SLOVENIA

SLOVENIA
Travel Agent’s Manual
Mobile edition
www.slovenia.info
SLOVENIA GREEN
In Slovenia we swear by sustainable development and we adhere to our
green obligations. We operate with respect for the environment and nature,
and we take account of local special features. Because this is important
for each one of us and for our environment. At the Slovenian Tourist
Board we are committed to green operations. Through the “SLOVENIA
GREEN” project, we are striving to function in the most environmentally
friendly way in promoting our country. We use environmentally friendly
materials, whenever possible we bike or walk, we use natural sources of energy,
we handle water resources prudently, and above all we spread the will
and knowledge for all others to act in this way. Including you.Including you.
Our project “SLOVENIA GREEN” inspired us to prepare abstracts of our
brochures for your mobile devices. Remember, the weight of paper is the
waight of trees. To view the whole content of the broschure please visit us
at: www.slovenia.info/publications
Paper is precious.
DON’T WASTE IT.

Slovenian TouriST Board
Slovenska turistična organizacija
Dimičeva 13 • SI-1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 5898 550
fax: +386 1 5898 560
e-mail: info@slovenia.info
portal: www.slovenia.info
business pages:
www.slovenia.info
repreSenTaTive officeS aBroad
Austria - Slowenisches Tourismusbüro
Opernring 1/R/4/447
A-1010 Wien
tel.: +43 1 7154 010
fax: +43 1 7138 177
e-mail: info@slovenia-tourism.at
Italy - Ufficio del Turismo Sloveno
Galleria Buenos Aires 1
I-20124 Milano
tel.: +39 0229 51 11 87
tel. 2: +39 0229 51 41 57
fax: +39 0229 51 40 71
e-mail: info@slovenia-tourism.it
Germany-Slowenisches Fremdenverkehrsamt
Maximiliansplatz 12 a
D-80333 München
tel.: +49 89 29 16 12 02
fax: +49 89 29 16 12 73
e-mail: slowenien.fva@t-online.de
Benelux/France
Office du Tourisme Slovène
Sloveense Dienst voor Toerisme
Idaliestraat 19/3, Rue d’Idalie
Brussel 1050, Bruxelles
tel. 1: +32 2 644 2704
tel. 2: +32 499 12 12 87
fax: +32 2 644 2704
e-mail:brussels@slovenia.info
United Kingdom/Ireland
Information Office, London
10 Little College Street
SW1P 3SH London
Tel.: +44 870 225 53 05
Fax: +44 207 222 52 77
E-mail: london@slovenia.info
Japan/Tokyo
スロヴェニア観光局 東京インフォメ
ーションオフィス
〒107-0062東京都
港区南青山7-14-12
Tel.: +81 3 5468 2217
Fax: +81 3 5468 2217
メールアドレス: tokyo@slovenia.info
MiniSTry of foreign affairS
1
Prešernova 25, p.p. 481
SI-1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 4782 000
fax.: +386 1 4782 340
e-mail: info.mzz@gov.si
www.mzz.gov.si
DEAR PARTNERS OF SLOVENIAN TOURISM,
We would like to invite you to a healthy, intact and active country of countless adventures!
The care for health, renewal of vitality and power as well as seeking of a path towards
balance in life are no longer simply phrases, but a life philosophy of modern human
beings and, naturally, of a modern tourist. Healthy, natural, active, authentic, intact
and green – these are the attributes of tourist destinations that are sought after and
appreciated by tourists nowadays. Slovenia is such a destination; it is meant for tourists
who hope to preserve and restore their health through an active vacation in intact
nature.
Namely, Slovenia is a GREEN destination that invites tourists to preserve and restore
their HEALT H through an ACTIVE vacation. Numerous facts speak in favour of a
green Slovenia: with almost 60% coverage with forests, Slovenia is ranked the third
most forested country in Europe; 36% of the surface of our land is included in the
Nature network; according to the quantity of river waters per inhabitant, Slovenia
belongs to the most water-rich European countries; the drinking water in Slovenia is
the cleanest not only in Europe, but in the world. And the list goes on and on.
Slovenia is also a country that is almost made for an active discovery of adventures in
the midst of all these extraordinary natural features. Trails for hikers in the midst of
intact nature are available only a couple of minutes away – even from the capital. The
diversity of land in such a small area offers bicycle tracks for families as well as lovers
of difficult cross-country and mountain cycling. Did you know that you can also
experience the Slovenian underground on a bicycle? 27,000 kilometres of running
waters in Slovenia enable water sports and water activities in Slovenia to satisfy even
the most demanding tourists daily. Moreover, even lovers of winter vacation love to
return to Slovenia – including lovers of ski touring and those who enjoy fresh air in
numerous ski resorts. Slovenia represents a unique paradise for other lovers of active
vacations – be it riding, golf or adrenaline discovery of our country from air; namely,
the unique position at the crossroads of the Alps, the Mediterranean and the Pannonian
Plain provides a diverse and, at the same time, unique tourist offer.
Dear partners of Slovenian tourism! Healthy, natural, active – three key words that
describe the destination of Slovenia. These three factors represent what we are most
proud of and what we will offer tourists who are invited to our country.
Dear partners of Slovenian tourism! I invite you to present to guests the unique set
of experiences that is offered by our country. I am convinced that during their stay
in Slovenia, guests will again find their balance of body and soul, while at the same
experiencing the story of a green tourist destination.
M. A. Maja Pak,
Director of the Slovenian Tourist Board

SloveNIA
Public fairs and trade fairs to be attended by the Slovenian
Tourist Board and its partners in 2012.
