Lonely PlanetAug 6, 2026
8 best places to visit in Slovenia in 2026
Fun-size Slovenia – hiding in plain sight – is there waiting for you to walk on Alpine trails, kayak in glacial waterways and visit world-class winemakers.
25 things in this story
- Lake BledSightIconic image of a mythical church in turquoise lake.
- Bled CastleSightWorth the climb for the views.
- Bled IslandSightTiny island with Church of the Assumption.
- Church of the AssumptionSightClimb 99 stairs on Bled Island.
- Vintgar GorgeTrailBoardwalks and bridges across a 1600m-long ravine.
- Elsewhere
- Triglav National ParkSightBohinj, SloveniaPark where Lake Bohinj is located.
- Lake BohinjSightBohinj, SloveniaSlovenia’s largest natural lake.
- Ljubljana CastleSightLjubljana, SloveniaAncient hilltop fortification with preserved medieval rooms.
- Old TownNeighborhoodLjubljana, SloveniaAdmire main square and baroque church.
- Prešernov TrgSightLjubljana, SloveniaMain square with baroque, salmon-pink church.
- Franciscan Church of the AnnunciationPlace of worshipLjubljana, SloveniaBaroque, salmon-pink 17th-century church.
- Triple BridgeSightLjubljana, SloveniaBreathtaking bridge by architect Jože Plečnik.
- National and University LibrarySightLjubljana, SloveniaInterior by architect Jože Plečnik.
- Ljubljanica RiverSightLjubljana, SloveniaMain promenade lined by restaurants and cafes.
- Maribor CastleMuseumMaribor, SloveniaHome of the regional museum.
- Glavni TrgMarketMaribor, SloveniaMain medieval market square with town hall.
- Old Vine HouseSightMaribor, SloveniaWorld's oldest producing vine climbs facade.
- PiramidaSightMaribor, Slovenia12th-century castle reached by a 30-minute hike.
- Alpine Dairy Farming MuseumMuseumStara Fužina, SloveniaExhibits explain local farm-to-table heritage.
- Bohinj RailwayPlaceBohinjska Bistrica, SloveniaScenic train ride from Bohinjska Bistrica to Italy.
- Soča RiverSightBovec, SloveniaCrystal-clear turquoise river for water activities.
- Exhibition of Slovenian HistoryMuseumLjubljana, Slovenia
- Museum of PuppetryMuseumLjubljana, Slovenia
- Hiša DenkRestaurantMaribor, Slovenia
- Restavracija MakRestaurantMaribor, Slovenia
