Category Archives: Tourism

Jezersko is one of the Slovenian municipalities located near the Austrian border. In fact, the border between Slovenia and Austria is considered to be the local Jezersko pass (in Slovenian: Jezerski Vrh) with the height of 1,218 metres above sea level known since the ancient Roman times. A picturesque Alpine village of Zgornje Jezersko is

The Adriatic coast in Slovenia is only 46 kilometres long. By the standards of Europe, it is one of the smallest coasts on the continent. Geographically, it belongs to the Gulf of Trieste. However, it is surrounded by three more small gulfs – the Gulf of Koper, Moon Bay (Strunjan), and the Gulf of Piran.

The Slovenian region Bela Krajina (White Carniola) demonstrates the active growth of tourist attractiveness. In 2018, the region was visited by almost 35 thousand tourists – 17% more than in 2017. They made a little over 85 thousand overnight stays – 18% more than the year before last. The share of foreign visitors reached almost

The 15-metre Kozjak waterfall is one of the most famous sights of Kobarid. It is hidden among the rocks and surrounded by steep walls. The contrast between the mirror-water, the blue-green colour of the basin, and the dark walls of the mountains create a truly unique look. Kozjak is considered the most picturesque waterfall in

Štanjel is a small picturesque settlement named after Saint Daniel. Founded back in 1402, Štanjel impresses with its architecture. Externally, the greyish tint of house walls in the settlement preserves the legacy of six centuries. The strategic location was determined by the fact that the settlement was a stronghold for repelling the attacks of the

Tourism in Radovljica is actively developing thanks to the proximity of Bled. The number of hotel facilities increases fast. At the same time, the municipality seeks to develop boutique tourism. An example of good practice is the Linhart Boutique Hotel in the historical centre of Radovljica. The hotel is named after the playwright, poet, historian

According to preliminary data, 5.6 million tourists visited Slovenia in 2018, making a total of 15.3 million overnight stays in the country. This follows from the Statistics Service data published on 31 January 2019. These figures significantly exceed the figures for 2017 – 4.95 million visitors and 12.6 million overnight stays. Only in December 2018,

In Slovenia, a 300-kilometre hiking route will open in the nearest future, which will introduce tourists to many natural sights of the country. informs that a new tourist trail through the Julian Alps called Julian Alps Hiking Trail will officially be opened in April 2019. The first part of the route became available to tourists