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Slovenia is small, beautiful and still a little underrated. And yet it holds the Alps, the Mediterranean, karst country and rivers with turquoise-blue water – all in an area smaller than half of Bohemia. What to see in Slovenia will pleasantly surprise you, whether you’re drawn to nature or to cities.
In this section you’ll find guides to Ljubljana, tips for Bled and its famous lake, a guide to Triglav National Park, Bohinj, the Soča and the coast of the Bay of Piran. We write about how to combine activities – hiking, kayaking, cycling – with easy-going city sightseeing, and how to get around Slovenia without a car.
A quick ad break: Slovenia is more affordable than its Alpine neighbours Italy or Switzerland, but the nature and infrastructure are on a comparable level. We look for accommodation through Booking.com, and activities and trips – kayaking on the Soča, guided hikes in Triglav – through GetYourGuide.
Slovenia is ideal for a weekend or a week. Take some inspiration and head off for turquoise water and Alpine views.
Slovenia has one enormous advantage: in a relatively small area it offers world-class mountains that aren’t overcrowded and still keep their raw, mountainous character. One of the most beautiful treks I’ve done here was through the valley of the Triglav Lakes. A classic route in Triglav National Park, and still...
The Roháče are among the wildest and most dramatic parts of the Western Tatras. Sharp peaks, narrow ridges, chains, exposed sections and views you don’t forget (except that the weather wasn’t exactly on our side). The Roháče traverse isn’t just an ordinary mountain day out – it’s a full high-mountain...
If you’re heading to the High Tatras for the first time, you’re in the right place. This article walks you through the High Tatras’ beginner routes. We’ll show you 5 routes that even a complete beginner can handle, and which still reward you with views no other range in Europe...
Slovak Paradise, a picturesque and gorgeous part of Slovakia, is a paradise for lovers of nature and adventure. The area is known for its rock formations and for gorges with ladders you can climb at will, giving you the feeling of a genuine adventure. Add crystal-clear rivers, charming trails, magical...
We came to Katowice mainly as a transfer stop on the way somewhere else. But the city centre personally stopped me in my tracks – in a good way. I expected a grey industrial city and got a lively centre that breathes at first glance, and when I saw old...
We’re writing this one differently from the rest. No funny detours. Auschwitz is a place that doesn’t deserve that tone, and yet we wanted to write a guide that helps you handle the visit both practically and humanly. Because here too, good preparation makes the difference between standing confused at...
