Slovenia is one of the most underrated countries in Europe. Located between the Balkans and Central Europe, it is often overlooked by travelers because of its more famous neighbors.
Bordered by Austria to the North, Croatia to the South East, Hungary to North East and Italy to the West, it controls the major transit routes in Europe. However, this is not enough to draw more tourists.
So if you are wondering where to visit in Slovenia, there are several places that you can check out in this amazing country.
To start with, here are 14 things to do in Slovenia and the reason why Slovenia should be your next destination.
- Lake Bled from a vantage point. A scenic lake in Upper Carniolan region.
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2. Panoramic view of Piran, a charming coastal in Slovenia.
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3. Sunset in Portoroz – a top resort town in the country.
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4. Tromostovje or Triple Bridge is a group of bridges across Ljubljanica river. Which connects the medieval, historical and the modern sides of Ljubljana – the capital city.
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5. Window view of the Adriatic sea from St. George Parish Church in Piran.
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6. Lake view from the Assumption of Mary church.
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7. Church of the Assumption. A Baroque church from the 17th century that stands proudly in the middle of Lake Bled with Julian Alps in the background.
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8. Stream in Vintgar Gorge. A 1.6-kilometer gorge that runs through the towns of Gorje and Bled.
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9. Lake Jasna – an aquamarine lake surrounded by white sands in Kranjska Gora.
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10. Quaint neighbourhood in Ljubljana.
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11. Abitanti is a protected cultural heritage small settlement village which is known for its architecture.
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12. The riverbank in the capital city from Hradeckega bridge which houses several quaint cafes and restaurants.
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13. Lake Bohinj is the largest permanent lake in Slovenia. And one of the most scenic too!
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14. The Goldhorn statue standing proud in picturesque backdrop. This statue said to be guarding Lake Jasna.
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Wow! I never thought Slovenia is this beautiful!
Hey Nancy! Yes and now I regret for not exploring! I passed through Slovenia twice. But only to eat and to pee! lol
Slovenia is cheap too!
True and thanks bro!
Good work by the way!
Wow, it’s amazing country! Even I live next to it (in Austria) I just visited Bratislava so far. But the Abitanti village looks really gorgeous, never heard about that before ;). Thanks.
Hi Claudia! I’ve been to Austria twice but only spent 1 night each time. Not enough time to actually explore but you have a beautiful country. I would really like to explore Hallstat and Salzburg! Thanks for dropping by!
Bratislava is in Slovakia, not Slovenia.
You’ve convinced me! All of these photos are just gorgeous! Now I’m trying to figure out how soon I can go…
Haha good to know!
I’m in love with your photos! especially the second photos! 🙂
Thanks Jian! We have talented contributors 🙂
This gets me all pumped to travel Slovenia!
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Nice Christine. Ljubljana is about 2.5 hours from Venice. I had great time in Ljubljana. Yes hotels are really cheap compared to Venice. BTW, I’m Pinoy. Happy trails.
Thanks for visiting Popeye! And Central and Eastern Europe are really way cheaper 🙂
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I can only agree. Slovenia is one of the hidden gems in Europe that is well-worth a visit. 🙂