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on Tour
date event location country
11.01.-15.01. Vakantiebeurs Utrecht Netherlands
12.01.-15.01. Outdoor Show London United Kingdom
12.01.-15.01. Ferienmesse Vienna Austria
18.01.-22.01. FITUR - Feria Internacional de Turismo Madrid Spain
19.01.-22.01. MATKA - Nordic Travel Fair Helsinki Finland
21.01.-22.01. Ferien - Vital - Heirat - Air Graz Austria
27.01.-29.01. IRU Linz Linz Austria
14.02.-15.02. IMTM Tel Aviv Israel
09.02.-12.02. EMITT Istanbul Turkey
09.02.-12.02. Holiday World Prague Czech Republic
11.02.-12.02. Wiets en Wandelbeurs Amsterdam Netherlands
16.02.-19.02. BIT - Borza Internazionale del Turismo Milan Italy
22.02.-26.02. F.R.E.E Munich Germany
23.02.-26.02. IFT - Međunarodni sajam turizma Belgrade Serbia
17.02.-18.02. Salon de la Peche Saint-Etienne France
30.03.-01.04 Destinations Nature Paris France
25.02.-26.02. LIBERAMENTE Ferrara Fiere Ferrara Italy
01.03.-04.03. Utazas Budapest Hungary
02.03.-04.03. Reiseliv Oslo Norway
07.03.-11.03. ITB - Internationale Tourismus Börze Berlin Germany
12.03.-15.03. Seatrade Miami USA
21.03.-24.03. MITT - Moscow International Travel & Tourism Moscow Russia
28.03.-30.03. UITT - Ukraine International Travel & Tourism Kiev Ukraine
March Vacanze Weekend Bergamo - Padua -Torino - Italy
Verona
31.03.-01.04 ARGUS Bike Festival Vienna Austria
18.04.-20.04. COTTM Beijing China
22.05.-24.05. IMEX Frankfurt Germany
May Fiera Campionaria Padua Italy
17.07.-19.07. RDA - Reise Deutscher Autobusunternehmungen Cologne Germany
September SANA - Salone Internazionale del Naturale Bologna Italy
28.09.-29.09. No frills Bergamo Italy
01.09. Eurobike – Holidays on Bike Friedrichshafen Germany
September TourNatur Düsseldorf Germany
September TT WARSAW Tour and Travel Warsaw Poland
20.09.-23.09. JATA - World Travel Fair Tokyo Japan
04.10-06.10. CIS Travel Market St. Petersburg Russia
18.10.-20.10. TTG Incontri Rimini Italy
03.10.-05.10 ITB Asia Singapore China
05.11.-08.11. WTM - World Travel Market London United Kingdom
November EIBTM -Global Meetings & Incentives Exhibition Barcelona Spain
November Die Familie Klagenfurt Austria

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ASSOCIATION OF SLOVENIAN TOURIST AGENCIES
ABC RENT A CAR D.O.O.
Celovška cesta 268
SI – 1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 59 070 510
fax: +386 1 519 98 76
e-mail: abc-tourism@europcar.si
www.abc-tourism.si
Established: 1989.
Number of staff: 31.
AGENCIJA RENEE D.O.O.
Rožna dolina cesta XVII/15
SI – 1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 423 57 42
fax: +386 1 257 18 22
e-mail: info@renee-co.si
www.reneetours.ru
Established: 2003
Number of staff: 19
AGENCIJA VAN GOGH
Glavni trg 17
SI – 2000 Maribor
tel.: +386 2 234 52 20
fax: +386 2 234 52 17
e-mail: ivo@agencija-vangogh.si
www.agencija-vangogh.si
Established: 1990
Number of staff: 5
AVRIGO D.D. NOV A GORICA
Kidričeva 20
SI – 5000 Nova Gorica
tel.: +386 5 330 31 23
fax: +386 5 330 31 26
e-mail: avrigotours.gorica@
avrigo.si
www.avrigo.si
Established: 1952
Number of staff: 210
BURIN YC d.o.o.
Proletarska cesta 4
SI – 1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 520 18 64
fax: + 386 1 520 18 50
e-mail: info@burin.si
www.burin.si
Established: 2003
Number of staff: 7
Commercial Interest Association
Dimičeva 13, SI-1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 58 98 229
fax: +386 1 58 98 224
e-mail: info@ztas.org
www.ztas.org
INCOMMING AGENCIES
CLUB d.o.o.
Postaja 11
SI – 5216 Most na Soči
tel.: +386 5 381 30 50
gsm: +386 31 675 630
fax: +386 5 388 74 63
e-mail: club.ta@siol.net
Established: 1994.
Number of staff: 1
CON DORTRAVEL d.o.o.
Mariborska cesta 212
SI - 3211 Škofja vas
Tel.: +386 3 428 45 50
Fax: +386 3 428 45 52
e-mail: miran@condor-travel.com
www.condor-travel.com
Established: 2000
Number of staff: 15
GOLF SLOVENIA.NET
Cankarjevo nabrežje 3
SI – 1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 244 25 30
fax: +386 1 244 25 34
e-mail: sales@golfslovenia.net
www.golfslovenia.net
Established: 2006
Number of staff: 7
INES TOURS d.o.o.
Židovska ulica 1
SI – 1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 421 39 40
fax: +386 1 421 39 44
e-mail: info@ines-tours.si
www.ines-tours.si
Established: 1993
Number of staff: 2
KOMPAS d.d.
Pražakova 4
SI – 1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 200 63 24
fax: +386 1 200 64 31
e-mail: tina.mozina@kompas.si
www.kompas-online.net
Established: 1951.
Number of staff: 246
KOMPAS NOVO MESTO
D.O.O.
Novi trg 10
SI – 8000 Novo mesto
tel.: +386 7 393 15 30
fax: +386 7 393 15 39
e-mail: kompas.nm@siol.net
www.kompas-nm.si
Established: 1991
Number of staff: 9
M & M TURIS T D.O.O.
Cankarjevo nabrežje 3
SI – 1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 244 25 30
fax: +386 1 244 25 34
e-mail: info@mm-turist.si
www.mm-turist.com
Established: 1991
Number of staff: 7
M TOURS BLE D, D.O.O.
Prešernova cesta 3
SI – 4260 Bled
tel.: +386 4 5753 300
fax: +386 4 5753 311
e-mail: mtours@mtours.net
Established: 1992
Number of staff: 32
MAYA ŠPORTNI TURIZEM,
BORUT NI KOL AŠ S.P.
