A small country in Central Europe, Slovenia is surprisingly diverse. Hosting Adriatic Sea beaches, exciting caves and Alpine mountain landscapes, medieval cities with charming historical sights and modern services, as well as spas and excellent facilities for outdoor sports, Slovenia has lots to offer to anyone looking for new holiday destinations in Central Europe.
The most popular Slovenian travel destination is its capital city, Ljubljana, which has a medieval cityscape consisting of charming castles, cathedrals, palaces and museums, but also good entertainment facilities and tourist services. Ljubljana is located near to Slovenia's world-famous limestone caves such as Skocjan. Also Portoroz (Port of Roses) by the Adriatic Sea, or the country's many charming ski resorts such as Kranjska Gora with its excellent outdoor sport facilities and other attractions such as Planica's giant ski jumping hill and the rugged Triglav National Park are well worth seeing. Many visit also the famous castle of the lakeside town Bled, which is located close to the scenic Julian Alps of Slovenia.
How to get there. Thanks to its central location in Europe, Slovenia is an easily reached destination. The main international airport of the country in Ljubljana receives frequent international flights to Slovenia from all over the world, in addition to which Slovenia is also easily reachable by road or rail from other Central European countries. Buses and trains in Slovenia are reliable and work at a frequent basis, and also rental cars are a good choice for moving around along the quite well-maintained road network of Slovenia.
Tourist services in Slovenia are comfortable and diverse, and available at a reasonable price. If you want luxury, no problem.
Charming cities, mountain landscapes and caves - Attractions of Slovenia
Slovenia is a small Central European country stretching from the Adriatic Sea to the mountains of the Julian Alps, hosting diverse but equally beautiful landscapes. Alpine regions suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, skiing and biking are easy to find in Slovenia. However, you can just as well choose to relax in the country's many spas and health resorts, visit vineyards or explore the wonders of Slovenia's charming medieval cities such as Ljubljana, Maribor or Idrija.The most popular Slovenian travel destination is its capital city, Ljubljana, which has a medieval cityscape consisting of charming castles, cathedrals, palaces and museums, but also good entertainment facilities and tourist services. Ljubljana is located near to Slovenia's world-famous limestone caves such as Skocjan. Also Portoroz (Port of Roses) by the Adriatic Sea, or the country's many charming ski resorts such as Kranjska Gora with its excellent outdoor sport facilities and other attractions such as Planica's giant ski jumping hill and the rugged Triglav National Park are well worth seeing. Many visit also the famous castle of the lakeside town Bled, which is located close to the scenic Julian Alps of Slovenia.
Practical information for your trip to Slovenia
Climate in Slovenia varies depending on the area. Most of Slovenia enjoys warm, up to 25°C summers. However, winters are quite cold, with near zero temperatures generally available from December to March. Overall, for summer activities visit Slovenia between May and October, and for skiing, between December and March. High season for tourism in Slovenia is in July and August, which is when hotel rooms can be hard to find.How to get there. Thanks to its central location in Europe, Slovenia is an easily reached destination. The main international airport of the country in Ljubljana receives frequent international flights to Slovenia from all over the world, in addition to which Slovenia is also easily reachable by road or rail from other Central European countries. Buses and trains in Slovenia are reliable and work at a frequent basis, and also rental cars are a good choice for moving around along the quite well-maintained road network of Slovenia.
Tourist services in Slovenia are comfortable and diverse, and available at a reasonable price. If you want luxury, no problem.
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Five star hotels are available, but you can just as well stay in cheap hostels or mountain cottages. The same goes also for restaurants: Everything from gourmet to fast food is available in local restaurants, which are influenced by Italian, Balkan and Hungarian food cultures.
Nightlife in Slovenia is best available in Ljubljana, but as the Slovenes are an outgoing nation, you will probably have no problem finding suitable places for nightlife elsewhere, either. What is even better, Slovenia is one of the places where walking around is quite safe also after dark. The biggest safety risk in this Central European country is traffic. Apart from occasional pickpockets and the natural risks of high mountain areas, Slovenia is a quite safe destination.
From under Yugoslavian rule to independence: A spoonful of Slovenian history
Once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Slovenes joined the Serbs and Croats in forming a new state, the Kingdom of Yugoslavia after the first World War. Yugoslavia became a socialist state after the Italian and German occupation in World War II. The days of Yugoslavia continued until 1991, when the former Kingdom was split into smaller states of which Slovenia came to be one. After its independence, Slovenia has joined both NATO and the European Union in 2004. Today, Slovenia remains the wealthiest of the former Yugoslavian republics.hint See also these nearby destinations: Ljubljana, Trieste, Kranjska Gora, Zagreb, Graz, Plitvice Lakes National Park
