TOP 13 recommended Sloveninan sparkling wines Celebrations are just around the corner, and we will be opening bottles pretty soon. Therefore we have gathered top 13 Slovenian Sparkling wines from the best Slovenian vineyards for you to choose the bottle, which will suit your special occasion in the best possible way. Cheers! THE Slovenia Wine: …
TOP MASTERCLASS: Sparkling wine tasting Become a sparkling wines connoisseur If you wish to truly sparkle as a host or a guest at December festive events, you need to know your bubbles. Hiša penin Istenič, a Slovenian sparkling wines powerhouse, has the perfect solution – a master class workshop at their beautiful estate in Bizeljsko …
TOP advice: How to open the champagne with a saber? Want to be the life of the party? Impress the party attendees by opening the champagne bottle with a saber just as the clock strikes midnight. But be careful not to hurt anyone or yourself and remember practice makes perfect. They say opening the champagne …
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TOP 8 Champagne brands in 2019 Raise your glasses and finish the year of 2019 with something sparkling! We have gathered the Top Champagne brands you should pop on New Year’s Eve or any other big day. Let’s be honest, there is really no bad time of the year to celebrate with a good glass …
TOP 10 Tips for Dating with a girl in Slovenia Slavic women are beautiful on the outside, and often on the inside too. No wonder then that it’s a cliché and stereotype for almost every British lad or North American guy living in a Slavic country to have arrived on the premise, and with the …
TOP 7 Autumn delights We know autumn is the season most known for carving pumpkins, harvest time and colorful leaves. But we believe that autumn is more than just those three things, as it always brings a beautiful basket of seasonal treasures that people look forward to every year. We have prepared a list of …
TOP 3 Slovenian Wine regions 1. Podravje region Podravje is the largest of Slovenia’s wine regions located in the northeastern part of the country. The region is synonymous with white wines, as they account for over 95% of output, and is most known for producing some world class dessert wines, including ice wine well as …
New Wine Guide 2020 It’s time for us to once again say ‘Na zdravje!’ to wine lovers the world over with the release of our latest English-language Slovenian wine guide, covering all three of the country’s distinct wine regions. From the earthy reds of Mediterranean Primorska, to the sweet whites of Podravje in the northeast, …
TOP 10 Winemakers in Slovenia THE Slovenia Wine: Top 125 Experiences Slovenia is a small country, but in recent years it has made a big name for itself in the world of wine. The country’s three distinct wine regions (and their nine constituent districts) produce a wide variety of wines, from the earthy reds of …
Most popular sights, top sightseeing, historical sites, and places with the best views THE Slovenia Book: Top 100 Destinations (3rd Edition) 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 …
Slovenia has an abundance of natural riches as well as the luxury of both sea and mountain climates, leading to a variety of spas offering health, recreation, relaxation and much more. Terme Čatež Close to the town of Brežice, Čatež offers a mix of wellness, business and recreation. It also happens to thave the largest …
THE BEST SLOVENIA GOLF COURSES 1. ARBORETUM GOLF It might not be the longest course, but it is more than tough enough for even the most avid of golfers. The 18 holes provide a diverse range of challenges as well as stunning views of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. What more could one want? www.golfarboretum.si 2. BOVEC …
Top Slovenian tourist destinations and providers, especially campsites, report good occupancy and excellent results for 2019 According to provisional official statistical data, more than 2.5 million arrivals and more than 6 million overnight stays were recorded in the first half of 2019, which is 6 % more compared to 2018 in arrivals and 4 % more in …
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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 …
The man behind Movia The man behind Movia, Aleš Kristančič, has been described as ‘the wine ge-nius of Slovenia, ‘star of the Slovenian wine scene’, ‘a visionary’, ‘a genuine and complete showman’, ‘intensely focused, passionate and unpredictable at once’ and ‘oddly loveable’ – and that was only in a single article from Food & Wine …
Ana Roš is the amazing chef of Hiša Franko, who together with her husband Valter Kramar, who manages the front of house and is the restaurant’s sommelier, has turned a traditional country inn that Valter’s parents used to run into a world class fine dining restaurant and guesthouse that is helping put Slovenia on the …
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Glamping has become increasing popular over the last decade or so, but how did it start, and where are some of the best resorts that might temp the most comfort-loving hotel goers out of their rooms and into the wilderness? Photo credit Garden Village Bled History of glamping The word ‘glamping’ first began appearing in …
