Slovenia travel tips for connoisseurs

Discover Slovenia travel tips

Discover Slovenia travel tips for connoisseurs and Slow Traveler in our series of articles about the land between the mountains and the sea. In our Slovenia tips you will find highlights such as Lake Bled, the fishing village of Piran, Portoroz, the city by the sea, and the capital Ljubljana. We also present insider tips like the wine regions in Slovenia. You will find restaurants where you can eat excellently. We'll show you where the fish come from, which taste so good in the quaint fishing pubs of Piran. Get to know winegrowers who love to serve you. Discover sights off the coast. And above all: enjoy the country with our Slovenia tips.

This is how Slovenian food tastes

Slovenian food Discovering Europe while traveling also means trying the specialties on site. Slovenian food was one of the themes of our trip from the Alps to the Adriatic. We were curious and wanted to know more about it. We had already gathered impressions on our trip to Kamnik in spring. This time ...

Sweet Radovljica in Slovenia

Sweet Radovljica in Slovenia! It is as ambiguous as that sounds. On the one hand, the small town of Radovljica in northwestern Slovenia is a cute little place. It lies below the Triglav massif. Triglav National Park can be reached in a quarter of an hour by car. Its medieval town center is still good ...

Three sights in Ljubljana

Ljubljana - the capital of Slovenia We got to know three Ljubljana sights on a flying visit during our trip through Slovenia. That is by far not all that Ljubljana has to offer in terms of attractions. But our tour showed us that the city has a lot to offer. We stayed in September for a couple of hours ...

Michelin chef Tomaž Kavčič - Slovenian culinary art

Michelin chef in Slovenia You can experience the finest of Slovenian culinary art not far from Vipava. On our pleasure trip through Slovenia we were lucky enough to meet one of Slovenia's outstanding chefs. Michelin chef Tomaž Kavčič earned a Michelin star in 2020 and runs the "Pri Lojzetu" restaurant in Zemono Castle ...

Ptuj Slovenia - of wine, coffee and history

Ptuj in Slovenia The town of Ptuj in the north of Slovenia is not that small with its almost 24.000 inhabitants, its castle, which towers over the Drava, and its old town, which still reminds a lot of the city's Austrian past. Ptuj Slovenia is the oldest city in this country ...

Slovenia's most beautiful park

A park near Kamnik The Arboretum Volcji Potok is considered by many to be Slovenia's most beautiful park. The park is only a few kilometers south of the city of Kamnik in central Slovenia and can be reached quickly from Ljubljana and the capital's airport. We are there in June when the roses are in bloom. A good period of time for ...

Snovik Thermal Spa & Eco-Spa Holiday Apartments – Alpine Wellness in Slovenia

Alpine Wellness at the Snovik Thermal Spa in Slovenia. Slovenia's highest-altitude thermal spa, Snovik, is located in the Alps. We visited the Snovik Thermal Spa in June and spent three relaxing days there. Anyone looking for a relaxing spa holiday surrounded by nature will find it here. The spa is situated in a quiet...

Three Slovenian attractions off the coast

Slovenia Sights We recently got to know three Slovenia sights away from the coast. We heard on our trip that most visitors to Slovenia are immediately drawn to the sea. To our shame, I have to admit that until a few years ago we didn't think otherwise. No wonder! From Munich to...

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Questions and answers about the Slovenia travel tips

When is the best time to visit Slovenia?

The best time to visit Slovenia is in spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October). The weather is mild, the countryside is green and there are fewer tourists.

What outdoor activities can you do in Slovenia?

There is a wide variety of outdoor activities in Slovenia. You can enjoy hiking in the Alps, kayaking down scenic rivers, biking along the Wine Routes and caving in the country's impressive cave systems.

Which cities to visit in Slovenia?

We have some Slovenia travel tips for you: Ljubljana, the charming capital of Slovenia, is a must-see. But also Bled with its picturesque lake and castle, Piran on the Adriatic coast and Maribor with its historical buildings and vineyards are absolutely worth seeing.

Are there any special culinary specialties in Slovenia?

Yes, Slovenia has a diverse culinary scene. Our Slovenia travel tips for connoisseurs: Be sure to try Kranjska klobasa (Kranjska sausage), Potica (traditional nut cake) and the numerous regional cheeses. Don't miss the opportunity to taste excellent Slovenian wines either.

Slovenia travel tips for entry: Do you need a visa to travel to Slovenia?

A visa is not required for most European citizens to travel to Slovenia. However, if you are a citizen of another country, you should check the visa requirements and make sure you have the necessary travel documents before you travel.

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