Ljubljana & Central Slovenia are a great starting point to fall in love with Slovenia's special features. The capital, whose name sounds like beloved in Slovenian (Ljubljana–ljubljena), lives with a thousand faces of urban culture and art, festivals and events. It is joined with the marsh where the oldest wheel in the world was discovered. Green trails around Central Slovenia lead to places of UNESCO heritage of humanity and primeval forests.
Idrija with the heritage of the mercury mine, the Škofja Loka Passion Play, the Ljubljana Marshes and the Krokar primeval forest in the Kočevsko region have been inscribed on the UNESCO lists of the heritage of humanity. More
Ljubljana was awarded the platinum Slovenia Green Destination label. More
The destinations of Kamnik, Kočevsko, Idrija and Gorenja vas - Poljane have been awarded the Slovenia Green Gold label. More
Destinations Škofja Loka and Cerklje in Gorenjsko pride themselves on having obtained the silver Slovenia Green Destination label. More
The River Kolpa and Idrija were awarded the title of the European Destination of Excellence by the European Commission. More
Visit other regions:
Thermal Pannonian Slovenia
Alpine Slovenia
The Mediterranean & the Karst in Slovenia
Ljubljana. Vibrant. Lively. A city that combines the charm of a small capital and the confidence of big European cities.
A charming medieval town nestled in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.
Your first contact with Slovenia and its green Alpine landscape when you step off the plane
Together with the Krokar primeval forest, which is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Kočevje Region makes for a truly mystical forest landscape.
A melting pot of cultures in the very south of Slovenia by the River Kolpa
A historic town of tradition and creativity in the vicinity of Ljubljana and an excellent starting point for exploring the Julian Alps.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Idrija boasts the second largest mercury mine in the world.
An archaeological gem in the heart of Europe, embraced by the River Krka and the Dolenjska landscape with its gentle hills.
Walk around the green capital of Ljubljana, learn about the life of herdsmen on Velika planina, explore the natural and cultural treasures of the UNESCO heritage of humanity and surrender yourself to the humming of ancient forests in the Kočevsko region and of the River Kolpa, the warmest Slovenian river.
Are you ready to experience something special, something that you won’t be able to find anywhere else? Choose unique boutique five-star experiences in Ljubljana and Central Slovenia, which you’ll remember fondly for the rest of your lives.
Enter the world of the mysterious forests of Kočevje and explore the nature in all its primal glory. This area is home to the largest brown bear population...
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Sports and culinary route to the four microbreweries of Kamnik, the place with the most breweries per inhabitant in the world.
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A unique three-day experience for lovers of fly fishing, pristine nature and clean rivers that includes local cuisine and an unforgettable adventure –...
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An experience that reveals the rich pastoral heritage of the Velika Planina plateau and offers a comfortable break and a modern culinary experience in...
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An epic tour with the architect of UNESCO's Ljubljana. An intimate experience of the visionary master and his great mind.
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A good breakfast sets you up for a day of exploration and fun in the city. Begin your day with a real Ljubljana breakfast and enjoy the always-lively...
Read moreSlovenia writes a green story. Feel it at every step.
With over 542 m² of public green areas per capita, Ljubljana is one of the greenest cities of Europe. Almost half of the green areas are covered with forests.
The largest beast in Slovenia, the brown bear, is the undisputed king of these forests and a protected species to boot.
The area of Krvavec is a part of the conservation area of the Kamnik and Savinja Alps and the Natura 2000 nature protection network.
The UNESCO Global Geopark Idrija is recognized as a geological, natural and cultural heritage site with great potential for developing sustainable geotourism.
Enjoy the exciting vibe of the Slovenian capital and take a stroll among the masterpieces of the architect Jože Plečnik. Green nature and popular hiking destinations await you just a short distance from the city centre. In southern Slovenia, have some fun by the country’s warmest river.
Take a break in the heart of Slovenia! Surrender to the busy flow of the Slovenian capital and other towns – Celje, Žalec, Novo mesto, Kamnik, etc. Enjoy the beauties of green nature, from the high mountains to idyllic hills, all just a few steps away. Choose and book your holiday today!
If you go north or north-east, you will come to the world of the highest mountaintops of the Alpine Slovenia. In the east, you will feel the power of the healing waters of Thermal Pannonian Slovenia. West and south-west of Central Slovenia, you will be able to discover the secrets of the karst world, the wine-growing Vipava Valley and Brda as well as the attractive blue colours of the sea on the Slovenian coast.
Activities among the highest mountains and the wildest waters.
Global surprises from salt pans to karst caves.
Feeling good between health resorts and wine-growing hills.
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