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Top outdoor gastronomic experiences

Lunch or dinner in the street, a picnic in nature, a snack at a rural homestead – discover Slovenian outdoor gastronomic experiences.

My way of enjoying a meal

Some say that eating outdoors brings even more pleasure when enjoying selected food and drinks. Do you agree? In warmer days, there are plenty of reasons in Slovenia to eat in the street or while accompanied by the sound of crickets chirping in the meadow or surrounded by grapevines. Add some freshness and romance by enjoying your lunch or dinner on well-maintained summer gardens and terraces, or dare to experience something more unusual. For pleasant homely atmosphere, sit with the locals on courtyards in rural homesteads and enjoy fresh local delicacies.

Enter the largest outdoor "restaurant"

Diverse flavours of Slovenian and global gastronomy, a popular spot for socialising and enjoying selected dishes outdoors – this is Open Kitchen, which has been "opening its doors" at Pogačarjev trg square in Ljubljana on warm and sunny Fridays for several years now. The most popular Slovenian gastronomic market occasionally takes place in other Slovenian towns – Nova Gorica, Koper, Slovenj Gradec and Ptuj. Can you smell it already? Come and indulge in the array of smells, flavours and colours.

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Delicious street food

Apart from the popular Odprta kuhna (Open Kitchen) event held regularly at the market in Ljubljana, there are many other places in Slovenia where you learn about and sample both local and more exotic flavours. And although it's street food, it is often given a gourmet twist. See for yourself by visiting the many great places and events that stand out from the rest.

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You have to try this!

Would you like to try something more special and unusual, something that will make your food and drink taste even better? Then don't miss out on unique culinary experiences that take you outdoors and indulge your taste buds at the same time. 

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Experiences you can't find anywhere else

If you're really up for a true food-oriented adventure in the great outdoors, then choose unique experiences with the Slovenia Unique Experience label. These are wonderful and unforgettable experiences that will always remind you of Slovenia.

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How about this…

If you fancy an out-of-the-box dinner or lunch, there are plenty of options in Slovenia to turn your usual meal into an unforgettable experience. Here are some more tips on how you can enjoy food and drink in a different way and discover the specialities of the local cuisine.

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Cable-car dinner

Be original and surprise your loved ones with dinner in the air. Sit in a car of the Krvavec cableway which transforms into a unique restaurant and enjoy supreme cuisine and unforgettable vistas.

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A wine safari in the Brda Hills

The people of Brda do not own exotic animals, but they have excellent wines and home-made delicacies. Take jeeps to the vineyards and enjoy a luxurious meal with authentic Brda flavours among the grapevines.

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Dinner under the stars

Plateau Dolga njiva is a popular hiking spot 1,400 metres above sea level in Karavanke above Tržič. Now you can also experience it in a very special, gourmet way. A helicopter will take you to the alpine...

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La vie en chocolate: a trip for chocoholics

If you are a lover of all things chocolate, then you must take a trip to the most chocolatey town in Slovenia – Radovljica.

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Roman flavours along the coast

Did you know that Romans once roamed the shores of Simonov zaliv (Simon's Bay) near Izola? Feel their spirit with a real Roman feast under the wide-open sky and bright stars next to a former Roman villa.

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Truffle hunt

Are you a sucker for truffles? Now you can hunt for these precious underground gems of the Istrian soil together with experts.

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What does Maribor taste like?

Find the answer to this question on a culinary journey through the city of the world's oldest vine.

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The Mmm Beatrice Academy marmalade quiz

Test your knowledge in literally the most delicious marmalade and jam quiz at an idyllic Karst homestead. Learn amazing facts and stories about marmalades and jams, then try to identify the ingredients...

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Experience even more delicious stories

Slovenia is a gastronomically rich and varied country, and so are food and drink experiences found there. If you're still hungry for unforgettable foodie experiences, take a look at some more ideas

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Visit food festivals

The best way to get to know Slovenian gastronomy is to visit a food festival. All year round, you can taste the local specialities of a particular place or region, or enjoy a variety of flavours from around the world.

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Dinner with summer breezes in your hair

Every mouthful is more flavoursome in the summer if enjoyed outdoors. Conjure up the perfect summer atmosphere with selected dishes and sit on well-maintained summer gardens and terraces of Slovenian restaurants.

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From the garden to your plate

One of the joys of the summer is that you can enjoy vegetables and fruit which come to your plate directly from the garden. Visit marketplaces in Slovenian towns, stop off in agricultural cooperatives where local produce and products from farms are on offer, or visit a tourist farm and enjoy home-grown and homemade food first hand.

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Start your day with local flavours

If you want to start your day with taste and quality, some places offer breakfast made from local ingredients and delivered to your desired location.

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Picnic season – experience it in your way

Are you coming to the picnic? Or would you rather take a basket and find a peaceful spot in nature? A picnic basket with selected local delicacies can be prepared for you in many corners of Slovenia. When setting out on a longer hike or a trip, a basket with delicious food can be prepared in certain hotels.

Get your picnic basket and enjoy the food while listening to birds singing and the chirping of crickets. Here are some tips.

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Picnic at Brdo pri Kranju

Picnic at Brdo pri Kranju

Enjoy a different culinary experience at the Brdo Estate. Find a suitable spot in nature with an electric golf cart, spread out a blanket and lay out supreme culinary delights from the picnic basket prepared by Brdo chefs.

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Picnic by the Drava River

Picnic by the Drava River

What if you suddenly wish to have a romantic picnic by the Drava River, but don’t have a blanket or a well-stocked basket? Don’t worry, a Maribor restaurant will prepare a picnic basket for you, and you can also rent a blanket.

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Picnic on the lake

Picnic on the lake

Row along beautiful Lake Bled and enjoy a private romantic picnic on the lake. Indulge in the goodies put in the picnic basket by the staff of Grand Hotel Toplice when hiring a boat.

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Eco-friendly picnic day

Eco-friendly picnic day

Spend a pleasant day in nature and enjoy a picnic basket loaded with homemade delicacies from the Pri Baronu farm.

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Go on a picnic with a Laško basket

Go on a picnic with a Laško basket

Take a bike ride around Laško and the surrounding area, taking with you a basket filled with local food. Choose between a gourmet, veggie or romantic basket.

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A picnic in the embrace of Pohorje forests

A picnic in the embrace of Pohorje forests

Swap the table for a blanket and cover it with delicious home-made delicacies from Pohorje. Find a suitable corner in nature and enjoy delicious bites outdoors.

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A Bela Krajina picnic on a bike

A Bela Krajina picnic on a bike

Treat yourself to a cycling trip in Bela Krajina, and have a picnic along the way with selected local produce from a basket filled to the top in the Bela Krajina House of Delights.

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A picnic among flower beds

A picnic among flower beds

In the café of the Volčji Potok Arboretum, they will prepare you a picnic basket with everything you need for outdoor culinary delights.

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Flavours from nature

Close your eyes and imagine the aroma of the forest. Can you also smell the aroma of wild berries? And the aroma of a meadow? Can you feel the freshness of herbs? These aromas will also accompany you in Slovenian cuisine. Wild flavours will delight you with their richness. We believe that it is a special experience and pleasure for many just to collect all these flavours outdoors. However, be moderate, careful and responsible in doing so. You can also join special guided experiences and learn something interesting about the edible plants and mushrooms that grow in the wild.

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