www.slovenia.info Travel Agent´s Manual 2010

SLOVENIA 

Travel Agent´s 

Manual 2010 

www.slovenia.info

Places to see before Slovenia 

Don’t come to Slovenia before you go fi rst to a couple of other places. Don’t stroll along the sunny, fl ower laden banks of Ljubljanica 

river in Ljubljana before you had fi rst relaxed in a French cafe alongside the Senne. Don’t go rafting on the foamy emerald waters 

of the Soca, until you have tried fi rst shooting the rapids on the Orchy river, the pride of Scotland. Don’t let yourself humbled by 

the caves of Postojna before you have seen the karstic formations of Aggtelek in the north of Hungary. Don’t hike to the untamed 

ancient shepherd settlements of Velika Planina in Slovenia’s breathtaking Kamnik Alps, before you visit a village in the Apuseni 

Mountains of Transylvania. Don’t pack your rucksack for Lopata’s primeval forest below the upper station of the Vogel gondola 

in the Bohinj Valley of Slovenia’s Julian Alps before you saw the Bialowieza forest on the Polish Belarussian border. Don’t lose 

yourself in the charming narrow cobbled streets of Piran, among the scent of fresh laundry and the alluring aromas of Styrian 

cuisine around every corner, until you wandered fi rst through old Naples. Don’t defy gravity jumping off the mammoth ski jump 

on Planica hill before you fi rst gave Heini-Klopfer- Skifl ugschanze a try, in Oberstdorf, Germany. 

Go to all these places BEFORE you plan your trip to Slovenia. You know why? Because Slovenia will ruin them all for you. After 

you’ve felt Slovenia, everything else will seem, as Slovenians put it, manj. 

Mihai Gongu, BBDO, Nemčija, Th e winning copy of I FEEL SLOVENIA - SLOVENIA FOR YOU competition , Golden Drum Festival 2009, Slovenia. 

04___ About Slovenia 

08___ Slovenian Tourist Board 

09___ Slovenia on Tour 

10___ Slovenian Embassies 

12___ Incoming Agencies 

14___ Slovenia For You 

16___ Slovenia Culture 

20___ Slovenia Nature 

22___ Slovenia Adventure 

27___ Slovenia Culinary 

28___ Slovenia Balance 

30___ Slovenia Meetings 

31___ Slovenia Life 

32___ Getting Around in Slovenia 

34___ Accommodation 

38___ General information

Dear partners and friends of Slovenia, 

Welcome to a green land! 

With almost 60% of its territory covered by forest, Slovenia is the second most forested country 

in Europe, and the fi rst in terms of natural forest areas. Slovenia has several preserved 

original forest reserves, one of them located just 60 kilometres from the capital, Ljubljana. 

A full 36% of the territory of Slovenia lies inside Natura 2000 areas (a network of protected 

areas of European importance). Over 22,500 animal and plant species place Slovenia among 

the countries with the highest level of biological diversity in Europe. Slovenia accounts for 

less than 0.004% of the Earth’s surface but is home to more than 1% of all known living 

creatures and more than 2% of all land and freshwater species. A fi fth of Slovenia’s coast 

enjoys protected status. In terms of the quantity of fl uvial water per inhabitant, Slovenia 

is one of the richest countries in Europe. Drinking water in Slovenia is among the purest in 

Europe and even the world. 

Th ese are facts. Facts of which we are proud. Proud, because Slovenia is a green destination. 

Green tourism is no mere phrase in Slovenia, green tourism is an opportunity and an 

advantage that Slovenia has over many other destinations. At the same time, we are aware 

of the great responsibility entrusted to those of us involved in determining the development 

of Slovenian tourism. For this reason we at the Slovenian Tourist Board are committed 

to ensuring that the adjectives ‘green’, ‘eco-friendly’ and ‘sustainable’ permeate all of 

our activities in the future. We are committed to conserving forests, inland waters, the sea 

and other natural riches to the greatest possible extent, so as to preserve the trump card 

of Slovenian tourism for the generations that come after us. Even today, in order to raise 

awareness of the importance of mitigating the eff ects of tourism on the environment and 

adapt tourism products to the concept of sustainability, we have set down guidelines for 

the development of Slovenian tourism. We have prepared and are continuing to prepare 

green tourism measures and a strategy for green tourism in Slovenia. We are carrying 

out research and analysis of green tourism, keeping tourism providers informed about 

the sustainable development of Slovenian tourism at every step, addressing the target 

public on this topic through our marketing activities, and including the sustainable 

development of tourism in our partnerships. We have announced incentives for the 

introduction of green tourism and prepared low-carbon study tours. We intensively 

support the EDEN project, where the development of tourist destinations is based on 

the sustainable development of tourism. And since an old Slovene proverb says that 

“fi rst you must sweep your own doorstep”, this year we have introduced the “Sloveniafriendly 

offi ce” project at the STB, we endeavour to use the most environmentally 

friendly materials possible (for example in the production of our catalogues and 

brochures), at tourism fairs we use a Slovenian tourism stand made of natural materials 

that helps demonstrate the unspoilt nature of Slovenia’s countryside, we prepare 

promotional gifts made from environmentally friendly materials, organise events on a 

strictly ‘green’ basis, and so on. We realise that green tourism is not merely a (shortterm) 

trend, but something that we hope will fi ll visitors to Slovenia with enthusiasm 

– and will be the fi rst thing that comes to mind when they think about Slovenia after 

returning home from their holiday. 

Dear partners in Slovenian tourism. Th e publication you are holding, as well as containing 

a large amount of practical information on the wide range of tourism products 

that Slovenia has to off er, is also a promise that in Slovenia you will experience 

green tourism in the form of genuine, preserved and unspoilt nature. And fi nally: 

even the logo of Slovenia and Slovenian tourism – I FEEL SLOVENIA on a green 

background – is no coincidence. It is a refl ection of what is unique about Slovenia 

and of what we Slovenes are particularly proud of: our unspoilt green countryside. 

Dimitrij Piciga, M.Sc. 

Director of the Slovenian Tourist Board

4 

9 HOTTEST 

FACTS 

Come and take a closer look. 

RING THE BELL 

AND MAKE A WISH 

Fascinating Lake Bled with its 

island, where you can ring the bell 

at the church and make a wish. 

WOODOO 

Th e magical Kočevje virgin 

forest, our preserved natural 

heritage. 

CULTTOUR 

Th e creative crossroads of 

the European Alps, 

the Mediterranean and 

the Pannonian Plain. 

ROCKING LAND 

Th e unique Karst landscape 

stretches over approximately 

500 square kilometres. 

DEEP SPIRIT 

Numerous thermal-water springs 

reaching the surface at 32-73˚C 

are one of the greatest Slovenian 

treasures. 

HAPPY TIMES 

Th e Avsenik Brothers established 

a new kind of folk music by 

combining piano accordion, 

trumpet, clarinet, bass and guitar. 

URBAN GHOST 

Th e architecture of the famed 

Plečnik spread all over the 

capital city of Ljubljana. 

MYSTIC ART 

Th e famous veduta of Piran, 

this medieval pearl, gives a 

memorable seaside view. 

GREAT-GREAT-GRANDVINE 

Th e oldest vine in the world, the 

400-year-old vine in Maribor. 

HOTTEST LINKS 

General: 

www.slovenia.info/booking 

mobile.slovenia.info 

www.slovenia.info/map 

www.slovenia.info/shop 

Business: 

www.slovenia.info/board 

www.slovenia.info/tta 

www.slovenia.info/photo

WHY FEEL SLOVENIA 

About Slovenia____ 5 

Stunning views can take our breath away, but it is not images that make memories: it is experiences! 

Slovenia surprises us with the diversity that it reveals, in a diff erent way every time, 

through countless challenging activities. Among natural and cultural sights, in the country 

or in the town, in the water or in the air, on active trails or mysterious descents deep below 

the surface, everyone feels it in his or her own way. 

Small country, lots of experiences! A crossroads of cultures and natural wonders that surprises and fascinates at every 

step. In Slovenia there is no need to choose between experiences. You can experience them all at the same time! In just 

a short time you can discover diff erent landscapes, from the Mediterranean, the Karst and the Alps to the Pannonian 

Plain – by road, rail or cycle path. Even on a short break, you can feel the passion of extreme sports, the tranquillity of 

unspoilt nature, the homeliness of traditional customs and the liveliness of modern towns and cities. 

Slovenia is full of life and surprises. It is never boring! An outdoor party or a stunning concert by top artists: you can 

experience it all in a single night. On the beach beneath the stars or in the warm embrace of fresh hay in the countryside. 

Th e choice is yours. 

Come and experience Slovenia. Feel it. It is unique, like everyone who visits it. 

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. Be green yourself, and 

help us keep our country unspoilt. By heeding the advice given below, you 

will be on the right track. Happy trails.

Slovenia, tourist map, 1:630 000 - 2009, 1st edition / Published by: Slovenska turistična organizacija (Slovenian Tourist Board) / Concept and 

editing by: Primož Kete, Prof. Branko Rojc, PhD / Cartographic processing, mapping and page layout: Geodetski inštitut Slovenije (Geodetic 

Institute of Slovenia), Jamova 2, Ljubljana, Slovenia / Sources: Turistična karta Slovenije, 1:500,000 (2008); data from the Geodetic Institute of 

Slovenia and data from the Slovenian Tourist Board. / All rights reserved. Any copying, duplication or remaking of the map in part or in whole is 

prohibited without the prior approval of the Geodetic Institute of Slovenia.

National border 

International border crossing 

Main road 

Scenic railway, vintage train 

International airport 

Sports aerodrome 

Cable car 

Tourist information 

Port, marina 

Winter sports resort 

Spa 

Casino 

Conference venue 

Golf course 

Tourist cave 

Wine-growing region 

EDEN - European Destination 

of Excellence 

Canoeing, rafting 

Triglav National Park 

Regional Park 

Slovenian Alpine path 

European long distance 

footpaths E-6, E-7 

Church 

Monastery, convent 

Palace, castle 

Museum, art gallery 

Natural heritage site 

Site of archaeological importance 

Technical monument, mine 

Cultural heritage monuments 

recommented for visitors 

Site of architectural importance 

UNESCO world heritage site 

Th e Geodesic centre of Slovenia 

Zoo

8____Slovenian Tourist Board 

SLOVENIAN 

TOURIST BOARD 

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: http://www.slovenia.info 

business pages: 

http://www.slovenia.info/board 

REPRESENTATIVE 

OFFICES ABROAD 

A - 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 

I - Uffi cio 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 

D - 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 

Offi ce 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 

Like every other activity, the promotion of a country needs a good 

manager. From this point of view Slovenia is in good hands. Th e 

Slovenian Tourist Board is not only a good tourism strategist, it is 

a good example of the correct attitude towards a country and its 

natural and cultural heritage. 

Th e Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) is the 

major national tourist organization which: 

• plans and implements the promotion of 

our country as a tourist destination 

• links existing products and programmes 

of national importance and 

advances the development of new ones 

• promotes the setting up of integrated 

tourist information infrastructure 

• executes research and development 

work 

Th e STB is the contact and central point in 

the complex network of Slovenian tourism 

that plays the co-ordinating and linking 

role between the public, private and civil 

sectors. Th e STB is the marketing, information 

and analytical tourist centre of the 

All of the more important tourist centres 

in Slovenia have their own tourist information 

centres (TIC’s), which off er tourists upto-date 

information on local tourism. Th e 

current list with contact data for over 70 

TIC’s can be found at 

www.slovenia.info/tic 

SLOVENIA GREEN 

At the Slovenian Tourist Board we are committed 

to green operations. Th rough the 

“SLOVENIA GREEN” project, we are striving 

to function in the most environmentfriendly 

way in promoting our country. 

We use environment-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. 

country, which uses modern methods, approaches, 

tools and activities in the global 

marketing of the Slovenian tourist off er. 

Do you have ideas on how to improve 

Slovenian tourism? Do you have a concrete 

solution to a concrete tourism problem? Do 

you know exactly what you want and you 

are looking for partners or investors? Do 

you want to fi nancially support good ideas 

in tourism?: More information available at: 

www.btps.si 

STIC 

Slovenian Tourist Information Centre 

Krekov trg 10 

SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 1 306 45 75, 306 45 76 

fax: +386 1 306 45 80 

e-mail: stic@visitljubljana.si 

www.visitljubljana.si

SLOVENIA 

Public fairs and trade fairs to be attended by the Slovenian 

Tourist Board and its partners in 2010. 

