Bled Island
There is a church with a looming spire on Bled Island. Lots of people get married here, and according to tradition, it’s good luck if the groom carries his bride up all 99 steps.
The beautiful Soca River where a Narnia scene was filmed
The enchanting Lake Jasna in Kranjska Gora
THE OUTDOORS ACTIVITIES
Aside from the fairytale scenery, Slovenia is the perfect place for outdoors activities. Hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, and paragliding are just some of the many ways to be adventurous.
Slovenians themselves are also quite active, and they especially love their mountains. So much in fact that according to locals you aren’t a real Slovenian until you’ve climbed Mount Triglav, which FYI is obnoxiously challenging. I haven’t met a Slovenian – young or old, man or woman – who has not climbed it.
Savica waterfall
1. HIKE TO WATERFALLS
If you’re as much of a waterfall enthusiast as I am, you’ll be thrilled to know that Slovenia has more than 300 different waterfalls, one more gorgeous than the other. There are some really pretty ones in Soca Valley and in Bohinj.
If you’re as much of a waterfall enthusiast as I am, you’ll be thrilled to know that Slovenia has more than 300 different waterfalls, one more gorgeous than the other. There are some really pretty ones in Soca Valley and in Bohinj.
2. CLIMB A HILL OR A MOUNTAIN
Another must-do activity is hiking. Slovenia is home to the Julian Alps which is a hiker’s wonderland, and you can choose both challenging trails and easier walks along the valleys and foothills.
Another must-do activity is hiking. Slovenia is home to the Julian Alps which is a hiker’s wonderland, and you can choose both challenging trails and easier walks along the valleys and foothills.
(tip! tip! tip!) If you’re at Lake Bled, climb Ojstrica hill for stunning views over the lake. The hike is steep, but the view is SO rewarding.
3. BIKING
Slovenia is also an excellent destination for biking, both on-road and off-road. I did a bit of both and can highly recommend.
Slovenia is also an excellent destination for biking, both on-road and off-road. I did a bit of both and can highly recommend.
Biking around Lake Bohinj
THE HISTORY AND CULTURE
War history, legends and folktales are a significant part of Slovenian heritage. You will hear tales about gods and fairies, about sacred mountains and how towns came to be.
History is preserved, too.
I passed an old war monument on my way through the Vrši? Pass in the north. The road though the pass was built by Russian prisoners during World War 1 to supply the front line, but an avalanche swept through the mountains and killed almost everyone on site. The road was renamedRuska Cesta, the Russian Road, in their memory and is marked by a Russian Orthodox Chapel.
The Russian Chapel at Vrši? Pass
Other cultural monuments are the beautiful churches. Slovenia has thousands of them, and the most beautiful ones are placed on remote hilltops or surrounded by mountains.
The Catholic church in Dreznica
THE LOVELY LJUBLJANA
Getting around Slovenia is easy, although it’s a bit difficult to pronounce some of the town names, especially Ljubljana (li-ubli-anna). In the cute capital of Ljubljana you’ll find gorgeous architecture, creative street art, cosy café culture, an enchanting castle, romance, and lots of dragons.
One of the dragons at the Dragon Bridge
Ljubljana River runs through the city
Street art in Metelkova
THE WINE
Another great reason to visit Slovenia is the wine. The quality is striking, and you can get various sparkling wines, pearly, sweet wines or liquor wines.
Imagine sitting on a rooftop bar, enjoying a glass of well-chilled, fresh & dry wine with a cold appetizer, while watching the sunset in the horizon. It is D to the Licious.
AND LASTLY… THE SUNRISES
I’ve seen many spectacular sunrises in my life, but none have been as enchanting as those in Slovenia.
The snow-capped mountain tops, the fairytale castles, the enchanting forests and the magical glacier lakes simply makes the perfect settings for a sunrise.
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