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Vignette - Toll Stickers
Since 1 July 2008, motorcycles, cars and vans with a maximum permitted laden weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes are required to display a vignette (toll sticker) in order to use motorways and express roads in the Republic of Slovenia and the Ljubljana bypass. As of 1 July 2009 the six-month vignette remains in use for motorcycles but not for cars and vans.
Vignettes can be purchased at petrol stations in Slovenia and neighbouring countries, at offices of the national motoring organisation and foreign motoring organisations, at post offices in Slovenia and at some news kiosks. For more information consult the list of points of sale. Using a toll road without a valid vignette (i.e. without paying the toll) is punishable by a fine of between 300 and 800 euros. The annual vignette for the current year is valid from 1 December of the preceding year to 31 January of the following year (a total of 14 months). The six-month vignette is valid for six months from the date of purchase or to the last day of the sixth month if the sixth month does not have that day. The monthly vignette is valid from the moment of purchase to the same date of the following month or the last day of the month if the following month does not have that day. The weekly vignette is valid for seven consecutive calendar days beginning on the day chosen by the user on purchasing the vignette. * An 09/6 vignette punched on 1 July 2009 or a later starting date will be valid as a monthly vignette. Car/van owners holding a six-month vignette purchased before 1 July 2009 may continue to use it until it expires. Lorries, buses and other vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes will continue to use conventional toll payment methods (cash, debit/credit cards and the DARS Transporter card) in the furthest right-hand lanes of toll stations until August 2009, when a satellite-based electronic tolling system is due to be introduced for them. How can I travel around Slovenia by public transport?
You can travel around Slovenia by public bus or train. Train travel is mostly on local trains, and on some routes there are also Eurocity and Intercity (ICS) trains, which provide the fastest means of train travel. Connections between larger cities and towns are regular and quite frequent and the trains are comfortable and air-conditioned. The main train station in Ljubljana is located very near the centre of the city. The transportation of bicycles is possible on trains and on the route Bohinjska Bistrica – Most na Soči, cars can also be transported. Besides local connections, international connections are also available. Ljubljana is directly connected with Vienna, Graz, Villach and Salzburg in Austria; Sofia in Bulgaria; Prague in the Czech Republic; Solun (Thessaloniki) in Greece; Zagreb, Pula, Opatia and Rijeka in Croatia; Venice in Italy; Budapest in Hungary; Skopje in Macedonia; Munich in Germany; Belgrade in Serbia; and Zurich in Switzerland. Train timetables can be found HERE. The main bus station in Ljubljana is located directly across the road from the train station. Bus connections are frequent and available to distant locations throughout the country. Bus timetables can be found HERE. In larger cities and towns the hire of bicycles is also available, with which, either with a guide or alone, you can uncover the many interesting corners of our country. Schengen area in Slovenia
Following its entry to the EU on 1 May 2004 Slovenia began to execute, in part, provisions of the Schengen legal system, covering the area of visa policy and the prevention of illegal immigration. Citizens of the Republic of Slovenia have, as citizens of the EU, facilitated border crossing procedures with all other EU member countries. For Slovenian citizens, the Austrian, Italian and Hungarian border officials only check the validity of documents for border crossing, while at airports in EU member countries they can pass through controls intended for EU citizens, where only the validity of documents is checked and other conditions for entering the EU, which apply to citizens of third (non EU) countries, are not required. (Source: Office of the Government of RS for Communication) Slovenia joined the Schengen airspace on 30 March 2008. For air passengers this means that from 30 March border control will only be carried out on non-Schengen flights, that is flights to destinations outside the Schengen area. Border control for these flights is carried out on all passengers entering and exiting the Schengen area (also applicable to transit passengers with connecting flights inside the Schengen area). Internal or Schengen flights (travelling from one Schengen member state to another) will not be subject to border control. However, airport security checks with x-ray screening and personal inspection remain in effect. Slovenian take-over of the Euro as of the year 2007
As the first of the ten new members that joined the EU in the year 2004, Slovenia has adopted the Euro as its official currency on 1.1.2007. The country between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps is thus the 13th country to join the European monetary union. The Tolar was discontinued after its 15–year run and Slovenians will be counted out 239.64 Tolars for one Euro. On the new coins there are images of the Lipizzaners, Triglav (as the highest mountain in the country), France Prešeren (as the author of the national anthem), and so on. As of the beginning of the month of March 2007, it is only possible to exchange the old Slovenian currency (Tolar) for Euro at the issuing bank (Bank of Slovenia). How do I get from Italian airports (Trieste, Venice) to the Slovenian coast?