ON TOUR 

Date Event Location Country 

09.01.-10.01. Ferien - Vital - Hochzeit Graz Austria 

12.01.-17.01. Vakantiebeurs Utrecht Netherlands 

14.01.-17.01. Ferienmesse Vienna Austria 

15.01.-17.01. Salon Vakanz 2010 Luxembourg Luxembourg 

20.01.-24.01. FITUR - Feria Internacional de Turismo Madrid Spain 

21.01.-24.01. MATKA - Nordic Travel Fair Helsinki Finland 

04.02.-08.02. Vakantie Salon Brussels Belgium 

04.02.-07.02. Holiday World Prague Czech Republic 

05.02.-07.02. Horizont Outdoor Karlsruhe Germany 

18.02.-22.02. F.re.e. (CBR) Munich Germany 

18.02.-21.02. BIT - Borza Internazionale del Turismo Milan Italy 

24.02.-28.02. IFT - Međunarodni sajam turizma Belgrade Serbia 

26.02.-28.02. Ferienmesse Salzburg Austria 

26.02.-28.02. Ferie for alle Herning Denmark 

27.02.-28.02. Wiets en Wandelbeurs Amsterdam Netherlands 

04.03.-07.03. Utazas Budapest Hungary 

10.03.-14.03. ITB - Internationale Tourismus Börze Berlin Germany 

15.03.-18.03. Seatrade Miami USA 

17.03.-20.03. MITT - Moscow International Travel & Tourism Moscow Russia 

19.03.-22.03 MAP - Le monde a Paris Paris France 

24.03.-26.03 UITT - Ukraine International Travel & Tourism Kiev Ukraine 

25.03.-28.03. TUR Gothenburg Sweden 

26.03.-28.03. Outdoor Show Birmingham United Kingdom 

10.04.-11.04. ARGUS Bike Festival Vienna Austria 

15.04.-18.04. Freizeit Klagenfurt Austria 

January - April Vacanze Weekend Bergamo-Padova-Torino-Verona Italy 

25.05.-27.05. IMEX Frankfurt Germany 

27.07.-29.07. RDA - Reise Deutscher Autobusunternehmungen Cologne Germany 

24.09.-26.09. JATA - World Travel Fair Tokyo Japan 

September Eurobike Friedrichshafen Germany 

September SANA - Salone Internazionale del Naturale Bologna Italy 

September Nautica Rijeka Croatia 

September TourNatur Duesseldorf Germany 

24.09 - 25.09. No frills Bergamo Italy 

October TTG Incontri Rimini Italy 

October BTB Vienna Austria 

November WTM - World Travel Market London United Kingdom 

November EIBTM - Global Meetings & Incentives Exhibition Barcelona Spain 

November Herbst Senioren Messe Vienna Austria 

November Die Familie Klagenfurt Austria 

November BTC Rome Italy 

November EICMA Milan Italy 

Slovenia on Tour____ 9

10____Slovenia Embassies 

SLOVENIAN 

EMBASSIES 

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS 

Prešernova 25, p.p. 481 

SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 1 4782 000 

fax.: +386 1 4782 340 

e-mail: info.mzz@gov.si 

http://www.mzz.gov.si 

THINK GREEN 

Guests from diff erent parts of the world 

view green eff orts diff erently. If it seems 

to you that your host is not exploiting 

all the opportunities, or experiences 

from your home environment off er 

even better solutions – share them with 

your host. He will be grateful. We can 

only achieve the objective together. 

Slovenia has embassies and consulates in many countries around 

the world. Citizens of some countries need visas for Slovenia, and 

these can be obtained at all Slovenian embassies and consulates 

abroad. Numerous countries have embassies and consulates in 

Slovenia that will assist their citizens visiting our country. 

SLOVENIAN EMBASSIES AND 

CONSULATES ABROAD 

UNITED KINGDOM 

Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia 

10 Little College Street, London SWIP 3SH 

United Kingdom 

tel.: +44 20 7222 54 00 

fax.: +44 20 7222 52 77 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 


2410 California Street, N.W. 

Washington, D.C. 20008, U.S.A. 

tel.: (+) 1 202 386 66 10 

fax: (+) 1 202 386 66 33 

Permanent Mission of the Republic of 

Slovenia to the United Nations 

600 Th ird Avenue, 24th Floor New York 

N.Y. 10016, USA 

tel.: +1 212 370 30 07 

fax: +1 212 370 18 24 

AUSTRALIA 


Level 6, St. George's Building 

60 Marcus Clarke Street 

Canberra ACT 2601 

Australia 

tel: (+) 61 2 624 348 30 

fax: (+) 61 2 624 348 27 

BELGIUM 


Av. Louise 130A/VI, 1050 Bruxelles 

Belgium 

tel: (+) 32 2 643 49 50 

fax: (+) 32 2 644 20 79 

INDIA 


46 Poorvi marg Vasant Vihar 

New Delhi - 110057 

India 

tel.: (+) 91 11 41 66 28 91 

fax: (+) 91 11 41 66 28 95 

JAPAN 


14-12 Minamiaoyama 7-chome 

Minato-Ku 

Tokyo 107- 0062 

Japan 

tel.: (+) 81 3 54 68 62 75 

fax: (+) 81 3 54 68 11 82 

CHINA 


No. 57, Block F, Ya Qu Yuan, King's Garden 

Villas 

18 Xiao Yun Road, Chao Yang district 

100600 BEIJING 

PR of CHINA 

tel.: (+) 86 10 6 468 11 54 

fax: (+) 86 10 6 468 10 40 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 


Ul.Malaja Dmitrovka, 14/1 

127006 Moscow 

Russian Federation 

tel.: (+) 7 495 737 63 55 

fax: (+) 7 495 694 15 68 

SPAIN 


Hermanos Bécquer,7-2 28 006 Madrid 

Spain 

tel.: (+) 34 91 411 68 93 

fax: (+) 34 91 564 60 57 

A list of all embassies of the Republic of 

Slovenia abroad and of all foreign embassies 

in the Republic of Slovenia is available 

on www.mzz.gov.si

You are invited to experience Slovenia by roaming 

the Emerald, Windy, Sunny, Peddler's 

and Goldhorn paths. Take time away from 

your daily routine and treat yourself to a number 

of services from diff erent tourist providers 

and we guarantee you will not run out of ideas 

to discover Slovenia's diversity. 

Get more information by visiting www.slovenia.info/nextexit 

where you can order a free 

map that will help you to discover the treasures 

of Slovenia and also participate in a weekly 

quiz with a chance to win an attractive prize! 

www.slovenia.info 

WHEREVER YOU ARE 

It doesn't matter from 

where you call, whom you 

call is what matters. 

Carefree holidays are just a call or click 

away! Hotels//Self-contained units// 

rooms//Tourist farms//Youth hostels// 

Guesthouses//B&Bs 


Call centre: 

+386 4 280 30 30 

booking@slovenia.info 

Th e widest selection of accommodation in Slovenia 

Travel along the routes of adventure.

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INCOMING 

AGENCIES 

ASSOCIATION OF SLOVENIAN 

TOURIST AGENCIES 

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 

CHOOSE GREEN 

Information on green tourist attractions 

is sometimes hard to fi nd. 

Acquaint your guests with the green 

attractions in Slovenia and demand 

from Slovenian service providers as 

much information as possible. Present 

them with our special features, local 

tradition and concern for preserving 

nature. 

Th ere are many tourist agencies in Slovenia, including these highly 

experienced agencies, well qualifi ed to organise all of the 

requirements of visitors from abroad to Slovenia. 

INCOMING TOURIST AGENCIES MEMBERS OF 

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. 

Specialising in: business guests, individual 

travel, holidays in the countryside, vintage 

train excursion. 

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: 1991 

Number of staff : 5 

Specialising in: individual travel, multidestination, 

trips/tours, groups travel. 

AGENCIJA ARS LONGA 

Barjanska cesta 5 


tel.: +386 1 200 60 66 

fax: +386 1 200 60 67 

e-mail: borut.ursic@arslonga.si 

www.arslonga.si 



Specialising in: individual travel, groups 

travel. 

AVRIGO D.D. NOVA 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 



Specialising in: educational travel, multidestination 

trips/tours, specializing in 

theme coach excursions and trips; coach 

and minibus rental. 

BURIN YC d.o.o. 

Proletarska cesta 4 


tel.: +386 1 520 18 64 

fax: + 386 1 520 18 50 

e-mail: info@burin.si 

www.burin.si 



Specialising in: event organization, team 

building & corporate events, nautical travel 

(boat hire and cruises). 

CLUB d.o.o. 

Postaja 11 

SI – 5216 Most na Soči 

tel.: +386 5 381 30 50 

fax: +386 5 388 74 63 

e-mail: club.ta@siol.net 



Specialising in: multi-destination trips/ 

tours, group tourism, vintage train excursions.

GOLFSLOVENIA.NET 

Cankarjevo nabrežje 3 


tel.: +386 1 244 25 30 

fax: +386 1 244 25 34 

e-mail: sales@golfslovenia.net 

www.golfslovenia.net 



Specialising in: inbound and outbound golf 

tour operator, IAGTO member. 

INES TOURS d.o.o. 

Židovska ulica 1 


tel.: +386 1 421 39 40 

fax: +386 1 421 39 44 

e-mail: info@ines-tours.si 

www.ines-tours.si 



Specialising in: cultural travel, educational 

travel, programmes for seniors/pensioners, 

sporting activities/active vacations, multidestination 

trips/tours, ecotourism. 

KOMPAS d.d. 

Pražakova 4 


tel.: +386 1 200 63 24 

fax: +386 1 200 64 31 

e-mail: tina.mozina@kompas.si 

www.kompas-online.net 



Specialising in: motivational travel, congress 

tourism, business guests, individual travel, 

educational travel, short breaks, multi-destination 

trips/ tours, holidays at the seaside, 

winter programmes. 

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 



Specialising in: groups travel, active holidays 

(hiking, cycling, riding, boating), hotel and 

private accommodation, congress tourism, 

Th eme trips and touring, short breaks. 

M & M TURIST D.O.O. 

Cankarjevo nabrežje 3 


tel.: +386 1 244 25 30 

fax: +386 1 244 25 34 

e-mail: info@mm-turist.si 

www.mm-turist.com 



Specialising in: hotel booking, individual and 

groups travel, MICE tourism, holidays. 

M TOURS BLED, D.O.O. 

Prešernova cesta 3 

SI – 4260 Bled 

tel.: +386 4 5753 300 

fax: +386 4 5753 311 

e-mail: mtours@mtours.net 



Specialising in: holidays, multidestination 

trips/tours, individual reservations, excursions, 

transfers, guiding, congress tourism, 

protocol guided tours for diplomats. 

MAYA ŠPORTNI TURIZEM, 

BORUT NIKOLAŠ 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 



Specialising in: active holidays, sporting 

holidays, team building programmes, event 

organization, short breaks, guiding. 

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 



Specialising in: individual and groups travel 

and tours, round trips and touring, MICE 

tourism, guiding services, hotel and private 

accommodation, seaside and spa holidays, 

winter holidays, programs for the elderly, 

airline tickets. 

PANORAMIC D.O.O. 

Stegne 11 A 


tel.: +386 1 600 43 01 

fax: +386 1 600 43 25 

e-mail: info@panoramic-travel.si 

www.panoramic-travel.si 



Specialising in: round trips and touring, congress 

tourism, business guests, individual 

travel, short breaks. 

PROMET T&T 

Celovška 73 


tel.: +386 1 519 35 11 

fax: +386 1 519 53 45 

e-mail: info@promet-tt.si 

www.promet-tt.si 



Specialising in: congress tourism, business 

guests, individual travel, short breaks, multidestination 

trips/tours. 

Incoming Agencies____ 13 

RENEE & CO D.O.O. 

Rožna dolina cesta XVII/15 


tel.: +386 1 423 12 75 

fax: +386 1 423 12 85 

e-mail: info@renee-co.si 

www.reneetours.ru 



Specialising in: motivational travel, business 

guests, individual travel, holidays 

at the seaside, winter programmes and 

family holidays. 

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 



Specialising in: holiday and trip organisation 

across Europe, bus charter. 

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 



Specialising in: individual travel, 

groups travel, hotel accommodation, 

guiding services, trips and excursions, 

events and conventions organzation, 

touring, programmes for 

seniors/pensioners, international 

maritime transport. 

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 



Specialising in: groups travel, 

hotel accommodation, guiding, 

excursion, event organization, 

tours.

14 

SLOVENIA 

FOR YOU 

BECOME GREEN 

Contribute to reducing harmful emissions 

into the atmosphere and choose public 

transport for your visit to Slovenia. On 

tours of city sights, you can go on foot 

or by bicycle. In terms of kilometres 

travelled, cars produce four times the 

emissions of CO2 than buses that are full 

of passengers, not to mention trains! 

Information on various options is 

available in printed as well as electronic 

publications, or you can check it with 

our service providers. 

Wherever you come to Slovenia from, it is only a stone’s throw 

away. Vienna is a mere 230km from the border, Budapest just 

240km, and Milan 460km away. Slovenia is only 8 hours or so 

from Prague by car. One of the younger European countries, it is 

well-connected to the world by road, rail, sea and air. 

So much diversity in such a small country: 

this is what everyone notices when they 

visit Slovenia for the fi rst time. Where is it? 

