Slovenia is a rather small country, which is not necessarily bad. The size of Slovenia will be a huge advantage for you once you visit the country, as it will provide you with the perfect opportunity to explore more Slovenian treasures. And the good news is, you can discover the many treasures on a day trip in Slovenia!
TOP 10 must see Slovenia attractions
Where to go in Slovenia, THE best of Slovenia, what to see in Slovenia? We have selected the top 10 must-see Slovenian attractions. Slovenia is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites and European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN). Its great cities of art, like Ljubljana, Maribor, Koper, and Piran are famous and have been attracting visitors for centuries. Besides its art treasures, Slovenia also features beautiful coasts, alpine lakes and mountains. No wonder it is often named as one of the greenest and smallest countries with a big heart. With so many amazing sights, putting together a compilation of top tourist attractions […]
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Whether you are planning a day trip to Slovenia or simply daydreaming about traveling across the country on the sunny side of the Alps, here are our top day trips Slovenia.
Triglav lakes are located in Triglav National Park in Slovenia. Triglav National Park is the largest protected area in Slovenia and the only Slovenian national park. Triglav lakes are located in the so-called Valley of the Seven Lakes (in Slovene Dolina sedmerih jezer), which is a wonderfully picturesque hiking destination. A day trip to Triglav lakes is a great idea for those of you who love to hike in Slovenia.
Top Trip to Triglav Lakes
Triglav lakes are located in Alpine Slovenia where you can experience magnificent views of Alpine valleys below. Triglav lakes are located in Triglav National Park in Slovenia. Triglav National Park is the largest protected area in Slovenia and the only Slovenian national park. Triglav National Park is located in the north-western corner of Slovenia next to the Italian and Austrian borders. Triglav National Park is also known for one of the best known Slovenian legends, which tell a story about a golden-horned chamois. With this being said, you might come across another name for the Triglav National Park, which is […]
How to climb Mount Triglav
The highest mountain of the Julian Alps and the country of Slovenia, its national symbol. Although you supposedly are not a true Slovenian if you don’t reach the peak at least once in your life, it’s not an easy climb. Climbing its 2864 metres of elevation is not a walk in the park. It requires preparation and planning, and this is probably why you are reading this guide. Don’t worry, I got you covered. WHEN TO CLIMB IT? Of course, if you’re a true alpinist, then the Triglav season is open all year round. Of course, then you probably wouldn’t […]
Sitting in the foothills of the Pohorje Mountains and straddling the banks of the Drava River, Maribor is Slovenia’s second-largest city though it sometimes feels more like a country town. A day trip to Maribor is a great idea for those of you who love to explore smaller cities and its charming streets.
MARIBOR: The capital of Štajerska
Sitting in the foothills of the Pohorje Mountains and straddling the banks of the Drava River, Maribor is Slovenia’s second largest city though it sometimes feels more like a country town. An industrial powerhouse in Yugoslav times, many of the state owned companies closed down leading to a tough transition period which the city is still dealing with today. And whilst the industrial zones aren’t much to see, there are plenty of excellent natural, cultural and historic sights worth checking out both in and around town. Despite its size, Maribor has a vibrant café culture, excellent bars and restaurants as […]
TOP Wine News: Vodole Wine Fountain in Maribor
At the Sunshine Paradise Estate in Vodole, the first wine fountain in the area of Maribor will open on 21 March. It will offer eight different wine varieties and two non-alcoholic herb syrups. The best wine from the Maribor wine-growing region can from March on be tasted at the Sunshine Paradise Estate in Vodole, where the first wine fountain in the region has been set up. In the area of Maribor (let us recall; here is where the world’s oldest vine grows), farmers have grown grapes and making wine for decades, carefully seeking balance between modern winemaking and nature. Specific […]
Zelenci or Zelenci Nature Reserve, an emerald lake on the northern edge of the Triglav National Park. The Zelenci nature reserve is a good half an hour’s drive from the Bled area. A day trip to Zelenci is a great idea for those of you who love to observe stunning Slovenian nature.
