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Things to Do in Slovenia
From the Alps to the Adriatic, Slovenia offers a unique diversity of activities for such a small country.
MUST-SEE ACTIVITIES
Hiking
Triglav (2864m), Alpe-Adria trail, Vrata Valley. Over 10,000 km of marked trails. From easy to very challenging.
Water Sports
Rafting, kayaking and canyoning on the Soča. Swimming in Lake Bohinj. Stand-up paddling on Lake Bled.
Caves & Karst
Postojna Cave (underground train), Predjama Castle, Škocjan Cave (UNESCO). The Slovenian karst is the origin of the word "karst".
Wine Tourism
Wine route in Styria, Goriška Brda (the "Slovenian Tuscany"). Local grape varieties: Rebula, Teran, Cviček. Over 28,000 winegrowers.
Skiing & Thermal Spas
Ski resorts at Kranjska Gora, Vogel, Krvavec. Après-ski in natural thermal spas (Terme Čatež, Terme Olimia). Affordable skiing compared to French Alps.
Gastronomy
24 gastronomic regions for 2 million inhabitants. Štruklji, žlikrofi, potica. Michelin is increasingly interested in Ljubljana (Hiša Franko, 2 stars).
Cycling
Cycle paths along the Drava, Lake Bohinj loop, mountain biking in Pohorje. Ljubljana is one of Europe's most bike-friendly cities.
Culture & Heritage
Ljubljana (Green Capital 2016), medieval castles, museums. Bled Festival, Lent in Maribor. Plečnik architecture.
Slovenia by the Numbers
20,273 km²
Smaller than Brittany
2.1M
Inhabitants
60%
Territory covered by forests
10,000+
Karst caves recorded
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