At the junction of the Alps, the Pannonian 

Plain and the Adriatic Sea, between Italy, 

Austria, Hungary and Croatia. From its capital 

city, Ljubljana, in the very centre of the 

country, routes lead to regions that are all 

distinctly diff erent. Head west and within 

just a few minutes the landscape transforms 

into a rocky karst plateau with over 

8,000 underground caves. Th e Mediterranean 

world is less than an hour away. Head 

north and you reach the world of the Alps in 

under half an hour. High mountains, emerald 

rivers and mountain paths off er countless 

opportunities for recreational sport 

and adventure activities. Head south and in 

less than an hour you can fi nd yourself in 

the heart of a virgin forest. Head east and 

in just over an hour you enter a landscape of 

vines and thermal springs. 

THE SUNNY 

ALPS 

Th e mighty but accessible Julian Alps link 

four distinct tourist resorts. Th e greater 

part of the area lies inside the Triglav National 

Park, one of the largest natural parks 

in Europe. 

Bled, recognisable by the picturesque image 

of its medieval castle perched atop a mighty 

cliff above the lake, boasts numerous 

attractions and one especially charming 

Th e diversity of its landscape is not the only 

surprising thing about Slovenia. Every region 

has its own cultural characteristics 

and its own excellent cuisine. Be sure to try 

the various types of bread, štruklji (savoury 

strudels), potica (nut rolls) and žganci (toasted 

grits), the diff erent varieties of homemade 

sausages and of course air-dried Karst 

ham. You will fi nd all this and more in every 

traditional inn or gostilna. And they will 

also serve you local and home-made wine. 

Slovenia is a producer of premium wines. 

Each of the three wine regions produces its 

own characteristic varieties. 

Th e history and identity of the Slovenes is 

inseparably tied up with their language, 

through which the soul of the Slovene nation 

is refl ected. Friendly and hospitable 

Slovenes will happily show you their country 

and proudly serve you with everything 

that represents their culture. 

feature: an idyllic island in the middle of a 

glacial lake. Bohinj is an excellent startingpoint 

for mountain adventures and extreme 

sports. Kranjska Gora, famous as an 

Alpine skiing World Cup venue, also off ers 

countless opportunities for recreation and 

fun in breathtaking natural surroundings. 

Not far away we fi nd Planica, with the 

world's biggest ski jump. Th e emerald river 

Soča, on the other side of the Vršič pass, is 

a veritable natural adrenaline park. Nearby, 

above Bovec, is the highest ski centre in Slovenia, 

Kanin, where the snow remains right 

up until the summer.

THE GREEN 

MEDITERRANEAN 

Slovenia’s coast may be less than 47 kilometres 

long but the coastal region is a real 

treasury of natural and cultural sights of 

interest. Th e Sečovlje saltworks provide a 

home to numerous plant and animal species. 

Th e most popular tourist destinations 

are the wonderful medieval towns. Th e old 

centre of Koper is one of the most picturesque 

parts of the Istrian peninsula. Izola 

is best known as the venue for numerous 

international musical, cultural and sports 

events. Piran still preserves its medieval 

appearance. With its narrow streets and 

charming squares, the whole town enjoys 

protected monument status. Portorož, the 

town with the longest tradition of tourism 

on the Adriatic coast, has the most modern 

range of hotel accommodation. Th e town 

is full of opportunities for entertainment, 

sports and relaxation. 

THE MYSTERIOUS 

KARST 

Th e combination of limestone and water 

has given the Karst two faces. One above 

the surface and the other below. On the surface 

you can admire numerous natural karst 

phenomena, including the intermittent 

Lake Cerknica, which disappears underground 

on a regular basis, as you visit the 

little stone villages and sample Karst ham 

and Teran. Th e Karst underworld conceals 

over 8,000 karst caves. Th e most popular attraction 

is Postojna Cave, whose mysteries 

can be viewed from aboard the cave train. 

Th e beauties of the Karst also include the 

Škocjan Caves, inscribed on the UNESCO 

World Heritage List as an outstanding example 

of natural heritage. In the middle 

of the picturesque Karst, at the modern 

Lipica stud farm, the elegant Lipizzaner, a 

world-famous breed of horses originating 

in Slovenia, has reigned here for over four 

centuries. 

LIVELY 

LJUBLJANA 

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a medium-sized 

city by European standards with 

roots dating back to the time of the Roman 

Empire. Slovenia’s greatest architect, Jože 

Plečnik, left a lasting mark on Ljubljana 

in the 20th century. His work includes the 

unique Triple Bridge, a main meeting-point 

for the inhabitants of the city. Th e pulse of 

the city can be found in over 10,000 events, 

14 international festivals and the numerous 

cafés and restaurants along the banks 

of the river. Th e over 50,000 students of the 

University of Ljubljana give the city a particularly 

youthful atmosphere, while Slovenia’s 

capital is also a frequent venue for 

important business events and meetings. 

Ljubljana’s central location makes it the perfect 

starting-point from which to discover 

the beauties of the whole of Slovenia. 

POHORJE AND 

THE MARIBOR REGION 

Th e Pohorje massif rises like a green oasis 

at the eastern end of the Alps. Countless 

forest paths invite visitors to discover its 

beauties on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. 

In winter the green slopes of the summer 

become a winter sports paradise. Maribor, 

the city at the foot of Pohorje, is an annual 

venue for Alpine skiing World Cup events. 

A venue for numerous cultural events, the 

city really comes to life in the summer, 

when its streets are thronged by performers 

and spectators of the Lent Festival. 

Th e city is set in the midst of vineyards and 

surrounded by over 50 kilometres of wine 

routes. It is also home to one of the oldest 

wine cellars in Europe. Th e most famous 

symbol of Maribor’s centuries-old viticultural 

tradition is the Old Vine, over 400 years 

old, which adorns the front of a house in the 

Old Town, on the bank of the Drava. Th e Old 

Vine has earned a place in the Guinness Book 

of Records as the oldest vine in the world. 

Madrid 

Dublin D 

London 

2000 km 

Paris 

Bruss uss ssels s s 

Amsterda rdam 

1000 km 

GREEN FACTS 

Slovenia For You____ 15 

Bern 

500 km 

Rom Rome Rom 

Berlin 

Copenhagen 

Copenhag enhag 

250 km 

Ljubljana 

Prague 

Vienna 

Zagreb 

Bratislava 

Sarajevo 

Warsaw 

Budapest 

Beogra ra raad 

Pristine Pristin P s 

Podgorica Po Podgor 

gorr 

Skopje 

Slovenia occupies less than 0.004 percent of 

the Earth’s surface, yet it is home to more 

than 1 percent of all known living creatures 

and more than 2 percent of all land species. 

Th e coexistence of around 24,000 animal 

and plant species in such a small area ranks 

our country among the richest in Europe. 

We can preserve this wealth through wise, 

green measures in tourism! 

As much as 36 percent of Slovenia is in 

the European green network Natura 

2000. With forest covering 58.5% of its 

surface area, Slovenia is one of the most 

heavily forested countries in Europe. It 

has more than 9,000 karstic caves! One 

fi fth of the Slovenian coast is protected. 

Th ere are almost 27,000 km of watercourses. 

In quantity of river water per 

inhabitant, Slovenia is one of the richest 

countries in Europe. You can drink 

the water right out of the tap: it is 

among the cleanest in Europe! 

Tirana ra 

Vilnius 

Sofia S 

Riga 

Athens At 

Buchareest 

Minsk 

Chis hisinau his 

Kiev

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SLOVENIA 

CULTURE 

THE SLOVENIAN ASSOCIATION OF 

HISTORIC TOWNS 

Mestni trg 15, SI-4220 Škofj a Loka 

tel.: +386 4 5112 346 • fax: + 386 4 5112 318 

e-mail: info@zgodovinska-mesta.si 

www.zgodovinska-mesta.si 

VISIT ALSO 

Maribor - www.maribor-pohorje.si 

Th e home of the oldest vine in the world! Lent, 

the Pohorje massif, museums and galleries, wine 

cellars and wine routes in the surrounding area. 

A festival city! 

Ljubljana - www.visitljubljana.si 

Th e city below the castle. Th e home of one of the 

oldest philharmonic societies in Europe. A city 

of museums and galleries. Th e city of the architect 

Jože Plečnik and one of the most important 

works of art of the 20th century! 

Kostanjevica na Krki - www.kostanjevica.si 

Th e Venice of Dolenjska on an island in the 

middle of the river Krka. An art gallery in a 

former Cistercian monastery, Forma Viva with 

one of the most important sculpture collections 

in SE Europe. 

Kamnik - www.kamnik-tourism.si 

Th e town below the Kamnik Alps, with many 

sights of interest: the Old Castle and the 

Little Castle, Zaprice Manor, museums and 

ethnographic park, Volčji Potok Arboretum. 

Slovenj Gradec - www.slovenj-gradec.si 

A Peace Messenger City – recognised by the 

UN in 1998! Medieval town centre: religious 

monuments and sights of local cultural 

interest. A base from which to discover the 

Koroška region. 

Celje - www.celje.si 

A princely city with a popular castle. 

Archaeological cellar beneath the Prince’s 

Hall with remains of the Roman town. 

Summer events and medieval day. 

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. 

Behind the remains of town walls, the 

green countryside that blends so naturally 

with urban scenes is easily accessible. Lively 

towns off er interesting events, fascinating 

legends and sights, and the heritage of different 

periods that combines with the cultural 

and natural sights of the surrounding 

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-thousand-metre peak. A rich 

cultural venue and the inspiration for Slovenia’s 

greatest poet, France Prešeren. 

Slovenske Konjice – www.konjice.si 

Th e town of fl owers and wine. Historical 

sights: Žiče Charterhouse, an oasis of peace 

and tranquillity. Trebnik Manor – a treasure-house 

of health. 

Koper – www.turizemvkopru.si 

Th e centre of the Slovenian coast: Old Town 

with the Praetorian Palace on one of the 

most beautiful town squares in the territory 

of the former Venetian Republic. 

area. Slovenia has a population of around 

2 million, with roughly half of the population 

living in urban areas. Th e towns are 

connected to the environment in surprising 

ways: that is why they are all so diff erent. 

Like walking into small but luxurious boutiques 

of life! 

Piran – www.piran.si 

A Mediterranean town. Tartini Square, 

saltmaking tradition: Sečovlje nature park 

and Strunjan, Punta Madonna. Th e town of 

classical music! 

Ptuj – www.ptuj-tourism.si 

Th e oldest town in Slovenia! Ptuj Castle, 

Ptujska Gora, oldest wine cellar. Th e 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. 

Škofj a Loka – www.skofj aloka.si 

Medieval town. Loka Castle, stone bridge, 

manor house, medieval hospice, churches. 

Natural sights. Th e town of the oldest Slovene 

dramatic work! 

Tržič – www.trzic.si 

A town of thousands of metal shutters and 

doors. Neoclassical architecture at the foot 

of mountains and the confl uence of rivers. 

Th e town of Field Marshal Joseph Radetzky. 

Novo mesto – www.novo-mesto.si 

For many people, the most beautiful riverside 

town! Old Town situated in a bend of 

the river Krka, nearby castles, Dolenjska 

Museum with valuable archaeological fi nds. 

Th e city of situlae!

MUSEUMS AND 

GALERIES 

Th ere are many museums and galleries in 

Slovenia that deserve your attention in addition 

to those listed below. Th ey are scattered 

across the country. Most off er expert guided 

tours in foreign languages, although larger 

groups need to book these in advance. Detailed 

information is available from tourist 

information offi ces during your stay. 

Ljubljana Architectural Museum 

Pot na Fužine 2, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 1 5409 798 

fax: +386 1 5400 344 

e-mail: aml@aml.si 

www.aml.si 

Exhibitions: departments for architecture, 

industrial design, graphic design and photography; 

A permanent exhibition of the architect 

Plečnik’s work • Open: Monday - Friday 

9am-3pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 

10am-3pm • Closed on public holidays. 

Slovenian Ethnographic Museum 

Metelkova 2, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 1 3008 700 

fax: +386 1 3008 736 

e-mail: etnomu@etno-muzej.si 

www.etno-muzej.si 

Exhibitions: departments for textiles, folk 

arts, crafts, economy, social culture, settlements, 

architecture and interior design; periodic 

themed exhibitions. • Open: Tuesday 

to Sunday 10am-6pm • Closed: Mondays and 

holidays. 

Th e 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 

Exhibitions: archaeological, cultural, historic 

and numismatic collections; periodic exhibitions 

• Open: Monday - Sunday 10am-6pm, 

Th ursday 10am-8pm • Closed on public holidays. 

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 

Exhibitions: geology-palaeontology collection, 

the Zois mineral collection, and per- 

manent displays of birds, reptiles and fi sh • 

Open: daily 10am-6pm, but Th ursday 10am 

-8pm • Closed on public holidays. 

Technical Museum of Slovenia 

Bistra pri Vrhniki, SI-1353 Borovnica 

tel.: +386 1 7506 670, +386 1 7506 672 

fax: +386 1 7506 676 

administration: Parmova 33, p.p. 3525, 1000 

Ljubljana 

tel., fax: +386 1 4361 606, +386 1 4362 269 

e-mail: www2.pfmb.uni-mb.si/tms/ 

www.tms.si 

Exhibitions: permanent collections (forestry, 

timber production, hunting, fi shing, transport, 

textiles, agricultural collections, electrical 

machinery, and others) • Open: Tuesday 

– Friday 8am-4pm and 10am-6pm in July 

and August. Saturday 8am–5pm, Sunday and 

holidays 10am–6pm • Closed Mondays and 

December, January, February. 

