Slovenia's warm embrace is like a scene from a fairy tale. It may be small, but this land flourishes prettily amidst all its chateaux, grottos and chasms. This fable-like quality stems not only from an oak-filled rolling landscape, but also an unsettled history of belonging to numerous vast kingdoms, starting from the Roman Empire through to Yugoslavia in the nineties.
But Slovenia's assets are far from legend, with its champion facilities and world-class hospitality. Its rugged Alpine region is considered one of the best, and hosts major downhill skiing competitions. The mountains slowly descend into wooded, Karst-ridden plateaus, which shelter cavernous and colourful caves. Smack bang in the centre, Ljubljana is quite traditional. The cobbled alleys winding below the city's elevated castle tell a romantic story, amongst their blended Renaissance, Art Nouveau, and Baroque architecture. Whether you're looking to clamber up a medieval trail or skim snowy slopes, Slovenia resembles the stuff that dreams are made of.
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Go for: Walking, Mountains, Skiing
3 experiences:
Walk from Podkoren to Bohinj, Mount Triglav Ascent, Kranjska Gora Ski Resort.
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This 15th century castle is unique for its spooky setting within the cliff entrance of an extensive cave system in the karst region of Slovenia.
Go for: Castles & Palaces
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Although smaller than the more well-known Postojna Caves, the Skocjan Caves are no less intriguing. The caves are reached via a short walk with...
Go for: Caves & Caving
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A town seeped in history, there is plenty to satisfy the historian in Skofja Loka. Walking through the streets of the Old Town, which has been a...
Go for: Historic Cities &Towns
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When visiting Bled, somewhere on your list of places you must see and do is Vintgar Gorge. Situated in the nearby village of Gorje, you can access...
Go for: Canyons, Waterfalls
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Five Star Otocec castle is the kind of place you hear about in fairytales. Situated in Dolenjska, on an island in the Krka river, access to the...
Go for: Unusual Places to Stay
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The upper part of the Soca river valley is a high mountain wilderness untamed by dams, with the river running through it clear and bright blue....
Go for: Natural World
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Slovenia has only 47kms of golden Adriatic coastline, just along from Italy’s Bay of Trieste. Koper, the country’s main port, is the regions main...
Go for: Coastlines
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Overlooking its surrounds from a high point rising out of a lake surrounded by green valley, this castle looks more residence than fortress. Added to...
Go for: Castles & Palaces
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The magnificent show cave of Postonja is Europe's answer to America's Carlsbad Caverns. The first part of the tour consists of a wild train ride in...
Go for: Caves & Caving
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