Padlih borcev 1
SI – 5220 Tolmin
tel.: +386 5 380 05 30
fax: +386 5 380 05 31
e-mail: info@maya.si
www.maya.si
Established: 2000
Number of staff: 4
PALMA D.O.O., PE PORTOROŽ
Obala 16
SI - 6320 Portorož
e-mail: visitslo-po@palma.si
tel.: + 386 5 6710 680
fax: + 386 5 6710 684
www.palma.si
Established: 1990
Number of staff: 45
PANORAMIC
TRAVEL GROUP
Stegne 11 a
SI-1000 Ljubljana
Tel: +386 1 6004300
Fax: +386 1 6004325
e-mail: info@panoramic-travel.com
www.panoramic-travel.com
Established: 2008
Number of staff: 18
TOP-TOURS, D.O.O.
Obala 26
SI – 6320 Portorož
tel.: +386 5 6778 040
fax: +386 5 6778 044
e-mail: top-tours@siol.net
www.top-tours.si
Established: 2000
Number of staff: 3
PISANEC TOUR DESIGN
COMPANY LTD
POTOVANJA PISANEC D.O.O.
Stara Loka 115
SI – 4220 Škofja Loka
tel.: +386 4 506 25 00
fax: +386 4 506 25 15
e-mail: pisanec@pisanec.si
www.pisanec.si
Established:: 1991
Number of staff: 3
T&T Smart Europe Travel
Celovška 73
SI – 1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 519 35 11
fax: +386 1 519 53 45
e-mail: info@promet-tt.si
www.promet-tt.si
Established: 1989
Number of staff: 20
SAJKO TURIZEM d.o.o.
Trg Svobode 22
SI – 2310 Slovenska Bistrica
PE LJUBLJANA
Wolfova 10 A
1000 Ljubljana
Tel.: +386 1 244 48 50
Fax: +386 1 244 48 53
www.sajko-turizem.eu
www.discover-slovenia.si
Established: 1993
Number of staff : 14
TMIN TOURS NATAŠA
KOCIČ, S.P.
Trg 1. maja 8
SI – 5220 Tolmin
tel.: +386 5 3811 993
fax: +386 5 3811 994
e-mail: tmintours@siol.net
www.tmintours.si
Established: 2005
Number of staff: 1
TOP LINE Incoming
Obala 114
SI – 6320 Portorož
tel.: +386 5 6747 161
fax: +386 5 6747 029
e-mail: ziga@topline.si
www.e-slovenia.info
Established: 1989
Number of staff: 5

Even Slovenia’s largest cities are small in international terms;
but even its smallest towns are big when it comes to experiences
in medieval squares and charming marketplaces, by
rivers, in narrow streets lying in the shadow of castles and
churches.
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HiSToric
TownS
Idrija – www.idrija-turizem.si
A mining town on the Camino Real
intercontinental mercury route. Technical
heritage: Anthony’s Mineshaft.
Craft traditions: Idrija Lace Festival.
Gewerkenegg Castle.
Kranj – www.kranj.si
A town on a rock: the picturesque pyramidshaped
silhouette of this town
situated on a platform of conglomerate
rock below an imposing two-thousandmetre
peak. A rich cultural venue and
the inspiration for Slovenia’s greatest
poet, France Prešeren. Slovenske
Konjice – www.slovenskekonjice.si The
town of flowers and wine. Historical
sights: Žiče Charterhouse, an oasis of
Leace and tranquillity. Trebnik Manor
– a treasure-house of health.
Koper – www.koper.si
The centre of the Slovenian coast: Old
Townwith the Praetorian Palace on one
of themost beautiful town squares in
the territoryof the former Venetian
Republic.
Piran – www.piran.si
A Mediterranean town. Tartini
Square,saltmaking tradition: Sečovlje
nature parkand Strunjan, Punta Madonna.
The town ofclassical music!
Novo mesto – www.novomesto.si
For many people, the most beautifulriverside
town! Old Town situated in
a bend of the river Krka, nearby castles,
Dolenjska Museum with valuable
archaeological finds.The city of
situlae!Škofja Loka – www.skofjaloka.si
Medieval town. Loka Castle, stone
bridge,manor house, medieval hospice,
churches. Natural sights. The town of
the oldest Slovene dramatic work!
SloveNIA
culTure
Tržič – www.trzic.si
A town of thousands of metal shutters
and doors. Neoclassical architecture at the
foot of mountains and the confluence of
rivers. The town of Field Marshal Joseph
Radetzky.
Ptuj – www.ptuj-tourism.si
The oldest town in Slovenia! Ptuj Castle,
Ptujska Gora, oldest wine cellar. The Carnival
town! Radovljica – www.radovljica.
si A town of culture with the only surviving
late medieval moat in Slovenia, monuments
of medieval architectural heritage,
galleries and museums.
Radovljica – www.radovljica.si
A town of culture with the only survivinglate
medieval moat in Slovenia, monuments
of medieval architectural heritage,
galleries and museums.
Slovenske Konjice – www.slovenskekonjice.si
The town of flowers and wine. Historicalsights:
Žiče Charterhouse, an oasis of
peace and tranquillity. Trebnik Manor – a
treasure-house of health.