Between the Ronchi dei Legionari Airport (Trieste) and Slovenia there are the following connections: By bus: Ronchi dei Legionari Airport (Trieste) and Slovenia have a connection once a day; the bus from the airport to Portorož leaves at 14.30 p.m. Another possibility is to take the APT number 51 from the airport to the city of Trieste. Several buses go from the station in Trieste to Slovenia each day. Additional information can be found on the following web page: www.aptgorizia.it Bus Trieste - Koper: 6.00 7.15 9.00 11.15 12.30 13.00 14.00 15.30 17.15 19.00 Bus Trieste - Koper - Portorož: 9.00 11.15 15.30 17.15 You can buy bus tickets from the airport-Trieste at the airport, and tickets from Trieste-Slovenia can be bought on the bus. If you travel to Slovenia from the airport in Venice (Marco Polo), you will first have to go by bus to the railway station Mestre in Venice. The bus ATVO will get you there. The timetable can be found HERE. Tickets can be bought on the bus. Then at the railway station Mestre in Venice, find the train to Trieste (for additional information click HERE). For getting from Trieste to Slovenia we suggest taking a bus (as described above). The bus and railway stations in Trieste are only separated by a road. By ship: Between Piran and Venice there is a catamaran route as well. For more information click HERE. How do I get from Airport Jože Pučnik to Ljubljana or Kranj?
From Airport Jože Pučnik (Airport Ljubljana) you can travel by bus or taxi to Ljubljana or Kranj. There is a bus route between the airport and Ljubljana or Kranj every day, several times a day. You can find additional information on timetables here. There is taxi service at the airport as well, with taxis available in front of the airport building. The telephone number of the taxi service is ++386 4 206 16 78. From Ljubljana or Kranj you can continue your way by bus or train in all directions across Slovenia. You can find additional information on timetables at: - bus timetables - train timetables How do I get from the Austrian airports (Klagenfurt, Graz) to Slovenia?
From Klagenfurt Airport to Slovenia There are city buses (no. 40 and 45) from the airport to the main railway station in Klagenfurt between 6:00 and 23:00, departing every 30 minutes. The bus stop at the airport is located directly opposite the Arrivals entry hall. From the main railway station there are several railway connections available to Villach from where you can continue your journey to Slovenia. For the timetable between Klagenfurt and Villach click HERE. The railway connections between Villach and Slovenia can be found HERE. From Graz Airport to Slovenia The airport in Graz is a little more than 10 minutes drive from the main railway station, and the bus stop at the airport is located 300 metres away from the airport building. The timetable for the city bus can be seen HERE. From Graz to Slovenia (Maribor and Ljubljana) there are several daily railway connections available which can be found HERE. How do I get from the Croatian airports (Zagreb, Pula) to Slovenia?
From Zagreb Airport to Slovenia There is a bus every 30 minutes from Zagreb airport to the main bus station (the timetable can be found HERE). The bus trip takes approximately 25 minutes. Every day at 14:25 a bus departs for Slovenia which goes through Novo mesto and Ljubljana, then continues to Piran. For travel by train, take tram no. 2 or 6 – click HERE for the timetable - to the main railway station from where there are several daily railway connections with Slovenia available, which you can find HERE. From Pula Airport to Slovenia From the airport you can go to the main bus or railway station by taxi, or transfer, which has to be ordered in advance. There is a bus to the Slovenian coast which departs every morning at 8:15 from the main bus station, and the train to Ljubljana leaves every day at 18:15 from the main railway station, the details can be found HERE. How can I pay in Slovenia?
As of 1.1.2007 the Euro became the official currency in Slovenia, for both cash and non-cash transactions. Non-cash payment with credit or debit cards is possible everywhere through POS terminals. Cards accepted for payment are MasterCard, Maestro, Visa, Visa Electron, Amex and Diners (depends on the sales outlet and the contract it has) and local cards Activa and Karanta. You can also withdraw cash at automatic teller machines of different banks which are located across the whole country. Cash withdrawal is possible mainly with MasterCard and Visa cards. Withdrawals can also be made using Maestro, Cirrus and Visa Electron Plus, where indicated by stickers on individual automated teller machines. Locations of automated teller machines and cards which can be used to withdraw cash can be found HERE. At banks, visitors to Slovenia can exchange money and cash traveller’s cheques, open bank accounts, deposit cash and conduct other non-cash business. Banks are open during the week between 9:00 and 12:00 and 14:00 and 17:00, and some on Saturdays between 9:00 and 12:00. Money can also be exchanged in exchange offices, at hotel reception desks, tourist agencies, petrol stations and larger supermarkets. What are the average prices of some basic foods in shops or restaurants in Slovenia?
