The idyllic alpine village is famous for the World Cup skiing competition takes place on its slopes every year. The clustered settlement with a square and a linden tree was once a toll booth for carters and mail carriages and a link between the valley and Central Europe. Many older houses in the village centre have been restored though still radiating a rich architectural heritage. The village was the setting for a film about Kekec, a Slovenian fictional child character, a fearless shepherd from the highlands. Two village events should not be missed. The first one is meeting of the Krampuses of Slovenia, Italy and Austria: horned, anthropomorphic figures in Alpine folklore who scare naughty children during the Christmas season. The second event is the World Men's Ski Championships for the Vitranc Cup.
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