
Europe’s green, alpine secret
Slovenians are so proud of Mount Triglav, they put the three-headed mountain on their national flag. Conquering the 2864-metre limestone peak, the highest in the Julian Alps, is a rite of passage for locals and just one of the outdoor activities awaiting you on Slovenia holidays, along with a variety of adventure sports and more.
With over half of Slovenia’s 20,000 square kilometres covered in forest and its Triglav National Park containing a good chunk of the Julian Alps, this is one of Europe’s wildest alpine corners. The country also touches the Adriatic coast, where Piran’s winding streets and Venetian Gothic architecture tumble towards the Mediterranean. The capital, Ljubljana, has a mountain-backed cityscape of art nouveau facades and pillared bridges designed by local modernist hero Jože Plečnik, all overlooked by a 16th-century hilltop castle.
One of Europe’s greenest capitals, Ljubljana has restricted traffic in the centre, leaving its riverbanks to cyclists, strollers and the cafés and bars enjoyed by its 50,000 students. At the fairytale Lake Bled, sundowners come to admire views of a baroque church spire rising from a lonely island, framed by a medieval castle on a craggy bluff and the snowy sweep of the Julian Alps. Slovenia is even impressive underground, where a 4 kilometre electric railway explores the cool caverns and tunnels of the millennia-old Postojna Caves. This part of former Yugoslavia mixes culinary influences from its neighbours, including Italy and Hungary, with farm-fresh produce. Classic Slovenian dishes include ‘Pršut’ prosciutto, trout from the alpine rivers, cheese dumplings and Potica nut roll dessert, washed down with local red and white wines or Zlatorog beer. In every way, holidays to Slovenia are crammed with surprising discoveries.
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Taste of Slovenia Tour
3 reviewsThe hors d'oeuvres for this foodie experience are almost as good as the main dish – a train ride through Slovenia's mountains and valleys. You'll dine on traditional dishes at a family-run restaurant and travel into the Goriska Brda wine region for a tasting at one of the largest cellars in the area.
Free cancellation
Predjama Castle Predjama Castle and Postojna Caves Tour Postojna Caves Tour
5 reviewsThis trip doubles up on historic Slovenian gems. Visit Postojna Caves to explore one of the biggest and most beautiful cave systems in the world, before heading off to hear of knights and chivalry at Predjama Castle – an impressive medieval fortress carved into a 123m-high cliff.
Free cancellation
Ljubljana Tour
Slovenia's leafy capital, Ljubljana, is the star of the show on this tour. You'll visit all the best – and most picturesque – parts of the old town with a guide, and even head up the castle funicular for some top-drawer views. What's more, you'll get to peruse all the goods available at the Central Market.
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