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Next place you must see in Slovenia is Ljubljana. Ljubljana is not so big as other capitals but that is goods cause you can around and see all interesting places without need to drive, call taxi, use public transport. Just walk, enjoy seeing sights, sit down and drink something in the summer heat, walk inside and visit some museum or go to park Tivoli. You will love Ljubljana, I am sure.

Another place you should see for sure is Lake Bled. It is a fairytale place. Lake, island with church, castle above lake, mountains behind. In summer you can even swim in lake. Rent a boat and go around lake.

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What to see in Slovenia

If your time is very limited and you wanted to get best of Slovenia then this article is the right for you. I prepared a short list of places worth to see in Slovenia. I assumed that you are interesting in everything so not just nature or just towns or just shopping.

Ljubljana

When I walk in Ljubljana I see a lot of tourists so I can confirm that Ljubljana is the most visited place in Slovenia except maybe during summer holidays. Ljubljana is a nice small capital where you can see almost everything on your feet. So you don't need to worry about local transport, taxi drivers, etc.

In Ljubljana you should take time to visit:

• the old town center around the Ljubljanica River - There you will find many small bridges for walkers, bars, restaurants, small shops, etc. You should see famous Triple Bridge, take a boat on Ljubljanica River, visit some museum, church, etc.

• Ljubljana Castle - You can't miss it because it is on the hill above the old town centre. There are many ways to come to the castle. If you don't like to walk uphill you can use funicular. Don't forget to climb on the tower where is wonderful view of Ljubljana and far neighbourhood.

• Tivoli Park - It's a nice escape in the nature despite it is just a few minutes from the old town centre. If you wish you can climb on hill above the Tivoli Park. Not so far away is Ljubljana ZOO.

Bled

Bled with its lake and castle about it is one of the most beautiful places in Slovenia and also in the world.

Bled offers you a lot of thing to do. I would mention some of them:

• Lake Bled - Walk around the Lake Bled. It is about 6 kms of easy path just near the lake so you will have wonderful view of the lake and island. In summer times you can refresh in the lake.

• Bled Castle - It is located on the rocky hill above the lake. You can come to the castle with car but I suggest you to walk. Inside the castle is restaurant and museum. And there is also amazing view of the lake and surrounding.

• Bled Island - Visit Bled Island with special boat called "Pletna" or even better rent a boat. Don't forget to ring a bell in the church.

• Spas - You can visit some spa where offers massages or sauna centres.

•  Hills around lake - Climb on some hill around the lake like Straza, Osojnica or Ojstrica. There are wonderful views and really worth to see.

Piran

Piran is probably the most scenic town in Slovenia. It is old mediterranean town with old buildings, narrow streets.

 
There are many things to do there:

• Tartini Square - The main square with beautiful buildings all around.

• Discover old narrow streets

• Town Walls - Climb on town walls above the city. You will be rewarded with amazing views on town and sea.

• Visit some church, the biggest is St. George Church above the town

• In summer you can find places to swim

Postojna Cave

Postojna Cave is the world famous cave. It is the biggest Slovenia attraction so you should see it at least once.

First part of the visit is amazing train ride where you can see underground world with nice stalactites. Don't forget to see also the human fish. Don't worry about your look, human fish can't see you cause it is blind. If you visit Postojna Cave I would highly recommend to see also Predjama Castle.

Velika Planina

Velika Planina is maybe not so famous but I love it. See why ...

There are special pastoral cottages and behind you can enjoy in views of Alps. It is great place for families to walk around meadows and breath fresh mountain air.



Above is just a short list of places but Slovenia offers much more.
Here you can find more Highlights of Slovenia.

Koper

Koper is the biggest town on the Slovenian coast. It has long history and that's why beautiful old town centre. It used to lie on the island. Later sea was pushed away so there is no island anymore. The most beautiful square is Titov trg (Tito's square) where you can see loggia, cathedral, church tower, Pretorian palace and other big buildings. Where ever you will walk inside the old town centre of Koper you will see old beautiful buildings and other nice details that shows us reach history of Koper.

Koper offers everything you need for modern life. Most roads around the town are well developed with many rondos. Around the old town you will find a lot of shopping centres. Along the coast are nice walking promenades. There is also small beach that can be quite crowded in summer months.



Koper doesn't have so much hotels but anyway you can find some hotels and other accommodation options there.

Koper has also one of the biggest ports in that part of Europe where each day big ships convey their shipment.

Beside Koper there are also other towns worth to see on Slovenia coast like Piran, Izola or Portoroz. Hinterland of Koper offers you nice walking or biking trails, old castles, churches, villages, etc. Not far away from Koper is Trieste (Italy).

