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DC, MC, V.
Amenities:
2 restaurants; bar; golfing; Jacuzzi; sauna; massage; aromatherapy; spa baths; tennis court;
business facilities and meeting rooms; room service; babysitting by arrangement; lakeside bathing area; rowboats;
travel assistance; laundry. In room:TV, minibar, hair dryer, safe, fan.
Around Lake Bohinj
Vila Parc
Stylish and beautiful, Vila Park is a pitch-roofed chalet-style
lodge with roughly cut lawns and a low wooden gate; behind its shuttered windows,
there's a certain trendiness that's far removed from the rusticated pensions that domi-
nate Ukanc, at the western end of Bohinj Lake. Opened in 2004, and still gleaming
with the fresh appeal of a good idea, guest rooms and public spaces show contempo-
rary style; they're done out in pale blue and mushroom shades, with crisp white linens
that still feel brand-new. Each room has a balcony and a lovely en-suite shower.
Downstairs, there's a gorgeous wood-floored restaurant and a lounge with hi-fi system,
CD collection, and a selection of
National Geographic
magazines; in case you're here
in winter, there's an inviting fireplace.
Ukanc 129, 4265 Bohinjsko Jezero.
&
04/572-3300
or 041-622-105. Fax 04/572-3312. www.vila-park.si. 12 units.
92
Finds
($190) (Dec 25-Jan 4). Rates include breakfast and taxes. AE, DC, MC, V.
Amenities:
Restaurant; bar; TV room and lounge; room service; laundry. In room:TV, safe, Internet.
WHERE TO DINE
The best restaurant in Bled is at
Vila Bled
(see “Where to Stay,” above). For some-
thing more down-home,
Glostnia pri Planincu
(Grajska 8;
&
04/574-1613
) is so
popular you'll have your menu whisked away before you've had a chance to make sense
of the Slovenian listings. For a more relaxed atmosphere, head to nearby
Glostina
Murka
(Riklijeva 9;
&
04/574-3340;
www.gostilna-murka.com). Operating since
1909, it offers authentic Slovene cuisine, including barley soup made with dried meat,
and traditional pork sausages; veal steak is served with boletus mushrooms; the veni-
son in a juniper berry sauce.
Gostisce Erlah
SLOVENE Delightfully remote, this relaxed little eatery near
Lake Bohinj affords sumptuous mountain views from its covered garden terrace.
Menus are on a wooden platter and there's a strong fish bias, with plenty of fresh trout.
You can, however, get meatier items, like steak, turkey, or roast sausage (served with
cabbage); there's also a mixed grill platter, and even burgers
(pleskavica)
for the kids.
Particularly popular is Bohinj's equivalent of surf 'n' turf: the “Ukanc” plate for two
comes with meat, pomfret, and vegetables. Remember that Erlah is in the country, so
service can be slow—not a problem considering how polite and gentle the staff is.
Ukanc 67, Bohinjsko jezero.
&
04/572-3309.
www.erlah.com. Main courses 5.80
€
-18
€
($7.25-$23). MC, V. Daily
noon-10pm.
Plansar
BOHINJ This traditional little pension and restaurant is right across
from the specialized
Museum of Alpine Dairy Farming
in the small village of Stara
Fuzina, just minutes from Lake Bohinj. Renata Mlakak is the lovely hostess, who pre-
pares local specialties that you simply can't get anywhere else. Try the delicious farmer's
soup
(ri
c
et)
or cabbage soup
(jota),
both prepared with smoked pork, and the Bohinj
cheese and mashed corn with sour cabbage. Save space for homemade
s
truklji,
dumplings made with cottage cheese. Renata is also a great source of knowledge about
local culture (for many years she worked at the museum) and will happily talk you
through the dishes.
Stara Fuzina 179, Bohinjsko jezero.
&
04/572-3095
or 041-767-254. www.plansar.com. Expect to pay around
4
€
-112
€
($115-$140) double; 152
€
Value
€
-8
€
($5-$10) for a hearty meal with beer and dessert. Tues-Sun 10am-8 or 9pm.