An alpine fairytale come to life f there was a tick sheet of things a tourist or traveller would want from a place based purely on aesthetics, it would probably run something as such; big blue lake, idyllic island, iconic church, domineering castle atop a hill. Lake Bled has all of this, with the added …
Brda – Slovenia’s foremost wine-growing areas Covering 72km2 of rolling hills between the Soča River and Italian border, Brda is one of Slovenia’s foremost wine-growing areas and only an hour’s drive from Ljubljana. Often described as a miniature version of Tuscany, every hill seems to be topped with a large church surrounded by a charming …
To find out other unique places in Slovenia and features the very best in Slovenian dining, chefs and restaurants all over Slovenia, check out our THE SLOVENIA RESTAURANTS BOOK THE Slovenia Restaurants: Top 163 THE Slovenia Book: Top 100 Destinations (3rd Edition) Slovenia is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites and European Destinations of …
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” — Aaron Siskind Logarska Dolina, or the Logar Valley, by Tomo Jeseničnik While the vast majority of the world’s seven billion people have not yet had the …
When we travel, we usually want to get some little keepsakes that would remind us of the memories associated with the visited places once we are back home. We all want to be original and get something really special and unique, but in most cases, we end up buying the most typical and kitsch items …
One of the dozen or so Slovene restaurants that are perennially in the running for the title of the finest dining in the country, Krištof can be found in the village of Predoslje just next to Brdo Castle north of Kranj. True to it’s small town roots, the restaurant combines the best of rural ambience …
June 2019: THE Slovenia Book is packed with tips and advice from our experienced foreign journalists who reside in the country. It doesn’t matter what type of trip you are going on, THE Slovenia Book is a great companion on any visit to Slovenia and is the perfect souvenir to take home with you. An …
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May 2019 The Slovenia Restaurant Awards, Smlednik Evaluation of Upper Savinja Stomachs, Recica ob Savinji Rebula and Olive Oil Festival, Višnjevik Refošk Festival, Marezige Delicacies of Slovenian Farms, Ptuj Wine Spring, Metlika Wine Fair, Ljubljana June 2019 Cherry Festival, Dobrovo in Brda Lent Festival, Sladolent, Maribor Traditional Olive Festival, Dekani Festival of Wine, Fish …
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Dvorec Zemono, also known as Zemono Manor, is an exquisite 17th-century Palladian building in the village of Zemono, between Vipava and Ajdovščina. As well as the splendid architecture and frescoes, the site offers truly stunning views of the vineyards and peach trees in valley, and also attracts many visitors because it is home to Gostilna …
Perched high up in the archer’s tower of the grand Ljubljana castle, Restavracija Strelec overlooks the city from a spectacular position. Strelec has both an inside and outside seating area, with the outside showcasing a magnificent view of the sprawling Ljubljana for its lucky diners. The inside of the restaurant has a modern flare, with …
Slovenia, alongside Portugal’s Coimbra, became the European Region of Gastronomy 2021 at a ceremony in Brussels on 8 October 2018, which was however a formality as the country’s bid was endorsed already in June. Slovenia has 24 gastronomic regions, and 365 dishes and drinks typical or a certain region or town, which sounds like heaven, as …
Ana Roš, The World’s Best Female Chef in 2017 is the amazing chef of Hiša Franko, who together with her husband Valter Kramar, who manages the front of house and is the restaurant’s sommelier, has turned a traditional country in that Valter’s parents used to run into a world class fine dining restaurant and guesthouse that is …
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Hiša Franko with Chef Ana Roš 38th best restaurant in the world Roundly regarded by gourmands, amateur foodies, tourists and locals alike as one of the best restaurants in the country, and currently ranked as the 38th best restaurant in the world, it’s not uncommon for diners to make the trip to Slovenia for the …
Generally when a restaurant is awarded a title such as ‘Taste Slovenia – Culinary Centre’, you can be sure that what you will find within will tickle each and every taste bud, and this is for sure true with Dvor Jezeršek. A Slovenian’s Slovenian restaurant in the little village of Cerklje na Gorenjskem just 2km …
First opening its doors in 1836, Gostilna Pri Kolovratu specialises in traditional Slovene food – even using recipes from the first Slovene cookbook. Offering hearty meals, including Ljubljana žlikrofi with mushrooms, and specialty appetisers like veal tongue, Pri Kolovratu ensures that their diners leave feeling satisfied and full. Their daily specials are also a great …
