The 16th edition of the Best of Local awards celebrates the brands, makers, shops and shopping destinations that help shape everyday life in Slovenia. Together with locals and everyone who loves the country, we’re recognising familiar favourites and discovering new names worth knowing.
The Slovenia Shopping 2027 selection brings together 100 finalists across 10 categories, from Slovenian gifts and independent design to fashion, online shops and shopping centres. Meet this year’s finalists below.
Brands That Feel Like Slovenia, by Valicon
- Barcaffe, coffee
- Radenska, mineral water
- Alpsko mleko, milk
- Argeta, pâté
- 1001 Cvet, tea
- Derby, bananas
- Fructal, juices
- Pečjak, bakery products
- Perutnina Ptuj
- Piranska sol, salt
Best Of 2027 Speakers: Meet the 20 Finalists and Vote for Your Favourite
Who inspires you with their knowledge, captivates you on stage and encourages you to think differently? The Best of Local Speaker 2027 selection brings together 20 speakers from a wide range of fields. Meet the finalists and support the person whose message has made a lasting impression on you. Some talks draw us in through a personal story. Others offer a clear explanation of a complex issue or an idea we want to put into practice immediately. The most memorable stay with us long after the event, sparking conversations, changing our perspective or encouraging us to take action. A compelling […]
Best Gifts from Slovenia, by Slovenika
- Medex honey
- Rogaška Crystal
- Snow Monkey
- Kocbek pumpkin seed oil
- Sv. Kancijan olive oil
- The Slovenia Gifts, photo playing cards
- Escobar coffee
- Berryshka distillery & chocolates
- Lucifer Chocolate
- Dobrote Dolenjske
Best Shopping Centres in Slovenia
- Aleja Ljubljana
- Citypark Ljubljana
- Europark Maribor
- Supernova Rudnik Ljubljana
- Center Vič Ljubljana
- City Center Celje
- Planet Koper
- Supernova Kamnik
- Supernova Novo mesto
- BTC City Ljubljana
Best Accessories & Jewellery in Slovenia
- BAG’S – Kipling
- Pandora
- FREYWILLE
- Malalan
- Optika Clarus
- Zlatarna Celje
- With Love For U
- Sten Time
- Slowatch
- Swarovski
Best Of Travel Experience 2027 – Vote for Slovenia’s Best Travel Experiences
Slovenia is once again celebrating the places, experiences and people that make travelling around the country so special. As part of Best of Local 2027, we are presenting this year’s finalists for Slovenia’s Best Travel Experiences across 10 categories – from weekend getaways and hidden gems to outdoor adventures, unique places to stay, wellbeing experiences and Slovenia’s most Instagrammable views. And now, it’s your turn to decide. Best of Local 2027 voting is now open Vote once a day from October 1–14! Discover the finalists and vote for your favourite in each of the 10 categories. Help us choose 10 […]
Best Online Shops, by shoptok.si
- mimovrste.com
- babycenter.si
- bigbang.si
- lesnina.si
- mrpet.si
- proteini.si
- Enaa.com
- Notino.si
- Aboutyou.si
- bauhaus.si
Best Designers under the Made in Slovenia Brand, by CzK / MAO
- Eva Klinc Purič, Sandi Planinšek
- Neža Peterca
- Urška Sadar, Jure Sadar
- Alenka Leber Vračko
- Broken Bones
- Julia Kaja Hrovat – JKH identity
- Špela Šedivy
- Iztok Lemajič
- Anže Sekelj, Staš Vrenko, Zavod Hex Haus
- Martina Obid Mlakar
Best Fashion Designers, by LJFW
- Draž
- Matic Veler
- Nika Ravnik
- Petja Zorec
- Lan Krebs
- Sampled
- Kiss the Future
- Ludus
- Nataša Hrupič
- Ula Weiss
Best Real Estate Agencies in Slovenia
- ABC nepremičnine
- Agenti nepremičnine
- Center nepremičnin
- Century 21 Slovenia
- Keller Williams Slovenia
- Ljubljana Nepremičnine
- Makler Bled
- Stoja Trade
- Remax
- Casabela nepremičnine
Best Gift Shops in Slovenia
- Friderik Souvenir Shop, Ljubljana
- Honey House, Ljubljana
- Zakladi Slovenije
- Hiša daril
- Židana Marela, Kranjska Gora
- Galerija 94, Celje
- Little Slovenia, Ljubljana Airport
- Zlata ptička trgovina, Kamnik
- Lokalka, Maribor
- Spominki Souvenirs, Ljubljana
Best Independent Design & Concept Stores in Slovenia
- Cliche Shop Gallery
- GUD Shop
- IKA store
- Ikona
- MOKOSH store
- Emporia doma
- EvilEve
- Klun Ambienti
- DH Fashion Atelier, Maribor
- Limittted Sneaker Boutique
