Looking for a complete guide to Slovenia? Look no further.
I first visited Slovenia five years ago during a whirlwind trip through Europe. After traveling east, I was on my way to venice from zagreb Then we decided to spend a few nights in Slovenia. I didn’t know anything about this country other than what I had seen in photos. lake bled years ago. And just like that, my obsession with Slovenia began.
I really like discovering emerging destinations before they’re considered cool. There’s something about the pursuit of finding a place before anyone else and enjoying it while avoiding the crowds. After that trip, I vowed to return to this country and see everything it has to offer. Finally, it happened!
Slovenia is safe and affordable, making it perfect for solo travelers. There are also endless activities to keep you busy. In winter, it is becoming increasingly popular as a more affordable alternative to ski resorts in neighboring countries. However, this trip took the form of a road trip across the country during the warmer months.
Guide to Slovenia
- Summer in Slovenia (high season)
- Slovenia in winter (off season)
- How to spend 10 days in Slovenia
- Everything you need to know before visiting Slovenia
summer slovenia
Summer is the busy season in Slovenia and the best time of year to experience the country. Slovenia has very distinct seasons as 80% of the country is covered by the Carpathian Mountains. In July, you can expect it to rain all day or intermittently for half of the month. The climate is hot and humid, but the temperature drops every time it rains.
June and August are the most popular months as they are similarly warm nut dryers. The average temperature is about 21-26℃.
Summer activities mainly revolve around the lake. Lake Bled is Slovenia’s tourism crown jewel, but if you want to avoid the crowds, nearby Lake Bohinj is the best option. Elsewhere in Slovenia Piran is the most popular seaside town located on a small part of Slovenia’s Adriatic coast.
slovenia in winter
Visiting Slovenia in winter is less crowded and offers a completely different experience. I love the ski season and was planning to visit Slovenia in January of this year, but due to other commitments I ended up visiting in the summer (I don’t regret it!).
Winter in Slovenia is characterized by skiing and snow activities, with an average temperature of 3 degrees Celsius. One of the biggest attractions for travelers to Slovenia in winter is the affordability of Slovenia’s ski resorts. Slovenia’s Kranjska Gora ranks second Europe’s most affordable ski resort Following Bansko in Bulgaria.
How to spend 10 days in Slovenia
Since my first visit to Slovenia was short and fulfilling, I decided to make this trip more comprehensive. I wanted to see all the highlights of Slovenia without spending too short a time in each destination, so I would recommend 10 days as the perfect amount of time to visit the country after your trip.
Days 1 and 2: Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and your destination if you are flying into Slovenia. The city is small compared to other European capitals, but if you don’t have much time, we recommend spending two days and two nights here to see all it has to offer.
Two days in Ljubljana will allow you to soak up the atmosphere of the city. Ljubljana is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe and has a wonderful atmosphere in the summer. Visit Ljubljana Castle, dine al fresco by the river, wander aimlessly through the city streets, and eventually head to Tivoli Gardens. There is a small cafe on the terrace, it is beautiful to sit and spend an afternoon with a book and a cup of coffee.
If you have limited time in Slovenia and want to squeeze in more without leaving Ljubljana, there are plenty of Slovenia day trips that depart from Ljubljana.
Days 3 and 4: Jezersko
If hiking in the mountains is the purpose of your vacation, look no further than Jezersko for peace and tranquility. This mountainous region is perfect for day hikes and a refreshing change of pace. Located just below the Austrian border, Jezersko is one of Slovenia’s hidden gems that is less visited (yet!) by tourists.
Days 5 and 6: Lake Bled
You can’t come to Slovenia without visiting the beautiful Lake Bled. Yes, it gets crowded in the summer. Yes, you have to share the tranquility, but yes, Lake Bled is the most beautiful place in Slovenia and deserves the hype.
From here you can take a day trip to Triglav National Park and enjoy some spectacular day hikes.
day Seven: Celje
Although there isn’t much to see or do in Celje, we decided to stay here for a night on our way to the southeast of the country. You can certainly skip this stop and go directly to a small town or village, but I enjoyed stopping to meet my friend Tirin and see his city.
On this day, I also drove to Predjama to see the famous castle built on the cliff and went on an underground adventure to the Postojna Cave.
Day 8 and Day 9: Jojima
During my last few days in Slovenia, I traveled south to a little-visited region of Slovenia to enjoy a little peace and quiet at Otocec Castle. The castle has been used as a hotel for almost 10 years and offers the perfect setting for enjoying the Slovenian countryside, while being only an hour’s drive from Ljubljana.
or: You may want to visit the coast by car instead. piranha. If I had time again I probably would have done this!
Day 10
Return to Ljubljana and board your flight home or to your next destination. You can also take the train from Ljubljana to Venice, like we did five years ago.
Everything you need to know before visiting Slovenia
- Slovenia is a member of the euro
- The official language is Slovenian, but almost everyone I met, especially the younger generation, speaks English.
- Slovenia has a population of 2.1 million people
- Geographically speaking, this country is small. You can drive anywhere within a few hours.
- While public transport is easy to reach major destinations, a car or self-drive itinerary is much easier and more flexible.