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Vacation in Slovenia: Explore the 'Banff of Europe'
An American journalist once wrote that Slovenia is a miniature Europe... and we couldn't agree more! In almost no other country is there so much variety in such a small area: whether it's a beach vacation on the southwestern coast, visiting cities like Ljubljana, or hiking in the rugged mountainous world, everyone will love a vacation in Slovenia.
What you absolutely shouldn't miss during your vacation, you will find out here.
Beautiful Slovenia
Slovenia lies between the sunny part of the Alps and the Mediterranean and offers everything a traveler's heart could desire, from bathing to hiking to skiing vacations. In addition to more than 200 museums, you will find beautiful rivers, waterfalls, and lakes, mystical cave landscapes that are over 5,000 years old, idyllic beaches on the almost 31 miles long Adriatic coast, wild horses on lush meadows, mighty castles and palaces, and picturesque baroque cities such as the capital Ljubljana, which is currently booming for city breaks. Despite this, during a vacation in Slovenia you are far away from mass tourism and can explore this beautiful, small country that lies between Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Croatia at your leisure.
What Must I See in Slovenia?
Triglav National Park
Postojna Caves
Lake Bohinj
The Castle of Ptuj
Triglav Mountains
Lake Bled
Škocjan Caves
Vintgarklamm
Soča River
Vršič Pass
Bled Castle
Mur River
What Must I See in Ljubljana?
Ljubljana Castle
Drachenbrück
Central Market Square
Preseren Square
The Three Bridges
St. Nicholas Church
The Robba Fountain
National Gallery
National Museum of Slovenia
Tivoli Park
The House of Experiments
Where Is the Best Place to Ski in Slovenia?
Krvavec Ski Resort
Maribor Pohorje Ski Resort
Cerkno
Stari Vrh
Vogel – Bohinj
Kobla – Bohinj
Kranjska Gora Ski Resort
Kanin-Sella Nevea Ski Resort
Rogla Ski Resort
Where Is the Best Place to Eat in Slovenia?
The best places to eat in Slovenia are in farmhouses in the countryside and in so-called gostilnas, simple inns that serve Slovenian food. Since Slovenian food draws on old traditions, it tastes best in the simple, rustic inns. And you don't have to worry about not being full here, because when the Slovenians serve up their typical dishes, you can be sure that you'll get a decent portion of the tasty treats!
But the gourmets among you will also get their money's worth in Slovenia. You can find award-winning restaurants in all regions of the country. The most respected chefs in Slovenia are currently Ana Roš (Franko), Janez Bratovž (Restaurant JB), Tomaž Kavčič (Inn Pri Lojzetu at Zemono Castle), and Andrej Kuhar (Villa Herberstein, holder of a Michelin star)
The Best Food in Slovenia - Specialties
Gobova juha (porcini mushroom soup)
Kranjska klobasa (Carniolan sausage)
Jota (stew)
Njoki (dumplings made from potato dough or semolina)
Ovčji sir (sheep's cheese)
Rižota (risotto with mushrooms, seafood or meat)
Pršut (air-dried ham)
Paprikaš (chicken strips)
Gibanica (quark, apple and poppy seed strudel)
Potica (yeast plait with nuts and raisins)
Where is the Best Place to Hike in Slovenia?
The mountains of Slovenia are actually the country's main attraction. Accordingly, there are many routes here that will make every hiker's heart beat faster. With a large and very varied range of over 380 hiking tours, you can be sure to find the right route for you.
The almost 9,514 foot high Triglav mountain in the northwest of the country, right on the Austrian border, is particularly popular. However, climbing Triglav requires stamina and mountaineering experienc .
Recommended for anyone without experience is the Triglav National Park, which is one of the most beautiful areas in the Alps.
Also very popular is the hiking trail through the Vintgar Gorge to Bled and the mountains around the towns of Bled and Kranjska Gora, even if the landscape here cannot quite keep up with the Triglav area.
The Best Hiking Routes in Slovenia
The Triglav mountain
The Triglav National Park
The Vintgar Gorge to Bled
The mountains around the towns of Bled and Kranjska Gora
The Adria Trail at Lake Faak
The Panorama Trail on the Southern Alps
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