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Cheer with us in the sports year 2025

In 2025, Slovenia will once again host several major sports competitions. Cheer for your sports heroes and experience what it feels like to be them by enjoying activities at sport venues in Slovenia.

Slovenia, a land of excellent athletes

Despite its small size, Slovenia has many world-class male and female athletes who have won medals in major sporting competitions. In general, Slovenia is known as a very athletic country, as most of its people take part in some type of physical activity. Slovenia is also famous for being an excellent organiser of sports competitions. Feel Slovenia’s heart beating for sports, cheer on athletes with us, or try out one of the many sports activities yourselves.

Top winter sports venues in Slovenia

In winter, you can cheer for your sports heroes at five venues during the Alpine skiing, ski jumping, cross-country skiing and snowboarding World Cup events. In addition to attending these races, you can have fun at the events accompanying them.

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Winter sports’ elite on Slovenian snow

In wintertime, Slovenia hosts several world championship competitions. Check to see which winter sports’ competitions will take place in Slovenia and when you can cheer on your favourites.



Pokljuka hosts the World Para Biathlon Championships

After a year-long break, Pokljuka will once again host top biathlon competitions in 2025. In addition to the World Cup event in March, it will host the World Para Biathlon Championships for the first time in its history. Para biathletes will compete for world titles between 4 and 9 February 2025. Support them while enjoying the beautiful mountain and forest scenery of Pokljuka!

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Take on the snow challenges

If watching top athletes inspires you to indulge in snow sports, you can experience most of these winter venues for yourself when competitions aren't taking place.

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Discover your mountain paradise on the Pokljuka Plateau

Discover your mountain paradise on the Pokljuka Plateau

In winter, Pokljuka is mainly popular with cross-country skiers, as it has a network of cross-country skiing trails. The idyllic snow-covered landscape attracts winter hikers too, with or without snowshoes, and you can always find small snow-covered...

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Let Planica be your queen, too

Let Planica be your queen, too

Discover the valley under the Ponce mountains on groomed cross-country skiing trails spanning 40 km. Walk to the Tamar Valley and take a sleigh ride back.

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Winter fun in Kranjska Gora

Winter fun in Kranjska Gora

Kranjska Gora is a popular ski resort where you can reach the ski slopes from the village on foot. In addition to swishing down groomed ski slopes for all skill levels, you can enjoy cross-country skiing, night sledding or ice skating

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A quick jump from the city to nature

A quick jump from the city to nature

When you visit Maribor, which is home to the oldest vine in the world, take a gondola ride up to the Pohorje Hills, where, in winter, you can enjoy all kinds of fun, from skiing to ‘pležuh’ sledge races. Summer is the most exciting time for adrenaline...

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Rogla – a world of unique winter experiences

Rogla – a world of unique winter experiences

There is no room for boredom at Rogla! Skiers and snowboarders can glide down groomed slopes or try out the snow park. Children will love the many exciting and entertaining activities available. Highlights include a stroll along the Canopy Walk and an...

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Winter adventures around Ljubno ob Savinji

Winter adventures around Ljubno ob Savinji

From Ljubno ob Savinji, head to the nearby Golte Ski Resort for skiing and other winter thrills. If you're looking for authentic nature, drive to Logar Valley and explore it on cross-country skis, a sledge or snowshoes.

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Sport highlights in Slovenia in the warmer months

There are also exciting sporting events in Slovenia in the warmer months, when mainly cycling and running competitions are at the forefront. In addition, Slovenia hosts some major indoor and water competitions. Get ready to cheer on world-class athletes or take on the challenge yourselves by participating in recreational sporting competitions.

Traditional summer sports competitions in Slovenia

Fans of cycling, running, hiking and sports climbing are in for a treat during the summer months in Slovenia. Check out which competitions taking place in Slovenia have found their way onto Slovenian and international sport calendars.

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Tour of Slovenia

Tour of Slovenia

The traditional multi-day Tour of Slovenia has a different route every year, taking top-level cyclists to different parts of the green country. In recent years, it has gained importance with live broadcasts on Eurosport.

