Julian Alps

The Julian Alps [1] are a region of Slovenia. They are part of The Alps and extend over the border into north-eastern Italy. They were named after Julius Caesar. They offer a wonderful alpine flair, that would have you swear you were in Upper Bavaria or Tyrol on a good day's hiking. Cities Bled — Impossibly romantic mountain lake complete with castle, island and town Bovec — Good possibilities for kayaking, rafting, canyoning, hydrospeed and mountain biking Cerkno — Ski resort, Church of Saint Anne Dovje-Mojstrana — The best starting point for hiking and climbing to Julian Alps Idrija — The oldest Slovenian mining city, with more than 500 years of history Jesenice — At the border to Austria, home of Slovenia's largest steel company Acroni, indoor sporting arena Dvorana Podmežakla (Podmežakla Hall) Kobarid — Largest town in the Soča Valley (population ca. 4,500). Historical, culinaristic and sport town, Kozjak waterfall Kranjska Gora — Village and ski area Most na Soči — Take a boat ride on the Soča river here, 18-meter diving tower Radovljica — Old historical town, apiculture museum Tolmin — Second largest town in Soča Valley (population ca. 3,500). The Tolminka river from the Triglav National Park meets the Soča river in Tolmin. Other destinations Soča Valley Triglav National Park Understand Talk Slovene is the national language. Most can speak Serbo-Croatian as a result to the Yugoslav experience and many to most young people some English and or German. German also played a historic minority role in the region prior to WWII with many places having dual place names as a result. Today the Austrian and German tourists speak it. Get in Get around See Itineraries Do Eat Drink Sleep Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!