The Slovenia Guide
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The Slovenia Guide
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Emerald rivers. Glacial lakes. Hidden karsts. Historic cities. Snow-capped peaks. Sun-drenched beaches. Undiscovered wine regions. Untouched forests. You don't have to traipse all over Europe. The little country of Slovenia features everything you love about the continent in one place. So it's even been nicknamed Little Europe.
Start in the Dragon City. Ljubljana survived Roman, Habsburg, and Yugoslavian rule to become one of the greenest capitals in Europe. Then start exploring hidden caves, medieval towns, scenic drives, and a tiny sliver of coastline. There are adventure sports, award-winning restaurants, grand castles, and stunning views along the way. You'll quickly wonder why it's taken you so long to get here.
The Slovenia Guide works as a great circular road trip through Western Slovenia. Start in Ljubljana, drive north toward the Austrian border, head west toward the Italian border, circle through wine country, and end up back in the capital.
This detailed guide includes:
Places: cities, neighborhoods, towns
Stay: hotels, resorts
Eat: cafés, ice cream, Michelin stars, pizzerias, restaurants
Drink: lounges, wine bars, wineries
Shop: antique markets, toy stores
Do: bell towers, boat tours, bridges, castles, cathedrals, chapels, churches, city models, fountains, funiculars, hikes, history museums, information centers, islands, lakes, libraries, monuments, mountains, mountain ranges, national parks, parks, puppet museums, rivers, roads, squares, statues, streams, ticket offices, valleys, viewpoints, waterfalls
Transportation: airports, parking lots
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SLOVENIA
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Emerald rivers. Glacial lakes. Hidden karsts. Historic cities. Snow-capped peaks. Sun-drenched beaches. Undiscovered wine regions. Untouched forests. You don't have to traipse all over Europe. The little country of Slovenia features everything you love about the continent in one place. So it's even been nicknamed Little Europe.
Start in the Dragon City. Ljubljana survived Roman, Habsburg, and Yugoslavian rule to become one of the greenest capitals in Europe. Then start exploring hidden caves, medieval towns, scenic drives, and a tiny sliver of coastline. There are adventure sports, award-winning restaurants, grand castles, and stunning views along the way. You'll quickly wonder why it's taken you so long to get here.
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Zgornji Brnik
Zgornji Brnik
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If you're flying to Ljubljana, your first stop will actually be Zgornji Brnik. The small town, located 15 miles north of the capital, is home to Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport. It's just a quick bus, rental car, or taxi ride into the city from here. Or, if you're ready to get your Slovenian adventure started, you can head north, toward the Austrian border, into the Alps.
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Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport
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Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) is the largest airport in Slovenia. It opened in 1963, was bombed after Slovenia declared its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991, and expanded after the country joined the European Union in 2007. It now has flights arriving from all over Europe, the Middle East, Egypt, and Turkey. Expect a modern terminal, quick security lines, and great views of the Alps. Buses depart for Ljubljana, Kranj, and Bled right outside.
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Ljubljana
Ljubljana
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Ljubljana is the capital and largest city in Slovenia. The Dragon City, which straddles the Ljubljanica River, survived Roman, Habsburg, and Yugoslavian rule to lead the mountainous country into independence. Slovenia has become the Green Heart of Europe, while Ljubljana is one of the greenest capitals on the continent.
This charming city is home to less than 300,000 people. It's a university town, a tech center, and an artist's haven. The Old Town is full of Baroque buildings with red-tiled roofs, detailed bridges, and lively squares. Cafes with terrace seating line the river, which is used by kayakers and sightseeing boats. New hotels, restaurants, and wine bars keep popping up in this car-free area. While Ljubljana Castle stands on a hill overlooking it all. The compact city is also a central base for adventures all over the small country. But best of all: Ljubljana still feels like an under-the-radar destination. Go fall in love with this enchanting city before everyone else catches on.
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Ljubljanica
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The Ljubljanica is a river that runs through the center of Ljubljana. The short river originates in Vrhnika, a town 13 miles southwest of the city, and empties into the Sava River, a tributary of the Danube, just six miles later. Within the city, the green-tinted river is used by kayakers and sightseeing boats, crossed by historic bridges, and lined with cafes overflowing with terrace seating.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nally
Big destinations. Little details.
I travel—a lot. I’m always taking notes, organizing quick getaways, plotting big holidays, and dreaming. I’ve been to six continents (I’ll get to Antarctica eventually), nearly 40 countries, and too many cities and islands to count.
Tons of planning, way more than is actually necessary, goes into each adventure. Your trips can benefit from my little addiction.
No two people are exactly alike. No two vacations should be the same either. These guides are designed to help you follow your passions, satisfy your cravings, and spark new whims. Think of them as starting points as you create your own exciting itineraries.
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Europe
Slovenia
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Vrhpolje, Slovenia
Bled, Slovenia
Zgornje Jezersko, Slovenia
Kobarid, Slovenia
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Foodie
Outdoors
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Wine
Faith
History
Luxury
Relaxation
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