Population
2,079,680
capital
Ljubljana
Language
Slovenian,Italian, Hungarian, English, German, Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian
currency
Euro
Flight time
2 hours and 10 minutes from the UK
time difference
UTC/GMT +1 hours
best time to go
Jun-Aug
Introducing Slovenia
Slovenia vacations provide a unique fusion of breath-taking landscapes, a fascinating and diverse history, delectable cuisine, and a multitude of outdoor activities to partake in. Some of the best activities on offer include walking, canoeing and water rafting absorbing its incredible scenery, lakes, rolling hills and snow-capped mountains.
Slovenia is a picture-perfect natural wonderland with a stunning variety of landscapes. Its wine districts have rolling meadows and beautiful vineyards in place of the stunning, mountainous backdrop of Lake Bled and the Julian Alps, while its Adriatic coast is home to chic Mediterranean cities and pebbled beaches.
Your holiday to Slovenia will also be incredibly welcoming as their people are friendly and hospitable, and most can communicate in English.
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Top Locations in Slovenia
Predjama Castle
Predjama Castle is a stunning Renaissance structure. The fact that this castle is constructed inside a cave distinguishes it. Erazem Lueger, a knight regarded as the local Robin Hood, used to live at the castle.
Postojna Cave
Thousands of caves can be found in Slovenia's underground. Twenty-two of these are open to the public, with Postojna Cave being the most popular. A guided tour of 90 minutes brings travellers through caves, halls, and passages sculpted by the Pivka River. Exquisite limestone formations can be found inside the cave. Various performances are held inside the cave and a nativity scene with actors is staged in December as part of Postojna Cave's Christmas traditions.
Lake Bled
Lake Bled serves as one of Slovenia's most popular tourist destinations. Every year, millions of people come to see the stunning vistas of the lake and the small island it surrounds. The pletna, a historic gondola in the Bled area, is the finest means to go to the island. Upon arrival on the island, tourists must climb a total of 199 steps to get to the island's chapel. When visiting the island, it is considered lucky to ring the church bell.
Ljubljana Castle
The most stunning views of Ljubljana may be found from Ljubljana Castle. This sixteenth-century fortress can be reached on foot or by tram.