If you read only three articles, read these.
Plan a Trip to Slovenia: 9 Articles to Read First
Nine articles that make the rest of the planning easier.
Ljubljana
A capital where you relax right away. I love the evenings most, so I would start there.
Lakes, mountains and caves
Lake Bohinj is one of my favourite places in Slovenia, so I go back often.
- Lake Bled Travel Guide (2026): Things to Do and Local Tips
- Lake Bled: 9 Secret Spots to Visit
- Lake Bled to Lake Bohinj: the Scenic Mountain Road
- Planina Zajamniki Hike: An Easy Walk to a Wooden Village
- Jamnik Church: Slovenia’s Most Photogenic Little Church
- Triglav National Park: 29 Places to Visit in the Julian Alps
- Škocjan or Postojna Cave: Which One to Visit?
- Škocjan Caves: 5 Tips Before You Visit
The coast
Piran is the most charming place on the Slovenian coast.
Before you go, a few warnings
The mistakes many tourists make, and the attractions I would skip.
- Visiting Piran: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
- Lake Bohinj: 7 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Visit
- 7 Overrated Attractions in Slovenia and What to See Instead
Practical
- Ljubljana to Bled: Bus, Train, Car and Car-Sharing
- Slovenia Maps: 31 Maps to Understand the Country
- Travelling with a Dog in Slovenia: 20 Practical Tips
Who writes this
In Slovenia for sixteen years and I have written travel guides. I am a journalist, not a tour guide, so these pages stick to what I did myself and what I paid.