Portoroz

Portoroz is one of the most interesting towns on Slovenia coast and for sure most touristic. It can be said also as Slovenia Monaco. Portoroz has many hotels, apartments, rooms so you will not get a problem to find suitable for you. Koper, Izola and Piran have nice old town centres but Portoroz is more modern with big beach and road avenue a bit away. In Portoroz you will find many bars where you can drink beer, wine, coctails and of course other drinks. Alaya is one of the most popular for night life. In Portoroz you will not find some really special cultural-historical sights but at least from distance it is worth to see Kempinski Palace Hotel. For music and other events you should visti Portoroz Auditorium. The most interesting town on the beach Piran is not far away so you can even walk from Portoroz to Piran almost all the way along the sea.

Postojna Cave

Postojna Cave is the most famous tourist attraction in Slovenia. It is world known cave that attracts a lot of visitors from all over the world. It lies south about 50 kilometers from Ljubljana so it is perfect also for a daily trip if you are staying in Ljubljana. Postojna Cave is located near town Postojna. One of the most attractive thing inside the cave is train ride through the wonderful underground world. I am sure you will not regret to see this. Inside the cave you can see also Human fish animal and many different stalactites. The temperature in the cave is all time year constant, about 10C. So be prepared to wear some jacket in summer. Near the cave entrance is the nice park where you can walk along the Pivka River and see the mill.

If you visit Postojna Cave you should see also Predjama Castle.

Bled Vintgar Gorge

Vintgar Gorge is located near Bled and it is one of the most beautiful places in Slovenia. It is about 2 kilometers long gorge where you walk on galleries above the Radovna brook so trail is really attractive. At the end of the gorge is waterfall Sum. If you visit Bled you have to visit also Vintgar Gorge cause it is not so far away and it is worth of the visit. But you should know that Vingar Gorge is closed during winter time cause it can be danger because of stones falling down. So usually it opens in April but better to check before.

The Kolpa River

The Kolpa River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Slovenia. It lies mostly on the border between Slovenia and Croation in the south-east part of Slovenia. There you can find many activities to do, especially in the summer time. Most popular is rafting or kayaking. The river is quite calm so it is suitable for almost anyone even kids. From time to time you will come to some rapids but nothing very special. At some dams you should take a boat down by your hands. Other activities are swimming, camping, cycling, hiking, etc. There are many camping places that can be quite occupied in the high season cause some people prefer to go to Kolpa River than at seaside.

Logar Valley

Logar Valley is one of the most wonderful valley in Slovenia. It lies inside Kamnik-Savinja Alps so when you walk around the valley you have a beautiful view on the mountains around. There is walking trail from the start to the end of the valley but you can also use the car if you prefer. I suggest you to hike if you have time cause you will get most of the valley. On the way through the valley you can see Chapel of Christ the King, source of Crna, Charcoal-burner's Hut, Palenk Waterfal, Plesnik's Elm and the best of all Rink Fall at the end of Valley. If you still have energy then climb to Okreselj Mountain Hut. On the way there you will see source of River Savinja and enjoy in beautiful view on the mountains and Logar Valley. In the neighbourhood of Logar Valley you can see other interesting places like Robanov kot Valley, Solcava, Podolseva with Potocka zijalka Cave, Olseva, etc.

Kranjska Gora

Kranjska Gora is one of the most popular Alpine resort in Slovenia. It is located in the north-east side of Slovenia near Italia and Austria border. There are many ski slopes for different skills and tracks for cross-country skiing. Latter is especially good in Ratece or Planica-Tamar Valley. In summer season there are very good possibilites for hiking, climbing, cycling, etc. Near Kranjska Gora is the highest pass in Slovenia, Vrsic that leads you to Trenta Valley with emerald river Soca. On the way to Vrsic you can stop at Lake Jasna. From there is avery scenic view of Julian Alps. Not so far from Kranjska Gora is Planica-Tamar Valley as it was previously already mentioned. In Planica are organized ski jumps in winter. In summer this valley is perfect for hiking.

Idrija

Idrija is a town located in the south west direction from Ljubljana. Idrija is the oldest mining town in Slovenia with many preserved buildings. The early beginnings are connected with the discovery of mercury, growth, development and extent of the city were directly associated with the growth of the mine. At the end of the 15th century was made a mining settlement that got the market rights in the 17th century. Idrija was ranked among the most important urban centres in Slovenia in the 18th century. Idrija was the second largest city in Carniola until the First World War. In the past was famous for its technological achievements, intensive contacts with the European cities, developed countries and to attracting many top scientists. In Idrija we can visit many natural, cultural, architectural and engineering attractions. The most important are Castle Gewerkenegg with museum, Kamst, Klavze, the walking path by Rake, Antony's shaft, Miner's House, the oldest town Church of the Holy Trinity, Lance School Idrija, Regional park Zgornja Idrija with the lake called Divje jezero (Wild Lake). The lake belongs among the famous natural attractions of the Slovenian heritage. Idrija is also famous for delicious food, called Idrijski zlikrofi.

