Mountain hut house rules

Erjavčeva mountain hut follows the tradition and basic house rules of Slovenian mountain huts. These rules help keep the hut safe, clean and comfortable for all guests, while also protecting the sensitive mountain environment of Vršič Pass and Triglav National Park.

A mountain hut is not a hotel, apartment or private hostel. It is a shared mountain shelter where hikers, travellers, families, cyclists, mountaineers and other visitors use the same rooms, dining areas, bathrooms and common spaces. Please be considerate to other guests and follow the instructions of the hut staff.

Arrival and Check-In

Upon arrival, guests may be asked to enter their names in the hut logbook or provide the information required for the overnight stay. Sleeping rooms and dormitories may only be entered after agreement with the hut staff.

Beds are assigned according to reservations and availability. A reservation is normally kept until the agreed arrival time. If you expect to arrive late, please contact us through our contact page or by phone as soon as possible.

Quiet Hours

Quiet hours in the hut are from 10:00 PM until 7:00 AM. During this time, please do not make noise in sleeping rooms, hallways, bathrooms or shared areas.

Guests who leave early for a mountain tour should prepare their equipment the evening before and leave quietly, without disturbing others. This is especially important in shared sleeping rooms.

Sleeping Rooms and Beds

Please use only the bed assigned to you by the hut staff. If the hut is busy, guests may be arranged according to availability and safety needs. Injured or weak visitors and mountain rescuers on duty may receive priority accommodation in emergency situations.

Emergency beds may be used only when all regular beds are occupied and only with the approval of the hut staff. If there are more people than available beds, the hut staff will decide what is possible.

Bed Linen and Sleeping Bags

The beds at Erjavčeva Koča are already prepared. Please do not use your own sleeping bag inside prepared beds unless the hut staff tells you otherwise.

If additional linen, sheets or other bedding services are needed, an additional fee may apply according to the hut price list.

Hiking Boots and Ski Boots

It is not allowed to enter bedrooms wearing hiking boots, ski boots or wet outdoor footwear. Please leave outdoor shoes in the designated area and use clean indoor footwear where required.

This helps keep the sleeping areas clean, dry and comfortable for everyone.

Wet Clothes, Boots and Equipment

Drying and cleaning clothes, footwear and mountain equipment is allowed only in designated areas. Please do not dry wet clothes, socks, gloves or shoes in the dining room, on tables, benches or near the bread oven.

The hut has hangers above radiators in rooms and hallways, and a boot dryer with warm air and UV light in the basement. If you need to dry wet gear, please ask the staff where to put it.

Cooking and Food Storage

Cooking inside the hut is not allowed. Guests may not use camping stoves, gas burners, electric cookers, kettles, grills, open flames or similar equipment in sleeping rooms, hallways, bathrooms, common areas or other indoor guest spaces.

We do not provide a shared guest kitchen, shared refrigerators, shared freezers or a microwave for guest use. Our restaurant is open daily for guests and visitors.

Food and Drinks

Food, drinks and hot water or tea water are available at the hut according to the current offer and price list. The price list is displayed in a visible place.

Guests may consume their own food in the hut where allowed by the staff, but a place-setting or service fee may apply. Please do not occupy dining tables for a long time during busy periods, especially after you have already been served.

Dining Room Etiquette

During busy times, please allow other guests to sit down once you have finished your meal. The dining room is a shared space, and tables must be available for guests waiting for food, drinks or shelter.

Please keep tables clean, do not leave rubbish behind and follow the instructions of the hut staff.

Waste and Trash

Please do not leave trash, food packaging, bottles, cans, tissues, wet wipes or cigarette butts in the hut area or along the trails. Visitors are expected to take their personal hiking waste back to the valley and dispose of it properly.

This is part of responsible mountain culture and helps protect Vršič Pass, the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park. You can read more about this on our page about why there are no trash bins at mountain huts.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed inside the mountain hut. Please respect other guests, the staff and fire safety rules.

Fire Safety

Open fire and cooking with private equipment are not allowed inside the hut. Fire safety is extremely important in mountain huts because of shared sleeping areas, limited access and the remote mountain location.

Visitors must also respect fire restrictions in Triglav National Park and avoid any activity that could create fire danger.

Respect for Other Guests

All guests must behave in a way that does not disturb others. Please avoid unnecessary noise, loud music, shouting, blocking hallways, occupying shared spaces for too long or leaving equipment where it can disturb or endanger others.

Parents or adults accompanying children are responsible for the behaviour and safety of the children in their care.

Damage and Responsibility

Any deliberate or accidental damage caused in the hut should be reported immediately to the staff. Damage may need to be reimbursed by the person responsible.

Please treat rooms, furniture, beds, bathrooms, drying areas and shared spaces with care.

Alpine Association Member Discounts

Members of recognised Alpine Associations may be entitled to accommodation discounts if they present a valid membership card for the current year. The card must be valid, personal and issued by the relevant Alpine Association or partner organisation.

Please show your valid membership card at check-in before payment. Discounts cannot usually be applied later if the card was not presented in time.

Accommodation discounts apply according to valid Alpine Association rules, reciprocity agreements and the current hut category. If you are unsure whether your card is accepted, please ask before booking or before check-in.

Complaints, Praise and Hut Stamp

If something is wrong, please tell the hut staff as soon as possible so we can try to solve the issue immediately. If this is not possible, a written complaint may be addressed to the hut manager.

A customer service logbook is available at the hut for complaints and praise. For the mountain hut stamp, please ask the staff.

Simple Rule

Respect the staff, respect other guests, respect the hut and respect the mountains. A mountain hut works well only when everyone uses shared spaces responsibly.