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 

Exhibitions: collection of exhibits showing 

all phases of beermaking and the history of 

brewing. • Open: every fi rst Tuesday in the 

month 8am-1pm • Tours for organised groups 

can be arranged in advance. 

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/guest/kppomm/index.htm 

Exhibitions: archaeological, maritime, cultural 

and historic collection, Tonina hiša 

Ethnological collection in Sveti Peter and the 

Museum of Salt-making in Sečovlje Salt Flats 

Regional Park • Open: 1 June to 31 August - 

daily from 9am-noon and 6pm-9pm. 1 September 

to 30 June - daily from 9am-noon and 

3pm-6pm. 

Kobarid 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 

Exhibitions: permanent exhibition and multimedia 

presentation of the Soča (Isonzo) 

Front in the year 1917; Kobarid Museum was 

European Museum of the Year 1993 • Open: 

April - September: 9am-6pm, Saturday, Sunday 

and holidays 8am–7pm. October - March: 

10am-5pm, Saturday, Sunday and holidays 

9am–6pm. 

Beekeeping Museum 

Linhartov trg 1, SI-4240 Radovljica 

tel.: + 386 4 5320 520 

fax: + 386 4 5320 524 

Slovenia Culture____ 17 

e-mail: cebelarski.muzej@siol.net 

www.muzeji-radovljica.si 

Exhibitions: development of Slovenian apiculture, 

a collection 

of decorative beehive front panels • Open: 

May - October: Tuesday - Sunday 10am-1pm 

and 3pm-6pm. March, April, November, and 

December: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, 

holidays: 10am-noon, 3pm-5pm • Closed: 

January, February. 

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 

Exhibitions: collection of tools, products, 

models and documents from the former 

iron works; exhibits of decorative castiron 

work • Open: May - October: Tuesday 

– Sunday 10am-1pm and 3pm-6pm. 

March, April, November, December: 

Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, holidays: 

10am-noon, 3pm-5pm • Closed: January, 

February. 

National Gallery 

Puharjeva 9, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 1 2415 400 

fax: +386 1 2415 403 

e-mail: info@ng-slo.si 

www.ng-slo.si 

Exhibitions: permanent collection of 

Slovenian art and European painters; 

periodic exhibitions • Open: daily 

10am-6pm, • Closed: Mondays and 

holidays. 

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 

Exhibitions: Permanent collection 

of major works by 20th century 

Slovene artists from 1950 to the 

present; periodic exhibitions • 

Open: Tuesday - Sunday 10am- 

6pm • Closed: Mondays and holidays. 

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 

Exhibitions: periodic exhibitions 

• Open: Wednesday - Sunday: 

11am-6pm.

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SURPRISING VENUES 

At every step of your visit in Slovenia, there will be 

events awaiting for you in the fi elds of classical and 

alternative culture, fun and entertainment, sports and 

recreational activities. Plan your visit in Slovenia with 

the Event Calendar. You will fi nd it on 


GREEN FACT 

Concern for the environment begins with 

small acts – with the smallest elements 

of life: BEES. Beekeeping is an extremely 

important part of Slovenia’s natural and 

cultural heritage. Th e eff orts of Slovenian 

beekeepers have in recent years been 

directed primarily at preserving the native 

Carniolan bee or Carniolan grey, the 

second most widespread bee subspecies in 

the world. Slovenia is the only member of 

the European Union that has protected 

its native bee. 

Nobody knows exactly how many castles 

and manors once stood in Slovenia, but it is 

estimated that there were several thousand. 

Th e sands of time have left only the ruins 

of some castle buildings. Some castles and 

manors have only been preserved in folk 

tradition, while others have been renovated 

and become modern museums, fi rst-class 

hotels or are becoming cultural and tourist 

centres with a diversity of delights. 

BLEJSKI GRAD 

www.blejski-grad.si 

PREDJAMA CASTLE POSTOJNA 

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 

CASTLES AND 

MANORS 

GEWERKENEGG CASTLE IDRIJA 

www.muzej-idrija-cerkno.si 

CHURCHES 

Slovenia is a land of churches: we fi nd them 

in every village and on almost every hilltop. 

Six basilicas and thousands of churches and 

bell towers, among them many architectural 

and artistic jewels, invite pilgrims to 

come and discover their history. Th ree of 

the most popular are pilgrimage churches: 

the Basilica of Mary, Help of Christians at 

Brezje, the parish church of Our Lady at 

Ptujska Gora and the church dedicated to 

Mary, Mother of God at Sveta Gora above 

Solkan. 

In the hinterland of Slovenian Istria, discover 

the centuries-old secrets of the Holy 

Trinity church in Hrastovlje. Th e interior 

of the church is decorated with fi fteenthcentury 

frescoes, the most famous of which 

is the Dance of Death, a seven-metre-long 

depiction of the living and the dead dancing 

with Death, an important example of 

the iconographic tradition of the late Middle 

Ages. 

Brezje 

St Mary’s basilica 

Brezje 72, SI-4243 Brezje 

tel.: +386 4 5338 861, 5370 700 

fax: +386 4 5338 866 

e-mail: brane.smitek@fov.uni-mb.si 

www.brezje.si 

Ptujska Gora 

Parish and pilgrimage church of the 

Mother of God 

Ptujska Gora 40, SI-2323 Ptujska Gora 

tel.: +386 2 7944 231 

fax: +386 2 7943 991 

e-mail: minoriti.ptujska.gora@rkc.si 

www.minoriti.rkc.ci/samostan/ptujgora/ 

Sveta Gora 

Skalniška 17, SI-5250 Solkan 

tel.: +386 5 3304 020 

fax: +386 5 3304 038 

e-mail: franciskani.sveta.gora@rkc.si 

http://sveta-gora.rkc.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-tourism.si

MONASTERIES 

Slovenia’s interesting and well-preserved 

monasteries are well worth a visit. With their 

notable architectural and cultural characteristics 

they have left a signifi cant mark on the 

life of the Slovenes. At one time there were 

as many as 12 male and 17 female religious 

orders in Slovenia. As you travel through the 

vineyards of Dolenjska, a region with many 

monasteries and churches on the banks of 

the river Krka, you will fi nd, in a remote valley 

near Ivančna Gorica and Šentvid, the Cistercian 

Stična Abbey, a cultural centre of the 

province of Carniola in the Middle Ages and 

still today a centre of culture, with the rich 

collection of its Museum of Christianity and 

the herb collection of Fr. Simon Ašič. 

Stična Cistercian monastery 

Stična 17, SI-1295 Ivančna Gorica 

tel.: +386 1 7877 100, 7877 295 

fax: +386 1 7877 570 

e-mail: ocist.sticna@rkc.si 

www.rkc.si/sticna/sl 

In the shelter of the Gorjanci Hills lies Pleterje 

Charterhouse. A monastery of the Carthusian 

Order, the strictest male monastic order in the 

Roman Catholic Church, Pleterje is not open 

to visitors, since the strict rule of the monks 

does not allow them contact with the outside 

world. It is however possible to visit the old 

Gothic church and view a multivision presentation 

on the history of the charterhouse and 

the life of the Carthusians. Th e monastery 

was originally founded in the 15th century. 

Th e monastery church, dedicated to the Holy 

Trinity and a unique example of Gothic religious 

architecture in central Europe, is part of 

the original building. Th e monastery contains 

a rich library and art collection. 

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-pletrje.si 

Not far from Slovenske Konjice, a town decked 

with fl owers, the little village of Špitalič is 

home to a unique monument of monastic 

life in Slovenia – Žiče Charterhouse. Th is 

mysterious building, still incomplete, began 

to be built in the 12th century, on the model 

of the charterhouses in France. Its peace and 

tranquillity off er the visitor a chance to retreat 

from the modern world. By the entrance 

to the monastery stands the Gastuž or guest 

house, one of the oldest such establishments 

in Slovenia. Its museum collection contains 

medieval recipes which are still used today to 

prepare feasts for the many visitors. 

Žička kartuzija in Gastuž 

Stare Slemene, SI-3215 Loče 

tel.: 03 759 31 10 

Faks: 03 759 31 11 

e-mail: tic.zickakartuzija@siol.net 

In southeast Slovenia, in a region of many 

thermal springs, stands the monastery of 

Blessed Anton Martin Slomšek in Olimje. 

Th e church and the south and west wings 

are surviving remnants of the original 

monastery of the Pauline Fathers. In recent 

decades the monastery has been home to 

friars of the Minorite Order. 

Th e apothecary’s room, containing portraits 

of physicians and healers from Antiquity, 

depictions of plants and Bible scenes of healing, 

still serves its original purpose today. A 

well-stocked herb and vegetable garden still 

fl ourishes next to the monastery, growing 

medicinal plants for every ill. 

Minoritski samostan Olimje 

Olimje 82, SI-3254 Podčetrtek 

tel.: 03 582 91 61 

e-mail: ernest.benko@rkc.si 

www.olimje.net 

TRANSROMANICA 

Th e Transromanica project was created 

under the aegis of the European Union to 

present to the general public the astonishing 

Romanesque era in Europe. Th e project, 

which includes 25 of the most important 

Romanesque sights, is a collaboration involving 

the German federal states of Saxony-Anhalt 

and Th uringia, the Italian provinces 

of Modena, Ferrara and Parma, the 

Austrian state of Carinthia, and Slovenia. 

Th e Slovenian section of the Transromanica 

route connects 25 leading Romanesque 

cultural monuments in Slovenia – 5 major 

and 20 minor sites. Th e major monuments 

are Podsreda, Ptuj Castle, Laško with the 

Jurklošter Charterhouse, Stična and the cathedral 

and baptistery in Koper. 

www.transromanica.si 

GREEN FACT 

Slovenia Culture____ 19 

Slovenia’s association with bees has also 

crossed over into the art world. Painted beehive 

panels, with which beekeepers separated 

their hives, developed into veritable art. 

Th e wide variety of motifs depicted on more 

than 50,000 beehive panels tell the rich narrative 

of Slovenian history.

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SLOVENIA 

NATURE 

GREEN FACT 

Slovenia is the third most forested country 

in Europe, and as much as 58% of its 

surface is covered in green forests. We 

do not take this feature for granted, and 

every year we deliberately plant areas with 

1.2 million tree seedlings and in this way 

contribute sustainably to the preservation 

of the forests. 

Slovenia is the only country in Europe that has the Alps and the 

Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain and the mysterious Karst. 

Th e variety of the landscape will surprise you again and again. 

You can see the sea, and yet there are mountains 

behind you. You climb a forested slope, 

and below you is a green plain. You stand in 

a mountain pasture, and below you winds 

the gorge of a river. Th e proximity of contrasts 

is a feature of Slovenia! Here you can 

still walk through virgin forest or see grapes 

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 

fi rst 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! 

Mighty trees, forests, virgin forest 

Th e virgin forest reserves in Kočevksi Rog, 

the Gorjanci Hills and Pohorje are among 

the riches of Slovenia’s protected forests. 

Individual trees that represent unique landscape 

features are protected too. 

Streams, rivers, waterfalls 

Slovenia’s glacial lakes such as Lake Bled 

and Lake Bohinj are an ideal starting point 

for walks along mountain streams. Th ese 

feed rivers such as the Sava and the Soča. 

Th ere are over 300 permanent waterfalls in 

Slovenia! Intermittent (i.e. disappearing) 

watercourses are another peculiar feature. 

growing on the oldest vine in the world. 

Here you can hear stories about bears and 

eat forest fruits that you have picked yourself 

on a short walk out of town. Here you 

discover the secrets of the Earth’s surface 

and of that which lies below it. Here you are 

part of nature! 

Gorges and ravines 

Slovenia’s rivers have carved out deep, narrow 

gorges. Experience elemental nature on 

the marked trail through Blejski Vintgar or 

on a trip down the Soča. 

Flora and fauna 

Slovenia accounts for less than 0.004% of 

the Earth’s surface but is home to more 

than 1% of all known living creatures and 

more than 2% of all land and freshwater 

species. With over 22,000 species of animals 

and plants, it has one of the highest 

levels of biological diversity in Europe. 

NATURAL PARKS 


Since 1924, a sanctuary in the Alps, fi lled 

with natural treasures. 

Škocjan Caves Regional Park 

Th e showpiece of karstic caves with the 

deepest underground canyon in Europe; a 

UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Notranjska Regional Park 

Th e special characteristics of Lake Cerknica 

– the largest intermittent karstic lake. 

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. 

Sečovlje Salina Nature Park 

Wetland area with over 280 species of birds, 

a traditional saltworks and a museum of 

saltmaking. 

