A memorable Jakob Aljaž Christmas

"Why in German?!" the singers resisted. On the very first day, I had drilled into their heads that we would sing mostly Slovenian songs. Since the other choirs in Tržič - Tržič is a very musical town beneath the Karawanks - sang only in German, we sang only in Slovene. But now I was suddenly forcing them to sing a German Christmas carol. (excerpt from Ivan Sivec's book The King of Triglav, which describes the life of Jakob Aljaž)
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We Slovenes waited for more than half a century for a translation of the world's best loved Christmas carol Silent Night. It was put into Slovene language and sung for the first time on Christmas Eve in Tržič thanks to then chaplain Jakob Aljaž.

In honour of this unique event we are preparing a special guided experience for you during the holiday season.

We'll take you from the famous Dragon of Tržič through the town centre, make a stop at the Church of St. Andrew and then continue to the oldest house in the centre of town, Kurnik House. Here you will already catch a whiff of the tantalizing smells of Tržič "flika", a characteristic local bread, and Christmas tea. You will learn the secrets of the holiday customs in the Tržič area, and holiday songs and carols will warm your heart. In the Church of the Annunciation you will learn the story of the Slovenian version of one of the most touching carols. The story of Christ's birth will come alive in the unique Tekec nativity scene, which is one of the most beautiful achievements of folk and religious culture in our country. Festive atmosphere will continue in charmingly lit and decorated town centre where the pleasant experience can lead to a lovely evening, full of warmth and holiday spirit.

 

Dates

Wednesday, 18.12. 2024, 4 PM

Friday, 20.12.2024, 4 PM

Thursday, 26.12.2024, 4 PM

Sunday, 29. 2.2024, 4 PM

Friday, 3.1.,  6 PM

 

Meeting point: the Dragon from the Rooster's Egg (Predilniška 1, 4290 Tržič) or at designated bus stop in Bled (AP Seliše, Ljubljanska cesta 27)  or bus stop in Radovljica (Kranjska cesta 9)

 

Organised transport from Bled area (stops in Bled and Radovljica) with departure at 3.15 PM from Bled and 3. 30 PM from Radovljica.

Reservations required 2 business days before the event, please fill in the reservation form at www.visit-trzic.com. Payments by cash or card are done 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour.

Book your tour here

*Last-minute registrations are possible if there are available spots, but in this case, the event is not guaranteed to take place.

Duration of the tour: 2 hours

NUMBER OF VISITORS IS LIMITED TO 20 PER DATE

Prices:

Adults: 22,50 EUR

Students, persons 65+: 19,50 EUR

Children 5 – 15 years: 11, 50 EUR

 

Prices INCLUDING TRANSPORT FROM BLED / RADOVLJICA AND BACK

Adults (including transport): 39,00 EUR

Students, persons 65+ (including transport): 34,00 EUR

Children 5 – 15 years (including transport): 19, 50 EUR

 

Booking of the entire slot (private tour): 350 EUR

 

THE MORE THE MERRIER DISCOUNT (25% DISCOUNT PER TICKET PRICE) APPLIES WHEN THE RESERVATION IS MADE FOR 4 PERSONS OR MORE AND IS CALCULATED WHEN PAYING. *

 

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Next date: 5.12.2024  -  11.1.2025