Slovenia Natural wonders in the green heart of Europe
This small beautiful country offers a wealth of outdoor activities, gastronomic delights and charming cities. If you love all those, you’ll love Slovenia. A country where you can swim in the sea in the morning and climb mountains in the afternoon. Green landscapes and gigantic caves await. Let yourself be pampered in a spa paradise. Cosa can arrange the perfect itinerary that will take you from coastal Piran to the peaks of the Julian Alps.
Where it is
Southern Europe
When to go
May to October
Why go there
Old cities
Great hiking
Beautiful lakes
What to see
Ljubljana
Lake Bled
Piran
Taste the treats of Ljubljana
This compact capital has a vibrant café culture and is becoming quite a gourmet destination. It’s worth climbing up to the castle for grand views.
Delve deep into Postojna
Postojna cave is a subterranean wonder. It’s so large that it has an underground train to take you through this spectacular underworld.
Pretty photogenic lakes
Lake Bled, with its island church, is one of the star attractions in Slovenia but just 20 minutes away is gorgeous Lake Bohinj. Another gem.
Beautifully preserved Piran
You can soak in thermal waters and then soak up the fabulous sights of this gorgeous medieval town on the Adriatic coast.
Travel in Slovenia
The country is roughly divided into four different travel regions. In the north you’ll find the Julian Alps with hiking and biking trails, while the south has pretty towns along the Adriatic coast. To the east are relaxing thermal areas, or head to central Slovenia where the attractive capital, Ljubljana, is located. As Slovenia is about half the size of Switzerland, distances between destinations are not large so it’s possible to travel to them all in approximately 10-14 days.
Slovenia facts
This small republic was once part of Yugoslavia but has been independent since 1991, and a member of the European Union since 2004. Slovenia borders Austria, Croatia, Hungary and Italy. The majority of the two million inhabitants is Roman Catholic, while the official language is Slovenian. The oldest grapevine in the world (450 years old) can be found in the town of Maribor, near the Austrian border. Slovenian Fleur de Sel pink salt is highly prized by top chefs.
Time zone
UTC+1
Flight time
One hour from Switzerland
Local currency
Euro
Dialling code
+386
