Must visit while in Slovenia in 2016

Celebrations at the end of the year bring a lot of dreams and ambitious travel plans. In 2016 book a visit to Slovenia, at the heart of Europe, which is full of interesting and great experiences. The capital city of Ljubljana, starting with the first January, enters the year of the Green Capital of Europe 2016 featuring many green stories and an excellent starting point for exploring the country between the Alps and the Adriatic. From the capital, take a trip into the green nature at Tolmin, the Alpine Town 2016. If you are coming for pleasure and business, visit major international congresses across the country and share your knowledge. Do not forget to relax at the Slovenian natural health resorts, where thermal and mineral waters have a beneficial effect on your health and well-being. Feel the Green, Active and Healthy Slovenia in 2016!

Ljubljana, the European Green Capital 2016

The Roman town of Emona 2000 years ago and a friendly European capital today, Ljubljana is a city with a charming historic centre, completely closed to motorised traffic. Ljubljana amazes every visitor with its hospitality, romantic corners, numerous events and rich cuisine with the tastes of Ljubljana. It is one of the rare capital cities with natural drinking water available on almost every step and numerous green areas where visitors love to spend time and Ljubljana residents like to meet. The efforts to improve the state of the environment and the quality of life brought the city its flattering title of the European Green Capital 2016. Along with colourful events throughout the year, many additional thematic events will be organised in 2016 to honour the city`s prestigious title.

Regardless of whether you visit Ljubljana for the first time or keep returning on a regular basis – there are never too many hints for unforgettable experiences. The best way to explore the capital is by bike or on foot, in all seasons of the year. Visit numerous museums and galleries, which are open throughout the year and indulge in Central European pulse.

Tolmin, Alpine Town 2016

From the Green Capital, in the heart of the country, embark on a trip to the green nature. After a two-hour and a half ride, a very special Alpine world opens in the West of Slovenia. Tolmin is located in the emerald Soča River valley, close to the Italian border, and partly also in the protected area of Triglav National Park, which is celebrating 25 years. Bearing the flattering title of the Alpine Town 2016, Tolmin has become part of an international association that strives for a nature-friendly and socially responsible development of the Alpine region. In the hearth of the land that winds along the emerald alpine river Soča, one of the most beautiful alpine rivers in the world, Tolmin has prepared a number of events that will spice up your visit. During the celebration of 100 years of peace after the First World Was and Isonzo Front, we recommend a visit to the memorial church of the Holy Spirit at Javorca, which is in the heart of pristine nature and impresses with its Art Nouveau interior.

Carousel of international congress events

Between 18th and 22nd January, Ljubljana will host the prestigious SITE Executive Summit 2016, which is the largest global promotional project of Slovenia in the meetings industry. Slovenian Incoming Workshop, the biggest business event in Slovenian tourism will take place in June. Between 24th and 26th June, during the world-famous handmade Idrija lace festival, Ljubljana will also host the International Lace Congress (OIDFA). Idrija bobbin lace is an exclusive handicraft and art treasure of Slovenia with more than 300-year tradition, deeply rooted in Idrija, one of the loveliest historical towns of Slovenia. OIDFA will be the largest and most important lacework event in the world and one of the biggest congress events in 2016 in Slovenia. Beside Ljubljana, various event`s activities will also take place in Idrija, Cerkno, Škofja Loka, Žiri, Železniki, Polhov Gradec, Maribor, Dravograd, Piran and other Slovenian towns.

Slovenia is green, active and healthy due to the fact that the country is rich with more than 100 natural thermal and mineral water springs, which have a healing touch. Have a glass of pure health or treat yourself with a thermal bath! During your active discovery of Slovenia, forget about the time in one of the 14 Slovenian natural health resorts. Learn more about the beneficial effects of Slovenian natural water in the brand new catalogue Healthy Waters, published by Slovenian Tourist Board. Enjoy the reading and get inspired!

Feel Slovenia and create unforgettable travel memories with full of energy.

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