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Timber-rafting on Sava River
The
tradition of wood rafting on Sava River spanned
over 500 years, but sights of rafters
transporting wood all the way to the Danube
River in Belgrade completely vanished during and
after the harsh years of World War II.
Rich historical and ethnographical heritage has
not been forgotten though. The revival of
tradition has taken off since Slovenia became
independent and wood rafting is gradually
establishing itself as a cornerstone of tourism
development in the
Community of Radeče.
The highlight in terms of visitors represents
the annual festival ˝Days of Rafting on Sava˝
(Dnevi splavarjenja na Savi), which
traditionally takes place at the end of June.
Rafting activities are nonetheless conducted
during the whole summer. A journey aboard a
completely safe wooden raft for 50 persons is
led by experienced rafters and takes about three
hours. During this time visitors get acquainted
with traditional habits of rafters, they get to
taste the ˝rafter's gulash˝ and they even
participate in a baptism of a new rafter. Prior
arrangement is obligatory.
The programme is flexible and can be enriched by
additional activities according to visitors'
wishes. A visit of the thickest chestnut tree in
Slovenia and a taste of sweets made out of its
fruits, a swim in an outdoor swimming pool, a
dinner in a traditional inn or a picknick in an
unspoiled nature are always among visitors'
favourites.
Listen a rafter music! |
