Magical Autumn

Nature reveals itself in different colours at every season. If in spring we admire the bright, vivid shades of green as the forests bud and sprout, in autumn we are awed by the fiery colours that transform landscapes into glowing scenes. Autumn in Slovenia is a favourite subject of top photographers - we've trawled through our media library and picked out some of the most picturesque scenes from all over Slovenia. Let yourself be enchanted!

One of the most iconic views in Slovenia is undoubtedly the view from Mount Ojstrica over Lake Bled with its island, the imposing castle on the cliff and the mountains in the background. The scene is particularly magical on an autumn morning. Photo: Franci Ferjan

 

The Zelenci Nature Reserve near Kranjska Gora is stunning in all seasons – even in autumn colours. Photo: Matevž Lenarčič

 

On the shore of Lake Bohinj is the Church of St John the Baptist, built before 1300. Together with the stone bridge, it is one of Bohinj's greatest attractions. Photo: Peter Strgar

 

The valley of the emerald Soča River – a landscape that attracts enthusiasts for active adventures, worth exploring even on warm autumn days. Photo: Iztok Medja

 

The larch trees on Vršič mountain pass turn shades of yellow, orange and gold in autumn. The scenes, which last only a few days before the needles fall off the larches, are simply enchanting. Photo: Iztok Medja

 

A scarecrow rattle called Klopotec and a heart-shaped road in vineyards near Maribor. Who wouldn't want to capture a scene like this in the hamlet of Špičnik? Photo: Rok Breznik

 

Lake Ribniško jezero, a popular hiking destination near the Ribniška koča hut on Pohorje Hills, dressed in autumn colours. Photo: Nejc Fon

 

The mighty Ptuj Castle rises above the mists and has for centuries given a distinctive look to the skyline of Slovenia's oldest town. Photo: Albin Bezjak

 

The hills of Pomurje region are dotted with vineyards, among which, after a vibrant harvest, the autumn calm reigns. In the background, the Vinarium wine tower rises into the sky, from the top of which you can admire a stunning view of three countries: Slovenia, Croatia and Hungary. Photo: Jošt Gantar

 

A mystical morning over Lake Ledava in the Goričko region. This is home to many animal species, some of which are found nowhere else in Slovenia. Birds, dragonflies, otters and many other animals give the landscape along the Ledava River its special character. Photo: Jošt Gantar

 

Autumn landscape in Vidošiči, Bela Krajina region. Slovenia is said to be the land of a thousand churches – almost every village has its own. Photo: Jošt Gantar

 

Autumn evening on the banks of the Ljubljanica River in Ljubljana. When the sun goes down, the streetlamps and the lights of restaurants, cafés and apartments in the old town switch on. Photo: Anže Krže

 

Piran, for many the most beautiful town on the northern Adriatic coast, appears in a different light come autumn. The summer crowds disperse and you can explore the picturesque streets in peace and enjoy the most beautiful views. Photo: Jacob Riglin

 

Debeli Rtič – where the greenest part of the Ankaran coast meets the sea. Have you visited this lesser-known part of the Slovenian Littoral region? Photo: Jaka Ivančič

 

Mighty in all seasons – Predjama Castle, built into a towering rock precipice, is a place of legends and exciting history. A visit to the castle is worth combining with a visit to the nearby Postojna Cave. Photo: Iztok Medja

 

Autumn in Rakov Škocjan – the picturesque karst valley of the Rak River, which has shaped the landscape for millennia, full of outstanding natural sights such as the Little and Great Natural Bridge. Photo: Iztok Medja

 

The vineyards of Slovenian Istria, dressed in the glowing colours of autumn, where winegrowers produce world-class wines on their estates, prized both at home and abroad. Photo: Jaka Ivančič

 

Do you know Mount Slavnik, a scenic peak in the heart of the Karst landscape, which offers beautiful views in all directions, all the way to the sea? This popular excursion point rewards hikers especially richly in autumn, when it turns golden hues. Photo: Jaka Ivančič

 

Slovenia, a general tourist guide

Slovenia, a general tourist guide

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