Glittering emerald lakes, majestic snow-capped mountain ranges and a well-preserved historic capital make Slovenia one of the most beautiful countries you will ever have the pleasure of visiting. As a bonus, its relatively small size and even smaller population means it is not only peaceful, but easy to explore with the help of our tour comparison Slovenia. We’ve compiled a list of the best things to do in Slovenia, to help as you choose your ideal holiday package.
Postcard-worthy Lake Bled
The calm, mirrored lake is straight from the front page of a fairy tale picture book, reflecting snow-tipped Julian Alps, a tiny, forested church island and a craggy-topped medieval castle disrupted only by ripples caused by gliding swans. This is the real Slovenia you never knew existed.
Row, row, row your boat
Impress your loved one and take a pletna row boat to the Assumption Church on Bled Island, where tradition holds that newly-wed brides are carried up the steps by their grooms.
Explore the Postojna Caves
Electric mini-trains submerge visitors through a maze of karst corridors before exploring the high ceiling caverns by foot. Slovenia’s UNESCO World Heritage site is a magnificent underground world dating back millions of years.
Fall in love with Ljubljana
Gentle, green leafy parks, a snaking river and well-preserved architecture form the pedestrianised centre of the capital. Graced with alabaster designed bridges including the iconic Dragon Bridge and Triple Bridge, Ljubljana entices with markets, plenty of outdoor terraces and cafes, and a great selection of cultural museums.
Ride the cable car at Lake Bohinij
Stop over to enjoy the glacial landscape from the passing boats or the viewpoint from Mt. Vogels cable car in Triglav National Park, while karst springs supplying pleasant alpine spa resorts flow beneath.
Hike through bear country
As one of the most forested countries in Europe, Slovenia is home to sweeping pine forests where brown bears are king. Hiking trails criss-cross the land in abundance, and only by conquering them can you enjoy the most spectacular of views in a most serene setting.
Satisfy your taste for adventure
Slovenia is Europe’s answer to New Zealand, home to plenty of adventure sports like white water rafting, tandem paragliding and kayaking, with activities offered throughout the country. For a true Slovenian experience, ski jumping is the way to go.
Snap a Slovenian icon
The Julian Alps are home to Slovenia’s highest mountain peak, Mt Triglav, which was also the highest peak in Yugoslavia before dissolution. Rising to a height of 2,864 metres, Mt Triglav has earned its place on the Slovenian coat of arms.
Go castle hopping
Slovenia is home to an extraordinary number of castles, with Ljubljana Castle and Bled Castle the best-known. Others boast their own unique history and extremely picturesque settings, like Stari Grad Celje, which is the country’s biggest medieval castle and is less than one hour from the capital.
Courtney Gahan is a serial expat, traveller and freelance writer who has bartered with Moroccan marketeers, seen the sun rise at Angkor Wat and elbowed her way through crowds on NYE in NYC