MuSeuMS and
galerieS
Ljubljana Architectural Museum
Pot na Fužine 2, SI-1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 5409 798
fax: +386 1 5400 344
e-mail: mao@mao.si
www.aml.si
Slovenian Ethnographic Museum
Metelkova 2, SI-1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 3008 700,
+386 1 300 87 45 (weekend)
fax: +386 1 3008 736
e-mail: etnomuz@etno-muzej.si
www.etno-muzej.si
The National Museum
Prešernova 20, SI-1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 2414 400
fax: +386 1 2414 422
e-mail: info@nms.si
www.narmuz-lj.si
Natural History Museum
Prešernova 20, p.p. 290, SI-1001 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 2410 940
fax: +386 1 2410 953
e-mail: uprava@pms-lj.si
www2.pms-lj.si
Technical Museum of Slovenia
Bistra 6, SI-1353 Borovnica
tel.: +386 1 7506 706
fax: +386 1 7506 706
administration:
Parmova 33, p.p. 3525,
1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 4361 606
fax: +386 1 4362 269
e-mail: info@tms.si
www.tms.si
Brewery Museum
Pivovarniška 2, SI-1000 Ljubljana
tel.: + 386 1 4717 340
fax: + 386 1 4717 344
e-mail: pivovarski.muzej@pivo-union.si
www.pivo-union.si
Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum
Cankarjevo nabrežje 3, p.p. 103, SI-6330 Piran
tel.: +386 5 6710 040
fax: +386 5 6710 050
e-mail: muzej@pommuz-pi.si
www2.arnes.si/~kppomm/frames/english
Kobarid WW1 Museum
Gregorčičeva 10, SI-5222 Kobarid
tel.: +386 5 3890 000
fax: +386 5 3890 002
e-mail: info@kobariski-muzej.si
www.kobariski-muzej.si

Museum of Apiculture
Linhartov trg 1, SI-4240 Radovljica
tel.: + 386 4 5320 520
fax: + 386 4 5320 524
e-mail: cebelarski.muzej@siol.net
www.muzeji-radovljica.si
Kropa Iron Forging Museum
Kropa 10, SI-4245 Kropa
tel.: +386 4 5337 200
fax: +386 4 5337 205
e-mail: kropa@muzeji-radovljica.si
www.muzeji-radovljica.si
National Gallery
Puharjeva 9, Prešernova 24, SI-1000
Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 2415 434
fax: +386 1 2415 400
e-mail: info@ng-slo.si
www.ng-slo.si
Museum of Modern Art
Tomšičeva 14, SI-1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 2416 800
fax: +386 1 2514 120
e-mail: info@mg-lj.si
www.mg-lj.si
International Centre of Graphic Arts
Pod Turnom 3, SI-1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 2413 800
fax: +386 1 2413 821
e-mail: lili.sturm@mglc-lj.si
www.mglc-lj.si
Regional Museum of Koper
Kidričeva 19, SI - 6000 Koper
tel.: +386 5 6633 570
fax: +386 5 6633 571
e-mail: info@pokrajinskimuzej-koper.si
www.pmk-kp.si
caSTelS
and ManorS
BLEJSKI GRAD
www.blejski-grad.si
PREDJAMA CASTLE POS TOJNA
www.predjamski-grad.si
SNEŽNIK CASTLE
www.loska-dolina.net
PTUJ CASTLE
www.pok-muzej-ptuj.si
VELENJE CASTLE
www.muzej-velenje.si
BOGENŠPERK CASTLE
www.bogensperk.si
BREŽICE CASTLE
www.posavski-muzej.si
GEWERKENEGG CASTLE IDRIJA
www.muzej-idrija-cerkno.si
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Ptujska Gora
Parish and pilgrimage church of the
Mother of God
Ptujska Gora 40, 2323 Ptujska Gora
tel.: +386 2 7944 231
fax: +386 2 7949 391
e-mail: minoriti.ptujska.gora@rkc.si
www.ptujska-gora.si
Sveta Gora
Sveta Gora 2, SI-5250 Solkan
tel.: +386 5 3304 020
fax: +386 5 3304 038
e-mail: franciskani.sveta.gora@rkc.si
www.svetagora.si
Church of the Holy Trinity, Hrastovlje
TIC Koper (Praetorian Palace)
Titov trg 3, 6000, SI-Koper
tel.: +386 5 664 64 03
fax: +386 5 664 64 05
e-mail : tic@koper.si
www.koper.si
Brezje
St Mary’s basilica
Brezje 72, SI-4243 Brezje
tel.: +386 4 5338 861, 5370 700
fax: +386 4 5338 866
e-mail: info.brezje@marija.si
www.marija.si, www.brezje.si
cHurcHeS MonaSTerieS
TranSroManica
www.transromanica.com
Stična Cistercian monastery
Stična 17, 1295 Ivančna Gorica
tel.: +386 1 7877 100
fax: +386 1 7877 570
e-mail: info@sticna.si
www.sticna.si
Pleterje Carthusian Monastery
Drča 1, SI-8310 Šentjernej
tel.: + 386 7 3081 225,
fax: +386 7 3081 219
e-mail:kartuzija.pletrje@chartreuse.info
www.kartuzija-pleterje.si
Žička kartuzija in Gastuž
TIC Slovenske Konjice
Stari Trg 27, 3215 Loče
tel.: +386 3 759 31 10
faks: +386 3 759 31 11
e-mail: tic.zickakartuzija@siol.net
Minoritski samostan Olimje
Olimje 82, SI-3254 Podčetrtek
tel.: +386 3 582 91 61
e-mail: ernest.benko@rkc.si
www.olimje.net
THE SLOVENIAN ASSOCIA-
TION OF HISTORIC TOWNS
Mestni trg 15, SI-4220 Škofja Loka
tel.: +386 4 5112 346 •
fax: + 386 4 5112 318
e-mail: info@zgodovinska-mesta.si
www.zgodovinska-mesta.siz

Slovenia is the only country in Europe that has the Alps and
the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain and the mysterious
Karst. The variety of the landscape will surprise you again and
again.
proTecTed:
reSpecTed!
Johann Weikhard Valvasor was writing
about the many natural curiosities of
Slovenia in as early as the 17th century,
while the virgin forest of the Kočevje
region was first given protected status
in the 19th century. National parks,
nature parks (protected landscapes)
and regional parks were proclaimed in
the 20th century. Come and discover
thousands of natural wonders!
NATURAL PARKS
Triglav National Park
Since 1924, a sanctuary in the Alps,
filled with natural treasures.
www.tnp.si
Škocjan Caves Regional Park
The showpiece of karstic caves with the
deepest underground canyon in Europe;
a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
www.park-skocjanske-jame.si
Notranjska Regional Park
The special characteristics of Lake
Cerknica – the largest intermittent
karstic lake.
www.notranjski-park.si
Goričko Nature Park
Part of a tri-national nature park
comprising Goričko (Slovenia), Őrség
(Hungary) and Raab (Austria), in the
region with the lowest rainfall in Slovenia.