Pericnik Waterfall

Pericnik Waterfall is one of the most famous waterfalls in Slovenia. It lies in the Triglav National Park in Vrata Valley where you have to turn in town Mojstrana. A few kilometers from Mojstrana is small parking area where you can leave the car and walk about 5-10 minutes to the Lower Pericnik Fall. A little further is also Upper Pericnik Fall. Both are nice and interesting but bigger is Lower Pericnik Fall that can be seen also from the road at parking area. It is possible also to walk below the waterfall.

Old Castle Celje

Old Castle Celje is interesting castle above city Celje open for tourist visits. In summer there you can see theatrical performances, concerts, etc. You can walk on the castle walls, visit wedding hall and scriptorium, sit down in coffeehouse. There is road to the castle but you can also walk there from old town of Celje. It takes about 30 minutes to come to Old Castle Celje by Pelikan's path. From the castle is a very beautiful view on Celje and neighbourhood.

Iski vintgar

Iski vintgar is a beautiful place in Slovenia, not so far from Ljubljana. You can leave the car on the quite big parking area near lodge house Iski vintgar. If you like just short walk and do some refreshment in the cool water in hot summer days then I suggest you to stay on the left bank of river Iska and continue on the way to the end of the path. There you will see nice beach where is possible to swim. If you like more hiking then you have to cross the footbridge and continue on the path to the confluence of river Iska and Zaka. On the way there you will see Rocky solitary -Votli kamen (Hollow Stone). At the confluence you can also possibility to swim a little near another Rocky solitary named Skalni moz (Rocky man).

Skocjan Caves

Skocjan Caves are problably the most beautiful caves in Slovenia beside Postojna Cave. Postojna Cave is interesting because of train ride and it is also more touristic. Skocjan Caves on the other side has very interesting stalactites and great walk above canyon of river Reka. It takes more than one hour to get through the cave. Also outside part of the cave is very interesting where you come in Velika doline. There is view on waterfall. A little further you can also see beautiful troughs of river Reka that are located between Velika and Mala dolina.

Triglav

Triglav (2864 m) is the highest mountain in Slovenia. It lies in the Triglav National Park and it is the only national park in Slovenia. If you like hiking, nature, mountains then you must visit it if you come in Slovenia. There are many different ways to come to the top of Triglav summit. The easiest way is from Pokljuka or Krma Valley. It takes about 6 hours in one direction so you have to start with your hike very early if you want to go there and back in one single day. But anyway you can sleep in some of many mountain huts around Triglav but be careful in summer when more people want same so it can be everything occupied. And be careful about weather especially in the afternoon when thunderstorms are more often in summer. At the top of Triglav is Aljaz Tower that is symbol of Triglav (see photo).

Ptuj

Ptuj is interesting old town that exists even before Roman time and lies near river Drava. In the town you can see still many remains from Roman time. I suggest you to walk through old town centre and see Minorite Square with Minorite Monastery, City Square (Mestni trg) with City Hall, Slovene Square (Slovenski trg) with City Tower, etc. Above the city is Ptuj Castle with wonderful view of the town with Ptuj Lake. Must see visit is also Castle museum with many nice rooms and also wine cellar where you can taste wines from neighbourhood. For wine lovers is must see destination Ptuj Wine Cellar where you can see big old barrels in the underground of the city with tasting wine at the end. Just near the town Ptuj you can visit Terme Ptuj with many outside pools and good welness offers in Primus Hotel.

Trenta

Trenta Valley with river Soca is on the western side of Triglav National Park in Slovenia. You can come there from Vrsic pass or from Bovec direction. On the way through the Trenta Valley you can see a lot of beautiful natural and cultural sights starting with Soca spring, monument Kugy, big and small Soca troughs, views of the mountains all the way, military cemeteries from the 1st World War, museum and much more.

Lake Bohinj

Lake Bohinj with its neighbourhood is for sure one of the most beautiful places in Slovenia, especially for nature lovers. There are a lot of different possibilities what to do there if you spend there a few days. You can just relax on some of many beaches around the lake, in summer months you can swim, you can hike around the lake, visit Savica Waterfall, visit Mostnica Gorge with Voje Valley, take a ride to Vogel where is great view of Lake Bohinj and Julian Alps ...

Mangart

Road to the Mangart Saddle is one of the most interesting Alpine roads in Slovenia. All the way you have nice views of Julian Alps. You must be carefull cause sheep can cross the road. During the drive you can stop beside the road and enjoy in views. When you come to the Mangart Saddle (more than 2000 m above sea level) you can park somewhere near road and continue to walk to Mangart summit. Choose Italian way if you are not so much experienced mountaineer. But anyway it takes about 2 hours to come to summit, so choose good shoes and don't go in bad weather.

Krvavec

Krvavec is one of the most popular wintersport centre in Slovenia with different ski slopes. It is quite near the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana. You can use cable railway to come to Krvavec. Krvavec is also nice place for hiker lovers in summer with many possibilities for hiking around where you can meet with the cows on pasture. Around Krvavec you can find many options for eating or drinking.