Th e best examples of the sustainable development 

of tourism compete for the title 

of European Destination of Excellence 

(EDEN). Th e fi rst two EDEN areas in Slovenia 

are the Soča Valley and Solčavsko. Th e 

Soča Valley attracts visitors with adventures 

on the emerald river, treks through 

the high mountains, and memories of the 

First World War. Solčavsko is three Alpine 

valleys in unison: Logarska Dolina, Robanov 

Kot (both protected landscapes) and 

Matkov Kot. Large mountain farms off ering 

genuine home cooking are a special feature 

of the three valleys. 

www.dolina-soce.com 

www.logarska-dolina.com 

EDEN IN 

SLOVENIA 

GREEN MAGIC 

If you visit Lake Cerknica more than once, 

it might happen that you cannot fi nd 

it again in the same location. Th is is an 

extraordinary feature on the world scale – 

the phenomenon of an intermittent karstic 

lake whose water can disappear from the 

surface. 

THE KARST 

All karst phenomena in the world derive their 

name from Slovenia’s Karst region. Underground 

caves, sinking streams, karst springs 

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 most-visited 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 their 

entrances 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. 

Th e 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 

Th e proteus or olm, also known as the ‘human 

fi sh’, is the only exclusively cave-dwelling vertebrate 

in Europe! It was fi rst found and studied 

in Slovenia. See it in Slovenia’s caves! 

CONTACT INFORMATION 


www.tnp.si 

Notranjska Regional Park 

www.notranjski-park.si 

Goričko Nature Park 

www.park-goricko.org 

Kozjanski Park 

www.kozjanski-park.si 

Sečovlje Salina Nature Park 

www.kpss.si 

Škocjan Caves Regional Park 

www.park-skocjanske-jame.si 

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 

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SLOVENIA 

ADVENTURE 

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 

GREEN FACT 

A full 36 percent of Slovenia’s surface 

area falls within protected zones. We 

are proud of our magnifi cent Triglav 

National Park, three regional parks and 

40 landscape parks. 

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 landscape! 

When the snow melts, Slovenia becomes a 

paradise for hikers and cyclists. Th is is also 

the time that golf courses all over the country 

come into their own, not to mention the 

many lakes and rivers off ering everything 

SKIING 

Th e 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. Th e story began in the 17 th 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. 

Th ere are over ten ski centres in the section 

of the Alps that extends into Slovenia. Each 

in its own way off ers a perfect experience 

of snowy pleasures. Th e main advantage of 

Slovenia's ski centres is that almost all of 

them off er a direct connection with the valley 

below. Ease of access is complemented 

by modern cable cars and gondola lifts. Two 

other characteristics of almost all of Slov- 

from rafting to fi shing, from sailing to 

adrenaline-boosting activities such as canyoning. 

Th e broad sky and the mysteries of 

underground caves off er even more opportunities 

for adventurous activities. 

enia's ski centres are their small size and 

their variety. Th e slopes are lively centres of 

winter sports activity. In the valleys, in the 

traditional ski lodges or on snow beaches, 

you can enjoy the crowds and music and 

mingle with other winter sports enthusiasts. 

You may be surprised by the straightforwardness, 

modernity and friendliness 

of the ski centres. Th eir proximity to urban 

centres, where you can enjoy evening strolls 

after a hard day's skiing, give them a special 

charm. And in your hunt for even more fun 

and entertainment, a larger town is only 

ever a short drive away. 

Th e biggest and most popular ski resorts are 

listed below. Skiing is possible from December 

until March, and some years as late as 

the beginning of May. 

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.kobla.si 

Kope - www.pohorje.org

HIKING 

Although Slovenia only covers an area of 

around 20,000 km 2 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. 

Fifty-two hikers’ hotels located along 

footpaths off er specialised accommodation. 

You can also sleep in climbers’ huts, either in 

the mountains or in lower-lying areas. Huts 

in high mountain areas are open in summer, 

while in other areas they are open all year 

round (at weekends). 

Slovenia is crossed by hiking trails in all 

directions. If you want to experience the 

genuine Slovenian countryside, set off on 

one of the established routes. Th e Slovenian 

section of the E6 European Hiking Trail – 

the Cigler Trail – runs from the Drava to 

the Adriatic, while the Slovenian section 

of the E7 European Hiking Trail – the Mara 

Rupena Trail – runs from Dolenjske Toplice 

to Žužemberk. Th e Via Alpina, 5,000 kilometres 

long and divided into 341 one-day 

stages, runs through eight Alpine countries. 

Th ere are over 380 themed tourist trails in 

Slovenia. Most of them are located within 

individual tourist destinations or municipalities 

and lead past various sights of cultural 

or historical interest. By following 

these trails you can hear stories of the First 

World War, discover archaeological remains, 

protected areas and forest paths and hear 

the stories of characters from literature. 

MOUNTAIN 

CLIMBING 

Th e more diffi cult 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. 

It goes without saying that on mountain 

paths suitable footwear and clothing are an 

essential condition of safety and enjoyment. 

Th e area around Bled and Bohinj, which is 

also an ideal area for outdoor recreation in 

the heart of the Alps, off ers everything that a 

mountain climber could desire. Th e rock formations 

of the Karst and the coastal area hide 

many yet undiscovered climbing locations. 

Beginners can get their fi rst taste of climbing 

on the artifi cial climbing wall in Postojna. 

Recreational climbers can head for the climbing 

areas in Vipava, Črni Kal and Vipavska 

Bela, while experienced climbers will enjoy 

putting themselves to the test below the edge 

of the Karst, on the 500-metre-wide cliff in 

Osp, which together with nearby Mišja Peč 

represents one of the most important climbing 

areas in Europe. You will also fi nd several 

climbing areas in the area around Celje. 

HERITAGE 

TRAILS 

Th e protection aff orded to our national and 

regional parks demonstrates our special care 

for the preservation and presentation of natural 

and cultural heritage and tradition. Th ere 

are many areas where the preservation of our 

natural and cultural heritage also provides 

opportunities for relaxation and pleasure. 

Heritage Trails through Dolenjska and 

Bela krajina 

In Dolenjska and Bela krajina, Slovenia’s 

southern provinces, history is particularly coloured 

by years of resistance to foreign rule and 

invasion and by a strong local pride in Slovenian 

identity. Fascinating heritage in historic 

places, archaeology, rural traditions, religion, 

festivals and cultural events await discovery. 

www.slovenia-heritage.net 

Path of Peace in the Soča basin 

Since June 2007, the most important remnants 

and memorials of the Soča (Isonzo) 

Front in the Upper Soča Valley have been 

linked together by the Path of Peace. Th e 

Path is dedicated to the memory of the many 

victims of the First World War and aims to 

present to visitors the historical, cultural, 

and natural sights of the Upper Soča Basin. 

Th e Path begins in Log pod Mangartom, 

near the entrance to the Štoln mineshaft, 

and ends at the open-air museum on Mengore 

Hill near Most na Soči. 

www.potmiruvposocju.si 

Slovenia Adventure____ 23 


Hiking and Cycling Association 

Dimičeva 13, 1000 ljubljana 

e: info@hiking.si; 

www.slovenia.info/hiking 

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. 

Alpine Association of Slovenia 

Affi liated mountaineering clubs maintain the 

network of market mountain paths around 

Slovenia, organise hikes and various events, and 

help promote mountain climbing and safe hillwalking. 

Offi cial website of the Alpine Association 

of Slovenia: www.pzs.si 

Association of Mountain Guides of Slovenia 

Professional mountain guide services are 

provided by IFMGA-licensed mountain guides, 

who are members of the Association of 

Mountain Guides of Slovenia. If you want to 

experience the mountains in a diff erent way, 

hire a mountain guide. In the company of an 

experienced mountain guide, your experience 

in the mountains will be safe and exciting. 

More information at www.zgvs.si 

Nordic Walking Federation 

Th e Nordic Walking and Recreation Association 

of Slovenia unites over 400 instructors 

across the country who are qualifi ed to teach 

Nordic Walking according to the programme 

of the International Nordic Walking Federation 

(INWA). Nordic walking is an excellent 

way to improve health and is suitable for 

individuals, families, organised groups, 

children and athletes. Under the guidance 

of INWA instructors, you can try Nordic 

walking safely and eff ectively using special 

Nordic Walker poles, and improve your 

endurance, strength and fl exibility. 

Information at www.nordicwalking.si

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Slovenian Golf Association 

Dunajska 22, SI-1511 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 1 4303 200 

fax: +386 1 4303 201 

e-mail: golfzveza@golfzveza-slovenije.si 

www.golfportal.info 

Slovenian Golf Course Owners Association 

Breznica 1, SI-4274 Žirovnica 

tel.: +386 4 5805 810 

fax: +386 4 5805 811 

mobile: +386 31 418458 

e-mail: golfslovenija@golf-si.eu 

www.golf-si.eu 

For more information about cycling in Slovenia, 

see the electronic publication Cycling in Slovenia at 

www.slovenia.info/publications 

and visit 

www.mtbpark.com 

GREEN FACT 

Slovenia safeguards 32 natural monuments. 

You can fi nd them not just in the 

virgin forests, but even in old city centres. 

Kočevje virgin forest in Dolenjska 

is a refuge for numerous animals. It can 

happen that while you are wandering 

through enchanting Dolenjska you come 

across a big shaggy brown bear. In fact 

the largest number of brown bears live 

in Slovenia’s forests. 

CYCLING 

Slovenia is almost irresistible for cyclists. 

Over 250 marked cycling routes and Slovenia’s 

varied landscape off er 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! As well as road cycling 

tours through nature parks, spa towns and 

rural areas, and cycle paths in the outskirts 

of towns, Slovenia has a growing number of 

mountain bike trails. Adrenaline junkies can 

enjoy the climbs and descents of marked forest 

and mountain trails in the area around 

Kranjska Gora in the middle of the Julian 

Alps (www.bikepark.si), or put themselves 

to the test in the annual Assault on Vršič, 

an ascent up a winding road full of hairpin 

bends to the highest-lying road pass in 

Slovenia. Just outside Maribor, the Pohorje 

Bike Park (www.pohorje.org) is a true paradise 

for downhill enthusiasts and one of the 

most attractive mountain bike World Cup 

venues (four-cross and downhill events). 

Th e Pomurje, Dolenjska and Primorska regions 

are perfect for family cycling trips. 

GOLF 

Slovenia’s fi rst golf course was built at Bled 

in 1937. Th is noble game fell out of favour 

during and after the war and the Bled course 

was renovated only in 1972. An upsurge of 

Slovenian golf began in the nineties, when 

renowned architect Donald Harradine, 

who had redesigned the Bled course, also 

constructed courses at Lipica and later at 

Mokrice. Golf is becoming an increasingly 

popular sport in Slovenia; there are more 

than 30 clubs and more than 7,000 golfers 

in the Slovenian Golf Association, which 

became a full member of the European Golf 

Association in 1985. Th e Slovenian Golf 

Course Owners Association was established 

in 2002 and brings together 10 golf courses. 

Just as Slovenian golf boasts a great variety 

of landscapes, so do its courses. Th ey are to 

be found on the Pannonian Plain, in vineyard 

settings, on hillsides and below Alpine 

peaks. Th e season lasts from the middle of 

April until late autumn. Beginners may take 

expert tuition at our golf centres, equipment 

hire is available and guests may participate 

in various tournaments. 

Bled - Golf & Country Club Bled 

Cankarjeva 6, SI-4260 Bled 

tel.: +386 4 5377 711 • fax: +386 4 5377 722 

e-mail: info@golf.bled.s • www.golf.bled.si 

Lipica - Lipica Golf Course 

Lipica 5, SI-6210 Sežana 

tel.: +386 5 7346 373 • fax: +386 5 7391 725 

e-mail: golf@lipica.org • www.lipica.org 

Mokrice - Mokrice Castle Golf Course 

Rajec 4, SI-8261 Jesenice na Dolenjskem 

tel.: +386 7 4574 246 • fax: +386 7 4957 007 

e-mail: golf@terme-catez.si 

www.terme-catez.si 

Arboretum - Arboretum Golf Course 

Volčji potok 43g, SI-1235 Radomlje 

tel.: +386 1 8318 080 • fax: +386 1 8318 091 

e-mail: igrisce@golfarboretum.si 

www.golfarboretum.si 

Moravske Toplice - Moravske Toplice Golf 

Course 

Kranjčeva 12, SI-9226 Moravske Toplice 

tel.: +386 2 5122 282, 5122 467 

fax: +386 2 5481 607 

e-mail: info@terme3000.si 

www.terme3000.si 

Slovenske Konjice - Golden Hill Golf Course 

Stari trg 29a, SI-3210 Slovenske Konjice 

tel.: +386 3 7580 350 • fax: +386 3 7580 378 

e-mail: info@zlati-gric.si • www.zlati-gric.si 

Podčetrtek - “A” Golf Olimje 

Olimje 24, SI-3254 Podčetrtek 

tel.: +386 3 8109 066 • fax: +386 3 8109 067 

e-mail: agolf@siol.net • www.agolf.si 

Ljubljana - Trnovo Ljubljana Golf Course 

Cesta dveh cesarjev nn, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: + 386 41 766 440 • fax: + 386 1 510 56 41 

e-mail: info@golftrnovo.com 

www.golftrnovo.com 

Otočec - Grad Otočec Golf Course 

Grajska cesta 2, SI-8222 Otočec 

tel.: + 386 7 3075 627 • fax: + 386 7 3075 657 

gsm: +386 41 30 44 44 

e-mail: golf.otocec@terme-krka.si 

www.terme-krka.si 

Bovec – Hit Holidays Golf Club Bovec 

Podklopca 15, SI-5230 Bovec 

tel.: +386 40 466 900, +386 40 382 229 

e-mail: info@golfbovec.si 

www.golfbovec.si

PARAGLIDING 

Slovenia has particularly interesting and 

good opportunities for this sport due to its 

location on the southern side of the Alps, 

and you can fl y from various sites. Several 

clubs now off er professional paragliding 

tuition. 

