Slovenia is an excellent place for sport and recreation; active holidays are possible in all parts of the country during all seasons. In the winter time visitors are attracted by wonderful ski slopes, in summer by the waters and the sky above Slovenia, in spring and autumn by the colourful hiking and cycling trails… Slovenian ski centers and winter resortsattract Alpine and tour skiers, cross-country skiers, borders, sledgers. Many schools of skiing will introduce you to winter joys which can also be experienced by air and at some places – by paragliding.
Numerous clubs for parachuting, hang-gliding, ballooning and flying centres offer the experiences of enjoyable winds. The land of forests promises many joys to hunters and clean rivers and lakes attract fishermen.
The Slovenian coastof the Adriatic sea is a nice starting point for lovers of sailing, surfing and diving. The Soča and other rivers present a challenge to kayakers, canoeists and rafters.
Everywhere across Slovenia there are riding clubs, and there are well-marked mountain and other hiking trails. Bicycling is also possible almost everywhere – from the temporary tourist to the lovers of more challenging rides, who will enjoy specially prepared and marked cycling trails.
As a part of Slovenian tourist centres, especially health resorts, many sport halls, tennis courts, squash courts etc. are available.
Golf has become an increasingly popular sport among the lovers of active holidays; it is played not only by Slovenians but also by our foreign visitors. It has been popular in our country since the year 1938. At that time the golf course at picturesque Bled was opened. Today golfers are welcome to eight golf courses and numerous practice areas.