Located in central Europe, the Republic of Slovenia is bordered by Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. This small country separated from Yugoslavia in 1991, and joined the European Union in 2004. Slovenia is full of natural beauty with rolling hills, the Julian Alps, the Adriatic coastline and limestone caves. The size of this small country makes it easy to explore as attractions are located close together. It is possible to see Slovenia’s highlights in a day or two.
Slovenia’s Top Attractions
Postojna Caves Slovenia
The most visited cave in all of Europe, Postojna Caves is twenty kilometers of passages, galleries and chambers. This karst underground features hundreds of stalagmites, stalactites and calcite formations in a variety of shapes and colours. Your guided tour begins on an electric train through the cave passages. After the train, a walking tour will lead you to the concert hall which can hold up to 10,000 people. A guided tour lasts an hour and a half. Bring a jacket as the temperature in the cave ranges from 8–10 Celsius.
Postojna Cave
Jamska cesta 30
6230 Postojna, Slovenia
Lake Bled Slovenia
The resort town of Bled is a frequent honeymoon spot for Slovenes and neighbouring Croatians. Lake Bled is located at the foot of the Julian Alps about fifty-five kilometers from Ljubljana. A little white church on a tiny island sits in the middle of this emerald green mountain lake with a circumference of only four miles. Visitors can visit the island by small motor boat or a traditional Bled Pletna boat. Bled Castle sits on a high bluff in the distance. This castle with towers, turrets and a moat is also a historic museum with an exhibit of local artifacts.
Ljubljana Slovenia
The capital city of Slovenia is a two hour drive from all state borders. Ljubljana with a population of 276,000 maintains the friendliness of a small town while possessing all the amenities of a metropolis. The city is separated by the Ljubljana river. West of the river is the new city and modern day commercial centre, while on the east is the old historic city and Ljubljana castle. Ljublana’s trademark triple bridge or Tomostovje connects the two sides. Attraction in Ljubljana include:
- Zmajski Most (Dragon Bridge) – One of Ljublana’s main bridges, it is guarded by four dragon statutes.
- Ljubljana Castle – From the tower of this castle, you get a magnificent view of the city.
- Tivoli Park – This main city park is located at the western end of the city centre.
You can walk through the city of Ljubljana in a couple of hours. The city is a great starting point to see the rest of Slovenia. Within a two hour drive, you can visit the karst caves, the alpine mountains and the Adriatic coast.
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