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Slovenia is one of Europe’s most rewarding small-country escapes, combining Alpine scenery, storybook towns, Adriatic coastline, and deep green forests within remarkably short travel distances. What makes it especially appealing for travelers is how varied it feels for its size: you can admire the emerald waters of Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj, explore the lively capital of Ljubljana, wander vineyard-covered hills, and descend into dramatic cave systems like Postojna Cave or Škocjan Caves all in a single trip. The country also stands out for its strong commitment to sustainability, clean cities, and easy access to nature, making it ideal for travelers who want both outdoor adventure and relaxed cultural discovery.
Key highlights include hiking and rafting in Triglav National Park, visiting Bled Castle for postcard views, enjoying Ljubljana’s riverside cafés and open-air markets, and heading to Piran for Venetian-style architecture on the coast. Food and wine are another major draw, with regional specialties, excellent local wines, and farm-to-table dining that often feels both high quality and affordable compared with neighboring destinations. For practical travel tips, renting a car is useful if you want to explore beyond the main cities, though buses and trains work well for popular routes; summer is the busiest season, so book accommodation early in places like Bled and the coast, while shoulder-season travel offers fewer crowds and pleasant weather for sightseeing and hiking.
The best time to visit Slovenia is from June to September, with July and August being the most popular months and offering the warmest weather for lakes, hiking, and the coast. For a balance of good conditions and slightly fewer crowds, June and September are especially appealing.
The highlight of the heatwave? Comparisons? Maybe 100 hairdryers blowing in your face during descents. Or the feeling of being a perforated water heater: pour something in from...
We stayed here at Hotel Savica in Bled: family room - consists of two separate twin rooms with a small hallway. All doors are opened with magnetic cards - really funny, but...
Our first stop in Slovenia was Bojana and Denis' little Yellow House. We were warmly welcomed with a delicious meal, got to try Denis' homemade beer and apple cider, and were...
So now I've started my tour. Had breakfast in Sursee in the morning and now having dinner in Muggia on the Mediterranean Sea (Adriatic). Had a good trip, good thing I had...
The weather forecast had predicted rain all day and it turned out to be true. Just as we started our walk around the lake, it started pouring. Equipped with rain jackets and...
A change of location was in order. On the way to Bled, we stopped in the capital. After parking the car in the expensive parking garage, we headed to the Dragon Bridge, which we...
Today we went to Radeče for a about 5 km circular hike on the 'Savus Educational Trail'. We started right by the Sava River and followed along. We passed by a playground,...
One week has passed since we started in Bamberg. Today we arrived in Slovenia with thunderous applause and found a wonderful pitch between the Austrian border and Ljubljana....
Today our journey continued from Umag to Bled in Slovenia. When leaving Croatia, we naturally got stuck in the border control queue. At least this time they also checked our IDs...
Today it is raining for the second time in the 8 days that I have been on the road. It is a very cold 13 degrees in the bus, so I am sitting under the blanket and wondering...
Another rainy day. We seem to have no luck with the weather in this region of Slovenia... But we actually found a children's hiking trail with stops for Juliane - woohoo. So off...
Today hiking in Triglav National Park. Start was at Sportni Center Triglav in Rudno polje, Pokljuka (Biathlon center - Martin really wanted to see) and the destination was...
It rained all night and rain was also forecasted for the morning. So we went to the caves of Kostanjeviška and visited them. In Slovenia, there are over 10,000 caves, and 20 to...
Heute haben wir unsere Erkundung des Triglav-Nationalparks gestartet. Unser erstes Ziel war der Pericnik-Wasserfall, zu dem wir von Mojstrana aus gewandert sind. Die unglaublich...
21.03.2024: Today we had to 'make track', on the A4 heading southeast, passing by Milano, Verona, Venice until Trieste. In Slovenia we stop at the beach of Koper; time for...
Today and yesterday we visited more beautiful places in Triglav National Park. Everywhere there are roaring rivers, spectacular waterfalls, and wonderful views.
After leaving Croatia behind us this morning, we drove straight to the capital city of Slovenia, Ljubljana. We were especially impressed by the fascinating artist quarter.
Finally, this summer it's time again. We 2 can plunge into a new adventure together. Destination Our paths crossed 6 years ago and we haven't been able to separate since....
Departure day. We wake up around 8 o'clock and have breakfast on our 'terrace' in beautiful sunshine. We pack our stuff just in time before it starts to rain. We say goodbye a...
This morning there was thunder and rain, so we spontaneously went to the Winter Reviera swimming pool for the sake of the children. It was crowded, but pretty good. Nice warm...
During our hike through the Vintgar Gorge today, we immersed ourselves in Slovenia's beautiful nature.
Today we went down the Soca through the Velika Korita Gorge. In Bovec, there was then a reward.
We actually wanted to go hiking in the Triglav National Park today. But 30 degrees already early just before 10 o'clock and not a single cloud in the sky stopped us. Too...
Day 7: Today's day was primarily shaped by the drive from Graz through Slovenia to Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. The roads were clear, so the drive was stress-free....
Hangover day. Celebrated the SC Freiburg - Juventus Turin match in a sports bar the night before. Met a local named Jan. He likes tequila. My last tequila was years ago, around...
Today we borrowed bicycles again, this time gravel bikes. A beautiful 54 km route, with some steep ramps, lay ahead of us.🫡 Leaving the city, we quickly found ourselves on a...
First of all, get some sleep.😴 After our breakfast we set off in the morning with the aim of circumnavigating Lake Bled.🏞 When the thermometer already shows 30 degrees at 10...
After a delicious breakfast, we set off south from Salzburg at high noon in the scorching heat. The 33 degrees and more were faithful companions throughout the entire trip. 🥵 ...
🫨This morning at 7 o'clock we set off towards the Adriatic, more precisely to the Gulf of Trieste. We grabbed breakfast from the bakery around the corner. Very good 👍 First,...
Today we rented bikes. The rental station is about a 5-minute walk from our accommodation. So it’s perfect. On top of that, the bikes were in top condition and for mountain...