Summary of Eva’s trip
Dance your heart out in Ljubljana, climb a castle at sunset, then trade the city for the Alps or the coast . Slovenia does it all in one small package.
Country Visited
Slovenia
General Tips for Slovenia
- Try the local craft beers, such as Pelicon and Reservoir Dogs, while you’re there.
- Sample Slovenian fruit liqueurs like borovničke (blueberry) and limonce (lemon).
- Don’t miss a hearty stew, especially jota, which is the one to try above all others.
- Try the cured meats on offer across the country.
- Save room for kremšnita and gibanica, two classic Slovenian desserts.
- If you’re visiting in summer, check out the Ljubljana Summer Festival.
- On Wednesday evenings in summer there’s outdoor dancing by the Plečnikove arkade in Ljubljana.
Destinations and Tips
Ljubljana
- For nights out, head to Metelkova, especially Gala hala, a legendary complex where you can dance all night.
- Club Tiffany and Gromka are also within Metelkova, so just let go, wander between venues, and meet people as you go.
- K4 is another great club worth checking out.
- Try to find a veselica for an authentic, traditional Slovenian party experience.
- Visit the Modern Gallery on Metelkova for a dose of culture.
- Explore the old city centre and climb up to the castle, ideally at sunset for the best views.
- Spend time relaxing in Tivoli Park or by the Ljubljanica river, particularly around the Prule area.
- Catch a free concert at venues like Zorica or Ferdinand Bar.
Slovenian coast (Piran & Izola)
- Visit Piran and Izola for a completely different, seaside side of the country.
- Climb the cliffs at Izola for lovely views over the water.
- Look out for the lighthouse in Izola’s city centre.
Julian Alps (Kranjska Gora, Bovec, Logarska dolina & caves)
- Head to Tamar and Kranjska Gora for classic Alpine scenery.
- Visit Bovec, a great base for outdoor activities in the mountains.
- Explore Logarska dolina, one of Slovenia’s most beautiful valleys.
- Visit the caves at Postojnska, Predjama, and Škocjan.
- Consider sleeping in a bivouac or outdoors for a real connection with nature.
- Head up to Velika planina for sweeping mountain views.
- Jakob nad Preddvorom for another great mountain viewpoint.
Other nature spots (Kostanjevica na Krki, Pohorje & Iški vintgar)
- Visit Kostanjevica na Krki, a picturesque riverside town.
- Explore Školjčišče pri Ankaranu.
- Visit Pohorje, Areh, and Šumnik for more hiking and nature.
- Explore Iški vintgar, a scenic gorge.
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