Travel guide: Slovenia 🇸🇮

Best time to go

• Spring (April to May) is blessed with blooming flowers and milder temperatures. It's perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and cycling, as well as exploring the country's charming towns and villages. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the famous Postojna Cave and the Škocjan Caves
• Summer (June to August) is the peak tourist season with warm temperatures and long daylight hours. It's perfect for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and kayaking. The Julian Alps offer excellent opportunities for mountain climbing and exploring pristine lakes such as Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj
• Autumn (September to October) is another great time to visit Slovenia, with cooler temperatures and colourful foliage
• Winter (December to February) is ideal for skiing and snowboarding in Slovenia's mountain resorts, such as Kranjska Gora, Vogel, and Rogla. You can also enjoy winter activities like snowshoeing and ice climbing. The capital city, Ljubljana, transforms into a winter wonderland with festive markets and seasonal events

Good things to know

• The currency is the Euro (EUR)
• Slovenia is a highly biodiverse country, including several mountain ranges such as the Julian Alps, the Dynamic Alps and extensive underground caves. It has an estimated 3,119 endemic plant species and 18 native animals, such as the Carniolan honey bee and the olm. It is also home to three out of five large carnivores in Europe: the brown bear, the grey wolf, and the Eurasian lynx
• Slovenian cuisine is diverse and influenced by its neighbouring countries, including Italy, Austria, and Hungary. Wine lovers will enjoy exploring Slovenia's wine regions, such as the Primorska and Podravska regions
• Slovenia Green Association has a guide on sustainable travel in Slovenia and tips on how to see the country through cycling and hiking

Check out Kodama Travel's Slovenia Tours