Top Trip to Zelenci – Natural reserve
A trip to a natural reserve at lake Zelenci will leave you breathless. You are in for an unforgettable green experience. Zelenci or Zelenci Nature Reserve, an emerald lake on the northern edge of the Triglav National Park, are the remnants of a large former Podkoreško lake. Zelenci is one of the most beautiful sights to see or attractions if you will in Slovenia. It is a very popular and Instagrammable spot for photography lovers as the lake is extremely picturesque and generous with all the shades of green. Walk along a special wooden footpath to the lake and its marshy surroundings. In […]
It is said that Piran is to the Adriatic what Bled is to the Alps and what Slovenia as a whole is to Central Europe: tiny, friendly and overwhelmingly picturesque. With Slovenia’s nest square and one of Europe’s most dramatically situated churches, there is plenty to fall in love with here. A day trip to Piran is a great idea for those of you who love to explore smaller coastal cities and its charming streets.
Slovenia’s prettiest town Piran is to Adriatic what Bled is to the Alps and Slovenia as a whole is to Central Europe: tiny, friendly, overwhelmingly picturesque. It’s a town that is almost impossible not to fall in love with on your first visit, and if you only have time for a day trip you’ll likely want to make plans to return. Despite its modest size, Piran is awash in superlatives. It boasts what is undeniably the country’s finest square, the 19th-century Tartinijev Trg named after the composer Giuseppe Tartini, and what has to be one of the most dramatically situated […]
Planšarsko lake, located in wonderful Jezersko, is a heart-shaped lake, made by the locals to commemorate a large glacial lake, which gave Jezersko its name. Cute, isn’t it? A day trip to Jezersko is a great idea for those of you who love to observe stunning Slovenian nature.
Planšarsko lake
Excellent choice for actively spending your free time 46.402896, 14.515978 Planšarsko lake, located in wonderful Jezersko, is a heart-shaped lake, made by the locals to commemorate a large glacial lake, which gave Jezersko its name. Cute, isn’t it? The lake is an excellent choice for actively spending your free time – apart from walking; there are a whole plethora of things to do. In the summertime, you can glide on the lake’s surface with a boat of a stand-up paddle, which you can rent in the nearby inn. Swimming in the lake though, is not for the faint of heart, […]
Kranjska Gora is, not surprisingly, famous for its skiing and other winter sports. Whether you visit Kranjska Gora in the winter, summer, or every season in between, we can assure you there will be plenty of things to see. Make sure you visit Lake Jasna while visiting Kranjska Gora. A day trip to Kranjska Gora is a great idea for those of you who love to explore charming towns that are surrounded by beautiful Slovenian nature.
Kranjska Gora is, not surprisingly, famous for its skiing and other winter sports. People from the area are often excellent skiers, as parents have their kids racing down the toughest runs as soon as they learn how to walk. Slovenia’s professional skiers have enjoyed a significant amount of success in World Cup and Olympic competitions and most of them hail from Gorenjska. The Vitranc World Cup and the annual ski Flying event in nearby Planica bring thousands of spectators to Kranjska Gora, turning it into the party capital of Slovenia, at least for a weekend or two. People from the […]
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Škocjan caves are one of only three caves in the world to gain such distinction. Located just outside the town of Divača, a plethora of sites within the caves are waiting to be discovered. A day trip to Škocjan caves is a great idea for those of you who love to explore the amazing Slovenian underground treasures.
Škocjan caves – Unesco World Heritage and one of the largest known underground canyons in the world
The Škocjan Caves were entered on UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites on 28 November 1986. The Škocjan Caves are, above all, a natural phenomenon of global significance, ranking side by side with the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, the Galapagos Islands, Mount Everest and others. As one of the largest known underground canyons in the world; it’s no wonder that Škocjan Caves is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times and provides both, great cultural and historical significance. Škocjan Caves were first written about by Posidonius of Apamea in the 2nd […]
The tongue-twisting capital of Slovenia is the figurative and (almost) literal center of the country. Ljubljana combines a quaint and well-kept medieval old town at its center with more modern districts radiating out in all directions. A day trip to Ljubljana is a great idea for those of you who love to explore bigger cities and its charming streets.
Whether you are on a travel budget or not, you and I can probably agree on the fact that the best things in life are free. With this fact in our minds, we have prepared a list of top free things to do in Ljubljana. Learn more here.
A trip to Lake Bled is truly the one for the books. Big blue lake, idyllic island, iconic church, a domineering castle atop a hill. Lake Bled has all of this, with the added bonus of the church sitting proudly in the middle of the island. It is one of the most popular destinations in Slovenia, and for good reason. A day trip to Lake Bled is a great idea for those of you who love to observe stunning Slovenian nature.