Average prices of some basic foods in shops are the following: 1 kg of bread 2,00 EUR 1 litre of milk 0,75 EUR ½ litre of beer 0,95 EUR daily paper 1,00 EUR Average prices of some basic foods in restaurants are the following: 1,00 EUR for a cup of espresso coffee, 1,40 EUR for 2 dl of cola, 7,00 EUR for a classical, large pizza, 7,00 EUR for a portion of pasta with Bolognese sauce. In tourist spots you can expect slightly higher prices, while outside the tourist spots the prices will be lower than the average. I am interested in your border formalities
Border formalities are minimal and in line with European standards. Upon entering the Schengen borderfree zone, Slovenia was able to lift internal border control at land and sea borders with EU member countries in December 2007 and at air borders in March 2008. For most other non EU countries, a valid passport is sufficient to cross the border if the visit is no longer than three months. All those who need visas to visit Slovenia can get them at the Slovene Embassy or Consulate where you can get additional information concerning the visa issue procedure. You can find the list of embassies and consulates at the address: http://www.mzz.gov.si/en/representations_abroad_and_information_on_countries/ What documents must a child have to enter Slovenia?
A child can only travel and cross international borders with an identity document valid for the crossing of international borders. Such document is usually a valid passport, however, in certain cases it can also be a valid identity card or other document for crossing international borders (issued on the basis of special international agreements). The method for issuing documents differs from country to country, some issue children independent documents, while others include children in their parents' passports; all this is allowed for at border crossings. What documents are needed if traveling by car?
Foreign drivers, those from the EU as well as those outside it, need valid car registration and insurance, for the vehicle being driven. We suggest that before they intend to travel, drivers from the EU also obtain a green card issued by their insurance company, as in the event of a car accident, it facilitates the procedure of data exchange. The green card is obligatory for drivers not from EU member countries. What do I need to rent a car?
To rent a car you will require a personal identification document with a photograph, a valid driver's licence and a credit card, with which the car rental will be paid. A valid International driver's licence is also recommended for citizens of non EU European countries and is obligatory for citizens from other continents. Drivers wishing to rent a car must be at least 21 years of age (for categories H, I, J, O and S they must be at least 25 years of age) and their driver's licence must be valid for at least a further two years. For drivers between the ages of 21 and 25 some rental offices require additional payment for ‘young drivers’. What is needed if traveling by motor-home?
The driver needs to have a licence of the applicable category for the vehicle being driven, all passengers have to sit in adequate seats during travel and wear seat-belts. Other documents required are the same as for personal passenger vehicles. For transport of additional cargo on the roof or at the rear of the vehicle, the requirements are the same as for personal passenger vehicles – cargo may extend past the extreme front of the vehicle up to a maximum of 1 m, and may extend up to a maximum length of 1.5 m at the rear at the vehicle, however the total length of the vehicle with cargo must not exceed 12 m. If the cargo at the rear of the vehicle extends more than 1 m behind the vehicle it must be marked with a square board, 25x25 cm, with oblique red/white stripes. Overnight stops are permitted at special rest areas for motor-homes, which you can find HERE, or in camp grounds. For a list of camp grounds click HERE. Prices for transport by taxi
Airport Jože Pučnik Ljubljana to More informationBled 45-50 € Kranjska Gora 75-80 € Ljubljana 35-40 € Coast - Koper 135-140 €, Portorož 160-170 € Maribor 145 – 150 € Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport to Maribor 6 – 8 € Ljubljana 105 -120 € Bled 135 – 140 € Kranjska Gora 160 – 165 € Coast– Portorož 205 – 210 € How to say in Slovene?
Good morning - Dobro jutro Good day - Dober dan Good evening - Dober večer Hello - Živijo Thank you - Hvala Please - Prosim Goodbye - Nasvidenje Welcome - Dobrodošli Yes - Da No - Ne What's your name? - Kako ti je ime? My name is… - Moje ime je… Where is…? - Kje je... ? How much is…? - Koliko stane...? I am a journalist. Can you provide some answers for me?
You can find answers on most fruequently asked questions by journalists on our press corner web site. Please click here for more information. Can you send me the tourist catalog which interests me by mail?
Promotional material published by the Slovenian Tourist Board can be ordered free of charge here. In the promotional material you will find a lot of useful information about Slovenia and its tourist offer which will help your organize your travel or holiday and your stay in Slovenia. We suggest that you look for the information at our portal in advance. Where can I obtain more information about Slovenia, its history, culture and people?
More information about Slovenia can be found at the following web address and on http://www.ukom.gov.si/eng/slovenia/. Where can I obtain additional tourist information when arriving in Slovenia?
On your arrival in Slovenia you will find welcome messages at all larger border crossings. You can get more detailed information containing the most important attractions of Slovenia, tourist and catering services, maps and other general information about Slovenia at information boards and infopoints, located at the resting places by the motorways and at other tourist spots. At every tourist destination you will find hospitable tourist information centres with information about local tourist attractions, tour possibilities and events, offering a wide range of promotional material and tourist souvenirs. The list of tourist information centres can be found at this address. Where can I obtain information about the events in Slovenia?
Slovenia boasts a really rich offer of diverse events - festivals, theatre, cultural, musical and other cultural and artistic events, fairs, congresses, symposiums, professional meetings or sports, culinary, wine and other events. You can find more information here. |
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