Lonely PlanetOct 28
The 12 Best Things to Do in Slovenia
From history-themed journeys to fabulous wine tours and gorgeous hikes, you
Lined with wineries inviting a stopover.
25 things in this story
- Soča RiverSightShow-stopping emerald river passed by the Bohinj Railway.
- Lipica stud farmSightHome to some 300 elegant, white Lipizzaner horses.
- Triglav National ParkSightThe Juliana Trail follows its contours; Bled and Bohinj are nearby.
- Lake BledSightThe area is a tourist destination.
- Lake BohinjSightIt is located within the Bohinj Valley of the Julian Alps, in the northwestern Upper Carniola region, and part of…
- Juliana TrailTrail270km loop following contours of Triglav National Park.
- Mt TriglavSightCountry's tallest mountain at 2864m, a rite of passage.
- Postojna CaveSightTake a 4km train tour into nearly 24km of tunnels.
- LipicaPlaceWatch Lipizzaner horses trot at the stud farm.
- Lower Sava Valley RegionNeighborhoodMedieval castle country along the Sava River.
- Bizeljsko-Sremič Wine DistrictNeighborhoodLined with wineries inviting a stopover.
- Škocjan CavesSightUNESCO-listed, 6km-long caves with guided tours.
- Bohinj RailwayPlaceOne of Europe's most scenic train lines through the Alps.
- Bohinj TunnelSight6.3km tunnel on the Bohinj Railway route.
- Solkan BridgeSightLongest stone-arch rail overpass in the world.
- Elsewhere
- Triple BridgeSightLjubljana, SloveniaTransformed by Plečnik into a mesmerizing labyrinth.
- Ljubljanica RiverSightLjubljana, SloveniaA boat sailing along the river in Ljubljana.
- Old Vine HouseSightMaribor, SloveniaHome to the world's oldest noble vine still bearing fruit.
- Central MarketMarketLjubljana, SloveniaVendors offer fresh meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, nuts, honey.
- Plečnik's LjubljanaNeighborhoodLjubljana, SloveniaTrace works by architect Jože Plečnik, many with UNESCO protection.
- Open KitchenFestivalLjubljana, SloveniaDozens of restaurants offer street food on Friday afternoons.
- Plečnik HouseMuseumLjubljana, SloveniaWhere architect Jože Plečnik lived and worked for decades.
- Rajhenburg CastleSightKrško, SloveniaElegant, fully restored castle near Krško for chocolate tasting.
- Brežice CastleSightBrežice, SloveniaWell-preserved 13th-century castle housing the Posavje Museum.
- Posavje MuseumMuseumBrežice, SloveniaExhibitions on area's heritage in Brežice Castle.