Arboretum – In And Out Slovenia

Hi guys,

I am taking you with me in the Arboretum Volčji Potok (->map).
This place is about 30 minutes away from Ljubljana by car.

The entrance of the arboretorum is in this building.

It is a huge botanic park, with little lakes and a large forest.
It covers an 85 hectare site with plants from all over the world and more than 2000 trees and bushes.
It pretty much looks like paradise on earth.
Walking in this quite unique place is a great therapy for the mind.

View of a small part of the park near the entrance. We can see the Savinja Alps in the background.

Whether you are young or old, there is no chance that you won’t fall in love with this green kingdom of tranquility.
As soon as you will enter the park, you will quickly feel at ease and completly relaxed.
Wide open spaces, the grass is impeccably maintained … it sometimes feels like we’re walking accross a golf course.

Southern part of the park, in the central area.

Walking in the English park, near the forest.

English park at the edge of the forest. We could almost play golf here.

There is a lot of playground for kids.
You’ll see huge wales swimming in the grass and big dinosaurs moving and making strange noises.
If you have kids, they will love this place …so much that they might be unwilling to go back home with you.

Surrealistic show of wales swimming on the grass.

There’s even Dinosaurs. Watch out kids, they can move !

I really loved the old park, which was built close to the former castle.
It is simply gorgeous. You’ll find century old plane trees and wild chestnust trees above stone tables.
Most of these trees were planted at the end of the 19th century.

Massive old plane tree in the old garden. Hug him and give him a big kiss !

Near the old park, you’ll see the superb French Garden.
That is probably the highlight of the park.

About 150 meters away from the French Garden, at the edge of the forest,
you’ll find a nice Café where you’ll be able to relax under the trees while having a drink.
They have excellent cakes and drinks. It is cheap and waitresses are super nice.

Nice café under the trees, not far from the French Garden.

This café offer a lot of outdoor space. A great place to have breakfast or lunch.

If you have time, take a long stroll in the forest.
A lot of locals actually go there to walk in the forest under the trees.
Walk at least 30 min in that forest and you’ll feel rejuvenated.

Walking in the huge forest at the end of the park.

It is a fantastic place to escape the heat in the summer.

You’ll probably find little surprises like animals and insects made with wood and tree branches.
A lot of fun to see for kids and adults as well.

Giant bird made of tree branches and wood.

Take some time to take a long stroll around the big lake, near the rosery.
Afterwards, go to the rosery and look at all the roses.
There are over 900 varieties of roses on display.

A little remark before leaving you guys.
The last times I went to Ljubljana, I noticed that they were a lot of French and American tourists in the streets and bars of Ljubljana.
Some of them already seemed to be hanging around in the capital for 3 or 4 days.
Well, my friends …I have a good tip you -> GET OUT OF TOWN !
Two days is Ljubljana is more than enough to see most of it.
Go take a good breath of fresh air in the Arboretum.

My tips for Arboretum Volčji Potok:

1/ Visit see French Garden and the old park.
2/ Go walk in the English park.
3/ Go take a long stroll in the forest.
4/ Go see the rosary.
5/ Walk around the little lakes.
6/ Walk bare-feet on the grass (…it is so relaxing).
7/ Go have a drink at the café.
8/ The park is also worth visiting in autumn (leaves have nice colors).
9/ Go visit the neighboring city of Kamnik.