Slovenia Travel, 9 Most Beautiful Places You Must Visit.

Things to do in your Slovenia travel

Slovenia is a small country but a hidden gem in Europe. You will find Slovenia travel does not lack excitement and beauty. It is also an element mix of adventure and peace travel. From towering snow-capped mountains and sweeping national parks to whimsical villages and mountain lakes, there are natural beauty, fairy-tale lakes, turquoise rivers, charming castles, dense forests, charming seashores, and many beautiful Caves, Alps, wine regions, and picturesque towns and the kindest and warmest people you will meet! It is not difficult to understand why it is a favorite of photographers and nature lovers. Slovenia is a popular tourist destination all year round. To avoid the crowds, I would recommend you to come in October.

Information of Slovenia

Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle

Postojna Cave is a cave that can destroy you. Both Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle in Postojna Cave Park are regarded as national treasures of Slovenia. First of all, Postojna Cave is one of the most fascinating and impressive caves in the world. This place is huge! As one of the most beautiful places in Slovenia, limestone caves stretch for more than 24 kilometers and are composed of gorgeous rock formations that can vividly stimulate your imagination. Once you get on the train, surprises will keep appearing! There you will encounter a variety of unique cave structures, wild animals and fauna.

The Predjama Castle in the same national park looks like a twisted fairy tale. It sits on a 123-meter-high cliff and is the largest cave castle in the world. Medieval buildings are both mysterious and magnificent, which inspired several feature films including Game of Thrones.

Divača Škocjan

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in the Karst region, a limestone plateau that stretches from southwestern Slovenia to Italy. It is one of the most beautiful places in Slovenia and one of the highest caves in the world. The cave system includes 3.8 miles of underground passages and is famous for its numerous waterfalls, diverse stalactite formations and limestone pools. The Škocjan Caves Regional Park has 11 huge caves, and the Martel Chamber is said to have the largest underground canyon in the world!

Cave biking in Mount Peca

Koroška is a treasure trove of surprises in northern Slovenia, a true paradise for hikers and mountain bikers. You can ride a bicycle through the tunnel of an abandoned mine, or even kayak through the tunnel for a truly unique adventure.

During more than three centuries of mining, more than 800 kilometers of tunnels were built on the deposit between Mount Peca and Mount Uršlja Gora. You can reach this part by train, and if you are adventurous, you can go underground by bike or kayak.

You can also ride a bicycle through the mountains of the Koroška area. During the two and a half-hour adventure, put on warm clothes and riding gloves, a helmet and headlights, and ride with your guide over 5 kilometers underground, from valley to valley.

After the closure of the Mežica mine, water is no longer drawn from the mine. These locations now look like magical underground lakes. In front of the Glančnik Mining Museum in Mežica, you will board a real mine cart and take you 3.5 kilometers into the tunnel. There are kayaks waiting for you, and then you paddle along a small underground river to a small lake nearly 700 meters below the surface.

In the underground of Mount Peca, you will be provided with a traditional miner’s meal, just like the miner’s meal before going to work. Enjoy some buckwheat žganci with crispy crust, bacon, rye bread and latte.

In fact, not only the Mežica mine, but the entire Koroška is a paradise for cyclists, and the route is suitable for almost any age and level.

Bike Holidays

Bike and Kayak

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Footsteps of the Brown Bear

Slovenia’s most extensive forests are located in the south. These forests are ideal habitats for many animal species, from various birds to wild beasts such as wolves, Eurasian lynxes and brown bears. Brown bears mainly live in Kočevsko regions and the forests of the Notranjska. It is estimated that there are about 560 brown bears living there. The best time to visit is from April to October. In a guided tour of up to 6 people, guests will follow the migratory route of brown bears from Čabar to Cerknica. There are 20 observation posts, which are the best conditions for photographing brown bears. At these observation stations, there are camera mounts and brackets. An observation station can only accommodate 2-4 guests at a time. This is an ideal opportunity for you to learn that humans and brown bears are likely to coexist and learn about the life of brown bears in their natural habitat . If you want to get a closer look at their lives in their natural habitats, please join an organized observation group or photo hunting activity.

Triglav National Park

Triglav National Park is an amazing natural park named after Triglav Mountain (2864 meters), the highest peak in Slovenia. With a wealth of natural beauty, from huge alpine peaks and beautiful glacial lakes, abundant flowers and wildlife add charm to Triglav National Park, experienced hikers can take further adventures along the towering peaks, along the way Many huts. Or, if you are pressed for time, you can drive through lush nature and picturesque villages, and then cool off in the green Soča River. One of the many attractions in Triglav National Park is the Savica Waterfall, which is one of the most beautiful places in Slovenia, with a deep and gorgeous surrounding formed by the power of the waterfall. You need to walk a short distance to reach the waterfall, which is great and worth climbing.

For those exploring the Julian Alps, Peričnik is a more popular waterfall, and in summer you can also expect some crowds. The closest place to the waterfall is the perfect postcard-like village of Mojstrana, from where you can find scenic hiking trails.

The 86-mile Soča River, which flows through western Slovenia and the Julian Alps in Italy, is a very beautiful river, incredibly clear and emerald. Adventurers flock to its waters for whitewater rafting, kayaking and canyoning.

