TOURISM · SLOVENIA
What to visit in Slovenia?
2 cities · 42+ places selected by the community. Landmarks, hidden restaurants, nature and viewpoints.
The country
Slovenia lies at the crossroads of the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Karst and the Pannonian Plain, and around 60% of its territory is covered by forest. In the north-west, Triglav National Park, the country's only national park, covers about 4% of the territory and rises to Mount Triglav, at 2,864 m the highest peak in Slovenia. It is home to Lake Bohinj, the largest permanent natural lake in Slovenia.
On the Karst, the Škocjan Caves have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1986. The Lipica Stud Farm, founded in 1580, is the cradle of the Lipizzan horse. In Maribor grows a vine more than 400 years old, listed in the Guinness World Records as the oldest vine in the world still bearing fruit.
Good to know
Before you go
When to go
The country has three climates: a harsh Alpine climate in the mountains, a sub-Mediterranean climate on the coast and a continental climate in the north-eastern lowlands. The average is above 20°C in July and around 0°C in January. Lake Bohinj reaches about 24°C at the surface in summer and often freezes in winter.
In 2025, as usual, tourist overnight stays were highest in July and August, during the holidays, but they grew most in spring and autumn. Ljubljana, Piran and Bled were the municipalities with the most overnight stays.
Getting around
On motorways and expressways, cars and motorcycles need an electronic vignette, linked to the number plate, to be bought before joining them, online or at an authorised point of sale. The Karavanke tunnel, between Austria and Slovenia, has its own toll.
Hozy tip
On the road, dipped headlights must be on at all times, even during the day. From 15 November to 15 March, cars must have winter tyres with at least 3 mm of tread, or summer tyres with snow chains on board.
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Frequently asked questions
Visiting Slovenia, in practice
Which cities should I visit in Slovenia?
Hozy lists 2 cities in Slovenia: Bled, Ljubljana. Each city offers landmarks, hidden restaurants, viewpoints and activities selected by the community.
How many days should I plan in Slovenia?
A 5 to 10 day trip lets you discover 2 to 3 major cities in Slovenia. For a full tour of the country, plan at least 2 weeks.
When is the best season to visit Slovenia?
The country has three climates: a harsh Alpine climate in the mountains, a sub-Mediterranean climate on the coast and a continental climate in the north-eastern lowlands. The average is above 20°C in July and around 0°C in January. Lake Bohinj reaches about 24°C at the surface in summer and often freezes in winter. In 2025, as usual, tourist overnight stays were highest in July and August, during the holidays, but they grew most in spring and autumn. Ljubljana, Piran and Bled were the municipalities with the most overnight stays.
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Sources · consulted on September 27, 2026
- I feel Slovenia: nature
- Triglav National Park: the park
- Triglav National Park: Lake Bohinj
- Škocjan Caves Park: exploring the caves
- Lipica Stud Farm: the stud farm
- I feel Slovenia (national tourist board): the world's oldest vine
- Statistical Office of Slovenia: tourist arrivals and overnight stays, detailed 2025 data (18/03/2026)
- I feel Slovenia: driving in Slovenia (vignette, tolls, road rules)
- DARS (motorway company): frequently asked questions about the electronic vignette