Things To Do in Slovenia
Visit Lake Bled
The year-round mountain resort of Bled, near the Austrian and Italian borders is a truly beautiful sight with mountains and trees surrounding glacial waters. You can skate on Lake Bled in the winter, swim, row and fish in the summer and there are miles of pristine hiking paths to explore throughout the area.
Pick up a paddle
You will see plenty of cars with kayaks on their roofs as kayaking, canoeing and rafting are ideal sports to do on the Idrijca, Kolpa, Sava, Savinja and Soca rivers.
Hit the slopes
Good skiing is not hard to come by in Slovenia. Resorts include those in Bohinj, Bovec Pohorje (which hosts international competitions), Cerkno, Kranjska Gora, Krvavec, Zgornjesavska valley, the Rogla and Vogel.
Follow a wine trail
Slovenian wine is a quality product and a thoroughly enjoyable day out is a trip to the wine-growing hills of Goriska Brda or the nearby Vipava Valley, where a number of Slovenia's excellent wines are produced.
Slow down your pace in Portoroz
‘Port of Roses' is a relaxing seaside getaway. There are numerous hotels, restaurants and cafés. Every year the town holds a contemporary art symposium with creations on display in the sculpture park, Forma Viva.
Hike
The natural scenery of the Julian Alps is picture perfect. Of particular note is the Triglav National Park, a favourite for trekkers and climbers, with mighty Mount Triglav the highlight.
Scale a peak
Mountaineering is a traditional Slovene sport - the Julian and Kamnik Alps are particularly popular. The Alpine Association of Slovenia organises adventure holidays (www.pzs.si).
Catch a bird's-eye view of Slovenia
The country's location south of the Alps means that parachuting, paragliding and ballooning are popular.
Book a spa
With natural thermal and mineral springs, Slovenes aren't afraid of a little pampering. There are many well presented spas, in particular, the Radenci Health Resort is renowned for its ‘three hearts' mineral water, said to have been served at the imperial court in Vienna and the papal court in the Vatican.
Horse around
Lipica in the west of Slovenia is home to the lippizaner horse, bred by the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy of the 18th century. There are currently only 3,000 of these horses left in the world. Tour the stud farm, watch performances of classical riding or even ride the horses themselves.
See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.
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The year-round mountain resort of Bled, near the Austrian and Italian borders is a truly beautiful sight with mountains and trees surrounding glacial waters. You can skate on Lake Bled in the winter, swim, row and fish in the summer and there are miles of pristine hiking paths to explore throughout the area.
Pick up a paddle
You will see plenty of cars with kayaks on their roofs as kayaking, canoeing and rafting are ideal sports to do on the Idrijca, Kolpa, Sava, Savinja and Soca rivers.
Hit the slopes
Good skiing is not hard to come by in Slovenia. Resorts include those in Bohinj, Bovec Pohorje (which hosts international competitions), Cerkno, Kranjska Gora, Krvavec, Zgornjesavska valley, the Rogla and Vogel.
Follow a wine trail
Slovenian wine is a quality product and a thoroughly enjoyable day out is a trip to the wine-growing hills of Goriska Brda or the nearby Vipava Valley, where a number of Slovenia's excellent wines are produced.
Slow down your pace in Portoroz
‘Port of Roses' is a relaxing seaside getaway. There are numerous hotels, restaurants and cafés. Every year the town holds a contemporary art symposium with creations on display in the sculpture park, Forma Viva.
Hike
The natural scenery of the Julian Alps is picture perfect. Of particular note is the Triglav National Park, a favourite for trekkers and climbers, with mighty Mount Triglav the highlight.
Scale a peak
Mountaineering is a traditional Slovene sport - the Julian and Kamnik Alps are particularly popular. The Alpine Association of Slovenia organises adventure holidays (www.pzs.si).
Catch a bird's-eye view of Slovenia
The country's location south of the Alps means that parachuting, paragliding and ballooning are popular.
Book a spa
With natural thermal and mineral springs, Slovenes aren't afraid of a little pampering. There are many well presented spas, in particular, the Radenci Health Resort is renowned for its ‘three hearts' mineral water, said to have been served at the imperial court in Vienna and the papal court in the Vatican.
Horse around
Lipica in the west of Slovenia is home to the lippizaner horse, bred by the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy of the 18th century. There are currently only 3,000 of these horses left in the world. Tour the stud farm, watch performances of classical riding or even ride the horses themselves.
See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.
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