This tasty gostilna was opened in the village of the same name just north of Ljubljana by Slavko Žagar Sr back in 1975. To this day Skaručna has the reputation of extravagant experience, going well beyond what is on their plentifully served plates and in their elegant glasses. The owner, Slavko Žagar Jr, is a …
Decidedly upmarket in appearance and service, the prices are surprisingly modest – especially given the truly unique location and dining experience that goes along with it. Na Gradu’s award-winning chefs pride themselves on the expert preparation of Slovenia’s diverse range of traditional dishes, which have been developed over the centuries in the country’s 24 separate …
One of Slovenia’s first truly world class designed restaurants when it opened its doors in the centre of Ljubljana some two decades ago, in the years since it hasn’t missed a beat, still serving some of the very best Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in the city. Some of the standouts on the menu are the seafood specialities, …
In Murska Sobota, a city in northeastern Slovenia, lies a small, elegant family restaurant. With their recent renovations, Gostilna Rajh’s interior is now also a medley of both traditional Slovene and modern, with wooden panels and one glass wall having black silhouettes of pigs printed on it. They are popular with both locals and gourmet …
Gostilna Slovenja is a new trademark that has been introduced by The Section for Tourism and Catering at the Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia. The award will lay the foundations of modern culinary visibility in Slovenia. Each carefully selected gostilna must meet a certain criteria, including strong family connections that have passed …
Slovenia is home to some of the most beautiful places in the world. The first things that come to our mind when we think about these amazing country are what we have to visit and see. If you’ve ever asked the question, “What are the best Slovenian brands available?” before, then you have definitely come …
You’ve enjoyed a few days exploring Ljubljana and are now ready to move on, but with so many sights and activities for tourists to choose from, where should you go next? North, East, South or West? For most visitors that come to Slovenia, Ljubljana will be their first stop. With its relaxed, cafe culture along …
This annual festival is held in early June in Sevnica and, as the name implies, honours the Modra Frankinja grape. This annual festival is held in early June in Sevnica and, as the name implies, honours the Modra Frankinja grape. During the one day event attendees get the opportunity to try the very best quality …
While Slovenia produces a wide variety of world-class wines, the wine regions also offer a number of unique experiences to be had in addition to tasting the stuff. Repnice Wine Cellars One of Slovenia’s most awe-inspiring attractions are the repnice wine cellars of Bizeljsko, which were only ‘discovered’ some two dec ades ago after over …
Despite its small geographical size, Slovenia’s diverse wine regions and countless micro-climates make the terrain suitable for growing an incredibly wide variety of grapes, which are used to produce and equally wide variety of wines. Teran THE Slovenia Wine: Top 125 Experiences € 19.90 Award-winning vintages, eccentric winemakers, charming villages, castle wine tastings, fairy tale …
RESULTS ARE IN! THE Slovenia is proud to announce the finalists for the 2018 Restaurant Awards. With over 165 restaurants and establishments taking part this year, competition has been high and participants have excelled themselves in giving voters an outstanding selection of top class foods to sample. Don’t forget to check in on Tuesday 27 …
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 …
When we travel, we usually want to get some little keepsakes that would remind us of the memories associated with the visited places once we are back home. We all want to be original and get something really special and unique, but in most cases, we end up buying the most typical and kitsch items …
Triglav National Park, the only one of its kind in Slovenia, covers only 4% of the landmass, yet what a spectacular proportion it is. The park’s breathtaking landscape, including jagged peaks, expansive spruce forest, lush valleys and harmonious ecosystem has all been protected since the Alpine Conservation Park was founded back in 1924. Located in …
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When we travel, we usually want to get some little keepsakes that would remind us of the memories associated with the visited places once we are back home. We all want to be original and get something really special and unique, but in most cases, we end up buying the most typical and kitsch items …
Some 80km east of Ljubljana in an area dominated by rolling, tree-covered hills intersected by the Voglajna River, the municipality of Štore has a relatively recent past inextricably connected with the iron and steel industries as well as the age-old traditions of agriculture, beekeeping and forestry. Growing to maturity in the 19th century, Štore, which …
