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Adrenaline-packed adventures in the air

Feel as free as a bird and experience the thrill of aerial adventures – from paragliding and ziplining to floating in a wind tunnel.

Bird’s eye view of Slovenia

Are you passionate about adventures in the air? Experience Slovenia's diverse landscapes through exhilarating activities high above the ground. Discover the country from the cockpit of a light aircraft or enjoy the unforgettable thrill of a tandem skydive.  Catch the perfect thermal while paragliding or hang gliding. If you prefer to stay a little closer to the ground, soar along spectacular ziplines or put your skills to the test in adrenaline parks. For a truly unique sensation of flight, experience the weightlessness of an indoor wind tunnel.

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Number of sports airfields
12
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Number of registered take-off sites for paragliding and hang gliding
more than 40
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Number of zipline parks
6
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Number of adventure parks
more than 20

Two paragliders soar above Lake Bohinj between high mountains.

Paragliding and hang gliding: soar on the wings of the wind

Climb Slovenia's mountains and hills, then take to the skies on a paraglider, either solo or in tandem with an experienced pilot, and glide gently down into the valley below. Take in the breath-taking scenery and savour the freedom of flying. Slovenia is home to more than 40 registered take-off sites for paragliding and hang gliding, spread across almost the entire country. Among the most popular are the sites in the Goriška region and the Vipava Valley, where outstanding flying conditions provide more than 300 flyable days a year.

Take to the skies on perfect thermals

Light aircraft on green grass beneath the warm rays of the evening sun.

Sports airfields and skydiving: an adrenaline rush above the clouds

Slovenia is home to more than a dozen sports airfields catering for both powered flying and gliding. Many offer scenic flights, giving you a bird's-eye view of the spectacular landscapes below. From the air, you can admire Slovenia's highest peak, Mount Triglav, the iconic Lake Bled, the Adriatic Sea, the capital Ljubljana and many other cities and towns. Some airfields also offer aircraft hire, including light aircraft and gliders. A number of flying schools and clubs provide pilot training for powered aircraft, microlights and gliders, as well as skydiving courses.

If you are not afraid of heights, why not take the leap and enjoy an unforgettable aerial adventure? Quite literally. Several airfields across Slovenia offer tandem skydives, including Bovec, Lesce, Maribor, Portorož and Slovenj Gradec. Each location offers its own spectacular scenery – from the Julian Alps and Lake Bled to rolling vineyards and the Slovenian coast. Experienced, licensed instructors will ensure that your tandem skydive is both an unforgettable and a safe experience.

A hot air balloon floats above Lake Bled with the island and church against an Alpine backdrop.

Hot air ballooning: a romantic view of Slovenia from above

Experience the beauty of sunrise or sunset from a hot air balloon. Drift peacefully above the Pannonian Plains, the Ljubljana Marshes, Lake Bled and its surroundings, or many other stunning landscapes across Slovenia, and discover the country from a truly unique perspective. Ballooning clubs throughout Slovenia, operated by qualified and certified pilots, offer a safe and unforgettable experience in the skies.

Take to the skies in a hot air balloon

Ziplines: adrenaline-fuelled rides along steel cables

Feel the adrenaline rush as you glide along ziplines from scenic mountain peaks and even from a ski flying hill or across wild gorges and alpine rivers. This is an experience that will take your breath away and fill you with an incredible sense of freedom as you look down at the world below.

Embark on a thrilling zipline adventure

Did you know …

... that Slovenia is home to unique ziplines offering unforgettable experiences and a true adrenaline rush?

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Europe's largest zipline park
the Učja Canyon in the Soča Valley
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The world's steepest zipline
Planica, a descent from the ski flying hill
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Slovenia's longest continuous zipline
Olimpline in Črna na Koroškem

Person overcoming suspended obstacles in an adventure park among wooden structures and safety nets.

Adventure parks: thrilling challenges in the air for all generations

Giant swings, suspended bridges among the treetops, thrilling ziplines, balance and height tolerance challenges – are adrenaline-packed experiences awaiting you in adventure parks across Slovenia. Most parks offer different difficulty levels, designed to suit adventure seekers of all ages and abilities.

Get your heart racing in adventure parks

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