This overview of Slovenia presents landscapes between the Alps and Adriatic: lakes like Lake Bled, medieval castles like Predjama, extensive cave systems like Postojna, historical cities like Ljubljana, and mountain regions like Triglav National Park. The country offers outdoor activities from hiking to skiing.
Bled, Slovenia
A 1.6-kilometer path on wooden walkways follows the Radovna River through this gorge. The vertical rock walls reach a height of 100 meters.
Bled, Slovenia
This glacial lake is located at the foot of the Julian Alps. A small island in the center houses a 17th-century baroque church.
Predjama, Slovenia
This medieval defensive structure is built into a natural cave at 123 meters up on a limestone cliff. The karst cave system runs through the castle and historically provided protection and escape routes.
Postojna, Slovenia
A 24-kilometer underground network of karst galleries formed by the Pivka River. Visitors discover mineral formations on an electric train journey.
Divača, Slovenia
These caves form an extensive network of limestone galleries through which an underground river flows. The system includes natural bridges, deep sinkholes, and multiple levels containing stalactite and stalagmite formations.
Bohinj, Slovenia
Lake Bohinj is a glacial water body covering 318 hectares at an elevation of 526 meters, surrounded by the Julian Alps mountains within Triglav National Park.
Jamnik, Slovenia
Religious building from the 15th century at 831 meters altitude on Jamnik mountain. The structure faces the Sava River valley and Julian Alps.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
The Old Town extends along the Ljubljanica with its medieval castle on the hill, several bridges, the baroque cathedral and numerous Art Nouveau buildings from the Austrian period.
Julian Alps, Slovenia
This 840-square-kilometer national park is home to Mount Triglav, mountain lakes, and glacial valleys. Hikers observe chamois and marmots here.
Julian Alps, Slovenia
This valley in the Julian Alps features a turquoise river that winds between the mountains. The site displays fortifications and monuments from World War I.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A medieval fortress situated atop a hill. The monument overlooks Ljubljana's historic center and offers a view over the city.
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Artificial water body consisting of two basins located at 800 meters elevation, at the base of the Julian Alps mountains.
Piran, Slovenia
This Adriatic coastal town features narrow streets lined with stone houses, the central Tartini Square, and Venetian architecture dating from the 13th to 17th centuries.
Bohinj, Slovenia
This waterfall drops in two tiers in Triglav National Park with a height of 78 meters, forming the primary source of Lake Bohinj.
Kamnik, Slovenia
Mountainous area located at 1500 meters where shepherds occupy round huts typical of the Slovenian Alps during the summer season.
Julian Alps, Slovenia
This mountain road sits at 1611 meters elevation and features 50 numbered hairpin turns. The pass connects the Soča and Sava river valleys.
Ptuj, Slovenia
Founded in the first century, this medieval town features cobbled streets, Roman monuments, and a castle overlooking the Drava River.
Bled, Slovenia
This medieval fortress stands on a rock 130 meters above the lake and contains a museum about regional history.
Nova Gorica, Slovenia
The Solkan Bridge is a railroad viaduct from 1906 with an 85-meter stone arch over the Soča River. The largest stone railroad arch in the world.
Julian Alps, Slovenia
This karst plateau sits at 1300 meters elevation and features extensive conifer forests and mountain pastures. The area serves as a training center for cross-country skiing and biathlon during winter months.
Bohinj, Slovenia
This ski resort sits at 1535 meters altitude in the Julian Alps. The lifts access runs with views over Lake Bohinj and offer slopes for different skill levels.
Mojstrana, Slovenia
This waterfall located in the Vrata Valley falls from a height of 52 meters. A 15-minute hiking trail leads to the base of the fall.
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
The green waters of this natural spring give rise to the Sava River. A wooden boardwalk allows observation of the pool surface.
Gozd Martuljek, Slovenia
This mountain path crosses a deep gorge featuring two consecutive waterfalls of 50 and 100 meters in height, leading to an alpine pasture in the Julian Alps.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Metelkova is a cultural center established in a former Yugoslav military barracks that houses art galleries, bars, music studios, and buildings covered with graffiti.
Piran, Slovenia
Marine facility for breeding sea bass and gilthead bream in the Bay of Piran. Visitors see dolphins and marine cultivation methods.
Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia
This ski center is located 25 kilometers from Ljubljana and offers 30 kilometers of slopes between 1450 and 1971 meters altitude. The area features 11 ski lifts.
Tolmin, Slovenia
Limestone walls rise 60 meters above the Tolminka River. Bridges and walkways allow for a two-kilometer stretch along the water.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Built in 1901, this reinforced concrete bridge crosses the Ljubljanica River. The four copper dragon statues at the corners have become a symbol of the city.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
This 18th-century baroque church features a green dome that marks the city center. Interior frescoes illustrate scenes from Slovenian history. The bronze doors from 1996 were created to commemorate the papal visit.
Kobarid, Slovenia
This 15-meter waterfall pours into a natural rocky cavity. A marked 20-minute trail takes visitors through a forest to the site.