Tell us more about yourself
The story of Nebesa begins a hundred years ago, when the slopes of Matajur and Kuk were mowed and grazed in summer and skied over in winter. After that, a ski lodge was abandoned and burned down. And it was here that my parents Katja and Bojan built Nebesa. After 15 years, the story is continued by me and my family. But before I was living for 25 years in Ljubljana, working us a TV journalist. I had a dynamic life - twice I followed a climbing expeditions to Himalaya, I wrote a book about the first man skiing from the top of Everest to base camp. I still love skiing and hiking!
Why stay at your hotel?
Nebesa is for couples who carry along books, reading them aloud to each other. Nebesa is a place for life decisions. For deliberation in peace. For lounging around and daydreaming. For exercising the body and soul. It is simply a place high above the daily routine – a place of temporal and visual luxury. It's a place for admiration. Is a gift kindled by the feelings you get here. Wherever you look, you will see the grandeur of nature.
Tell us more about the style, design, and ambiance
Architect Rok Klanjšček received three slovenian awards and earned a prestigious nomination for Mies van der Rohe Award in 2003 with the Nebesa Tourist Settlement project. “It was an architectural challenge to aesthetically enrich the most beautiful of places. Hence, a place was made where modern design meets traditional design and where the exterior intertwines with the interior, making everything a unique experience.”
Tell us about rooms and views
High above the Soča river valley, there are five chalets embedded in the slope of Kuk mountain and surrounded by panoramic decks. Large glass walls obscure the lines between indoors and outdoors – including in sauna, gym and by the fireplace – making you a part of majestic mountains. Boutique to us means ten guests. They come here from everywhere seeking peace and quiet, stories and adventures. The view is one of the most breathtaking in the alps - overlooking Julian Alps and the emerald Soča river in the valley and also Adriatic sea on the horizon.
Which room do you prefer and why?
We have five chalets and they all have the same breathtaking view. There are also glass walls in the saunas and common areas with the same view.
Tell us more about the service at your hotel
At our resort time runs a bit different than in other hotels. All homemade delicacies and all drinks are available on a self-service basis at all times. So we don't limit our guests by hours. We have a privat access to wellness with 3 saunas. We also have a gym that is open all the time and a common room with a fireplace. And of course there is our secret wine cellar, where guests are especially welcome.
Tell us more about your location and neighborhood
We live far away from the frenzied world, traffic, industry and the hustle and bustle of tourism. Livek has barely been touched by tourism. These are places that have preserved the original image of green mountainous landscape. The nature here has gone wild up here. If you walk on our trails - you will meet just deer or chamois, no other people. But on the other hand there is a nice road leading to Kobarid (15 minutes) , where you have great restaurants like 3 Michelin stared Hiša Franko or taverna syle Hiša Polonka.
What about the breakfast, restaurant and bar?
Our breakfast is based on local products - homemade salami, prosciutto, mountain cheeses, cottage cheese, yogurts from organic farm, homemade jams, local honey...We don't have a restaurant but guests can order lunch or dinner in a box - delivered from a closest farm-house. And all drinks are available all the time!
What activities and experiences can travelers enjoy around your hotel?
Our evergreen Soča Valley is called also adrenaline valley. The valley of active vacationing. The key asset – Soča river. For some, its emerald colour makes it the most beautiful river in Europe, for others, it is a true carousel of water sports. The mountains overlooking it provide a gym amidst nature, also fit for mountain bikers, hikers, joggers, paragliders, hunters... Upon arrival, we personally meet with guests and suggest suitable activities.
When you travel with kids, which room do they have to book, and what facilities do you offer?
We are adults only resort - our philosophy includes peace and tranquility.
What are your hotel's environmental commitments?
In Soča valley all water from the water pipe is drinkable water. We have installed water-saving faucets in all our guest premises.
In all our guest premises, we use heat pumps for heating and cooling. With this, we have drastically reduced carbon footprint and energy consumption.
We produce 2/3 of all energy consumed with our own solar plant installed on roofs.
We have switched to waste sorting. We try to reduce waste with every step we take.
We have installed energy-efficient led lights in all guest premises.
We are continuously increasing the share of local suppliers.
For the maintenance and operation of Nebesa Chalets, we are continuously searching for substances and cleaning agents that are less hazardous to the environment.
When choosing co-workers, we prioritize locals and thus increase the percentage of co-workers from the local environment
All our chalets are equipped with air recuperation systems.
We have certificates for sustainability in tourism: Slovenia green accommodation and Travelife Gold.
What business facilities do you offer for travelers?
We do suggest to leave your business at home :) but in case you need to work - we do have good internet, we-fi and you can ask as if you need a printer...
Do you want to share anything else?
The shortest statement how guests feel at Nebesa Chalets is: high on life!
