mogočno grajsko zidovje je preživelo mnoge preizkušnje davnih 

stoletij burne zgodovine, danes pa se ponosno boči nad obrežjem 

reke Save kot eno najlepše urejenih grajskih spomenikov pri 

nas. Njegova klet, vklesana v živo skalo in obzidana s kamenjem 

in opeko, obiskovalcem razkriva zaklade omamnih okusov in 

plemenitih arom najboljših vin. Sto različnih vrst vin višjega 

kakovostnega razreda v 40 000 žlahtnih steklenicah danes 

napolnjuje kletne prostore. Bogata zbirka arhivskih vin zajema 

predvsem vina, nagrajena na različnih tekmovanjih. Trinajst 

izmed njih se ponaša z nazivom »šampion«. 

Med posebnosti grajske kleti spadajo tudi vina Moscon, ki so 

dobila ime po velikem vojskovodji sedemnajstega stoletja, 

baronu Johannu Mosconu, ljubitelju vsega lepega in dobrega. 

Baronova prepoznavnost gre (poleg znamenitih šestih prstov 

na levi roki) predvsem odličnim vinom, pridelanim v njegovih 

vinogradih v okolici gradu Pišece, o katerih se je dober glas 

širil vse do Dunaja. Legenda pripoveduje, da je prav strast 

do lepega možatega barona stala življenja, ko so preštevilne 

dame v okolici povile otroke s šestimi prsti. Danes iz grozdja 

nekdaj baronovih vinogradov v Vinu Brežice pridelujejo peneče 

vino Baron Moscon, srebrno in zlato penino, ter posebnost in 

prijetno presenečenje brežiške grajske kleti Moscon Tawny 

– bogato naravno desertno vino, pridelano po metodi portskih 

vin iz odličnih rdečih sort. 

Obisk grajske kleti je odlična priložnost za degustacijo in nakup 

vin, pogostitev poslovnih partnerjev v žlahtnem ambientu ali za 

oplemenitenje osebnih praznikov in obletnic. Je prav posebno 

doživetje nepozabnih okusov skozi pripoved izkušenega enologa, 

ki strokovnost in romantiko umetelno preplete v brezčasno 

zgodbo o vinu, lepoti in življenju. 

PREMIUM WINES 

The undulating hills of the Bizeljsko – Sremiš wine district in southeastern 

Slovenia, one of the best wine districts in the country, are 

the home of white and red wines of exceptional quality. In addition 

to Blaufrankisch (Modra Frankinja), which is characterised by its 

unusual, mild aroma and high antioxidant content, the region is 

also renowned for premium Laški Rizling, Sauvignon as well as 

many other varieties. Furthermore, climatic conditions favour the 

production of high quality fortified and dessert wines, from late 

harvest wines to ice wines. It is in this green, open countryside that 

wine producer Vino Brežice continues the longstanding tradition of 

winemaking. They also boast a unique jewel – a wine cellar nestled 

inside the walls of ancient Brežice Castle, where for decades oenology 

experts of Vino Brežice have been keeping and carefully nurturing 

their most precious wines. 

Mighty castle walls, which have survived many assaults through the 

centuries of tumultuous history, rise boldly above the banks of the 

Sava river and are regarded as one of the most beautifully preserved 

monuments of their kind in the country. The cellar, carved out of solid 

rock and featuring exposed stone and brick interior walls, reveals a 

wealth of intoxicating flavours and splendid aromas: 100 different 

varieties of fine wines in 40,000 designer bottles. An impressive 

collection of vintage wines comprises mostly award winning wines; 

thirteen of them have been awarded a Champion title. 

Another feature of the Castle cellar are Moscon wines named after 

the great 17th century general and epicure, Baron Johann Moscon. In 

addition to having six fingers on his left hand, the Baron was also 

famous for his excellent wines produced from the grapes grown in his 

vineyards around Pišece Castle whose renown spread all the way to 

Vienna. Legend has it that it was his passion for beauty in all shapes 

and sizes that cost the virile Baron his life, when far too many ladies in 

the district had given birth to six-fingered children. Nowadays grapes 

from the vineyards formerly owned by the Baron are processed into 

sparkling wine Baron Moscon (Silver and Gold labels), and a startling 

and delightful surprise from the Brežice Castle cellar: Moscon Tawny, 

a unique, fully natural rich dessert wine produced from superior red 

varieties using the traditional Porto wine method. 

The cellar is a wonderful day-trip destination for wine tasting 

and purchasing as well as a perfect venue for business and private 

functions, receptions and anniversaries. Enjoy a unique experience of 

unforgettable tastes and aromas facilitated by an experienced oenology 

expert who knows how to weave his expertise into a romantic and 

timeless tale of wine, beauty and life. 

GRAJSKA KLET 

Vino Brežice, d.d. 

Cesta bratov Cerjakov 33 

8250 Brežice – Slovenija 

Kontaktna oseba za obisk Grajske kleti: 

For guided tours and appointments 

contact: 

Marjan Malus 

Tel.: +386 7 4668 426 

GSM: +386 31 210 377 

marjan.malus@vino-brezice.si 

www.grajska-klet.si

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izvoz kreativnosti export of creativity 

Oxford, Anglija, design: Philippe Starck, Jade Jagger (Studio YOO) 

NE LE HIŠA. DOM. 

RIKO POSTAVLJA DOMOVE PO SVETU 

Dom je pristan, od koder osvajamo svet, kjer nabiramo moči za 

nove podvige. 

