Adventures in Slovenia

Slovenia’s only natural island of Bled and Lake Bled have been attracting visitors for years. Traditional boats called plenta sail to the island with the church, whose bell is a special symbol of love. Well-known media giants have picked Bled as one of the world’s top 10 travel destinations. 

The emerald-green Soca River that snakes through the valley is considered one of the most beautiful and pristine Alpine rivers in Europe. Not only is it home to numerous natural riches, but also the harrowing legacy of the First World War. It was the scene of the largest mountain battle in human history. Triglav National Park – the largest nature reserve in Slovenia – stretches out above the valley.

It is considered the world’s most frequently visited tourist cave. An underground railway whisks visitors into the cave, trundling between thousand-year-old stalactites, through large halls and past hidden tunnels. 

The world’s oldest grape vine is found at the centre of the city of Maribor. Over 400 years old, it is the only plant with its own museum – the House of the Old Vine. Visitors to Maribor can attend various events in honour of the Queen of Vines, among them the Pruning of the Old Vine, St. Martin’s Day and the Old Vine Festival. It even has its own hymn, which inhabitants of the city will often be heard singing.

The home of the Lipizzans. The ancestral stud farm of the noble white horses has been situated in Lipica in the Karst region since 1580. Europe’s oldest stud farm and home to the same breed of horses for 400 years, it is a cultural and historical monument that delights visitors. 

Piran’s prosperity was built on the salt pans, where salt and the precious fleur de sel are still extracted according to traditional methods.

Logar is home to one of the most beautiful Alpine glacial valleys in Europe. The harmonious coexistence of tradition, humankind and nature that visitors encounter is extraordinary and rarely experienced. Visitors can spend holidays in the peaceful setting of the of the nature park with hiking, cycling, horse riding or photography.

A fairytale plateau with one of the largest shepherd settlements in Europe, tourists can explore the fascinating aspects of life on Velika Planina and enjoy a wide variety of dairy specialities.

Treat yourself to a stroll over the green slopes, a longer hike or even a mountain bike tour.

Ljubljana is the green capital of a green country. It is among the world leaders in terms of green public space per capita. The cityscape along the river, with its picturesque bridges and the market square, was designed by the legendary architect Joze Plecnik. A huge castle sits perched on a hill above the city centre, which visitors can access on foot or by cable car. The castle promises unforgettable experiences, a wide variety of events and outstanding culinary delights.

The Škocjan Caves with the world’s largest underground river canyon, ancient beech forests, the Ljubljana Moor and the site of the oldest wooden wheel in the world are just a few of the special attractions in Slovenia that are included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.