The name of both the town and the lush, hilly and mountainous region it governs, the history of Slovenska Bistrica dates back centuries, although its modern period begins with a written document from March 12, 1311 (some records note the year as 1313) when the town received its original city rights. A predominantly German-speaking region …
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Vransko is the westernmost municipality in Dežela Celjska, and actually closer to Ljubljana than it is to Rogatec or Rogaška Slatina at the opposite end of the region. Its name (which means crow in Slovene) is said to have originated from the time when the area was a marshy swampland populated with the crafty black …
What makes it unique? It definitely isn’t the beautiful St George’s (Sv Jurij) church or enchanting surrounding hills and meadows. The town and municipality’s neolithic heritage and archeological treasures or the Ipavec dynasty and musical-medical prowess may well qualify. However, for us the legend of Guzaj stands out as making Šentjur a distinctly notable spot …
Straddling the Zasavje Hills that form the southern border of the Lower Savinjska Valley, the municipality of Tabor is one of the most colorful in Slovenia. Remote, winding roads make it a popular place for mountain biking without having to worry about traffic. Tabor village itself is a pretty little settlement in the foothills, which …
Rogatec is a really lovely small medieval town, set along the border with Croatia in the far east of the Dežela Celjska region. Looking like a traditional fairy-tale town, it is compact but utterly charming and has been a market town for more than 700 years. Despite its small size, there is a surprising amount …
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While the name Solčava (or Solčavsko or even Logarska Dolina) is not widely known outside of Slovenia, the region is truly one of the most incredible places in the country, which of course is the reason why it was selected as an EDEN destination in 2009. . In fact, if we weren’t contractually prohibited from …
Located at the eastern edge of the Central Slovene Hills (Slovenske gorice) and one of Slovenia’s youngest municipalities, the tiny community of Sveti Jurij v Slovenskih goricah claims a population of approximately 2,100 souls and yet is currently making huge waves towards becoming a serious tourist destination of the future. Separated from the Municipality of …
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A few kilometres from the Croatian border, Rogaška Slatina nestles in a valley at the confluence of two small rivers, sources of water that along with many others in the immediate area literally spring up everywhere and have together contributed towards making the fabulous little spa town of just 5,500 or so permanent residents one …
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It is known as the town of flowers and wine, and there really is an abundance of both in Slovenske Konjice. The town regularly wins awards for its public floral displays, including the gold medal in the pan-European Entente Florale competition. It has also won the Most Beautiful Excursion Destination award from the Tourist Association …
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This quaint city on the banks of the Drava River holds the impressive status of being Slovenia’s oldest town. Settled by the Celts in the Late Iron Age, the settlement came to prominence back in 69AD when Roman Emperor Trajan granted it city-state status, naming it Colonia Ulpia Traiana Poetovio – quite a mouthful though …
Precariously wedged between the Sotla river (and Schengen border with Croatia) to the east and the wine-growing hills of Šmarje to the west, Podčetrtek is a curious little place. Aside from having one of the stranger sounding names in Slovenia (literally meaning ‘on Thursday’ in reference to when its market days were held during medieval …
Often confused with its most famous site, the large Minorite monastery complex, and/or the nearby thermal spa down the road in Podčetrtek – with which it shares its name – the village of Olimje is not really a village at all in the classical sense, as only around 250 residents call it home and they …
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Even the quickest look at a map betrays a lot about Prekmurje. If ever there was a region of Slovenia that could be described as being ‘other’, Prekmurje is it. A thousand years of Hungarian rule will do that, and a sizeable Hungarian minority thrives here today. The history of Prekmurje and its people is …
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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 …
Gradec means “little castle”, and this area was first mentioned about a thousand years ago in association with the castle that still overlooks the settlement of Stari Trg. Slovenj Gradec itself was established as a borough in 1251, and originally ruled by the Patriarchate of Aquileia (in present-day Italy). The area has also been governed …