Kozjanski Park
Meadow orchards, forests and wetlands
–amid castles, monasteries and
churches.
www.kozjanski-park.si
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SloveNIA
naTure
THe karST
All karst phenomena in the world derive
their name from Slovenia’s Karst region.
Underground caves, sinking streams,
karstsprings and disappearing springs,
intermittent lakes, karst poljes… Slovenia
has them all!
Famous caves in the Karst
Postojna Cave: 20 kilometres of
passages,galleries, chambers – the mostvisited
cave in Europe! Škocjan Caves: a
UNESCO World Heritage Site; Vilenica,
the oldest show cave in Slovenia.
Karst in the Alps
Kaninski Podi: these potholes, with theirentrances
at a height of 2,200 metres
above sea level, are among the deepest in
the world; Snežna Jama on Mt Raduha:
chambers with ice formations at a height
of 1,556 metres above sea level.
Karst lakes and rivers
Lake Cerknica: an intermittent lake; when
it is full, it is the largest lake in Slovenia!
Križna Jama: a cave in the Notranjska Regional
Park with 22 underground lakes; Divje
Jezero near Idrija, a lake fed by waters
from unexplored depths; Rakov Škocjan:
a nature park with natural rock bridges,
karst springs and caves.
The karst areas of Dolenjska and Bela Krajina
Kostanjevica Cave: 300 metres of marked
paths among fairy-tale cave formations;
Lahinja: a nature park with features characteristic
of a shallow karst landscape; the
Ice Cave on Mt Stojna: its bottom is covered
by a frozen lake all year round!
Life in caves
The proteus or olm, also known as the
‘human fish’, is the only exclusively cavedwelling
vertebrate in Europe! It was first
found and studied in Slovenia. See it in
Slovenia’s caves!
KARST AND CAVES
Postojna Cave
www.postojnska-jama.si
Kaninski Podi
www.boveckanin.si
Lake Cerknica
www.notranjski-park.si
Divje Jezero near Idrija
www.idrija-turizem.si
Kostanjevica Cave
www.slovenia-heritage.net
Snežna Jama on Mt Raduha
www.tic-luce.com
Vilenica
www.vilenica.com
Lahinja
www.belakrajina.si
Križna jama
www.krizna-jama.si
i feel eden
in Slovenia
Slovenia offers a great deal more that it
seems at first glance. Within the scope
of the European Destinations of ExcelleNce
project, or EDEN in short,
we have selected the most sustainable
or ‘green’ Slovenian destinations that
observe the principles of environmental,
socially responsible and cultural
sustainability. Trust the EDEN selection
and discover the hidden pearls of
Slovenia: Idrija, the river Kolpa, the
Solčavsko region and the Soča river
valley.
www.slovenia.info/eden

Slovenia is a country of sporting challenges and a place where
you can put your trust in your own strength! In winter, the
slopes of fresh snow attract Alpine and Nordic skiers, ski tourers,
snowboarders, tobogganing and snowshoeing enthusiasts
– and also those who want to try paragliding over the snowy
landscapee
Hiking
Although Slovenia only covers an area
of around 20,000 km2 and can be traversed
diagonally by motorway in less
than three hours, it is criss-crossed by
almost 10,000 kilometres of marked
paths. Exploring areas that can be covered
by car in a matter of minutes can
take hours and hours on foot. And the
more you stray from main routes, the
more you realise that walking is the
right way to discover the true beauties
of Slovenia.
Hiking and Biking SLOVEnia
dimičeva 13, 1000 ljubljana
e-mail: info@hiking.si;
www.slovenia.info/hiking
www.slovenia.info/biking
an association founded as a strategic
partnership with the Slovenian
Tourist Board for the purpose of
the joint marketing and development
of quality tourism products
in the cycling and hiking sectors.
Slovenian Nordic Walking Association
www.pzs.si
Slovenian Mountain Guide Association
www.zgvs.si
Nordic Walking Federation
www.nordicwalking.si
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advenTure
Biking
Slovenia is almost irresistible for cyclists.
Over 250 marked cycling routes and Slovenia’s
varied landscape offer opportunities
for adventures on two wheels that
are anything but ordinary. Cycle through
the Karst or along panoramic routes to
wonderful Alpine views. You can cycle by
lakes or along the coast, among vineyards
and through villages. You can even cycle
through an abandoned mine!
HeriTage
TrailS
The protection afforded to our national
and regional parks demonstrates our special
care for the preservation and presentation
of natural and cultural heritage and
tradition. There are many areas where the
preservation of our natural and cultural
heritage also provides opportunities for
relaxation and pleasure.
MounTain
cliMBing
The more difficult trails and rock faces
in the high mountains of Slovenia create
countless natural climbing areas. You can
combine climbing with other holiday activities,
but climbing conditions in Slovenia
are good enough for a climbing adventure
of several weeks
Chamber of mountain CentreS
Slovenian ropewayS aSSoCiation
Dimičeva 13, Si-1000 ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 5898 130
fax: +386 1 5898224
e-mail: info@slo-skiing.net
www.slo-skiing.net
www.snezni-telefon.si
www.sloveniaski.info
for more information about Slovenia’s ski
centres,see the electronic publication Slovenia
Skiing at www.slovenia.info/publications
Skiing
The still-vital tradition of the Bloke
skiers reminds us of how skiing has become
one of the most popular sports
on the sunny side of the Alps. The
story began in the 17th century on the
Bloke Plateau, where a unique method
of travelling over the snow on skis was
developed. Slovenian skis still sweep
down the white slopes today and traverse
great distances in the sky. Slovenia
can boast successful professional skiers
who are among the best in the world.
Every year Kranjska Gora and Maribor
host FIS World Cup competitions.
Pokljuka is famous as the fi rst biathlon
centre. Planica holds the record for the
longest ski jumps. And Elan of Slovenia
is one of the world’s most prestigious
and technologically advanced makers
of skiing equipment.

