There is a spring of excellent drinking water next to the hut, and we can even wash with warm water, which is an absolute luxury in Slovenian mountain huts. The hut received its name after the famous Slovene poet Valentin Vodnik, a great lover of the mountains, and is open in the summer.

The hut can accommodate 200 people, of which only 30 can sleep in rooms, so these are usually booked well in advance, as the hut is open during the summer season.
We can reach many high mountain destinations from this hut, even those more moderate mountain climbs, so the location is extremely popular and suitable for all types of hikers.

Numerous mountain trails lead past this lovely hut, like the Slovenian mountain trail, European E7 footpath, Via Alpina, the Škofja Loka mountain trail, the Geological trail and the Loka cycling trail. Petrovo Brdo is therefore an incredibly welcoming pitstop for all who venture into this part of the Slovenian Alps.

The first hut in this location was built in 1896 on the initiative of Jakob Aljaž, the priest who is also credited for erecting the famous tower on Triglav. Today, the limited amount of electricity is provided by wind and solar panels, and the hut is supplied with food and drink by a helicopter. The offer and prices of drinks are therefore appropriately high. The water from Kredarica’s reservoir is not drinkable and is intended for washing only.

Like in all mountain huts, Triglavski dom is divided into private or shared sleeping quarters. Rooms are often the first to get booked, a room has to be booked very early before the season.
As the hut is perched on a ridge, it offers fantastic views to the south and north, as well as a good portion of the Julian Alps. This hut is officially only open in summer, as it also serves as Slovenia’s highest weather station and two meteorologists stay up there all year round. They kindly receive visitors during winter months, but you have to make do with sleeping in unheated rooms.

The hut’s complex consists of two separate buildings, which guarantees a quieter night time stay. The original hut was built here as early as 1871 with the current facilities dating back to 1992. Supplies have to be helicoptered in, meaning that the hut’s offer is basic but most welcoming after a daylong hike. The water in the hut is not drinkable, as the reservoir only stores water intended for washing. But that’s part of any mountain huts true Alpine charm!
Planika is only open during the summer season and boasts exceptional views of the southern Julian Alps and the Bohinj Valley below.

The hotel’s restaurant presents guests with monthly themed specialities. Seasonal dishes with wild berries, dairy products, fish or mushrooms from the local forests. The meals are prepared with carefully selected ingredients according to old-school recipes and supplemented with a modern twist.

The farm is a fantastic starting point for exploring the wonders of Goriška Brda. Tours of the wine cellar are organised with wine tasting. Guests can take part in trekking expeditions with donkeys to the nearby Sabotin hill or go on night walks with torches. The embrace of nature and of a murmuring brook near the farm are guaranteed to swipe your slate of everyday worries clean.

If you are looking for a relaxing stay in the typical Slovenian countryside, why not add some incredible local delicacies to the mix? The Firbas family prepares fresh, delicious dishes with all ingredients grown at the family farm. The tastiest cold cuts around are only surpassed by the family’s layer cake recipe, embellished by their flagship product: the juicy Williams pear.

There is a large external pool accessed via the hotel’s indoor pools with heated sea and thermal water. Excellent to avoid the crowded beaches. Mirna’s restaurant serves delicious meals prepared in a fun way that your youngest will certainly enjoy. Children even have their own wellness centre and plenty of games to keep them entertained.

Hotel Marko’s restaurant specialises in traditional cuisine, based on local ingredients, spiced up with Piran salt, which has traditionally been produced for 700 centuries. The restaurant also has a rich selection of excellent wines, including organically produced varieties from the wine-growing regions of Slovenian Istria, the Vipava Valley and Collio.