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Laško: throughout Slovenia and the entire region of South East Europe, the name is synonymous with the green cans and bottles of the locally-produced Zlatorog brand pilsner. In fact, in Slovenia the word Laško has almost become the equivalent of beer. This in itself is no small achievement for a small medieval town of only …
Žalec is the largest town in the Spodnja Savinjska valley west of Celje. It made its first appearance in the annals of history sometime in the late 12th century, receiving full market town rights around a century later. The period of the Renaissance was a difficult one for the town, as it was frequently the …
The region of Kungota lies in the western part of the Slovenian Hills close to the Austrian border. A land of beautiful valleys, hills and low ridges covering some 49 square kilometers, Kungota’s towns and villages are home to around 5,000 people in total. The municipal holiday is split into four separate parts, the …
Located at the foothills of the impressive Pohorje Mountains in a region of outstanding natural beauty and diversity, the history of the small town of Zreče dates back almost 4,000 years to the end of the Stone Age. First mentioned in written texts in 1244, the town and the immediate region has been until recent …
From forests to meadow orchards, endangered birds to castles and old mills, from vineyard trails to concerts – to say that Kozjansko Park offers an abundance of attractions, both natural and manmade, would be to seriously undersell it. Covering an area of 206 square kilometers, it’s a regional park – it’s the largest regional park …
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Tucked away in Slovenia’s northeast, the small town of Vitanje has a big history. It was a thriving market town as far back as the mid-13th century, and was officially recognized as such in 1306, making it one of the oldest medieval markets in the country and it has been an important regional center since …
Most people associate Carinthia with Austria, but its south-easternmost province lies in the territory of Slovenia, close to the Austrian border 100km or so to the northeast of Ljubljana. Koroška (Slovene for Carinthia) encompasses three valleys, the Meža, Drava and Mislinja as well as the three mountain ranges of Pohorje, Karavanke and the Savinja Alps. …
Serene, tranquil and fascinating, this is an important cultural monument and is a beautiful place to visit. Dating from 1165, the partially ruined monastery sits in the St Janez (St John) valley, a short drive away from Slovenske Konjice, albeit one that requires passing under the motorway twice. It is not only the oldest Carthusian …
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A quaint central European town that proudly celebrates its long turbulent history and rich cultural heritage, with 50,000 inhabitants Celje is the third largest city in Slovenia and an increasingly popular destination for both domestic and international tourists. Over the past two millennia the city has seen its fair share of ups and downs. …
The fabulous municipality of Žirovnica is made up of several picturesque villages and settlements nestled at the bottom of the 2,236m Mount Stol just off the main road north from Ljubljana and a couple of kilometers from the Austrian border. A land of meadows, forests and mountains, Žirovnica is known as the cradle of Slovenian …
If Slovenia is situated at the geographical crossroads of Europe – with the Alps, great eastern plains and Mediterranean all converging within its borders – and Žiri is at the crossroads of Slovenia, then by our calculation this small town of just under 5000 inhabitants is the unofficial center of Europe! While this may be …
With some 7000 inhabitants Železniki is the main town of the Selška Valley, and has a long proud history dating back to the middle of the 10th century when the German Emperor donated it to the Bishops of Freising. It’s not a coincidence that the town’s name is derived from the Slovene word for iron, …
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Beautiful Tržič is situated near the ancient route that for centuries led over the Ljubelj pass and connected Carinthia with the plains of Gorenjska. Nowadays the route over the mountains may no longer be trodden (as travellers instead opt to use the tunnel which goes through the Karavanke mountain range), but Tržič has always profited …
Triglav National Park, the only one of its kind in Slovenia, covers only 4% of the landmass, yet what a spectacular proportion it is. Located in the southeastern section of the Alps, the Eastern Julian Alps stretch across much of northwestern Slovenia, bordering Austria to the north and Italy to the west. The park’s breathtaking …
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THE Slovenia Book present’s Slovenia’s Top 100 Destinations, tons of interviews and Top 10 lists, hundreds of amazing photos and lots more! Click for more info. Lying along the edge of Dvorjanski Hrib (Mansion Hill) on the road connecting the villages of Češnjevek and Dvorje, Strmol Castle’s roots go all the way back to the …