Da pa bivališče postane dom, mora dihati s svojimi prebivalci, 

ustvarjeno mora biti čimbolj v skladu z njihovimi željami. Želje 

in zahteve so vse višje. V globalnem svetu namreč postajamo 

vse bolj individualni. Ekskluzivna potovanja, posebej izdelana 

oblačila, čevlji, avtomobili in seveda posebej izdelane hiše. 

V podjetju Riko hiše je postalo poslanstvo: zadovoljiti potrebe 

naročnika z določenim življenjskim stilom, ki živi v tehnološko 

in oblikovalsko dovršenem okolju in ima temu primerna 

pričakovanja. Hiša naj bo odraz lastnikovega značaja in 

njegovega pogleda na kakovost bivanja. Ob sodelovanju 

strokovnjakov in naročnikov tako nastajajo temeljito zasnovane, 

kakovostno zgrajene in trajne hiše iz naravnih materialov. Pri 

nastajanju Riko hiše se že v začetku začne odvijati posebna 

zgodba, ki jo ustvarjajo skupaj z naročnikom, z namenom doseči 

nič manj kot popolno zadovoljstvo. Skratka – postaviti dom. 

Posebnost Riko hiš so poleg individualnega pristopa tudi najbolj 

kakovostni naravni gradbeni materiali in ekološka končna 

obdelava notranjih površin, kot so na primer s čebeljim voskom 

premazane notranje stene. Strokovnjaki podjetja pri svojem 

delu črpajo iz tradicije, saj so njihovi predniki pri postavljanju 

svojih bivališč v stoletjih iznašli odlične rešitve, ki so skoraj 

zašle v pozabo, njihova modrost pa se je ponovno izkazala v 

času številnih tehnoloških presežkov. Riko hiše nastajajo v 

Ribnici, okolju, kjer je delo z lesom domačinom zapisano v prstih. 

Spretnost starih mojstrov tako živi naprej. 

Zasnova Riko hiš omogoča veliko izvirnosti pri oblikovanju 

notranjega prostora. Dokazuje, da je mogoče tradicijo, lepoto 

naravnih materialov in svojstven oblikovni pristop vpeljati tudi v 

poslovne in javne zgradbe. Uporabniki tako začutijo, da poslopje 

ni postavljeno zgolj za funkcijo, ampak da so ustvarjalci veliko 

razmišljali tudi o dobrem počutju. 

Poseben pristop, izvirne rešitve in kakovost Riko hiš vzbujajo 

pozornost tudi preko meja Slovenije. V sodelovanju z nekaterimi 

mednarodno uveljavljenimi arhitekti so v Angliji, Italiji, Franciji, 

Švici, na Švedskem, Irskem že zrasle Riko hiše, ki izstopajo 

s svojo močno izraznostjo, obenem pa vključenostjo v okolje. 

Slovenska zgodba o hišah, ki dihajo z naravo, o ohranjanju okolja 

in spremljanju najnovejših trendov pri gradnji je tako našla svoje 

mesto tudi v najbolj zahtevnih okoljih. 

NOT JUST A HOUSE. HOME. 

RIKO BUILDS HOMES ALL OVER THE WORLD 

Home is a safe haven from which we go forth to conquer the world, and 

where we recharge our batteries for new endeavours. 

However, for a dwelling to become a home it has to breathe with its 

residents, it has to be designed, as far as possible, in line with their 

wishes. And desires and standards keep climbing higher and higher. 

The fact is that in this global world we a are becoming increasingly 

individualised. Custom-designed travel, custom-made clothes, shoes, 

cars and, of course, custom-designed houses. 

Riko hiše has made it their mission to meet the needs of the customer 

with a certain lifestyle and expectations which includes a living 

environment characterised by state-of-the-art technology and design. 

The house should reflect the character of its owner and his definition 

of quality living. At Riko, designers work together with customers to 

create quality homes distinguished by comprehensive design, durability 

and use of natural materials. The customer is involved in the process 

from the very beginning, and the company’s number one priority is 

complete customer satisfaction. In short – to build a home. 

In addition to individualized approach to home design, another special 

feature of Riko houses are high quality, natural building materials and 

eco treatment of internal surfaces, such as beeswax coated interior 

walls. In the course of their work, company’s building experts draw 

on tradition: Their ancestors had already developed brilliant solutions 

when building their dwellings, and their wisdom and virtually 

forgotten time-honoured methods are beginning to re-emerge in the 

Age of Technology. Riko houses are being designed in Ribnica, in a 

region where working with wood is hard-wired into people’s genes. The 

skill of old masters lives on. 

The conceptual design of Riko homes leaves room for a great deal of 

creative license in interior design. It is proof positive that tradition, 

the beauty of natural materials, and innovation can also be incorporated 

into office- and public buildings. Users sense that the edifice does not 

only serve a particular utility function but that its creators have put a 

lot of effort into creating an atmosphere of wellbeing. 

A unique approach, original solutions and superior quality of Riko 

houses have also started attracting notice outside Slovenian boarders. 

Riko’s teaming up with selected, internationally renowned architects 

has resulted in the first Riko homes being built in England, Italy, France, 

Switzerland, Sweden and Ireland. While blending beautifully into the 

environment, their distinctive design makes them impossible to miss. 

This is a Slovenian story about the preservation of the environment, 

about following the latest trends in building and construction, and 

above all about homes, which breathe with nature and have found their 

place in the sun even in the most demanding of settings.

SALON SLOVENIJA Å¡t. 4

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