With the Coronavirus epidemic well under control in Slovenia, the Slovenian government continuous to lift the restrictions, which were in place since mid-March. While restaurants, bars, hair and beauty salons, non-grocery stores, museums and churches were allowed to reopen from the beginning of May, Slovenian mountain huts have received permission to reopen this week.
Slovenia has 181 mountain lodges and shelters of various sizes. (photo: Jost Gantar, Slovenia.info)
However, there are many safety measures in place despite the reopening. The food and drinks are served only outside and the tables have to be arranged in a way to allow hikers to keep a one-metre distance. Hikers will also have to wear masks or other protection to go to the toilet. Overnight stays in the mountain huts are not allowed.
When hiking the Slovenian Alps, it’s always good to rest and recuperate at one of Slovenia’s 181 or so mountain huts. (photo: Boris Pretnar, Slovenia.info)
I am hoping against hope that we can make our usual trip out there in July, know it is doubtful, but not ready to accept that at the moment, unfortunately Matt Hancock thinks otherwise! 😥😥
Now we just need to travel within the EU then I’m on my way for the Juliana Trail!!!
Good news! Won’t really save the tourism industry though :/
But people will be able to travel.. unlike somewhere else…(swedish people will be reviled anywhere they are allowed to go)
Great news, now waiting for the borders to open 😔
Slovenian Alps are lower compared with those in Swiss, Austria and Italy, but with their beauty they surpass anything you may see in the Alps in Europe.
It’s all about relativity. Even if you are 2nd tallest if there’s an even taller mountain behind its gonna ruin the view.
Life in Slovenia is slowly coming back to normal.