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One of the oldest settlements in Slovenia, Škofja Loka (Slovene for Bishop’s Meadow) is a picture-perfect medieval town that is both one of the easiest and most rewarding day trips from Ljubljana. The incredibly well-preserved old town is the main attraction here, followed by the great museum collection contained in the enormous castle ensconced on …
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Radovljica, or Radol’ca as it is more affectionately known, may not be as well-known as nearby Bled, but it boasts a wide range of sights and activities, and also offers something that its more famous neighbor simply can’t: peace, quiet and a relaxing medieval town atmosphere. An administrative center since the 16th century, today …
People from the Gorenjska region are known as being the most frugal Slovenes, to put it politely. It isn’t hard to believe, though, since life has always been a struggle in the harsh winters of the rugged mountains. While not considered very outgoing or extroverted, the locals will warm up to you once you’ve won …
Perched on a rocky promontory at the confluence of the Sava and Kokra rivers, the old town of Kranj has one of the most spectacular medieval skylines that you’ll likely ever see, with its three distinct church towers and an unreal backdrop of the Slovenian Alps rising up only a few kilometers to the north. …
The municipality of Jezersko is a popular tourist destination for Slovenes, but has not yet been discover by masses of foreign visitors. The eye catcher here is the romantic Lake Planšar surrounded by grandiose mountains, as well as the Pod Skuto Glacier, the southeastern most glacier in the Alps. The valley is a good starting …
Gorenjska, or the Slovenian Alps as it is most commonly called in English, is comprised of several municipalities, all of which are bound together by culture, history and of course geography, but at the same time also have their own unique stories to tell. Embraced on nearly all sides by the Julian Alps, Western Karavanke …
The central settlement in the Pojanska Valley, Gorenja Vas (which makes up half of the municipality of Gorenja Vas – Poljane) is roughly halfway between Škofja Loka and Žiri. For years it was a popular place to stop on the road from Vienna to Trieste, but saw much less traffic with the opening of the …
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Favourably located on the passage from the Ljubljana Basin to the mountainous area of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, the municipality of Cerklje na Gorenjskem (as it is properly known) boasts natural diversity and a rich historical and cultural heritage. The municipality itself consists of 30 villages, of which the majority are spread out on the fertile …
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Just 30 minutes away from both Ljubljana and Bled, the spectacular Brdo Estate has a rich history dating back over 500 years. Crowned by the Renaissance Brdo Castle, home to numerous noble families over the centuries, in more recent history, the 500-hectare estate served as one of the favourite residences of Yugoslav leader Josip Broz …
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. The glacial lake’s fresh crystal clear waters are popular with swimmers in …
If there was a tick sheet of things a tourist or traveller would want from a place based purely on aesthetics, it would probably run something as such; big blue lake, idyllic island, iconic church, domineering castle atop a hill. Lake Bled has all of this, with the added bonus of the church sitting proudly …
Slovenia’s central region earns its name in many different ways. The nation’s lively capital Ljubljana dominates the area, and acts as Slovenia’s political, educational, economic and cultural centre in the process. All roads lead here, and the city is the nerve centre of Slovenian life and development. It is by no means the biggest …
Ljubljana may be the present-day capital of Slovenia, but the nation’s historical soul can be found in the towns and countryside of the east, where the Counts of Celje once competed with the House of Habsburg for regional supremacy, where Slovenia’s second largest city Maribor was one of the major industrial centres of Yugoslavia, where …
The northernmost region in Slovenia is also arguably its most cherished and adored, with alpine mountains covering the vast majority of it, providing the sort of scenery one comes to expect from such a magnificent range. The air is fresh and tinged with romance, with gorgeous valley after gorgeous valley just waiting to impress each …
Some 20km from Ljubljana we find the attractive little town of Vrhnika. Known as Nauportus in Roman times, it blossomed as a strategically important fort, remains of which can still be found near the cemetery. The area nearby is scattered with the remains of a Roman defensive wall system from the second half of the …
The centre of Inner Carniola between Ljubljana and Postojna, Logatec is a small place with a large history. The earliest mentions of it come from Roman times, and its history is shaped by its position on the important trade routes of the past, be it the Roman road from Aquileia to Emona or the Southern …
As Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana is quite obviously the epicentre of all things in Slovenia. The around surrounding the capital is made up of 25 municipalities however, and within these 25 we find a dizzying array of different landscapes, activities and opportunities. TASTE LJUBLJANA: It is frequently said that Slovenia sits at a genuine historical crossroads, …
The tongue twisting capital of Slovenia is the figurative and (almost) literal centre of the country, with nearly three times more inhabitants than any other Slovene city and an even larger share of its commercial, administrative, cultural and educational activity. In 2014, Ljubljana notably celebrated the 2000th anniversary of the founding of the Roman settlement …
Janez Vajkard Valvesor claimed that Litija took its name from the Latin word lithus, meaning ‘riverbank’. The positioning of the town lends credence to this claim, occupying both banks of the Sava River. Believed to have had settlements as far back as human history goes, Litija is an old mining town surrounded by unique ethnology …
The heart of Slovenia is a heart lined with some incredible valleys, none more so than the Kamniška Bistrica Valley. A hike, cycle or even just a stroll through the valley presents the prospective visitor with a vast array of sights and sounds. Right next to Planinski Dom Kamniška Bistrica, the source of the …
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In a country that prides itself on charming villages, elegant squares and some of the most gorgeous towns in Europe, the word ‘beautiful’ can perhaps be overused to the point of redundancy in Slovenia. When talking about Kamnik however, a medieval town some 23km north-east of Ljubljana, avoiding the word and its synonyms is nearly …
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If you are hoping to escape the city, and experience the authentic Slovenian countryside, look no further than Ivančna Gorica. The municipality lays right at the edge of Central Slovenia and the start of Southern Slovenia, and because of this unique natural intersection you will find very peculiar landscapes. Slovenia’s trademark green colour appears in …
The first thing you notice is an all-encompassing green; 58% of the entire nation of Slovenia is covered in forest, and nowhere is that more apparent than at its heart. The lushest of valleys sweep across the horizon alongside undulating hills that seem to never end. Slovenia is arguably the aesthetic jewel in the European …
The town and municipality of Grosuplje lie to the south east of Ljubljana, the town itself being only a 15 minute drive away. Due to its proximity to the capital, Grosuplje has grown in recent years, and also has a few attractions of its own to offer visitors. Magdalenska Gora and Tabor nad Cerovnim are …
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Covering some 577 hectares of pastureland, Velika Planina is the catchall name for a number of plateaus that come together to make the highest alpine pasture plateau in Slovenia. Just a short drive outside of Kamnik, hordes of herdsmen’s cottages sit at an altitude of over 1500 metres surrounded by pine forests. It is a …
Established in 1925 with the merging of a few small towns,Domžale developed rapidly to the point where in the 1970s it was the richest city (per capita) in all of Yugoslavia. Thanks in part to its proximity to the Kamniška Bistrica River, industry thrived in decades past, and many businesses still prosper here today. Sport also …
featured on INSTAGRAM @the.slovenia Something from the misty woods of Slovenia. Besides the path towards Martuljek waterfalls by @dreamypixels . #theslovenia #fall #misty #martuljek#autumn #slovenia #igslovenia #exploreslovenia #visitslovenia Photo credit: Ales Krivec, bit.ly/2eHPyy7 WE: September 25 to October 1. Follow us: FACEBOOK: The Slovenia INSTAGRAM: @the.slovenia Tag your photos @the.slovenia or use #theslovenia to be featured on INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/the.slovenia/ and www.the-slovenia.com To discover other unique places in Slovenia, check out …
The many colours of autumn. #lakejasna#kranjskagora #triglavnationalpark #autumn #colours #theslovenia #igslovenia#igslovenia_mountains Photo credit: Instagram: Dragan Gavranovic Photography, Facebook: Dragan Gavranovic Photography WE: October 16 to October 22. Follow us: FACEBOOK: The Slovenia INSTAGRAM: @the.slovenia Tag your photos @the.slovenia or use #theslovenia to be featured on INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/the.slovenia/ and www.the-slovenia.com To discover other unique places in Slovenia, check out THE SLOVENIA BOOK – AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THE …
featured on INSTAGRAM @the.slovenia Adventure awaits in Gozd Martuljek. Thank you @sasacrocy.loves for sharing this beautiful photo. #kranjskagora #theslovenia #forest #adventure #autumn #autumn #colours#stream Photo credit: Instagram: @sasacrocy.loves WE: October 23 to October 29. Follow us: FACEBOOK: The Slovenia INSTAGRAM: @the.slovenia Tag your photos @the.slovenia or use #theslovenia to be featured on INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/the.slovenia/ and www.the-slovenia.com To discover other unique places in Slovenia, check out THE SLOVENIA BOOK …
