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Once a rival to [wiki=a606fe014370d8c520a07f30df46ef10]Ljubljana[/wiki] and [wiki=444013bac05c777ca53ac482d8d696a7]Kranj[/wiki] for economic dominance of Carniola, today's Kamnik (Stein in German) is a sleepy suburb of Ljubljana, with a population of just over 10,000. While there is some modern sprawl to the south, the medieval Old Town (Staro mesto) has been wonderfully preserved and makes this town well worth a visit.
Orienting yourself in Kamnik is easy enough. Most medieval buildings line the pedestrian street of Šutna, and its northern end lie Mali grad and the city square of Glavni trg. To the east runs the Kamniška Bistrica river and across it are the ruins of the Old Castle.
* Now moved to the center of town, offers plenty of pamphlets on nearby attractions and one stand-up PC with a fast Internet hookup for hire.
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By plane
Kamnik is just 15 km away from [wiki=a606fe014370d8c520a07f30df46ef10]Ljubljana[/wiki]'s Brnik Airport. A taxi costs around €25.
* Airport Taxi [http://www.taxi-domzale.tk], +386 41 670216, taxibrnik@gmail.com.
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By train
SŽ [url=http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/]]has hourly commuter services from [[Ljubljana[/url]], taking about 40 minutes. There are three stations in Kamnik, with Kamnik-Mesto the closest to the Old Town. Note that there are service only on workdays (Mo-Fr; no services on weekends or bank holidays).
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By bus
Kam-Bus [url=http://www.kam-bus.si/]]runs frequent services from [[Ljubljana[/url]] (€3) and some limited direct services to other points nearby. The bus station is very centrally located at the edge of the old town, and there's a map to orient yourself as you exit. On weekdays, buses leave every 15-30 minutes from 5 AM until 11 PM and take just under an hour. On weekends, services are reduced to once per hour.
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Kamnik is easily covered on foot. There is foot way by the river Kamniška Bistrica. It's a wonderful oportunity to stroll by foot, bicyle or by in-line skates.
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The "Small Castle" may lie in ruins, but the chapel next to it is still in one piece and, with its shapely curves and hilltop location, has become Kamnik's symbol. Entry into the chapel, featuring some 16th-century frescoes, costs 2,5 EUR, but views from the hill over the red roofs of the town are free.
* Literally the "Old Castle", this 13th-century structure now lies in ruins. Half the fun is the hike up the hill, through a forest and a meadow; keep an eye out for miniature cascade of water through pinwheels halfway up. Up top, you'll be rewarded with commanding views over the plains north to the Alps and south all the way to Ljubljana.
* Kamnik's museum with permanent and occasional exhibitions.
* Kamnik's best-known sight is this arboretum specializing in flowers from the Kamnik Alps (the mountains between Austria and Slovenia).
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The Kamfest [http://www.kamfest.org/] arts festival is held every year over several weeks in August at the grounds of the Mali grad, with concerts and arts performances.
* Spa complex, 9 km out of town. Indoor and outdoor pools, water slides, dry and steam sauna, frigidarium (-5°), etc. Accessible on two buses a day on weekdays, but only one on Sat and none on Sun.
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Old-school Slovenian pub with beer on a tap and a selection of meaty Slovenian favorites. Hearty fixed lunch sets €7.
* Checkered red-and-white tablecloths and decent pizzas from a wood-fired oven. Some pastas and salads too.
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Kavarna Veronika, Glavni trg 6. A beautiful peaceful cafe, with plenty choices of tea, hot chocolate, coffee, lemonade and so on. They also offer breakfast and minor snacks such as toast and hot buns. The prices are reasonable (€1-2,5 for coffee, depending on the kind; €2,5 for non alcoholic fruit coctails). It is located right under Mali Grad.
* Pub Pod Skalo, Maistrova ul. 32. Pub Pod Skalo is a part of the old house Pod Skalo and is one of the oldest bars in Kamnik. With an interesting interior, the pub illustrates rich history and development of the house and the surroundings. Refresh with a beer, have a coffee or enjoy ice cream in the summer on the terrace. In the evenings you can have fun playing table football, darts or listen to the local rock bands on occasional concerts. Pub is located across the road from the town`s swimming pool and next to the Hostel Pod Skalo.
*Bar and Coffee House Pri Cesarju has a rich history and tradition, its interior and exterior design will amaze you. It is situated around 300m north of the city center. Bar Pri Cesarju ages like wine, it only gets better.
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A small modern hostel under the Old Castle. Nine twin or double rooms and one triple room are available. Each room with a private bathroom and WiFi connection.
* Bed and breakfast right next to the bus station.
* Bed and breakfast in the heart of town, with views toward Mali grad from some rooms. Cable TV, fridge in each room. English spoken. The price includes a massive breakfast spread.
* Traditional self catering Alpine chalet with two bedrooms, large enough for six. Several km north of town - you'll need a car to get here. Weekly rental from £395, shorter stays (min. 3 nights) also possible.
* Kamp Alpe is located in the Kamniška Bistrica valley, 8 km from Kamnik. Its tent and motorhomes sites can welcome up to 80 guests. Appropriate sanitation and electric at the sites will make your stay a comfortable and pleasant one from May to October.
*Enjoy a striking destination inspired by the extraordinary landscape, melding the offerings of medieval spirit and outdoor recreation around unsurpassed beauty of the City of Kamnik. 300m from city centre.
* Nice campsite near to city centre. Close to outdoor swimming pool. A new bungalow for up to 3 people with small kitchen, fridge, toilet and shower for total 20€/night (not listed on website). English is spoken. Breakfast possible for 4€ in Hostel Pod Skalo (just on the opposite side of the street). Wifi hotspot.(07/2013)
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