Lake Bled & Lake Bohinj

The Ojstrica viewpoint is one of the most popular locations in Lake Bled. It takes a fairly easy hike to reach the viewpoint, which shouldn’t be too difficult as long as you are in good physical condition. There are several starting points here. Choose the west side of the lake. The trail begins to meander through the woodland and then gradually slopes, leading you to a sign that separates Ojstrica from Mala Osojnica-another viewpoint on the mountain. If you choose a higher location to go to Mala Osojnica, it will take about 20 minutes.

Although walking around Lake Bohinj can be a bit challenging, you can engage in various water sports including sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing and boating. Lake Bohinj has the clearest water you have ever seen in the lake and is an ideal place for swimming in the hot summer. But you will marvel at the beauty of Bohinj Lake and its surroundings. Bohinj is the largest permanent lake in Slovenia and is only a 20-minute drive from Lake Bled.

Although walking around Lake Bohinj can be a bit challenging, you can engage in various water sports including sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing and boating. Lake Bohinj has the clearest water you have ever seen in the lake and is an ideal place for swimming in the hot summer. But you will marvel at the beauty of Bohinj Lake and its surroundings. Bohinj is the largest permanent lake in Slovenia and is only a 20-minute drive from Lake Bled.

Vintgar Gorge

Vintgar Gorge is located a little more than two miles north of Lake Bled. It is a 1.6 km long gorge in Triglav National Park. It is a wild natural monument located in the heart of Julian Alps. More than 5,000 feet of wooden walkways meander through the gorge, crisscrossing, creating a fascinating landscape that takes you over rapids, pools and rivers, and then to the spectacular Shum waterfall. Vintgar Gorge is one of the most popular attractions in Slovenia, so It will be very crowded at noon.

Ljubljanica

The capital of Slovenia is romantic, charming, clean and tidy, It was named the “European Green Capital of 2016” by the European Commission. Ljubljanica is one of the most beautiful places in Slovenia. It has the most beautiful old town and the magnificent Ljubljana castle on the top of the mountain on the side of the River Ljubljanica, while the modern city flourishes on the other side of the river. Strolling in the old town, lined by winding cobblestone streets, there are many colorful medieval wonders, such as soft Franciscan churches, markets, and of course many ancient bridges. Sip coffee on the tree-lined Ljubljana River, or admire the Baroque architecture and 16th-century Ljubljana hilltop castle. Near the lower cable car station is the Central Market, which is an outdoor market where you can taste local delicacies or buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

Metelkova Mesto is a neighborhood full of graffiti. If you read other blog posts, some people will rave about this place and say it is their favorite experience in Ljubljana. But recent comments mentioned anti-social and drug-related behaviors in this community. If you are curious or interested in graffiti art, it may be worthwhile for you. Otherwise, you may want to skip it!

Prian and Koper

Piran is a 45-minute drive from Škocjan Caves. The Adriatic coast of Slovenia is small but extremely beautiful. My favorite town to explore by the sea in Slovenia is Piran. Piran is a colorful coastal city town located on a narrow peninsula. Piran is very photogenic; Tartini Square, has colorful pastel buildings, maze of streets and orange roofs. Walk the medieval city walls. Walk up the hill from Tartini Square to reach the medieval city walls. These city walls were built in the 15th century to protect the town from Turkish invaders. Now, these walls allow visitors to enjoy the beauty of Piran. Cost: 2 euros

When you come to Piran, you can’t miss the salt pans. Piran’s salt pans include the smaller Strunjan salt pan and the larger Sečovlje salt pan. The first record of salt production dates back to 804. At that time the monastery in Piran had several small salt pans. Sečovlje salt pans now produce salt to protect natural and cultural heritage. The area is great for walking around, and you can even choose a guided tour!

The reserve is the largest wetland on the coastline. In the northern part of the reserve called Lera, people use a 700-year-old method to harvest salt. They use wooden tools and look after Petola, which is the bottom of the salt pan that serves as a biological filter.

Koper has a compact old town and a port to visit. The streets of the old city are narrow, full of small cafes and shops. Tito Square This is the main square of Koper. There are Praetorian Palace and Koper Cathedral on the square. The Praetorian Palace is a 15th century Venetian Palace. It is one of Koper’s landmarks and the seat of Koper’s government. If you want to learn more about the history of Koper, you can visit the palace.

Public Transport of Slovenia

Trains

Trains offer a quick and comfortable link between the cities. You can find all the information about the train connections or timetable on the website. You can buy train tickets at the train station. If the train office is closed, you can buy tickets on the train, but be aware that the price doubles if you buy the ticket on the train while the ticket office is open.

Buses

In Ljubljana, you need to buy Urbana – smart card, allowing quick and convenient cash-free payment for rides in Ljubljana city. The Urbana card can also be used to pay for cable-car rides to the Ljubljana Castle, public parking fees, and some parking lots as well as the services of the Ljubljana City Library. You can load credit or buy a period ticket. You can buy the card and load the credit at any tobacco shop. There also are regular bus connections between bigger towns across the country.

Urbana smart card of Ljubljana

Buses system of Kranj

Buses connection between bigger towns

City Bikes system of Slovenia

Riding a bike is common in Slovenia. In Ljubljana, city bikes have stations all around the city. If you register to rent bikes for a week/year, you can use them 24/7 free of charge, but first, you have to register online with your credit card.

City Bike in Ljubljana

Bike rent in other cities of Slovenia

Flights to Slovenia

There are three public airports in Slovenia, near Ljubljana, Maribor, and Portorož, but the majority of flights come through Ljubljana airport.

Ljubljana Airport