Covering 72km2 of rolling hills between the Soča River and Italian border, Brda is one of Slovenia’s foremost wine-growing areas and only an hour’s drive from Ljubljana. Often described as a miniature version of Tuscany, every hill seems to be topped with a large church surrounded by a charming little village, while the hillsides and …
A quaint central European town that proudly celebrates its long turbulent history and rich cultural heritage, with some 50,000 inhabitants Celje is the third largest city in Slovenia and an increasingly popular destination for both domestic and international tourists. Over the past two millennia, the city has seen its fair share of ups and downs. …
Do you have any plans for the weekend? @vesnabezgovsek thank you for sharing your photo. #autumn #fall #forest #leaves #nature#landscape #lasko_slovenia #lasko Photo credit: Instagram: www.instagram.com/vesnabezgovsek/ Follow us: FACEBOOK: The Slovenia INSTAGRAM: @the.slovenia Tag your photos @the.slovenia or use #theslovenia to be featured on INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/the.slovenia/ and www.the-slovenia.com To discover other unique places in Slovenia, check out THE SLOVENIA BOOK – AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THE BEST …
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featured on INSTAGRAM @the.slovenia 💚 Your perfect view is on the sunny side of the Alps 📷 @sasacrocy.loves thx! #theslovenia #igslovenia #slovenia#sloveniainyourpocket #mountains #heart#view #nature #naturephotography#perfectshot #photooftheday #europe#alps #photographysouls#fromwhereistand #naturelife #naturelover Photo credit: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sasacrocy.loves/ Follow us: FACEBOOK: The Slovenia INSTAGRAM: @the.slovenia Tag your photos @the.slovenia or use #theslovenia to be featured on INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/the.slovenia/ and www.the-slovenia.com To discover other unique places in Slovenia, check out THE SLOVENIA BOOK – AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO …
RESULTS ARE IN! THE Slovenia is proud to announce the finalists for the 2018 Restaurant Awards. With over 165 restaurants and establishments taking part this year, competition has been high and participants have excelled themselves in giving voters an outstanding selection of top class foods to sample. Don’t forget to check in on Tuesday 27 …
RESULTS ARE IN! THE Slovenia is proud to announce the finalists for the 2018 Restaurant Awards. With over 165 restaurants and establishments taking part this year, competition has been high and participants have excelled themselves in giving voters an outstanding selection of top class foods to sample. Don’t forget to check in on Tuesday 27 …
RESULTS ARE IN! THE Slovenia is proud to announce the finalists for the 2018 Restaurant Awards. With over 165 restaurants and establishments taking part this year, competition has been high and participants have excelled themselves in giving voters an outstanding selection of top class foods to sample. Don’t forget to check in on Tuesday 27 …
Now in its second year, THE Slovenia Restaurant Awards has grown considerably and we already have plans for next year! We’ve just about recovered from yesterday’s event… Wow, what an afternoon! We had a great turn out, thank you to everyone who was in attendance. If you tuned in via our live web-stream we hope …
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On April 14th 1818 Luka Čeč and his colleagues were preparing lights in the cave for a forthcoming visit from Austrian Emperor Franz I. Whilst in the Great Hall, Luka disappeared through some rocks and discovered one of today’s most famous caves in the world. The first words he uttered to his concerned colleagues were: …
The slogan of the municipality, which reads “We are wealthy, for we appreciate what we have,” was chosen for a reason. It reflects the beauties of nature, cultural gems, and architectural marvels of this stunning region in the far eastern corner of the country. The municipality of Moravske Toplice consists of 28 settlements and is …
RESULTS ARE IN! THE Slovenia is proud to announce the finalists for the 2018 Restaurant Awards. With over 165 restaurants and establishments taking part this year, competition has been high and participants have excelled themselves in giving voters an outstanding selection of top class foods to sample. Don’t forget to check in on Tuesday 27 …
RESULTS ARE IN! THE Slovenia is proud to announce the finalists for the 2018 Restaurant Awards. With over 165 restaurants and establishments taking part this year, competition has been high and participants have excelled themselves in giving voters an outstanding selection of top class foods to sample. Don’t forget to check in on Tuesday 27 …
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! We’ve just about recovered from yesterday’s event… Wow, what an afternoon! We had a great turn out, thank you to everyone who was in attendance. If you tuned in via our live web-stream we hope you enjoyed it and were …