Slovenia
The Big Four
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Things that make this country unlike anywhere else
Among Slovenia’s most famous sights, features a beautiful blue-green lake with a forested mountain backdrop and an island topped by a 17th-century church. It’s famous for its postcard-perfect views and the delicious local dessert kremsnita cake.
The Julian Alps dominate Slovenia’s northwest, with Mount Triglav reaching 2,864 meters and serving as the country’s highest peak. It's part of Triglav National Park, filled with glacial lakes, rivers, and alpine meadows. It’s a symbol of national pride and a must-see for hiking and road trip adventures.
Slovenia has a long tradition of beekeeping. It is also the birthplace of World Bee Day. It is home to the Carniolan honey bee and produces some of Europe’s finest honey. Farmers’ markets and villages showcase honey in candies, drinks and even cosmetics.
Unknown to most wine lovers: Slovenia has a rich wine tradition. It has some of the oldest wineries globally, with vines dating back to Roman times. Crisp whites like Rebula and bold reds like Teran are perfect for tastings along scenic roads with views of rolling hills dotted with villages.
Top road trips through Slovenia
Discover the best driving routes across Slovenia
Explore the regions
Littoral-Inner Carniola
Roam a region of disappearing lakes at Cerknica and visit the world famous Predjama Castle, built directly into a towering limestone cliff
Southeast Slovenia
Walk along the green Krka River to find the island town of Kostanjevica and the silent Carthusian monastery ruins in the Pleterje Valley
Coastal–Karst
Connect the white Lipizzaner horses of Lipica with the ancient salt pans of Piran and the massive underground canyons of Škocjan
Gorizia
Trace the turquoise Soča River from high Alpine rapids down to the sun soaked vineyards and world class orchards of Goriška Brda
Upper Carniola
Conquer the 50 hairpin turns of the Vršič Pass, the highest mountain road in the country, connecting emerald springs to Lake Bled
Lower Sava
Journey through thermal springs and vineyards to find the Knight’s Hall of Brežice Castle guarding the confluence of two major rivers
Central Sava
Wind through a dramatic canyon where steep hills hide the industrial heritage of old glassworks and deep coal mining tunnels
Mura
Cruise the gentle eastern plains to find the last floating watermills and the romantic Island of Love tucked into the slow river curves
Carinthia (Slovenia)
A rugged frontier where you can kayak through flooded mine tunnels under Mount Peca or drive the wild forests of the Mislinja Valley
Savinja
Climb through the glacial Logar Valley to reach the 90 meter Rinka Waterfall and traditional shepherd huts nestled in the high Alps
Drava
Follow the river past the world’s oldest grapevine in Maribor to the Roman ruins of Ptuj, Slovenia’s oldest and most historic city
Central Slovenia
Explore the misty Ljubljana Marshes, home to the world’s oldest wooden wheel, before driving toward the Alpine peaks of medieval Kamnik
