Spotlight on Slovenia

Discover Slovenia

With soaring peaks, gushing rivers, verdant forests and aquamarine lakes, Slovenia is one good-looking country. But what makes it really stand out is the ease in which you can explore this nature-filled nation on a road trip. Travel through rural villages, mountain towns, cultural cities and lakeside boltholes to find out what Slovenia is all about.

Ljubljana

Cities & Culture

Begin in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s charming capital, where fairytale architecture and ancient history are home to a vibrant, welcoming community.

Explore on foot – lose yourself in the cobblestoned medieval lanes or stroll beneath the chestnut trees of Tivoli Park. Drift along the willow-lined Ljubljanica River as your boat coasts beneath the Triple Bridge, or ride the 70-metre-long funicular up to the 16th-century hilltop castle for expansive city views.

As evening falls, dine in a Michelin-starred restaurant, or visit the Open Kitchen, a lively market where local stallholders serve traditional Slovenian dishes and contemporary fusion food. Make sure to try platters of cured ham, smoked sausage and soups.

Ljubljana is a city that greets you gently, where riverside tables, leafy parks and historic bridges invite you to slow down, savour every bite, and see a capital that feels as welcoming as it is beautiful. - Rob's View

Lake Bled feels like a fairy-tale brought to life, with its emerald lake, a storybook island and castle views that invite you to pause, breathe deeply, and soak in one of Europe's most enchanting landscapes.

Slovenia is home to many lakes and rivers, one of the reasons why the country is so green and lush. In summer, the lakes are a great spot for relaxation in the sunshine. One of the country’s most famous lakes is the picturesque Lake Bled, where a storybook church crowns its island. Sail across the sparkling waters on a hand-propelled pletna boat, ring the wishing bell or immerse yourself in history at Lake Bled Castle, Slovenia’s oldest. Stop for the eponymous Lake Bled cream cake or hire a bike and cycle around the lake and away from the crowds.

Lake Bled feels like a fairy-tale brought to life, with its emerald lake, a storybook island and castle views that invite you to pause, breathe deeply, and soak in one of Europe's most enchanting landscapes.

Lake Bled

Lakeside Living

Lake Bled feels like a fairy-tale brought to life, with its emerald lake, a storybook island and castle views that invite you to pause, breathe deeply, and soak in one of Europe's most enchanting landscapes.

Lake Bohinj

Off the Beaten Track

Just 30 minutes from Lake Bled is Lake Bohinj, an aquamarine lake backed by mountains that feels more off the beaten track. Its sheer natural beauty is its calling card – step aboard the electric boat to explore tiny, hidden coves or jump on a paddle board to drift over its clear-as-glass surface. From the northern tip of Lake Bohinj, you can board a high-speed cable car that will whisk you up Mount Vogel, which forms the southeastern part of the Julian Alps. A variety of walking trails lead you to altitudinous views and you can also try ziplining or even paragliding. If you need a rest, stop by a traditional mountain hut for a cold drink or chocolate pancake. Or pick up the pace with a cycle to the meeting point of Slovenia, Italy and Austria.

Lake Bohinj is Slovenia at its most serene. It is a place where still waters, alpine peaks and unspoilt nature invite you to slow your pace and reconnect with the quiet beauty of the mountains.

The Kamnik–Savinja Alps reveal Slovenia’s wild heart - dramatic peaks, peaceful valleys and timeless villages where nature sets the rhythm and every view feels untouched.

In Slovenia’s north, the impressive and off-radar mountain range of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps offers stunning hiking in wildflower-strewn meadows, with rocky ascends revealing dazzling waterfalls. The Logar Valley in particular has some family-friendly walks that include stopping at farms, herb gardens and caves. And if hunger calls, there’s always a wooden hut waiting to serve you thick soups and blueberry juice.

The Kamnik–Savinja Alps reveal Slovenia’s wild heart - dramatic peaks, peaceful valleys and timeless villages where nature sets the rhythm and every view feels untouched.

Kamnik-Savinja Alps

Mountain Meanders

The Kamnik–Savinja Alps reveal Slovenia’s wild heart - dramatic peaks, peaceful valleys and timeless villages where nature sets the rhythm and every view feels untouched.

Postojna

Caves and Castles

If caves are your thing, then you’ll be interested to hear that Slovenia has thousands of underground caverns for you to explore. In particular, there are two enormous cave complexes that you can visit on guided tours. Postojna cave has a small train that runs past bright-white stalagmites, whereas the Skocjan caves has an impressive Lord of the Rings feel with a gushing underground river, although bear in mind it takes over three hours to explore.

Nearby to Postojna cave is another captivating Slovenia landmark – Predjama Castle – an 800-year-old medieval fortress, hewn into a 123-metre-high cliff. Discover the castle and its network of secret tunnels, used by the legendary 15th century knight Erasmus.

Postojna Cave is a journey beneath the surface - a vast, otherworldly cathedral of stone where time, silence and nature’s artistry leave a lasting sense of wonder.