Best Places to Visit in Slovenia
Looking for the some suggestions to spend a great day in Slovenia? Read this article for the best ideas. Most of them are a “must” when visiting our country.
Best places to visit in Slovenia are located throughout the country, from the sea coast in the southwest, to the Pannonian lowlands in the east and to the mighty alpine mountains in the north.
What to see in Slovenia depends on your wishes and interests, as some trips can be more informative and educational, other tours might be sportier, while some excursions can be more relaxing. To know which Slovenia points of interest to visit, we prepared several ideas for where to go in Slovenia in ten different regions and provinces. This way you will be able to visit more than one cultural and natural sightseeing spots in a particular region within a day or two.
The Volčji Potok Arboretum is an excellent choice for a nature trip in the large park, where you will be surrounded by thousands of different species of conifers, deciduous trees, ornamental flowers from all over the world and other unique botanical species. There are various permanent exhibitions, such as a cacti and tropical butterfly exhibition.
Velika Planina is a plateau at 1500 meters above sea level, to which you can ascend on foot or you can take a cable cabin to the very top. In the summer, you can take a walk between traditional herdsmen’s villages, where shepherds still graze cattle and produce cow’s milk products. In winter, Velika Planina turns into a ski resort.
A monastery in the village of Stična is among the important Slovenia points of interest. It is the oldest Cistercian monastery and one of the greatest cultural, sacral and architectural monuments in the country. When visiting the monastery, you will discover:
Celje city developed from the medieval village during the reign of the famous Counts of Celje. That’s why Celje has a rich cultural history and heritage that can be seen in the town’s center in the:
If you are wondering what to see in Slovenia when visiting Celje, this is certainly the old Castle of Celje, which stands on a hill above the city.
Pekel or Hell Cave was named after a legend saying that the devil lives inside the cave. If you are wondering what to see in Slovenia when you are looking for less tourist-visited caves, which still boast in mighty stalactites and stalagmites, then Pekel Cave is a good choice. On a guided tour, you will also see the highest cave waterfall in the country.
Town of Kostanjevica na Krki lies on an artificial island on the Krka River. On the island, you can visit a former monastery, which has one of the largest art galleries of the famous painter Božidar Jakac. Pristine nature lovers can take a hike in the nearby Krakovski forest with several hundred-year-old oak trees.
Rogaška Slatina is famous for its mineral natural water springs. Thermal spas and prestigious health resorts developed on a more than a century-old health resort tourism. This is why this town is one of the best places to visit in Slovenia when you are looking for relaxation. Rogaška Slatina is also famous for glassware, so here you can buy beautiful hand-made crystal glass products.
Once, one hundred mill wheels were propelled by the Mura River, but nowadays only Babič river mill remains near the village of Veržej. An operating mill on the water is open to visitors, so you will have the opportunity to learn about the traditional life of former millers. Here you can also buy naturally produced flour.
Krupa River spring is located near the town of Semič, under the foot of almost a hundred meters high rock. The surrounding green forest, short pier above the intense emerald green water and abandoned house on the bank, are creating one of the most magical hidden spots, where you can take stunning pictures.
Otočec Castle is the only water castle in Slovenia because it stands on a small island in the middle of the Krka River. Today the castle is rearranged into a boutique hotel with an excellent restaurant. You can take a walk through the beautiful castle park where autochthonous and exotic tree species grow, or you can observe the swan flock when standing on wooden bridges connecting the island to the mainland.
Lake Cerknica is the largest intermittent lake in Europe, which is filled with water for eight months in a year. At that time, the lake is ideal for boating and ice skating in the winter. However, when there is no water in the dry season, you can observe the flora and fauna, typical for this area. Alternatively, you can ride a bike along the trail around Lake Cerknica.
Predjama Castle is the biggest and only preserved cave castle in the world. The Predjama Castle stands on a 123-meter high cliff. Inside the castle, you can see various museum collections and exhibits from the Middle Ages. On a guided tour you will also get to know an interesting legend about the famous medieval knight, Erazem of Predjama. Behind the castle, there is an entrance to the Cave under Predjama Castle, which is open for sightseeing tours.
Lipica Stud Farm is situated in a beautiful karst scenery, where it represents the center of all pure-bred white Lipizzaner horses in the world. In Lipica Park you can visit:
18-meter high Kozjak Waterfall is located in the Upper Soča Valley and is part of the Kobarid historical trail. The picturesque waterfall is hidden in the hall, surrounded by steep cliffs, where its water flows into a blue-green pool.
If you would like to know where to go in Slovenia when searching for adrenaline activity offered by canyoning, then canyoning Kozjak is the best choice, since it offers spectacular jumps up to 18 meters high and rappelling and sliding through narrow tunnels and walls.
Bled is an idyllic alpine town surrounded by the Julian Alps. Small Lake Bled Island with its church and bell of desire is located in the middle of Lake Bled. To get there you can take a trip with a traditional pletna boat. You can also take a guided tour in the mighty Bled Castle that is situated on a high cliff above the town.
Here you can taste the famous Bled cream cake and enjoy wonderful views of the lake with its island. If you are wondering what are other best places to visit in Slovenia when exploring Bled, then join us on a Bled roundabout biking trip.
Nature reserve Zelenci is, in addition to its beautiful nature, which is home to many endangered vegetation and animal species, best known for its smaller lake, that represents the ground source of the Sava Dolinka River. Up to two meters deep alpine lake is a real eye catcher, attracting visitors with its beautiful green-blue color.
Zelenci spring is even more magnificent in the winter months when the emerald green color of the lake is glittering in the sun, surrounded with snowy white landscape. The best places to visit in Slovenia are definitely those that will make best memories, so join us on a special Alpine wonders tour where you will discover all seven natural wonders in this part of Slovenia.