SLOVENIA TRAVEL GUIDE

Slovenia is a country located in central Europe. It shares a border with Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Italy and a small sliver of coastline bordering the Adriatic Sea. The countries capital is Ljubljana which is also Slovenia’s largest city. It is hard not to love the capital city of Ljubljana with its charming restaurants and shops curving along the Ljubljanica river with its medieval fortress known as the Ljubljana Castle perched up on the hill above the city. Ljubljana is also a bike riders paradise. They have bike paths set up all throughout town making it an extremely bike friendly city. From the capital city, it is an easy bus ride to popular destinations like Lake Bled, Postojna, Piran, Maribor and much more.

Currency:

The official currency of Slovenia is the Euro. The currency code for the Euro is EUR and the sign is €. You can find ATM’s and banks located all throughout the country. Credit and Debit cards are also widely accepted throughout Slovenia.

Language:

The official language in Slovenia is Slovenian. Slovenian is the first language of most of the population. Some minority languages include Italian and Hungarian. English has been adopted as the first foreign language in schools and most of the younger populations can speak English well. German is the second adopted language in schools.

Slovenia has a diverse landscape that experiences all four seasons. This makes choosing when to visit more difficult as each season brings a unique flare to this beautiful country. It is important to map out your trip and decide what you want to see or do ahead of time so you can determine what season is best for you. If you are looking to experience Piran and relax on the Slovenian coast, then the Summer/Peak season may be best for you. However, if you are looking to hike around Lake bled and view the vibrant colors of the trees rolling in the hills, then Spring or Fall will be the perfect fit for your trip. Below is an outline of what each season brings and what to expect.

The Peak Season: June to August

The peak season in Slovenia is from June to August and brings mostly sunny days with the occasional rain. This is a great time of year to visit and see Slovenia’s popular destinations and attractions. This is also a great time of year to visit Slovenia’s coastal region as the water is warm this time of year as well. As it is the peak season in Slovenia the number of tourists is greater during these months making for hotels and accommodations to be at a higher cost due to demand. It is recommended to book your accommodations and tours in advance to ensure they do not sell out.

Shoulder Season: April-May and September-October

The shoulder season in Slovenia are the months of April through May and September through October. This can be a beautiful time to visit the country as in spring the trees and plants are blossoming and in the Fall all the trees change colors making for colorful hillsides. There are less tourists visiting this time of year making visiting Slovenia’s museums and attractions easier. With the less demand also comes lower costs on hotels and accommodations.

The Low Season: November to March

The low season in Slovenia is from November to March and brings the coldest weather with it. The colder weather means the start of Ski Season in Slovenia sending locals and visitors to the Julian Alps to hit the slopes. Crowds in many of Slovenia’s popular towns are low and some restaurants, shops, and attractions even close or have limited hours for these months. Some main attractions that show up during the holiday season are the Christmas Markets in many of Slovenia’s towns that draw in locals and visitors to partake in the festivities.