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Giro d'Italia to visit Slovenia again

Giro d'Italia to visit Slovenia again

Following the two triumphs of Slovenian cycling aces, Primož Roglič and Tadej Pogačar, the prestigious Giro d’Italia will once again pass through Slovenia. One of the stages will finish in Nova Gorica.

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Sport climbing elite in Koper

Sport climbing elite in Koper

Save the date: from 4 to 6 September 2025, Koper is hosting a climbing spectacle, where the best sport climbers will compete in the Lead Climbing World Cup.

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Experience cycling in Slovenia

Experience cycling in Slovenia

Do you like cycling and want to test your fitness? Take part in the biggest cycling events in Slovenia and share your enthusiasm for cycling with other like-minded people.

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Tour Slovenia in your running shoes

Tour Slovenia in your running shoes

Discover a running paradise on the sunny side of the Alps and join runners in the largest running events in Slovenia.

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Hiking festivals in Slovenia

Hiking festivals in Slovenia

Discover the most interesting hiking festivals and events in Slovenia.

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Top trail runs in Slovenia

Top trail runs in Slovenia

Experience unforgettable running adventures in Slovenia, in which you will cross rivers, primeval forests and mountain ridges, run along the Adriatic coast and even into an abandoned mine.

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Wild water kayaking/canoeing, Tacen

Wild water kayaking/canoeing, Tacen

The rapids of the Tacen course have traditionally been the venue for World Cup races for wild water kayakers and canoeists. In 2025, you can cheer them on between 28 and 31 August.

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Rowing in June at Bled

Rowing in June at Bled

The Alpine gem of Bled will host two major international competitions in June 2025: the traditional international regatta and the prestigious Euro Masters European veterans' competition.

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The Volleyball Nations League

The Volleyball Nations League

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, will once again host the prestigious Volleyball Nations League tournament from 16 to 20 July.

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Summer experiences in the spirit of champions

Get to know the summer Slovenia as experienced by top-level athletes and outdoor activity enthusiasts.

Top road cycling tours

Road cycling is gaining in popularity among Slovenians on the wings of successes of Slovenian professional cyclists. We have our own "treats" for the most enthusiastic cyclists on racing bikes. Discover some of the most popular road cycling tours where top Slovenian cyclists have been making names for themselves.

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Top road cycling tours

Top road cycling tours

Road cycling is gaining in popularity among Slovenians on the wings of successes of Slovenian professional cyclists. We have our own "treats" for the most enthusiastic cyclists on racing bikes. Discover some of the most popular road cycling tours where top Slovenian cyclists have been making names for themselves.

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Tame the wild waters like whitewater canoeists

Tame the wild waters like whitewater canoeists

Slovenia also has a number of top-level kayakers and canoeists, starting with the reigning Olympic silver medallist Peter Kauzer and European champion Benjamin Savšek. Feel some of the adrenaline they experience on the rapids of the country’s clear rivers. The wildest experience awaits you on the emerald beauty of Soča, while other Slovenian rivers will also be able to provide you with a challenge. If not exactly in a kayak or canoe, maybe in some other vessel.

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The sky's the limit

The sky's the limit

Discover the most attractive climbing challenges in Slovenia. Climb via ferrata of various difficulty levels to reach places that offer magnificent views. Try one of the 113 natural climbing sites. Visit indoor climbing centres and solve the riddle among grips like Janja Garnbret.

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Mountain cycling experiences

Mountain cycling experiences

The diverse Slovenian landscape offers excellent venue for mountain bikers. Get to know Slovenia by travelling the most beautiful touring cycling routes, which lead you to luxurious views, skill challenges and, above all, to indescribable pleasures in green nature - from the Alpine world to the sea.

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Ride for kilometres on long-distance bike trails

Ride for kilometres on long-distance bike trails

Some are part of international trails, other connect interesting places in Slovenia. Long-distance cycling routes in Slovenia lead you through the green country and reveal its diversity. With all the attractions along the way, the kilometres will fly by.

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Slovenia = a land of champions

Slovenia has catapulted many sports stars into the world spotlight. Many of them have won medals at all major competitions and entered not only the Slovenian, but also the global history of sport. Since there are many world-class Slovenian athletes, we present you the hottest sport names from Slovenia at the moment.

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