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The 8 best places to go in SloveniaMay 2, 2024 • 8 min read
Slovenia is a fun-sized delight that packs some incredible sights and experiences into its borders. Here are the best places to visit when you get there.
Slovenia Travel Stories
tips and advice11 things to know before booking a trip to SloveniaMay 2, 2024 • 6 min read
Plan the perfect trip to Slovenia with these tips on booking, packing and activities.
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cycling5 of the best road trips and long-distance cycling routes in SloveniaApr 29, 2024 • 7 min read
Take a driving or cycling tour through Slovenia with these top routes.
budget travelEverything you need to know about visiting Slovenia on a budgetApr 27, 2024 • 4 min read
With affordable public transport, great food markets and discount cards, a visit to Slovenia needn't blow up your budget.
family travel🌍 Help Me, LP! Where can I travel with my teenagers that won’t bore them?Dec 15, 2022 • 2 min read
Looking for a European destination that your teenagers won’t find dull? Lonely Planet's Tom Hall has the answer.
cyclingDive into Slovenia’s beautiful Lake Bohinj regionAug 18, 2022 • 5 min read
Slovenia's Lake Bohinj is the ideal summer holiday destination – wild and authentic, beautiful and uncrowded.
cyclingRiding rocks, rails and reservoirs, half a mile underground, in SloveniaAug 18, 2022 • 5 min read
An old mine in Slovenia offers cycling, train and kayaking activities - and a unique adventure I'll always remember
cyclingMaribor and Ptuj are gateways to the best of Eastern SloveniaAug 18, 2022 • 5 min read
Maribor and Ptuj are ideal springboards for the best Eastern Slovenia has to offer – urban amenities and pristine nature
wildlife and natureSlovenia's new green route is perfect for independent travelersMay 11, 2022 • 7 min read
The Slovenia Green Capitals Route connects Ljubljana with the best nature & history in this sustainably-minded nation.
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tips and adviceDo I need a visa to travel to Slovenia?Feb 27, 2022 • 4 min read
With its rich culture and dramatic scenery, Slovenia is one of Europe's top destinations for independent travelers. Here's what you need to know about visas.
national parksDiscover the mythical heart of Slovenia in its best – and only – national parkFeb 24, 2022 • 4 min read
You haven’t been to Slovenia until you’ve spent significant time in Triglav National Park.
- hikingSlovenia's best hikes boast incredible Alpine vistas without the crowds
Feb 20, 2022 • 6 min read
The diversity of landscapes in Slovenia makes walking here truly unique. From the coast to the mountains, here's our pick of Slovenia's best hikes.
beaches6 incredible places to swim in Slovenia: From beaches and sand bars to Lake BledFeb 5, 2022 • 4 min read
From Alpine swimming holes and river sand bars to glacial lakes and some amazing, more conventional beaches, here are the best places to swim in Slovenia.
best in travelGet to know Chef Ana Roš in 22 questionsJan 10, 2022 • 3 min read
Celebrity Chef Ana Roš tells Lonely Planet her favorite things about Slovenia
hikingHow to trek Slovenia: 5 stellar long-haul hikesJan 7, 2022 • 8 min read
Known as “the Sunny Side of the Alps,” Slovenia has some of the most beautiful hikes in the world. Here are the best.
hikingThis new hiking route follows a WWI front lineJul 9, 2020 • 5 min read
Explore the Walk of Peace hiking trail, which connects the Alps to the Adriatic Sea along a former WWI front line.
cyclingCycle through Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia on the historic Parenzana TrailJan 8, 2020 • 8 min read
The Parenzana Trail offers a whistle stop tour of cultural, architectural and natural attractions, from Trieste, Italy, on down the line to Poreč, Croatia.
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historyKurentovanje: the wildest Mardi Gras celebration you've never heard ofDec 23, 2019 • 3 min read
Watch the demons chase away winter and welcome spring at Kurentovanje, Slovenia's Mardi Gras parade, held 15–25 February 2020 in the mountain town of Ptuj
sportsWinter sports in Slovenia's Julian AlpsNov 4, 2019 • 5 min read
Slovenia is home to some of the best-value skiing in the Alps. Here's Lonely Planet's guide to winter sports in this picturesque part of central Europe.
wildlife and natureWhere to travel based on your Harry Potter characterSep 27, 2019 • 6 min read
Use our quiz to find out which Harry Potter character you are and cast a spell on your next holiday destination.
foodEating local with style: the rise of the neo-bistro in LjubljanaSep 12, 2019 • 5 min read
Ljubljana's neo-bistros are putting a modern spin on local classics – don't miss these restaurants bringing new creativity to local, seasonal ingredients.
hikingWhere to escape the crowds in Eastern EuropeMar 28, 2019 • 5 min read
With its rich history, diverse landscapes and hearty food and drink, Eastern Europe is firmly on the map for more travellers than ever before. But growing…
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