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FAMOUS SKIING PACES
Kranjska Gora - www.kranjska-gora.si
Mariborsko Pohorje - www.pohorje.org
Rogla - www.rogla.si
Krvavec - www.rtc-krvavec.si
Cerkno - www.ski-cerkno.com
Vogel - www.vogel.si
Golte - www.golte.si
Kanin - www.boveckanin.si
Kobla - www.bohinj.si/kobla
Kope - www.pohorje.org
Active Slovenia - www.activeslo.com
paraglaiding
Slovenia has particularly interesting
and good opportunities for this sport
due to its location on the southern side
of the Alps, and you can fly from various
sites. Several clubs now offer professional
paragliding tuition.
Čuk Flying School
Preški vrh 22, SI-2390
Ravne na Koroškem
gsm: +386 41 423 724
e-mail: info@pgal.net
www.pgal.net
Kanja Ljubljana
Ilovški štradon 41 a, SI-1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 4274 476
fax: +386 1 4274 476
e-mail: stefan.zuna@guest.arnes.si
diving
Slovenia invites you to discover the
underwaterworld of its rivers, lakes
and sea. Theunderwater exploration
of karst caves is avery special experience
but an extremelydemanding one,
and is therefore only permittedin the
company of a qualified guide.Diving
schools also offer dive escorts andsafe
diving courses.
Slovenian Diving aSSociation
celovška 25, Si-1000 ljubljana
tel., fax: +386 1 4339 308
e-mail: www@spz.si
www.spz.si
HorSe
riding
There has been a recent increase in interest
in ‘holidays in the saddle’ at riding centres,
tourist farms with horses and in equestrian
sports. Lipica, the birthplace of the Lipizzaner
horses which are famous for their
firm and graceful step and great learning
ability is definitely the Slovenian centre of
equestrianism. Lipica is also famous as a
venue of international traditional equestrian
events and World Cup competitions
in dressage.
Slovenian equeStrian aSSociation
celovška 25, Si-1000 ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 4347 265
fax: +386 1 4347 265
gsm: + 386 41 654 000
e-mail: kzs@konj-zveza.si
www.konj-zveza.si
lipica Stud Farm
lipica 5, Si-6210 Sežana
tel.: +386 5 7391 580
fax: +386 5 7391 730
e-mail:info@lipica.org
www.lipica.org
Further information on horse riding
in Slovenia isavailable at:
www.slovenia.info
golf
Bled - Golf & Country Club Bled
www.golfbled.si
Mokrice - Mokrice Castle Golf Course
www.terme-catez.si
Moravske Toplice - Moravske Toplice
Golf Course
www.terme3000.si
Slovenske Konjice - Golden Hill Golf
Course
www.zlati-gric.si
Ljubljana - Trnovo Ljubljana Golf Course
www.golftrnovo.com
Ljubljana - Golf course Diners Club
www.golf-ljubljana.si
Bovec – Hit Holidays Golf Club Bovec
www.golfbovec.si
Lipica - Lipica Golf Course
www.lipica.org
Ptuj - Golf Invest d.o.o. - Golf Ptuj
www.golf-ptuj.si
Otočec - Grad Otočec Golf Course
www.terme-krka.si
Podčetrtek - “A” Golf Olimje
www.amon.si
Arboretum - Arboretum Golf Course
www.golfarboretum.si
Lipica - Lipica Golf Course
www.lipica.org
Slovenian Golf aSSociation
Dunajska 22, Si-1511 ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 4303 200
fax: +386 1 4303 201
e-mail:golfzveza@golfzvezaslovenije.si
www.golfportal.info
fiSHing
fly fiSHing
Fishing AssociAtion oF sloveniA
tržaška cesta 134, si-1000 ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 256 12 94
fax: +386 1 256 12 95
e-mail: info.rzs@ribiska-zveza.si
www.ribiska-zveza.si
HunTing
Slovenia’s broad forests offer a wide
choice of hunting grounds. Well organised
and supervised hunting is possible
both in mountain hunting grounds at
medium and low altitude and in the
forests of Slovenia’s boundless plains.
Those in good physical condition can
also go hunting in the highmountain
hunting grounds of the Julian Alps. For
sport hunting enthusiasts, who give
due attention to hunting seasons and
conservation of the natural environment,
Slovenia is an excellent choice.
Slovenian Hunting aSSociation
Župančičeva 9, Si-1000 ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 2410 910
fax: +386 1 2410 926
e-mail: lzs@lovska-zveza.si
www.lovska-zveza.si

To taste Slovenia is to feel good! Natural spas and wellness
centres are a particular attraction in this land of many waters.
Slovenia’s bubbling springs were known to the Romans, and
many Europeans of the past have waxed lyrical about them!
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The beneficial effects of natural thermal
water have been known for thousands
of years. Slovenia’s health resorts
combine ancient knowledge with
the latest technology to create unique
stories. Each one in its own way. Fifteen
thermal spa centres offer at least
five reasons why you simply must treat
yourself to a healthy break in the midst
of water droplets and steam. Each of
the 15 thermal spa centres confirms
Terme Dobrna
SI-3204 Dobrna
tel.: +386 3 7808 000
fax: +386 3 7808 111
e-mail: info@terme-dobrna.si
www.terme-dobrna.si
Thermana Laško Hotels & Resorts
Zdraviliška cesta 4, SI-3270 Laško
tel.: +386 3 423 21 00
fax: +386 3 423 20 10
e-mail: info@thermana.si
www.thermana.si
Terme Lendava
Tomšičeva 2a, SI-9220 Lendava
tel.: +386 2 5774 100
fax: +386 2 5774 412
e-mail: info@terme-lendava.si
www.terme-lendava.si
Terme Olimia
Zdraviliška c. 24, SI-3254 Podčetrtek
tel.: +386 3 8297 000
fax: +386 3 5829 024
e-mail: info@terme-olimia.com
www.terme-olimia.com
Talaso Strunjan
SI-6323 Strunjan
tel.: +386 6 6764 100
fax: +386 6 6782 036
e-mail: marketing.strunjan@terme-krka.si
www.talaso-strunjan.si
SloveNIA
Balance
the positive effects of thermal water in
its own way. Every guest will find a programme
to suit his or her taste among the
great variety on offer. Despite offering the
latest therapies and equipment, Slovenia’s
health resorts are designed for people.
