Šenk´s homestead in Jezersko

Šenk´s homestead in Jezersko
Šenk homestead is the pearl of the Alpine architecture and typical nucleated rural settlement of the area. Here we find eight buildings; all roofed with wooden roofing in a layout designed more than 500 years ago. It was built after the big lake which was covering Jezersko valley disappeared in the 14th century. The engraved year 1517 above the door of the main building tells us of its age. Original buildings and architectural style have been preserved and the main house of the homestead is today protected under the national cultural heritage scheme. We are aware of its great value, and for the love of our ancestors we are going to protect it for the next generations and are happy to share its history with you today.

View from the yard includes all outbuildings of Šenk homestead except for the two buildings, but their absence gives space to the magnificent view of mighty walls of Grintovci. The layout of the present outbuildings has been preserved only their interior and inhabitants have changed through time and are today horses, sheep, chicken, ducks, cats and a dog.

Acommodation
On our farm you can sleep in our newly renovated apartmenthouse called Preužitkarica, put up a tent in our camping area or try how it looks like to sleep on the hay in our hayloft.

Activities & events
At any time of the year there are numerous possibilities to spend time actively in Jezersko and its surroundings.

Hiking is one of the most popular ways of spending time outdoors as mountains and hills with numerous paths surround the valley. Here you will find walking and hiking trails from easy to demanding ones, high-mountain trails for more experienced hikers and numerous rock climbing routes. In winter time you can make beautiful tours as a ski mountaineer or enjoy cross-country skiing trails around the valley. For those who rather put skates on their feet, lake Planšarsko jezero and artificial skating rink next to it offer pleasant skating polygon.

At Šenk´s homestead sports activities for visitors include horse riding, archery and table tennis. We also rent cross-country skiing equipment. For those interested in cultural history there are many treasures of our 500 years old farmhouse to be discovered. And of course as befits the farm, there is always something to do. We have sheep, chicken, dog, cats, horses and ducks which all need to be taken care of. In summer time we prepare food for the animals by mowing all the meadows and drying and taking care of the hay.

Šenk’s homestead offers plenty of activities for everyone – here you definitely won´t be bored!