Top things you must experience in Slovenia this autumn

Autumn in Slovenia is beautiful! Here are some hints about what’s well worth adding to your list of autumn experiences.

What makes autumn in Slovenia so special?

The magical image of the colourful autumn countryside. The aroma of fresh produce and autumn fruit that invites you to sit at the table. The new wine vintage that fills up barrels in wine cellars. These are only some of the reasons why you should visit Slovenia in the autumn. Here are a few things that you need to add to your list of autumn experiences and which Slovenians like to make the most of at this time of year.

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Come to the city for chestnuts

While you stroll in charming Slovenian cities you can’t miss the aroma of roasted chestnuts spreading through streets and squares. Stop at a street chestnut vendor and treat yourself to a scoop. A glass of must and, on colder days, of mulled wine goes down beautifully.

Take a walk through the towns

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Have a taste of must and young wine in wine cellars

Autumn is festive for grape and wine growers, as this is the time of the new wine vintage. They will happily invite you to have a taste of must and also try some other home-made goodies. Wine cellars get particularly merry and lively on St. Martin's Day, as this is the time when must turns into young wine.

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Visit a good restaurant

Slovenia swears by locally produced and seasonal food. Autumn is generous with various produce and fruit, so it’s the perfect time to enjoy the hospitality and fine cuisine of a good restaurant. Numerous gastronomic events also take place, such as Restaurant Week, November Gourmet, Taste Radol'ca and many others.

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Have a stroll among colourful leaves

In autumn, nature wears colourful garments. Each leaf is like a flower, painted in a warm shade of its own. And this symphony of colours invites many to take a stroll on the leafy carpet and take to the heights for magnificent autumn views. In autumn, some corners of Slovenia are especially worthy of visiting because of their splendour. Discover them!

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An active autumn in Slovenia

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Cycling amid the vineyards

Cycle and treat your taste buds on wine routes and paths.

Get to know Slovenia’s wine-growing side on its hiking trails

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Rambling through the colourful setting of autumn

Spend an active autumn in hiking boots.

The most beautiful autumn scenes in Slovenia

Autumn is a truly talented artist. When it picks up its colour palette, nature transforms into a fairy-tale painting. Join us on a journey through Slovenia, dressed in the hues of autumn. Take a look at our stunning photos, which capture the priceless moments of this magical season.

Picturesque autumn in Slovenia

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Visit osmica farms

Farmers in the Mediterranean and Karst Slovenia used to have the right to sell their produce and wine tax-free for eight days a year. This is where the name osmica (eight) come from, and you can find such farms in Kras, the Vipava Valley and Slovenian Istria even today. They are usually open twice a year, in autumn and spring, for ten days, giving you a golden opportunity to try characteristic local specialties and wine.

Visit wine cellars (osmice)

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Take a look at exhibitions in galleries and museums

When cold autumn breezes and rainy days come, it’s time to head indoors. What about taking a look at an interesting exhibition or museum collection? Slovenia offers a wealth of galleries and museums. Autumn is the right time to dive into the history and creativity of Slovenians and learn many new and interesting things.

Step into galleries and museums

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See to your well-being

Many ailments also come with autumn, unfortunately. Be one step ahead of them and improve your immune system. Slovenian thermal and natural spas will gladly help you with that, getting you fully prepared for the colder days. And don't forget to take the time to get pampered in wellness centres.

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Autumn in the countryside

Take in the scent of hay. The smell of earth. The fragrance of ripe fruit and freshly harvested produce. The scent of autumn in the countryside. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the idyllic surroundings of rural Slovenia. Spend a relaxing weekend or week on a tourist farm, where a traditional farming family will give you a warm welcome, treat you to local delicacies and give you a glimpse of their way of life.

Discover the idyllic countryside

This is the aroma of autumn

Fruitful autumn offers you a wide range of flavours that find their way to your plate or glass. The gifts of nature from forests, fields, orchards, vineyards and olive groves enrich dishes with their freshness and fullness. But not everything happens at the table. You can experience the fruitfulness of autumn in various ways.

Taste autumn on your plate!

Chestnuts, pumpkins, apples, walnuts, mushrooms and autumn's other delicious seasonal treats provide the perfect inspiration for autumn dishes. The unique flavour of fresh produce from the garden, field, orchard, vineyard or forest is simply irresistible. Autumn is the perfect time to sit down at the table and treat your taste buds to the flavours of the new harvest.

Taste autumn on your plate!

Slovenia’s best wine stories and experiences

Wine is also at the very centre of many stories and experiences that either bring you closer to Slovenian wine-making and its wine tradition or reflect modern trends and innovation. Discover some of the most interesting stories and experiences related to wine, which you just cannot miss.

Autumn joys from the forest and vineyard

Do you know why a stroll in the autumn countryside is a special experience? Because it surprises you with its fruit at every step. The forest is fragrant with the scents of mushrooms and chestnut. There is joy in vineyards and wine cellars as new noble drops of wine are born. Fields are ripe with autumn produce, and olives mature in olive groves.

The story of Slovenian olive oil

Have you ever tasted extra virgin olive oil from Slovenian Istria? Oil with a protected designation of origin will surely impress your taste buds. You will also find the rich taste of olive oil in other parts of Slovenia that are influenced by the Mediterranean climate. Follow it from the olive orchard to the press.

St. Martin's Day – birth of young wine

St. Martin's Day is the biggest Slovenian gastronomic holiday. Tradition says that on the eponymous day of St. Martin, on 11 November, must turns into wine. Celebrations of the holiday to welcome young wine are held throughout Slovenia, and especially in the wine regions. In addition to wine, typical St. Martin's Day dishes such as roasted goose, red cabbage and mlinci grace the table.

Slovenia is also beautiful in autumn

Experience the charm of autumn in Slovenia. Sit at a table loaded with dishes made from fresh autumn produce, explore Slovenian culture and cultural heritage experiences in a modern way, get pampered in thermal spas and treat yourself to a trip amidst picturesque nature.

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