Sljeme — Local services in City of Zagreb

Sljeme is the highest peak of Medvednica mountain, northern of Zagreb, the Capital of Croatia, an EU member state. If translated to English, Medvednica would be a Bears Mountain. Since it's Zagreb is close to the mountain, the local popular name is also Zagrebačka gora or Zagreb's mountain. It is large and massive, suited from practically almost West to North-East.

The green forests provide several supports to Zagreb. One is from the cold and sometimes mighty Northern winds. The other is the vast amount of oxygen, making living in Zagreb, especially in its Northern suburbs more pleasant.

Normally, the roads lead to various lodging and dining places, all the way to Sljeme itself. There are many mountaineering paths for people willing to walk up and down from these popular places. There's also a cable car, from Šestine (down) up to near peak Sljeme itself.

And once you get to the top, there are several recreational areas used by Zagreb inhabitants and visitors all year long. They include also skiing paths, open in Winter, some prepared with artificial snow for local and international racing, including the traditional FIS Alpine Ski World Cup "Snow Queen Trophy" race. It is the closest race to any world large city or state Capital.

At the peak Sljeme, there is a 110 m tall radio/television/communications tower with mane antennae covering the town of Zagreb and surrounding Zagreb County with aerial ground emitting RTV signals.

High in the tower is a rotating restaurant, that was closed for some longer period, and there are plans to reopen it.

The closest lodging and dining place is Tomislavov Dom, named after the first Croatian King Tomislav, who ruled 12 centuries back.

Prepare to visit Sljeme and "Sljeme" - the popular local name for the entire mountain, and to have a good time with...

Awesome forest it like in one awesome text i read abt.

The light was fading, creating new shadows and dark patches around me. Eyes glimmered from tree hollows. The wind wailed between distorted trunks, carrying the sickly stink of wood rot. I moved faster, ignoring the briars that caught at my jeans, the damp leaves that grimed my skin

I lifted my face, letting the light and shadow dance across my skin. Bees hummed in and out of the pennyroyal. I inhaled its minty smell and continued on, delighting in the sound of my feet sliding through the leaves.I lifted my face, letting the light and shadow dance across my skin. Bees hummed in and out of the pennyroyal. I inhaled its minty smell and continued on, delighting in the sound of my feet sliding through the leaves.

The trees stood utterly still, statues in a living museum where no leaf...

To get there from Zagreb Centre take the tram 14 to Mihaljevac (last stop). Then cross the road to the bus stop with a bench beside it so the furthest road from the white building. Then hop on the bus 140 to Sljeme - it comes once every hour. They’re are a few stops on the way by the bus for example it stops at the cable car which you can get off and use to go up to Sljeme. We took the bus all the way to the top and then took the cable car (60hrk single trip) back down which was lovely. I assume you can get the same bus back down.

Once you get up there you can hike for miles, there are several routes. Or use the ski/sports centre or just admire the views with some good or a beer. Lovely place just outside of Zagreb which is easy to get to. I...