Their accessibility, both geographical and
in terms of price, means that everyone can
afford a short but unforgettable break.
Terme 3000 Moravske Toplice
Kranjčeva 12, SI-9226 Moravske Toplice
tel.: +386 2 5122 200, 5122 280
fax: +386 2 5481 607
e-mail: info@terme3000.si
www.terme3000.si
Terme Dolenjske Toplice
SI-8350 Dolenjske Toplice
tel.: +386 7 3919 400, 3919 500
fax: +386 7 3065 662
e-mail:marketing.dolenjske@terme-krka.si
www.terme-dolenjske.si
Terme Ptuj
Pot v toplice 9, SI-2251 Ptuj
tel.: +386 2 7494 100
fax: +386 2 7494 520
e-mail: info@terme-ptuj.si
www.terme-ptuj.si
Radenci Health Resort
Zdraviliško naselje 12, SI-9502 Radenci
tel.: +386 2 5201 000, 5202 720
fax: +386 2 5202 708
e-mail: info@zdravilisce-radenci.si
www.zdravilisce-radenci.si
LifeClass Hotels & Spa Portorož
Obala 33, SI-6320 Portorož
tel.: +386 5 6929 000, 6929 001
fax: +386 5 6929 003
e-mail: marketing@lifeclass.net
www.lifeclass.net
Slovenian Spa S aSSociation
teharska 40, Si-3000 celje
tel.: +386 3 5442 111
fax: +386 3 5442 819
e-mail: ssnz@siol.net
www.slovenia-terme.si
Terme Šmarješke Toplice
SI-8220 Šmarješke Toplice
tel.: +386 7 3843 400
fax: +386 7 3073 107
e-mail:marketing.smarjeske@terme-krka.si
www.terme-smarjeske.si
Terme Topolšica
Topolšica 77, SI-3326 Topolšica
tel.: +386 3 8963 100, 8963 102
fax: +386 3 8963 400
e-mail: info@t-topolsica.si
www.terme-topolsica.si
Terme Zreče
Cesta na Roglo 15, SI-3214 Zreče
tel.: +386 3 7576 154
fax: +386 3 5762 446
e-mail: terme@unitur.eu
www.terme-zrece.eu
Terme Čatež
Topliška c. 35, SI-8251 Čatež ob Savi
tel.: +386 7 4936 700
fax: + 386 7 4935 005
e-mail: info@terme-catez.si
www.terme-catez.si
Rogaška Health Resort
Zdraviliški trg 14, SI-3250 Rogaška Slatina
tel.: +386 3 8114 000, 8117 000,
fax: +386 3 8114 390, 8117 011
e-mail: info@hotel-sava-rogaska.si,
info@rogaska-medical.com
www.rogaska.siIlluptatius sitiis des

Everything you need to organise even major international
events is waiting for you in Slovenia, and at the same time
a wealth of opportunities for activities in the vicinity of the
event venue! In the heart of Europe, you will find professionalism
combined with the relaxed attitude, the security and dependability
of hospitable people who speak multiple foreign
languages.
Slovenia is perhaps still regarded as a relatively new destination,
despite having been on the European conference map
since the 1980’s. This Central European country is a land where
the colourful and relaxed Mediterranean world blends with the
efficiency of Alpine countries.
The Slovenian Convention Bureau is a strategic partner of the
Slovenian Tourist Board and its role is to provide professional
and objective advice about relevant offers to meeting and incentive
planners. All major meeting and incentive suppliers are
members of the Slovenian Convention Bureau.
Vines have been grown in Slovenia since the time of the Illyrians
and Celts, but viticulture really began to flourish in the
Roman era and the Middle Ages. Over 20 wine routes lead
through Slovenia’s 3 wine regions, each with its own characteristic
wines. The wine routes link hospitable wine cellars and
farms offering a wide variety of local specialities.
In a country where you can quench your thirst in a stream,
where healthy vegetables grow in gardens, where old varieties
of apples still grow in orchards, where animals graze in
the open air, people are used to eating well. And they also
like to offer good things to visitors!
Learn more about Slovenia’s cuisine and culinary
traditions in the electronic publication
Taste Slovenia at
www.slovenia.info/publications
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SloveNIA
MeeTingS
Slovenian Convention Bureau
Dunajska 156, Si-1000 ljubljana
tel: +386 1 569 1260
fax: +386 1 569 1261
e-mail: info@slovenia-convention.com
www.slovenia-convention.com
SloveNIA
culinary

Slovenia is easily accessible. Visiting Slovenia does not require
long and complicated organisation. The well-organised system
of routes to Slovenia and inside the country, the accessibility
of a wide range of information on the Internet and the widespread
opportunity to communicate in your own language
simplify the logistics of a trip.
By
car
Slovenia’s central position is an advantage.
From the heart of Europe,
from neighbouring Italy, Austria and
Hungary, the borders are today merely
symbolic. Since 1 May 2004 Slovenia
has been a signatory of the Schengen
Agreement removing border controls
between participating EU countries.
The numerous border crossings on
the southern border also make visiting
Croatia easier. A modern motorway
system means that Slovenia can
be crossed quickly, but of course more
adventures are to be had if you choose
its idyllic byways instead. A trip along
one of six themed routes is well worth
the effort.
Petrol stations
The majority of petrol stations on main
roads are open 24 hours a day. Unleaded
petrol is available everywhere.
AMZS
The Automobile Association of Slovenia
provides services 24 hours a day.
