Being proclaimed as the most beautiful hill village in Slovenia in 2004 was no small feat, what with the sheer breadth of that category of award. Anyhow, it's the highest place in the Štore municipality - featuring the Gothic church of St. Marija Snežna (Mary of snow). The cemetery of another nearby church, St. Križ, is the final resting place of famous world traveller and writer, Alma Karlin. The surroundings of Svetina are suitable such outdoor pursuits as hiking, cycling and skiing.