Slovenia is renowned for its extraordinary natural beauty, from snow-capped mountains to pristine lakes, lush forests, and rolling hills. The country's cuisine has a rich culinary heritage with regional variations and diverse influences from neighbouring countries Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia. Slovenia's wine also offers a diverse range of flavours and characteristics, which reflects the country's unique terroir, indigenous grape varieties, and winemaking traditions.
Explore Predjama Castle & Postojna Cave
Predjama Castle is situated in the mouth of a cave halfway up a vertical cliff, making it a truly unique and dramatic sight. Steeped in legends and folklore, particularly surrounding the exploits of the castle's most famous resident, the legendary knight Erazem Lueger, Predjama consists of multiple levels built into the cave system, with living quarters, storage rooms, and defensive features such as battlements and towers.
Adjacent to the castle is Postojna Cave, a karst cave system formed over millions of years by the dissolution of limestone rock by underground rivers. The cave features a network of passages, chambers, and galleries adorned with stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and other rock formations.
Ljubljana, the Capital
Ljubljana, traces its roots back to the Roman period when it was known as Emona, an important Roman settlement and military outpost along the trade routes between the Adriatic Sea and the Danube River. Today, Ljubljana's Old Town is a charming labyrinth of narrow streets, historic buildings, and lively squares. Highlights include the Triple Bridge, the Dragon Bridge, Prešeren Square, and the Ljubljanica River embankments lined with cafes and restaurants.
The Scenic Towns of Piran & Ptuj
Also worth discovering are Piran, a charming coastal town on the Adriatic and Ptuj, one of the oldest cities in Slovenia famous for its well-preserved medieval architecture, historic castle, and charming old town.
Picturesque Lake Bled & Castle
Located in the Julian Alps, Bled’s scenic lake, picturesque island, and clifftop castle, are fast becoming a popular destination. Perched on a cliff overlooking Lake Bled is Bled Castle where you can enjoy panoramic views and surrounding countryside from the ramparts.
Not far from Bled are the pristine shores of Slovenia's largest lake, Lake Bohinj, and Vintgar Gorge, a stunning natural attraction where you can walk along wooden boardwalks that wind through the gorge, passing waterfalls, rapids, and emerald-green pools. Explore the charming town of Radovljica with its quaint historic centre, interesting Beekeeping Museum, and scenic Sava River.