Brown Bear Observation – TIC Lož Bear Visitor Centre (Loška Dolina)

TIC Loška Dolina — the official brown bear visitor centre for the Loška Dolina region. Operated by Javni Zavod Snežnik which in 2013 designed the first bear observation programmes in the natural environment in Slovenia. Officially certified 'Bear Friendly' under the EU LIFE DINALP BEAR project — a certification guaranteeing responsible and ethical bear watching standards. Products: (1) Short bear observation session (2-3 hours, late afternoon/evening, €80/person); (2) 'A Day with the Bear' — full 6-7 hour programme (forest walk at Gornje Poljane 1000m asl + animal tracks + small ethnographic museum + 2-3 hours in hide; max 7 people). Address: TIC Loška Dolina, Cesta Notranjskega odreda 24, SI-1386 Stari trg pri Ložu. Tel: +38681602853. Email: info@bestbearwatching.si. Reviewers describe exceptional proximity and atmosphere. Italian reviewer (SLOvely blog): 'We chose TIC Lož for its professionalism and above all because it is oriented to respect for the animals, guaranteed by the Bear Friendly certificate.' The Loška Dolina is also the base for Snežnik Castle museum (19th century original furnishings) and Križna Jama water cave.