Discover Slovenia
Slovenia is Europe's quiet green secret — alpine lakes, vine-stripe hills and clean little cities.
Compact, green and impossibly scenic — Slovenia is the surprise of every itinerary.
Capital
Ljubljana
Currency
Euro (€)
Best Time
May to October
Vibe
Green, refined, easygoing
Budget
$$$Why Slovenia
From Lake Bled's storybook island to Ljubljana's café-lined river, Slovenia packs an enormous amount of beauty into a small space — and adds excellent food and wine on top.
Must Try
- Kranjska klobasa (Carniolan sausage) with mustard
- Potica (rolled nut cake) at Christmas
- Cviček wine from Dolenjska
Must Visit
- Lake Bled and the island church
- Ljubljana's riverside old town
- Postojna or Škocjan caves
Before You Go
- Compact country — Ljubljana to the coast is 90 minutes
- Cards everywhere, even in mountain huts
- Slovenians are warm but reserved at first
Local Legend
Lake Bled's island church has a wishing bell — ring it three times with a single pull of the rope and your wish, if pure, is said to come true. The rowers will explain the rule before you try.
Explore by Category
What to Visit in Slovenia
Cities
- Ljubljana
Nature Spots
- Lake Bled and the island church
- Postojna or Škocjan caves
- Piran on the tiny Slovenian coast
Stories from Slovenia
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Local insight
A Bled lakeside bakery served kremšnita still warm — a cream cake with vanilla custard so light it floated on the plate. The lady behind the counter handed it over with the words: 'Now you are Slovenian.'
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A local legend
Lake Bled's island church has a wishing bell — ring it three times with a single pull of the rope and your wish, if pure, is said to come true. The rowers will explain the rule before you try.
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The one line that stays
Slovenia is Europe condensed: Alps, sea, vineyards and one polite capital.
4 Quizzes about Slovenia
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Destination Quiz
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Culture Quiz
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Adventure Quiz
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