BALLOONING 

Slovenia’s unspoilt location and dramatic 

terrain make it one of the most attractive 

countries for ballooning enthusiasts. 

KAYAKING, 

CANOEING, RAFTING 

Th ese three water sports – kayaking, canoeing 

and rafting – represent the perfect combination 

of fun, adrenaline and recreation 

in unspoilt nature. You can enjoy unforgettable 

experiences on many of Slovenia’s rivers, 

but a trip down the wild Soča through a 

valley that among other things boasts the 

title of European Destination of Excellence 

is something very special. Th e wild mountain 

river that winds past Bovec, Tolmin 

and Kobarid, off ers limitless opportunities 

for the most demanding and adrenalinethirsty 

visitors. Numerous sports clubs 

with qualifi ed guides are on hand to organise 

safe and environmentally friendly fun 

on Slovenia’s rivers. 

DIVING 

Slovenia invites you to discover the underwater 

world of its rivers, lakes and sea. Th e 

underwater exploration of karst caves is a 

very special experience but an extremely 

demanding one, and is therefore only permitted 

in the company of a qualifi ed guide. 

Diving schools also off er dive escorts and 

safe diving courses. 

HORSE 

RIDING 

Th ere 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 fi rm 

and graceful step and great learning ability 

is defi nitely the Slovenian centre of equestrianism. 

Lipica is also famous as a venue of 

international traditional equestrian events 

and World Cup competitions in dressage. 

As well as Lipica, horse riding is possible at 

Brdo pri Kranju, the Lepena lodge, Castle 

Rakičan in Murska Sobota and on individual 

tourist farms. Th ere are expert instructors 

and qualifi ed riding instructors in some 

riding centres. 

Slovenia Adventure____ 25 


Čuk Flying School 

Preški vrh 22, SI-2390 Ravne na Koroškem 

tel.: +386 2 8221 242 

gsm: +386 41 423 724 

e-mail: matjaz.feraric@guest.arnes.si 

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 

Avi Šorn Baloni d.o.o. 

Požarnice 26e, Vnanje Gorice, SI-1351 Brezovica 

tel./fax: +386 1 3651 665 

gsm: +386 41 613 255 

e-mail: AviSorn@email.si 

www.baloni.si 

Balonarski center Barje 

Flandrova ul. 1, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 1 5129 220 

fax: +386 1 5129 224 

e-mail: balon@siol.net 

www.bcb.si 

Slovenian Diving Association 

Celovška 25, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel., fax: +386 1 4339 308 

e-mail: www@spz.si 

www.spz.si 

Slovenian Equestrian Association 

Celovška 25, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 1 4347 265 

fax: +386 1 4347 264 

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 is available at: 

www.slovenia.info

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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 

Slovenian Fishing Institute 

Župančičeva 9, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 1 2443 400 

fax: +386 1 2443 405 

e-mail: zzrs-info@siol.net 

www.zzrs.si 

For more information about fi shing in Slovenia, 

see the electronic publication Fishing in 

Slovenia at www.sloveni.info/publications 

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 

DOPPS (Birdwatching Association of 

Slovenia) – BirdLife Slovenia 

Tržaška 2, SI-1001 Ljubljana 

p.p. 2990 

tel: 01 426 58 75 

fax: 01 425 11 81 

e-mail: dopps@dopps.si 

www.ptice.si 

GREEN FACT 

Respect nature and the beauties of 

Slovenia and choose an environmentally 

friendly holiday that is kind to nature. 

Travel by bicycle to discover the 

most hidden corners and experience 

the hospitality of the local people. 

FLY FISHING HUNTING 

Slovenia is one of the richest countries in 

Europe in terms of water. Over 27,000 kilometres 

of watercourses, the tranquillity of 

unspoilt nature and a well-conserved wealth 

of life in the waters are an invitation to try 

your hand at fl y fi shing. Slovenia’s streams, 

rivers, ponds and lakes are a magnet for demanding 

anglers, for whom fl y-fi shing on 

the emerald-green Soča is without a doubt a 

treat to be relished. It is a real privilege to be 

able to fi sh in this blue-green Alpine beauty, 

and in order to conserve the environment 

and the diversity of aquatic life, we must 

be sure to observe the limits of the fi shing 

season! 

Find out more about destinations suitable 

for fl y-fi shing in Slovenia in the electronic 

publication Fly Fishing in Slovenia at 


FISHING 

How about a day spent fi shing in fast clear 

alpine rivers and lakes, dreamy karst waters, 

meadow streams, low mountain rivers 

or fascinating ‘disappearing’ karst lakes? 

Fish are managed mostly by individual 

fi shing clubs. Th ese are associations with 

special authority as nongovernmental organisations 

(NGOs), which undertake management 

on behalf of the State. Th ey manage 

approximately 94% of Slovenian waters, 

whereas the remaining 6% are managed by 

the public Fisheries Research Institute of 

Slovenia. 

Slovenia’s broad forests off er 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. Th ose 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. 

BIRD 

WATCHING 

Th ree hundred and seventy-fi ve diff erent 

species of birds. Two hundred and twenty 

of them nesting in Slovenia. Eleven of 

these species are very rare or endangered. 

Numerous protected areas, well-conserved 

natural conditions and the eff orts of nature 

protection organisations mean that many 

birds remain in or return to Slovenia. Th e 

Ljubljansko Barje wetlands, Lake Cerknica, 

the Notranjska Regional Park, the Sečovlje 

Salina Nature Park and many other areas 

are true nature reserves where ornithologists 

and other visitors can even observe 

the very rarest species.

Vines have been grown in Slovenia since the time of the Illyrians and 

Celts, but viticulture really began to fl ourish 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. Th e wine routes link hospitable 

wine cellars and farms off ering 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 off er good 

things to visitors! 

Holidays and celebrations in Slovenia traditionally 

revolve around gastronomic pleasures. 

In some parts of the country you can 

warm yourself up over a steaming pot of 

bograč (a kind of goulash). Elsewhere you 

can witness a competition to fi nd the best 

kranjska klobasa (Carniolan sausage), take 

part in a world convention of fans of sautéed 

potatoes, or sample individual varieties of 

genuine Slovenian wines. On holidays and 

feast days, the table is always richly laden 

with local specialities. 

Everyday dishes, served in every farmhouse 

and the better traditional inns or gostilne, 

WINEGROWING REGIONS 

PODRAVJE: Th e land of noble white wines 

Th e winegrowing hills of eastern Slovenia 

are renowned for their superior quality 

white wines as well as for some red wines. 

What particularly stands out is their 

quality-tested wines: late harvests, selections, 

Beerenauslese (BA) wines, ice wines 

and Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) wines. 

Th e Wine Roads lead to wonders such as 

the world’s oldest grapevine (the Old Vine 

House in Maribor), one of the biggest tunnel-shaped 

cellars in this part of Europe 

(Vinag, Maribor), the cellar with the oldest 

Slovenian archive wine from 1917 (Ptuj) 

and many others. 

POSAVJE: Th e land of Cviček 

Th e land by the river Sava boasts Cviček – 

a registered wine with character, low in alcohol 

content and with a distinctive acidic 

are for the most part based on beans, cabbage 

and potatoes. Naturally, each one of 

Slovenia’s 24 distinct gastronomic regions 

prepares and seasons these dishes in its 

own way. Every region of Slovenia has its 

own distinctive types of bread. Th ere are 

also many fl our-based dishes, notably those 

made with buckwheat fl our. Slovenia boasts 

70 diff erent varieties of štruklji (a kind of 

strudel, usually savoury), and you must try 

at least one of the versions of potica, a traditional 

leavened cake stuff ed with various 

herbs and other ingredients. Th e Primorska 

region off ers original fi sh dishes and also 

specialities based on wild plants, fruit and 

vegetables (asparagus, artichokes, truffl es), 

and of course Karst ham cured in the Bora. 

Learn more about Slovenia’s cuisine and culinary 

traditions in the electronic publication 

Taste Slovenia at 


taste. Th ere are many who say it has benefi - 

cial eff ects on your health! In addition, the 

land off ers other pleasantly light, reddish 

and white wines. Visit the notable repnicas, 

pits dug into quartz sand (Bizeljsko), the 

cellar of sparkling wines (Istenič, Bizeljsko), 

the Wine Gallery housed in the Rajhenburg 

nad Brestanico Castle and other marvels! 

PRIMORSKA: Th e land of Refošk, Teran 

and the autochthonous specialities 

Th e vineyards basking in the Mediterranean 

sun produce excellent red wines, such as 

Refošk, Teran, Merlot, and Cabernet. Gaining 

in prominence are the characteristic old 

white varieties, such as the local Rebula, 

Zelen, Pinela and many others. Visit the 

House of Refošk in Koper, the winegrowers 

in the Goriška Brda and the Vipavska areas, 

the Dobrovo castle cellar and other remarkable 

features of the Wine Roads. 

SLOVENIA 

CULINARY 

GREEN FACT 

Slovenia Culinary____ 27 

Th e oldest grapevine in the world has 

been preserved here – a more than 

400-year-old black velvet! Th rough the 

three wine-growing regions of Slovenia 

and their characteristic wines run more 

than 20 wine roads, linking up as many 

as 24 gastronomic regions!

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SLOVENIA 

BALANCE 

SLOVENIAN SPAS ASSOCIATION 

Teharska 40, SI-3000 Celje 

tel.: +386 3 5442 111 

fax: +386 3 5442 819 

e-mail: ssnz@siol.net 

www.terme-giz.si 

www.spa-slovenia.com 

You will fi nd details about the vast range of 

services off ered by spas and wellness centres 

in the electronic publication Healthy Living 

at www.slovenia.info/publications 

GREEN FACT 

Slovenia is a land of water. In addition 

to 27,000 km of watercourses and numerous 

thermal springs, two mineral 

springs also rise in Slovenia. And you 

can drink the water right out of the 

tap: it is among the cleanest in Europe! 

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! 

Th e benefi cial eff ects 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 off er at 

least fi ve reasons why you simply must treat 

yourself to a healthy break in the midst of 

water droplets and steam. 

Slovenia’s centres of thermal pleasures 

are able to off er guests state-of-the-art facilities 

to promote wellbeing and a healthy 

lifestyle. Each of the 15 thermal spa centres 

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 


natural curative elements: thermal 

mineral water (42 °C - 63 °C); medical 

mud and mineral peloids • indication: 

rheumatic diseases; injuries to the 

locomotive system; gynaecological 

diseases; neurological diseases 

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 


mineral water (36 °C); climate; aerosols 

for inhalation; medical mud and mineral 

peloids; peat • indication: rheumatic 

diseases; injuries to the locomotive 

system; gynaecological diseases; kidney 

and urinary tract diseases; neurological 

diseases; neurotic disorders 

confi rms the positive eff ects of thermal 

water in its own way. Every guest will fi nd 

a programme to suit his or her taste among 

the great variety on off er. Despite off ering 

the latest therapies and equipment, Slovenia’s 

health resorts are designed for people. 

Th eir accessibility, both geographical and in 

terms of price, means that everyone can afford 

a short but unforgettable break. 

Inside the thermal spa centres, either as 

part of hotel complexes or separately, visitors 

to Slovenia are pampered by the fi nest 

wellness centres. 

