Slovenia Guide
Things not to miss
1 Piran An atmospheric coastal resort strewn with gorgeous Gothic– Venetian architecture, pretty little churches and quaint squares.
2 Lake Bled
Fairytale lake complete with island church and atmospheric castle – take a dip, a stroll or just kick back on a gondola.
3 Škocjan Caves
Carved out by the thrashing Reka River, the world's largest underground canyon is Slovenia's most amazing natural wonder.
4 Planica ski jumps
Enjoy daring feats, beer and music at one of the world's great ski-jumping venues.
5 Predjama Castle
Dramatically sited castle with a labyrinth of rooms, secret passages and underground caves.
6 Ptuj
Slovenia's oldest and most appealing town is run through with over two thousand years of history.
7 Cycling
From the tough-going mountain climbs of the Julian Alps and Koroška to the less demanding trails in Dolenjska and Prekmurje, Slovenia's countryside presents endless cycling possibilities.
8 Lake Bohinj
Encircled by majestic mountains, Bohinj is the pearl of the Alpine lakes, less visited and more serene than Lake Bled.
9 Beekeeping Museum, Radovljica
Fascinating exposition on one of Slovenia's most cherished customs, the highlight of which are the wonderfully expressive beehive panels.
10 Adventure sports on the Soča
This fabulous, foaming river is a first-rate venue for any number of adventure sports, from white-water rafting, kayaking and canoeing to hydrospeeding.
11 Logar Valley
Impossibly picturesque glacial valley, carpeted with meadows and forests and hemmed in by the raw peaks of the Kamniške-Savinja Alps.
12 Potica
Walnut and spice-filled rolled sweet bread – delicious at any time of the day.
13 Wine
From the sunny Goriška Brda hills in the west to the beautiful Ljutomer– Ormož vineyards in the east, Slovenia possesses some terrific wine-growing regions.
14 Soča Valley
Snow-dusted peaks, a magical river and a raft of historical sites combine to make this a truly memorable place.
15 Hiking in the Julian Alps
One of Europe's most stunning and least spoilt mountain ranges, these mountain wilds are Slovenia's prime hiking region, with trails to suit walkers of all abilities.
16 Prekmurje
Lush green fields, picturesque villages, and storks characterize Slovenia's easternmost region.
17 Kurent
Slovenia's most vibrant and entertaining winter spectacle, featuring spooky masked figures dressed in chunky costumes parading through town.
18 Ljubljana's Old Town
Enjoy fabulous Baroque and Habsburg architecture, a hilltop castle and leafy riverside cafés in the enchanting Slovene capital.
19 Skiing
Take your pick from over twenty ski resorts, with slopes and facilities to suit all abilities.
20 The Karst
Explore dry-stone villages and a mysterious subterranean world of rivers, streams and caverns.