Bled is one of the most charming destinations in Slovenia that attracts many tourists every year. Bled is not only known for its tiny island in the middle of Lake Bled, but it is also famous for its Blejska Kremšnita or as foreign tourists call it “Bled cream cake”. Bled cream cake is one of the most famous Slovenian traditional dishes. It combines a crisp crust with a blend of heavily lights custard and whipped cream, making it quite difficult to eat it elegantly. When visiting Bled one must simply treat themselves to this cake! What a unique treat that […]
Lipica is famous worldwide for its Lipizzaner horses, and the stud farm here has over 400 years of history behind it. The horses are as elegant as can be, and modern presentations. A day trip to Lipica Stud Farm is a great idea for those of you who love to horses.
Lipica nominated for placement on UNESCO heritage list
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia confirmed the nomination of the Lipizzaner breeding traditions for inclusion in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Ministry of Culture with the management of all activities and the coordination of procedures authorized the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Paris and the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Slovenia to UNESCO to sign the nomination form and ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to submit the nomination to the UNESCO Secretariat in Paris by 31 March 2020 at the latest. The multinational nomination of the intangible […]
The alpine valley of Bohinj is a truly idyllic landscape, steep mountains rise above quaint villages and lush pastures, and at the end of the valley, in the Triglav National Park, is the spectacular Lake Bohinj – the largest permanent lake in Slovenia. A day trip to Bohinj is a great idea for those of you who love to explore charming towns that are surrounded by beautiful Slovenian nature.
Bohinj on the list of Europe’s Offbeat Vacation Destinations
Internet site Cuddly nest has posted a list of Europe’s Offbeat Vacation Destinations, where they featured several European countries and spots where you can avoid the overcrowded tourist spots this summer and enjoy a more isolated and secluded place during your vacation. Cuddly Nest posted a list of Europe’s Offbeat Vacation Destinations features of some of the most amazing European destinations. On the list, they included amazing European destinations such as Portugal, Greece, Malta, Poland, and even Slovenia. Explore the great outdoors in Bohinj, Slovenia Bohinj is ana amazing place and it is quite popular among the locals living in […]
Trip to Postojna Cave
With more than 20km of galleries already found within, Postojna is home to the most visited show cave in Europe. Open every day all year long, only a fraction of these galleries are open to the public, but it is di cult to do justice to the majesty of the caves with mere words. There is also a human fish! A day trip to Postojna cave is a great idea for those of you who love to explore the amazing Slovenian underground treasures.
Every person who watched Game of Throns has probably liked the possibility of the existence of dragons. And we can relate, dragons are cut and they breathe fire, which can destroy your enemies. All jokes aside … Slovenia is a home to little dragon-like creatures called the human fish. We will explain everything you need to know about the human fish in this article and where to see it! Human fish a mysterious mythological creature Human Fish is also known as the olm (Proteus anguinus). The human fish is an aquatic salamander and it only lives in the subterranean part […]
With its emerald green waters, the Soča River gains new admirers with each passing year. The Soča is a haven for those who like their water sports to veer onto the adventurous side, yet also relaxing enough for an afternoon’s fishing. A day trip to Soča River is a great idea for those of you who love to explore beautiful Slovenian nature.
SOČA VALLEY Along the emerald path As one transcends the winding road up from Tolmin, or descends the southside of Vršič ountain pass, they become mesmerised by flashes of turquoise appearing at their side. Steal a glance or two and you realise it is an enchanting river, none other than the Soča. Along its banks, in its catchment area, several towns and numerous villages have lain since the Slavic tribes settled here in the 6th century, the ancestors of modern day Slovenes, their luck untold. It is a beautiful valley, in the truest sense of the word. Towering rocky mountains […]
THE Slovenia Book Woman`s edition
Not only does this hardcover special edition showcase how beautifully diverse our country is, the Top 100 Women Limited Edition brings you 15 exclusive interviews and features from some of Slovenia´s most influential women today. These women are: Ajša Vodnik, Ana Roš, Danica Purg, Irena Kos, Iza Login, Jerca Legan Cvikl, Katarina Čas, Ksenja Benedetti, Laura Unuk, Maja Mikek, Maja Pak, Marta Kos, Mateja Benedetti, Sonja Šmuc and Uršula Cetinski.
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