Bitner awakens: the old inn gets a new lease of life
The abandoned building by the Radoljna will become a lively hub for locals and visitors.
Who doesn’t remember Bitner? For many people from Lovrenc, the old inn by the Radoljna stream is full of memories: coffee in a cosy inn, the summer atmosphere, the days when the building was the lively heart of the village. Over recent decades it slowly faded and fell into disrepair. Now the story is taking a turn for the better.
The total value of the investment is around 1.5 million euros, of which 1.2 million euros will be contributed by the state under the call for the revitalisation of public infrastructure buildings in disadvantaged border areas. The remainder is provided by the municipality from its own budget.
What the renovated Bitner will offer
- Café-restaurant and kitchen
- Day centre for older people and community programmes
- Lovrenc na Pohorju Tourist Information Centre
- Two guest rooms for overnight stays
- Workshops on herbalism, mushroom foraging, beekeeping and local cuisine
- Nature, health and well-being programmes
- Intergenerational gatherings and cultural events
- Coworking spaces for remote work
- Sauna, exhibition spaces, lectures and training
Bitner is more than a building. It is part of the Lovrenc story and our shared heritage, which should not remain merely a memory but come to life again and become accessible to everyone.
Source: Municipality of Lovrenc na Pohorju