There are 17 AMZS technical centres in
larger towns and cities, and motorists
in difficulty should dial 1987.
www.amzs.si
CAR RENTALS
ABC rent-a-car d.o.o.EUROPCAR Slovenia
www.europcar.si
Avantcar d.o.o.
www.nationalcar-slovenia.com
HERTZ rent-a-car
www.hertz.si
AVIS rent-a-car
www.avis.si
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around IN
SloveNIA
By
BuS
You can also visit Slovenia by bus. Even
more distant European cities offer good
connections to Ljubljana. Buses leave
for Slovenia on a daily basis from Sarajevo
(Bosnia and Herzegovina), Frankfurt,
Stuttgart and Munich (Germany) and
Florence and Trieste (Italy). There are also
weekly services from Stockholm, Malmo
and Gothenburg (Sweden), Copenhagen
(Denmark), Oslo (Norway) and Berlin
(Germany). In summer there are good bus
connections from Ljubljana to destinations
on the Adriatic coast.
Ljubljana Bus Station
Trg OF 4, SI-1000 Ljubljana
tel.: +386 1 2344 600 •
fax: +386 1 2344 601
e-mail: narocanje@ap-ljubljana.si
www.ap-ljubljana.si
By
Train
Modern railway connections take you to
Slovenia directly from European capitals.
Direct trains link Ljubljana with Venice (Italy),
Vienna, Graz and Salzburg (Austria),
Zagreb, Rijeka, Opatija and Pula (Croatia),
Budapest (Hungary), Munich and Frankfurt
(Germany), Belgrade (Serbia), Zurich
(Switzerland), Bucharest (Romania) and
Prague (Czech Republic).
Slovenian Railways
Kolodvorska 11, SI-1506 Ljubljana
tel: +386 1 29 13 332
e-mail: potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
www.slo-zeleznice.si
air
Travel
Adria Airways, the airline of Slovenia,
offers scheduled services to the majority
of principal European cities. Slovenia
has three international airports –
Portorož, Maribor and Ljubljana – but
the great majority of flights use Ljubljana
Jože Pučnik Airport, which has
the advantage of being just 25 kilometres
from the capital.
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport
Zg. Brnik 130a,
SI-4210 Brnik-aerodrom
tel: +386 4 20 61 981
e-mail: info@lju-airport.si
www.lju-airport.si
Airport Maribor
Letališka cesta 10,
SI-2312 Orehova vas
tel: +386 2 629 17 90
e-mail: stw@maribor-airport.si
www.maribor-airport.si
Airport Portorož
Sečovlje 19, SI-6333 Sečovlje
tel: +386 5 617 51 40
e-mail: info@portoroz-airport.si
www.portoroz-airport.si
Adria Airways
Zgornji Brnik 130h, SI-1000 Ljubljana
tel: +386 4 25 94 000
e-mail: pr@adria.si
www.adria.si
Port of Koper
www.luka-kp.si
MariTiMe
Travel

There are many ways to get to know Slovenia: Through being
in genuine contact with nature, sports and physical activities,
by admiring Slovenia’s architectural beauty and distinctive
cultural features or by enjoying the most luxurious hotels. In
view of the above, you can choose between three types of accommodations.
Every individual can find something for himself.
HoTelS
Hotels in Slovenia are classified into
categories ranging from one to five
stars according to international standards
and western European criteria.
The existing choice of accommodation
is continually supplemented by new,
state-of-the-art hotels, some of them
purpose-built to meet specific needs.
You can choose between spa hotels,
hotels on the coast, hotels in historic
town centres and boutique hotels
where every guest receives personal attention.
For those who want to spend
an active holiday, there are currently 52
specialist hikers’ hotels and 56 hotels
that meet the requirements to be classified
as cyclists’ hotels. Hotels located
in the mountains, along hiking trails
or near cycling routes are an excellent
base from which to embark on sports
adventures. Most of them offer sports
equipment for hire.
BOOK ONLINE
CALL CENTRE: + 386 4 280 30 30
booking@slovenia.info
www.slovenia.info/booking
youTH
HoSTelS
Backpackers who want to meet new people
and are looking for reasonably priced
accommodation will be more than happy
with the choice of youth hostels in
Slovenia. Accommodation for the young
and the young at heart, youth hostels
offer genuine contact with nature or are
situated in town centres. Youth hostels
can be found all overSlovenia.
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ACCOMMODATION
Hostelling International Slovenia
Gosposvetska cesta 84,
SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia
tel: +386 2 234 21 37
fax: +386 2 234 21 36
e-mail: info@youth-hostel.si
www.youth-hostel.si
privaTe
rooMS
Find a home from home during your holiday
in Slovenia in one of the many private
rooms, apartments or holiday houses. The
locals who offer this type of accommodation
will treat you as they would their
friends or family. Personal contact with
your hosts gives you the chance to get to
know the real country and its people. Private
accommodation can be found all over
Slovenia. www.etrips.si www.gsd.si
caMpS
SiTeS
Slovenian campsites are ideal starting
points for all those who like to plan their
own holidays, who love sports and recreation,
and most importantly, who wish to
spend their vacation in clean unspoilt natural
countryside. Our campsites have been
members of EFCO&HPA (the European
Federation of Campsite Organisations
& Holiday Parks) since 2001, and are
equipped in line with European standards.
Bungalows are available on larger campsites,
although advance reservations are
recommended. More under:
www.slovenia.info/publications
TouriST
farMS
The diversity offered by the Slovenian
countryside: use it to escape from your
everyday routine. Whether you choose
a farm holiday or a wander through
the rural environment, discovering the
beauties of nature. Contact with genuine
folk culture and unspoilt nature
not only offers a total break from everyday
cares, it also gives you a chance
to discover Slovenia’s traditions and
rural customs that survive to the present
day. Spend your holiday in a place
where time passes more slowly.
Association of Tourist Farms of Slovenia
Trnoveljska 1, SI-3000 Celje
tel.: +386 3 491 64 80, 3 491 64 81
fax: +386 491 64 80
e-mail: ztks@siol.net
www.turisticnekmetije.si
www.slovenia.info/touristfarms
villaS and
counTry HouSeS
www.hisazrazgledom.com
www.hisestradicijo.com
www.zidanice.si
SMall HoTelS
of Slovenia
For more information visit
www.mali-hoteli.si

KranjsKa Gora host of sIW
17 th - 19 th May 2012
www.slovenia.info/siw