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 






locomotive system; gynaecological 

diseases; neurological diseases 

Th ermana 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 





locomotive system; neurological 

diseases; gynaecological diseases

Terme Lendava 

Tomšičeva 2a, SI-9220 Lendava 

tel.: +386 2 5774 100 

fax: +386 2 5774 412 

e-mail: terme.lendava@terme-lendava.si 

www.terme-lendava.si 


mineral water (62 °C); medical mud and 

mineral peloids • indication: rheumatic 


system; gynaecological diseases; 

neurological diseases 

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 


mineral water (62 °C - 73 °C); aerosols 

for inhalation; medical mud and mineral 

peloids • indication: rheumatic 


system; skin diseases; respiratory 

diseases 

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 

natural curative elements: thermal mineral 

water (30 °C - 44 °C); aerosols for inhalation; 

medical mud and mineral peloids • indication: 

rheumatic diseases; injuries to the locomotive 

system; neurological diseases; skin diseases; 

neurotic disorders 

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 


water (23 °C - 25 °C); aerosols for inhalation; 

medical mud and mineral peloids; sea water 

and brine, climate • indication: rheumatic 

diseases; injuries to the locomotive system; 

metabolic diseases; gynaecological diseases; 

neurological diseases; skin diseases; neurotic 

disorders; respiratory diseases 

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 


water (39 °C) • indication: rheumatic diseases; 

injuries to the locomotive system; neurological 

diseases; metabolic diseases; neurotic disorders; 

Terme Radenci 

Zdraviliško naselje 12, SI-9502 Radenci 

tel.: +386 2 5201 000, 5202 720 

fax: +386 2 5202 708 

e-mail: terme@terme-radenci.si 

www.terme-radenci.si 

natural curative elements: cold drinking mineral 

water; thermal mineral water (41 °C); 

climate; medical mud and mineral peloids • 

indication: heart and circulatory diseases; 


system; metabolic diseases; kidney and 

urinary tract diseases 

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 

www.rogaska.si 

natural curative elements: cold drinking mineral 

water; thermal mineral water (55 °C); 

aerosols for inhalation; climate medical mud 

and mineral peloids • indication: heart and circulatory 

diseases; rheumatic diseases; injuries 

to the locomotoive system; diseases of the digestive 

system; metabolic diseases; kidney and 

urinary tract diseases; skin diseases; oral and 

dental diseases; eye diseases 

Talasso Strunjan 

SI-6323 Strunjan 

tel.: +386 6 6764 100 

fax: +386 6 6782 036 

e-mail: marketing.strunjan@ 

terme-krka.si 


natural curative elements: sea water and brine, 

climate; aerosols for inhalation; medical mud 

and mineral peloids • indication: rheumatic 

diseases; injuries to the locomotive system; 

skin diseases; respiratory diseases 

Terme Šmarješke Toplice 

SI-8220 Šmarješke Toplice 

tel.: +386 7 3843 400 

fax: +386 7 3073 107 

e-mail: marketing.smarjeske@ 

terme-krka.si 



water (32 °C); medical mud and mineral 

peloids • indication: heart and circulatory 

diseases; rheumatic diseases; injuries to the 

locomotive system; neurological diseases; 

neurotic disorders; 

Slovenia Balance____ 29 

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-topolscica.si 


water (32 °C); climate; aerosols for inhalation; 

medical mud and mineral peloids • 

indication: heart and circulatory diseases; 


system; neurological diseases; neurotic 

disorders; respiratory diseases 

Terme Zreče 

Cesta na Roglo 15, SI-3214 Zreče 

tel.: +386 3 7576 154 

fax: +386 3 5762 446 

e-mail:terme-zrece@unitur.eu 

www.unitur.eu 


water (34.5 °C); medical mud and 

mineral peloids, climate peat • indication: 


locomotive system; neurological diseases; 

neurotic disorders; respiratory diseases; 

heart and circulatory diseases; 

eye diseases; kidney and urinary tract 

diseases

30____Slovenia Meetings 

SLOVENIA 

MEETINGS 

SLOVENIAN CONVENTION BUREAU 

Dunajska 156, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel: +386 1 569 1262 

fax: +386 1 569 1261 

e-mail: info@slovenia-convention.com 

www.slovenia-convention.com 

Th e Slovenian Convention Bureau is a 

strategic partner of the Slovenian Tourist 

Board and its role is to provide professional 

and objective advice about relevant off ers to 

meeting and incentive planners. All major 

meeting and incentive suppliers are members 

of the Slovenian Convention Bureau. 

SURPRISING VENUES 

Postojna Cave – Jamski Dvorec 

www.turizem-kras.si 

Th e Jamski Dvorec mansion by the entrance 

to the famous karst cave, for events with 

between 24 and 300 participants; themed 

cuisine, adventure experiences in the cave 

and Predjama Castle. 

Brdo pri Kranju – Conference Centre 

www.brdo.si 

Th e venue for the most important state protocol 

events, set in a park below the Alps; a 

Renaissance manor house and the nearby 

state-of-the-art conference centre with 

four halls and eight conference rooms. 

Mokrice Castle Golf Hotel – 

Business Centre 


A castle converted into a luxury hotel 

set in a 200-year-old English park, 

as a venue for events with up to 110 

participants; wine tastings in the castle 

wine cellar, a golf course and nearby spa 

resorts! 

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 fi nd 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. Th is Central European country is a 

land where the colourful and relaxed Mediterranean 

world blends with the effi ciency 

of Alpine countries. 

Th e tradition of holding congresses in Slovenia 

goes back as far as 1821, when the 

Congress of the Holy Alliance was held in 

Ljubljana. Today’s advantages of this young 

EU country are easy accessibility, geographic 

and cultural diversity, meeting facilities 

with state-of-the-art technical support as 

well as exciting gastronomy allied to superb 

wines and genuine hospitality. Dedicated 

and experienced professional congress organisers, 

destination management companies, 

event and incentive agencies guarantee 

the success of your event and that you 

will get good value for money. 

Slovenia is blessed with a remarkable variety 

of landscapes, and thus events may be 

planned in cities, at the seaside, in Alpine 

resorts, spas or in the countryside, perhaps 

in an attractive historic building. Th ere are 

full-service congress centres that can welcome 

up to 2,000 delegates and convention 

hotels with capacities for up to 1,100 delegates 

at your service. Incentive companies 

with diverse creative programmes round off 

the off er. 

GREEN FACT 

Slovenia off ers a home to many great 

names. Th e baby dragon, whose home is in 

the mysterious waters of Postojna Cave, is 

the largest cave animal in the world.

SLOVENIA 

Th e combination of casino games and the fi nest accommodation, 

entertainment and many other services gives new dimensions to 

games of chance. 

Slovenia’s casinos are something of an exception 

in Europe, since for decades they 

have promoted a combination of games of 

chance and relaxation and entertainment. 

Th is means that you can enjoy performances 

by international stars, and after a night 

of excitement, visit a wellness centre or go 

on a sightseeing trip. Serious players enjoy 

privileged access to a salon privé. If you are 

playing for fun, you can take your place at 

the tables and slot machines. For beginners, 

your fi rst lessons in casino school will initiate 

you in the art of winning. 

GREEN FACT 

Slovenian fl ora and fauna are full of surprises. 

As many as 3,000 species of ferns 

and seed-bearing plants have been recorded 

in Slovenia. Especially precious are several 

endemic species of animal, including the 

Giant Peacock Moth, the biggest in Europe. 

Portorož, the oldest gaming centre in Slovenia, 

has a tradition going back almost 30 

years. As well as games of chance and quality 

hotel services, Slovenia’s casinos today 

off er recreation, cultural events and help 

create a new conception of casinos: not just 

games of chance but also entertainment and 

relaxation. Th e Perla entertainment centre 

in Nova Gorica, one of the largest casinos in 

Europe, also represents the realisation of a 

new business philosophy in Slovenia’s gaming 

industry. 

LIFE 

LINKS TO HAPPINESS 

Slovenia Life____ 31 

WWW.HIT.SI 

Slovenia’s largest casino, the Perla, joins other 

casinos in Nova Gorica and nearby Kobarid, 

Kranjska Gora in the Alps, Otočec Castle, the 

spa town of Rogaška Slatina and Šentilj, by the 

Austrian border. 

WWW.CASINO.SI 

Casino Portorož, where the roulette wheel 

has been spinning since 1913, has lent its 

experience to casinos in Lipica, at the Terme 

Čatež spa and in Koper. 

WWW.CASINO-LJ.SI, 

WWW.CASINOLEV.COM 

Games of chance are available in Ljubljana in 

the casinos of the Lev and Austria Trend hotels 

and the Arena entertainment centre. 

WWW.CASINO-BLED.SI 

Th e fi rst casino opened on the shore of 

Lake Bled in 1927. Th ere is another gaming 

salon at the Karavanke border crossing.

32 

GETTING 

AROUND IN 

SLOVENIA 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Speed limits 

cars km/h buses km/h 

urban areas 50 50 

regional roads 90 70/80 

main highways 100 80 

motorways 130 80/100 

Th e following are compulsory in Slovenia 

• use of dipped headlights 

• use of safety belts on all seats (where fi tted) 

• the wearing of appropriate motorcycle helmets 

by motorbike riders and passengers 

• vignettes (yearly, monthly or weekly toll 

stickers) on all motorways, high-speed 

roads for motorcycles, private and multipurpose 

vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tons 

(vignettes are sold at all petrol stations in 

Slovenia and its neighbouring countries, at 

branch offi ces of the national and foreign 

motoring associations, at post offi ces and 

in some kiosks) 

For the list of sales points, vignette prices 

and other information please visit 

www.dars.si 

Blood alchocol level 

Th e legal blood-alcohol limit for drivers 

of A and B category vehicles is 0.5 g of 

alcohol per litre of blood, provided that 

drivers exhibit no change in behaviour 

from normal. 

International Green Card 

International vehicle insurance is compulsory 

for all foreign vehicles, except 

vehicles from countries with which 

Slovenia has concluded special agreements 

(Member States of the EU and 

certain other countries). Green Cards 

are on sale at all international border 

crossings. 

www.cobx.org 

Slovenia is easily accessible. Visiting Slovenia does not require long 

and complicated organisation. Th e 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. Th e 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 eff ort. 

Petrol stations 

Th e majority of petrol stations on main roads 

are open 24 hours a day. Unleaded petrol is 

available everywhere. 

www.petrol.si, www.omv.si 

You can fi ll up with environmentally friendly 

LPG (autogas) at 30 fi lling stations located 

around the country. 

AMZS 

Th e Automobile Association of Slovenia provides 

services 24 hours a day. Th ere are 17 

AMZS technical centres in larger towns and 

cities, and motorists in diffi culty should dial 

1987. 

www.amzs.si 

CAR RENTALS 

Car rental agencies operate in major urban areas 

with vehicles available in almost all categories. 

Terms and conditions for vehicle rental 

are the same as or broadly similar to the rest 

of Europe. 

Th e following car rental agencies will be happy 

to help you: 

ABC rent-a-car d.o.o. 

EUROPCAR Slovenia 

Celovška cesta 268, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 59 070 500 • fax: +386 1 5199 876 

GSM: 031/ 382 058 

e-mail: reservations@europcar.si 

www.europcar.si 

Avantcar d.o.o. 

ALAMO & NATIONAL CAR RENTAL 

Dunajska cesta 140, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 1 5890 851 • fax: +386 1 5890 855 

e-mail:national@avantcar.si 

www.nationalcar-slovenia.com 

AVIS rent-a-car 

Čufarjeva 2, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 1 4308 010 • fax: +386 1 4308 014 

e-mail: rez.center@avis.si, lji@avis.si 

www.avis.si 

BUDGET rent-a-car 

Delavska 24, SI-4208 Šenčur 

tel.: +386 4 2519 280 • fax: +386 4 2519 285 

e-mail: info@budget.si, www.budget.si 

HERTZ rent-a-car 

Trdinova ulica 9, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 1 434 01 47 • fax: +386 1 434 01 48 

e-mail: ljubljana@hertz.si, www.hertz.si 

BY 

BUS 

You can also visit Slovenia by bus. Even more 

distant European cities off er 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). Th ere 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.

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). Major 

towns within Slovenia are served by fast trains, 

while it is also possible to transport cars and bicycles 

by train. Cars can also be carried on the 

Bohinj Line between the Gorenjska and Primorska 

regions. 

Vintage trains 

Travel back to yesteryear on the century-old 

Bohinj Line. A two-hour trip aboard a museum 

train which once carried out ancestors will 

give you the chance to admire the unspoilt nature 

of the Triglav National Park and Northern 

Primorska and get a sense of life in towns 

from Jesenice to Nova Gorica. 

Th e museum train can also serve as an excellent 

venue for events ranging from weddings 

to business meetings and presentations. Th e 

organisers will be happy to adapt to your 

wishes and needs. 

Museum train departures in 2010: 24 April, 8 

and 29 May, 12, 19 and 26 June, 10 and 24 July, 

14 and 28 August, 4, 18 and 25 September, 

2 and 16 October and 6 November. Advance 

booking essential. For more detailed information 

visit www.slo-zeleznice.si 

CRUISING 

CENTRE 

Koper is not only a strategically important seaport, 

but an excellent starting-point for oneday 

excursions within Slovenia. Th e passenger 

terminal in Koper is fully equipped to handle 

cruise ships. Th e short distances in Slovenia 

give cruise ship passengers the opportunity 

to visit fascinating cultural and natural sights 

even in the interior of the country. 

MARITIME 

TRAVEL 

Vessels entering Slovenian territorial waters 

from abroad may only dock at the international 

border crossings in Koper, Piran (all year 

round) or in Izola (summer only). All marinas 

provide fuel, which is also available at the public 

piers. Piran bay is a friendly starting point 

for excursions across the Adriatic. On the Slovenian 

Adriatic coast there are modern marinas 

in Portorož, Koper and Izola and there is also 

a special Yacht Centre for technical services in 

Izola available to the nautical tourists. 

Piran Bay attracts lovers of sailing. Rental of 

sailing boats is available, but you will need a 

valid skipper’s licence or other qualifi cation to 

operate it. Alternatively, an experienced skipper 

may be hired together with a sailing boat. 

Th ere are sailing schools and trips by sailing 

boats available. Many Slovene lovers of the 

sea obtained their fi rst sailing experience on 

lakes, and thus there are clubs which organize 

courses for skippers, navigation courses and 

sailing schools far from the sea shore. 

