Here are the 9 places you must visit on a trip to Slovenia in 2025. I’ve been living in Slovenia for fifteen years and I always enjoy going back to see these 9 tourist attractions because they’re so magical.
To get an idea of what your holiday in Slovenia will be like, don’t miss the superb video at the end of the article.
Lake Bohinj, an unspoilt Alpine paradise
Lake Bohinj is a wild, crystal-clear and magnificent lake. It is surrounded by majestic mountains. From this Slovenian lake, you can hike for a few hours or a few days to discover the immense Triglav Natural Park. In winter, you can ski at the Vogel ski resort and enjoy the impressive view over Lake Bohinj.
Good to know: You’re likely to like this lake even more than Lake Bled (Slovenia’s most famous lake), because it’s wilder and less touristy.
The coastal village of Piran and its dolce vita
Piran is the prettiest village on the Slovenian coast. After a dip in the Adriatic, you can relax on the terraces of the bars and restaurants in this small fishing port. Try fried calamari, Italian coffee for €1.80 or a large ice cream for €3. Wander the narrow streets of Piran in your flip-flops and you’ll end up spending a whole day here without even seeing it go by. Tourists often leave Piran with only one desire: to return the next day to spend the same day there.
Worth knowing: Summer evenings in Piran are magical and the sunsets are often magnificent .
Preseren Square, the heart of Ljubljana
Three Bridges Square is the heart of Ljubljana. It’s also where Slovenians meet up. I like to sit for a few minutes on the pedestal of the large statue of Preseren to feel the slow, soothing rhythm of the Slovenian capital (try it yourself when you’re there).Ljubljana city centre is car-free. The noise of the engines has been replaced by the sound of the river and the melodies of the many small acoustic concerts every evening. In spring and summer, you can listen to them almost every evening.
June is the busiest month on the streets of Ljubljana. There are also dozens of incredibly pleasant terraces along the Ljubljanica river. In my opinion, Ljubljana is one of the three most liveable capitals in Europe.
Velika Planina, the most beautiful hike in the Julian Alps
To discover the magnificent Velika Planina plateau, start by climbing up an old cable car dating from the Communist era. At the top of the gondola, take a chairlift to the top of the hill. A staggering 140 pastoral huts appear! Meadows, shepherds, cows tinkling their bells… Velika Planina is a little corner of Alpine paradise that has nothing to envy the most beautiful mountain pastures in Switzerland. It’s my favourite walk in the whole of Slovenia and the Julian Alps. You must go there during your stay.
Vintgar Gorge, 2 km of crystal-clear water
The Vintgar Gorge is justa few kilometres from the magnificent Lake Bled. A tumultuous emerald-green river runs through it. The Vintgar Gorge is a must-see. In fine weather, the crystal-clear water will seduce even the most jaded of visitors. You can walk for almost 3 kilometres on small wooden footbridges.
Tip: Come as soon as it opens to enjoy the play of light as the sun streams into the gorges and, above all, to be alone with the gorges. Those who want to discover the secret gorges should visit the Pokljuka gorges, which are also very close to Lake Bled.
Lake Bled, Slovenia’s picture postcard
Lake Bled is Slovenia’s postcard. A place to spend a bucolic day or a week’s holiday. I’ve devoted two articles to it, which I wrote while spending seven days there, the first on the best activities and the second on the secret spots around the lake. Use them to enjoy a wonderful stay around Lake Bled.
The fabulous Skocjan caves.
I love these caves, which are unique in Europe. They are a UNESCO World Heritage site and offer a unique experience right next to the road linking Ljubljana to the Adriatic. It starts with a fairly classic stalactite and stalagmite tour, but then you find yourself in the middle of a huge, fabulous underground canyon. It’s one of the most incredible experiences Slovenia has to offer, as well as being a great place to stay.
The two fabulous Pericnik waterfalls
It took me a while to find these extraordinary waterfalls because they are well hidden in the Triglav National Park. The experience there is one of breathtaking beauty. What’s more, you can walk behind the two waterfalls. It’s great fun and a bit wet. I spent several days exploring this beautiful valley at the foot of Slovenia’s highest mountain(Triglav) and put together a programme for a great day out. You can read all about it in the article below. These waterfalls are not far from Lake Bled and you can combine these two visits.
The immense caves of Postojna
These caves are beautiful and immense. The only fault they have is that they are a big tourist attraction. When you arrive at the caves, you see a large car park, tourist shops and crowds… To put it mildly, we’ve arrived at Postojnaland , but everything is very well organised and the visit to the caves is extraordinary.
and the tour? It begins with an underground train ride through fabulous rooms at top speed, before exploring them on foot in a magical journey. The lighting in the caves is particularly well done. In short, apart from the rather high entrance fee and the fact that crowds are not really a problem, these caves are a must-see on any trip to Slovenia.
The wooden village of Zajamniki
An incredible longmountain village on the Pokljuka plateau, where you can go for some great hikes and even stay overnight. There are very few tourists here, so if you want to get off the beaten track, this is the place to go. You can also reach it by taking the magnificent route des alpages.
The incredible diversity of Slovenian landscapes on video
To get an idea of the incredible diversity of landscapes in Slovenia and plan your visits, watch this splendid video. All these landscapes can be found in a Slovenian territory no bigger than Picardy.
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