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Events in Ljubljana in June
First summer events in Ljubljana are a perfect opportunity to explore the city centre and enjoy lively afternoons with your children or music and dance performances in the evening. All events are free and they are happening at Kongresni trg square between 9th and 21st June. – You can st
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New Slovenia Travel Guide
Our new tourist guide on Slovenia is out! Order your free copy and prepare your holiday with all necessary information what to visit, where to go, how to travel around Slovenia as well as our personalised tips: – map of Slovenia, – an overview of Slovenia, – its position within Europe, &
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Skiing in Slovenia
Winter is approaching very quickly, eventhough the temperatures at the moment make you feel like we are still in September. If you like snow and you enjoy all sorts of winter sports, we prepared a few ideas about skiing in Slovenia. Slovenian Alpine Ski Resorts There are eight main ski resorts in Sl
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Interview: Artisan Food Tours in Slovenia
I first read about Sylvia Onusic on her internet blog where she was talking about Slovenian food and her food tour in Slovenia. An American with Slovenian roots, she first visited Slovenia in 1989, but discovered the country in greater details when she came to Slovenia on a Fulbright scholarship and
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Exploring Slovenia: Kamniška Bistrica Gorges
Many Slovenian rivers with clear emerald water and breathtaking gorges offer also spectacular views of the mountains around them. Besides Bled Vintgar Gorge, Tolmin Gorges and Mostnica Gorge in Bohinj, Kamniška Bistrica is the closest to Ljubljana, surrounded by the Kamnik Alps. It springs under the
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Interactive map of Slovenia
After several weeks of work, we are inviting you to check our new interactive map of Slovenia where you can find: airports close to Slovenia inter airport shuttles from neighbouring countries to Slovenia or from Ljubljana airport to other parts of Slovenia rent a car companies what to visit, where t
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Exploring Slovenia: Mostnica Gorge in Bohinj
Exploring amazing Bohinj Lake area, you will find another Slovenian hidden gem by the Stara Fuzina village, the Mostnica Gorge. Walking by the river, you will enjoy the most spectacular rock shapes formed by water, pools and gorges with crystal clear water. There are endless opportunities for photog
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Ljubljana city break
You will find a wide choice of hotels, hostels, apartments, guesthouses and campsites in Ljubljana and its suburbs. Among the boutique hotels in the city centre: the Allegro, Lesar, Antiq, the well-located Slon Best Western, the Celica hostel in a former prison, and the luxurious Antiq Palace.
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Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia
Ljubljana (meaning « the beloved » in Slovenian language) is the capital of Slovenia with only 280.000 inhabitants. Situated between Vienna and Venice, at the crossroad of important transport routes, Ljubljana has been an important settlement for traders and armies for centuries. Today Ljubljana is
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Bohinj Lake in Triglav National Park
Travellers as well as Slovenes love coming to the magnificent Julian Alps for hiking, cycling, kayaking or simply enjoying the nature. There is only 80 km from Ljubljana to Bled and another 25 km to Bohinjska Bistrica, the centre of Bohinj valley, on the edge of Triglav National Park. If you like th
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Upcoming events in Slovenia
There are many events, festivals and concerts planned in spring all over Slovenia. I will mention my favourite ones. Please feel free to add yours. 1. Chocolate festival in Radovljica on 20th and 21st April. If you like the smell and taste of chocolate, do not miss this unique festival in Slovenia n
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Cultural and historic attractions in Slovenia
Slovenia is a green destination and you will absolutely love it if you enjoy active holidays. But there are also many historical and cultural sites and attractions to visit. Old towns, numerous churches, mysterious monateries, breathtaking castles and unusual museums. Here are some ideas for your li
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Slovenian Food: 15 Dishes to Try and Where to Eat Them (2026)
From potica to štruklji and Bled's kremšnita: the 15 traditional Slovenian dishes to try in 2026, with Slovene names, prices and where to eat them — from village gostilne to three-Michelin-star Hiša Franko.
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How to travel around Slovenia?
Once you are in Slovenia, you have several options for travelling around the country. If you are very sporty, you could walk or cycle around. For the others, here are a few ideas: Ljubljana public transport Public transport in Ljubljana is organised by city buses. To pay for the bus, you can not use
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Hidden gems to visit in Slovenia, part 2
In my last article Hidden gems in Slovenia, part 1 last week, I was writing about the places to visit in the Western part of Slovenia. This time we are going to explore the East, less known and less visited regions in Slovenia, but definately worth to see! 6. Kozjansko region – East of Sloveni
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Upcoming events for internationals living in Ljubljana
I wrote about the international clubs and associations in Slovenia a few weeks ago, but this time I would like to share some upcoming events organised by ICS, International Club of Slovenia. Starting today with Friday NIght Drinks. I’ll see you there? Friday, February 22nd is the monthly drink
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City break in Slovenia
Good thing about Slovenia being a small country, are short distances. Instead of just one city, you can discover half of the country in just a few days. Let’s see how to do it step by step: 1. Fly to the Ljubljana airport Joze Pucnik (direct flights from Paris, London, Frankfurt, Munich, Vien
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Winter holiday for families in Kranjska gora
Popular skiing destination for the British tourists in the middle 1980’s, Kranjska gora is still today a popular winter destination. Less than an 1h30 drive by car from Ljubljana, many Slovenes have their secondary holiday homes in Kranjska gora or in small alpine villages around it. Tourists
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Skiing in Slovenia
After a lovely sunny day in Krvavec ski resort, I have decided to share with you more about skiing in Slovenia. Slovenian ski resorts may not be as known as the ones in Austria, Switzerland or France, the ski runs may not be as long, but they offer skiing in the unspoilt nature, modern equipment 
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Ideas for visits: Kamnik and its surroundings
If you live in Ljubljana or you are on holiday and you would like to go out of town for a day, Kamnik is a good place to go. It is situated only half an hour from Ljubljana, towards the breathtaking Kamnik Alps, on the Kamniska Bistrica river. The famous Velika planina, a mountain plateau … Li
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To be an expat in Ljubljana
If you are a foreigner living in Ljubljana, you must know at least a few international clubs, associations, media, where people can meet and socialize. There is International Club of Slovenia, ICS, that organises different events for expats like concerts, dance classes, pub quiz etc. Not to forget t
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Ideas for visits: Idrija mercury mine and Cerkno partisan hospital
If you want to spend a day close to Ljubljana, explore the nature and Slovene culture, Idrija is a perfect destination for you. Only one hour drive from Ljubljana, you will find a second biggest mercury mine in the world. Active for over 500 years, and today a museum. Guided tour takes you through s
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