Th e Prince of Venice, a 39-metre catamaran 

runs between the Slovenian coast and Venice 

from March to October or the beginning 

of November. It cruises at 29 knots per hour 

and has seating for 303 passengers. It reaches 

Venice in two hours and passengers can get refreshments 

in a bar. 

Kompas d.d. 

PE Portorož, Obala 41, SI-6320 Portorož 

tel.: +386 5 6178 000 • fax: +386 5 6178 001 

e-mail: portoroz@kompas.si 

www.kompas.si 

AIR 

TRAVEL 

Adria Airways, the airline of Slovenia, off ers 

scheduled services to the majority of principal 

European cities. Slovenia has three international 

airports – Portorož, Maribor and 

Ljubljana – but the great majority of fl ights 

use Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, which has 

the advantage of being just 25 kilometres 

from the capital. 

Getting Around in Slovenia____ 33 


Ljubljana Bus Station 

Trg OF 4, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 1 2344 600 • fax: +386 1 2344 601 

e-mail: avtobusna.postaja@ap-ljubljana.si 

www.ap-ljubljana.si 

Slovenian Railways 

Kolodvorska 11, SI-1506 Ljubljana 

tel: 01 29 13 332 

e-mail: potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si 

www.slo-zeleznice.si 

www.slo-zeleznice.si/potniki/dodatna-ponudba/ 

avtovlak 

Port of Koper 

Vojkovo nabrežje 38, SI-6501 Koper 

tel: +386 5 66 56 865 • fax: +386 5 66 56 560 

e-mail: portkoper@luka-kp.si 

www.luka-kp.si 

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 

Kuzmičeva 7, SI-1000 Ljubljana 

tel: +386 4 25 94 000 

e-mail: pr@adria.si 

www.adria.si 

Distances to major European cities 

PARIS 1260 km 

VENICE 245 km 

LONDON 1500 km 

ROME 765 km 

LJUBLJANA 

MUNICH 410 km 

VIENNA 385 km 

BUDAPEST 440 km 

ZAGREB 150 km 

Distances to major towns in Slovenia 

BLED 62 km 

BOVEC 137 km 

BRNIK 25 km 

LJUBLJANA 

MURSKA SOBOTA 190 km 

MARIBOR 130 km 

CELJE 80 km 

PORTOROŽ 120 km NOVO MESTO 70 km

34____Accommodation 

ACCOMMODATION 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

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 

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 

http://www.turisticnekmetije.si 

http://www.slovenia.info/touristfarms 

Planinska zveza Slovenije 

Dvoržakova 9, SI-1001 Ljubljana 

Tel.: + 386 01 43 45 680 

e-mail: planinska-zveza@pzs.si 

www.pzs.si 

BOOK ONLINE 

CALL CENTRE: + 386 4 280 30 30 

booking@slovenia.info 


For more information about 

accommodation, see the web 

publications at 


Th ere are many ways to get to know Slovenia: Th rough 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 fi nd something for himself. 

Choose the accommodation that you want! 

In Slovenia you can stay in accommodation 

of all categories and types all year round. If 

you want lazy relaxation and pampering, 

choose a luxury hotel on the coast or one 

of the country’s many health resorts. Experience 

nature at its most beautiful and 

Hotels in Slovenia are classifi ed into categories 

ranging from one to fi ve stars according 

to international standards and western 

European criteria. Th e existing choice of accommodation 

is continually supplemented 

by new, state-of-the-art hotels, some of 

them purpose-built to meet specifi c 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 classifi ed 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 off er sports equipment 

for hire. 

For more information visit 

www.slovenia.info/cycling 

www.slovenia.info/hiking 

spend the night on one of Slovenia’s many 

farm tourism establishments or campsites. 

Choose the hospitality of local people and 

stay in a room or apartment in a private 

home. Th e wide range of unusual, highquality 

youth hostels is another attractive 

option. 

HOTELS 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 off er genuine 

contact with nature or are situated in town 

centres. Youth hostels can be found all over 

Slovenia.

PRIVATE 

ROOMS 

Find a home from home during your holiday 

in Slovenia in one of the many private 

rooms, apartments or holiday houses. Th e 

locals who off er 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. 

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. 

Th e diversity off ered 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 off ers 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. 

CAMPSITES MOUNTAIN 

HUTS 

GREEN FACT 

Experience nature and all it off ers by opting 

for the Eko Hotel where you can try the 

local specialities made from organically 

grown foodstuff s. 

Utilise the power of nature, enjoy the sunshine 

and the caressing rays of the sun. Do 

not use lamps or heaters unnecessarily. 

FARM 

TOURISM 

Hikers, climbers and all who wish to spend 

a few days in the mountains of Slovenia will 

fi nd accommodation and shelter from bad 

weather in the country’s many mountain 

huts. Th ese are located on Slovenia’s mountains 

and hills and off er a pleasant atmosphere 

and local culinary specialities. Most 

mountain huts in the Julian Alps are open 

from May to September. Th ose in lowerlying 

areas are open all year round. All off er 

reasonably priced accommodation. 

SMALL HOTELS 

OF SLOVENIA 

Some people choose not to stay in large hotels 

and prefer something a bit diff erent. 

Th ose who like interesting architectural 

solutions, unique atmospheres and good catering 

will fi nd accommodation to suit their 

tastes in one of Slovenia’s small hotels. 

Find out more about the services they off er at 

grozd.hoteli@siol.com. 

For more information visit 

www.mali-hoteli.si 

VILLAS AND 

COUNTRY HOUSES 

For the duration of your visit or holiday 

you can rent your own house or villa. Fully 

equipped houses are suitable both for family 

holidays and for business trips. Some houses 

are even for sale. Together with the house 

you can hire bicycles and vehicles with driver. 

Some seaside villas come with their own 

yacht or speedboat. Organised excursions 

around Slovenia are another option.

Italy 

(I) 

Terme & Wellness 

Lifeclass 

Nova Gorica 

Thalasso s Strunjan 

Koper KKoper 

Slovenian Natural Spas 

www.spa-slovenia.com 

Jesenice 

Austria 

(A) 

Kranj 

LJUBLJANA 

Postojna 

Pivka 

Kamnik 

Dravograd 

Slovenj Grad Gradec radec ad ade 

Dolenjske Toplice 

Thermal Spa 

Kočevje 

Topolšica 

Thermal Spa 

Velenje Veleenje 

Dobrna Dobr Do na 

Ther Ther Thermal Thermal mal m Sp Sp Spa Spa pa 

Thermana Laško 

Hotels & Resorts 

Šmarješke Toplice 

Thermal Spa 

Črnomelj 

Maribor 

Croatia 

(CRO) 

Wellness Health Medical Wellness 

Active holidays Family holidays Gastronomy 

Celje Cel Celje 

Novo mesto mest mesto 

Zreče 

Thermal The Spa 

Rogaška Roga Roga Roga R šškk ššk šk ška ka 

Heal Health th hRReso 

Resort 

Olimia 

Thermal Spa 

Terme Čatež 

Thermal spa 

Radenci 

Health Resort 

Leanrt nrt nr 

Ptuj 

Thermal Spa 

Terme 3000 

Thermal Spa 

Hungary 

(H) 

Lendava Le Len 

Th The The Therm Thermal Spa 

Lendava

A VIEW TO THE WORLD 

A journey always goes by faster in the company of a friendly fellow passenger. 

At Adria, we accompany you safely and comfortably, and always with a smile, 

to each of our 24 regular destinations, from beginning to end. 

Yes, there’s also nice company to be found high above the clouds. 

The world is getting closer. Discover it with us. 

www.adria.si | www.adria-airways.com 

Home Above the Clouds.

38____General information 

GENERAL 

INFORMATION 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Offi cial name: Republic of Slovenia 

Political system: parliamentary republic 

Area: 20,273 km 2 

Forest: 10,124 km 2 

Vineyards: 216 km 2 

Slovenia’s international borders: 

Austria (318 km) • Italy (280 km) • 

Hungary (102 km) • Croatia (670 km) 

Length of coast: 46.6 km 

Capital: Ljubljana 

Population: 2,047,214 (oktober 2009) 

Ethnic origin of population: 

Slovene (83.06%), Italian (0.11%), 

Hungarian (0.32%), Others (16.51%) 

Language: Slovene 

Religion: Roman Catholic (60%, 2002 census) 

Climate: Sub-Mediterranean on the coast, 

Continental in the interior of the country, 

Alpine in higher-lying areas 

Average temperatures: 

January -2 °C, July 21 °C 

Time zone: Central European Time (GMT +1) 

Economy: GDP per capita (2007) - EUR 

17,076 imports (2007) - EUR 21.5 billion 

exports (2007) - EUR 19.4 billion 

Currency: EURO (EUR) 

Education: Universities in Ljubljana, 

Maribor, Nova Gorica and Primorska 

114,391 students (2008/2009) 

Culture: 19 professional and numerous 

amateur theatres, 2 operas, 45 permanent 

galleries, 121 museums, 6 professional 

orchestras and a symphony orchestra 

Media: 9 daily newspapers, 45 weeklies, 

state television, private television, state 

radio station, local radio stations 

More statistical information on 

www.ukom.gov.si, www.stat.si 

»God’s blessing on all nations, Who long and work for that bright 

day, When o'er earth's habitations, No war, no strife shall hold its 

sway, Who long to see, Th at all men free, No more shall foes, but 

neighbours be!« 

(F. Prešeren, Zdravljica - National anthem of the Republic of Slovenia) 

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS 

1 and 2 January, New Year / 8 February, 

Prešeren Day / 27 April, National Resistance 

Day / 1 and 2 May, Labour Holiday / 25 June, 

National Day / 15 August, Feast of the Assumption 

/ 31 October, Reformation Day / 1 

November, Day of the Dead / 25 December, 

Christmas / 26 December, Independence Day 

BANKS 

Banks exchange foreign currency and travellers 

checks, open accounts and it is possible 

to send money orders and transfer payments. 

Opening hours on weekdays are from 8:30 to 

12:30 and from 14:00 to 17:00. It is also possible 

to change money at exchange offi ces in 

some hotels, petrol stations, tourist agencies, 

supermarkets and at numerous small exchange 

offi ces throughout Slovenia.Th e latest 

exchange rates are available on the website of 

the Bank of Slovenia www.bsi.si/en/ 

STORES 

Shops are generally open non-stop on weekdays 

from 8:00 to 19:00, on Saturdays from 

8:00 to 13:00 (some stores until 21.00), and 

some stores also open on Sundays and holidays. 

Payment is in euro. Most stores accept 

American Express, Diners, Master Card - Euro 

Card and Visa credit cards. 

POST OFFICE 

Opening hours on weekdays are 8:00 to 18:00, 

and on Saturdays from 8:00 to 12:00. Only 

main post offi ces in larger centres are open 

in the evenings and on Sundays. Public telephones 

operate on magnetic cards which can 

be bought at post offi ces or newsstands. More 

info on www.posta.si 

Th e international outgoing call prefi x is 00 

and the prefi x for international calls to Slovenia 

is 386. 

Th e country is almost entirely covered by the 

mobile phone network and operators have 

contracts with larger European and international 

operators. 

More info on www.telekom.si/en 

ACCESS TO MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 

As a member of the European Union, Slovenia 

is part of the European health insurance 

system. Th e European health-insurance card 

gives citizens of the 27 EU Member States, 

Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland 

easy access to healthcare during stays in 

Slovenia. You can receive medical assistance 

in health centres throughout Slovenia and at 

hospitals in major towns. 

BORDER FORMALITIES 

Slovenia is a member of the EU, so entry from 

EU Member States is rapid and easy under the 

Schengen Agreement. 

BRINGING IN ITEMS 

Th e fl ow of goods between Member States of 

the EU is tax-free, and regulations are uniform 

in all Member States of the Union. Restrictions 

apply only to the transport of tobacco 

products and alcoholic beverages, where the 

amount not subject to excise tax is limited. 

http://carina.gov.si/angl/index.htm 

DDV (VAT) TAX REFUNDS 

As a member of the single European market, 

Slovenia has removed the possibility of tax 

refunds at border crossings since this form of 

tax relief no longer exists among the Member 

States of the EU. Visitors from countries that 

are not members of the European Union must 

have special forms for purchased goods fi lled 

in by sellers. Th e form must be stamped by 

the customs offi ce at the border crossing upon 

leaving a Member State of the EU. Th e tax will 

be returned by the institutions listed on the 

form for tax-free purchases. 

WATER 

Tap water is suitable for drinking throughout 

the country. 

ELECTRICITY 

220 V, 50 Hz 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS: 

Police 113 / Fire 112 / Ambulance 112 / 

AMZS (Automobile Association) 1987

Ljubljana 

3 - 6 June 2010 

www.slovenia.info/siw 

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Come and take closer look: Ljubljana.


Slovenian Tourist Board 

Dimičeva 13 | SI - 1000 Ljubljana 

tel.: +386 1 589 85 50 

fax: +386 1 589 85 60 

e-mail: info@slovenia.info 

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