Slovenia Travel Guide

There are many attractions to visit in Slovenia including mountains, beaches, and its picturesque capital, Ljubljana. There are also plenty of things to do including activities such as, water sports, white water rafting and winter sports such as skiing.

Slovenia Tourist Board The official website for the Slovenia National Tourist Board – a useful resource for planning your trip to Slovenia.

Things to see and do

• Slovenia offers some good spots for fishing in fast alpine rivers, lakes, meadow streams and lower mountain rivers. The best preserved regions for fishing are Soca, Sava , Radnova, Krka and Unec rivers.
• Whether you are a keen hiker or occasional stroller, there are lots of trails through regional parks, circular trails around the towns, cities and lakes and less demanding paths along the rivers, in forests, and mountains.
• Horse riding is a lovely way to experience the rural parts of Slovenia. Lipica, the home of the Lipizzaner horses, has been offering a special experience since the 16th century and is an important tourist centre which offers Classical Riding Courses, and visits to see training sessions and performances.
• Kayaking, canoeing, and rafting outings are possible on many Slovene rivers.
• There are opportunities to go sailing on many lakes including Lake Bled and Bohinj. Cerknica Lake in the Karst region is an amazing natural phenomena of a sometimes ‘disappearing lake'. Yachts and sailboats rental is possible all along the coast. Proof of sailing qualifications is necessary, but yachts can also be hired together with an experienced captain.

Festivals and events

• World Cup Dog-Sledding Races held around Traviso, attract more than 1000 dogs and 200 mushers every year to its 22km circuit in Kranjska Gora. (February).
• Ski Jumping World Championships take place in Kranjska Gora. (March).
• Druga Gobda, is an alternative music festival held in Ljubljana. (May).
• Ana Deset Street Theatre, is a colourful and enjoyable street theatre event, with performances in the Old Town and surrounds, held in Ljubljana. (June).
• Bled Days, held in Bled, is a weekend fair with craft stalls by the lake and ends with a spectaular fireworks display and thousands of candles on the lake. (July).
• Cow Ball – celebrates the return of the cattle to the valley in September – held in Bohinj (September).
• Ljubljana Summer Festival – the biggest annual cultural event in Slovenia, held in Ljubljana (July-September).

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