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Slovenia Holidays

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Europe’s green, alpine secret

Slovenians are so proud of Mount Triglav, they put the three-headed mountain on their national flag. Conquering the 2864-metre limestone peak, the highest in the Julian Alps, is a rite of passage for locals and just one of the outdoor activities awaiting you on Slovenia holidays, along with a variety of adventure sports and more.

With over half of Slovenia’s 20,000 square kilometres covered in forest and its Triglav National Park containing a good chunk of the Julian Alps, this is one of Europe’s wildest alpine corners. The country also touches the Adriatic coast, where Piran’s winding streets and Venetian Gothic architecture tumble towards the Mediterranean. The capital, Ljubljana, has a mountain-backed cityscape of art nouveau facades and pillared bridges designed by local modernist hero Jože Plečnik, all overlooked by a 16th-century hilltop castle.

One of Europe’s greenest capitals, Ljubljana has restricted traffic in the centre, leaving its riverbanks to cyclists, strollers and the cafés and bars enjoyed by its 50,000 students. At the fairytale Lake Bled, sundowners come to admire views of a baroque church spire rising from a lonely island, framed by a medieval castle on a craggy bluff and the snowy sweep of the Julian Alps. Slovenia is even impressive underground, where a 4 kilometre electric railway explores the cool caverns and tunnels of the millennia-old Postojna Caves. This part of former Yugoslavia mixes culinary influences from its neighbours, including Italy and Hungary, with farm-fresh produce. Classic Slovenian dishes include ‘Pršut’ prosciutto, trout from the alpine rivers, cheese dumplings and Potica nut roll dessert, washed down with local red and white wines or Zlatorog beer. In every way, holidays to Slovenia are crammed with surprising discoveries.

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Capital
Ljubljana
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Language
Slovenian
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Currency
Euro
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Time zone
GMT +1
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Flight time
1hr 40mins

* Average time from London Gatwick to Ljubljana

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      There’s so much to see and do in Slovenia and any part of the year is a great time to visit. The weather is hottest between June and September; the perfect season to enjoy evenings of alfresco dining in Ljubljana. Spring is beautiful here too, and usually quite warm. Then, in autumn, you’ll be wowed by the countryside’s colours. Christmas and New Year celebrations are also really popular in Slovenia, so the most difficult problem is how to decide which season suits you best.
      Traditional food has been influenced by neighbouring countries, including the Balkans, Italy and Austria. That means it’s quite diverse, but there are also a number of regional variations. For example, in Ljubljana, typical dishes might include barley soup, ajdovi zganci, made from buckwheat, or a meat and cheese sharing plate; but pasta dishes are also popular. Slovenia’s traditional cream cake and burek, which is a sweet pastry, come highly recommended. And Odprta Kuhna, the weekly food festival here, is a great place to sample them.
      Slovenia is well known for a landscape of beautiful forests, mountains and lakes. The country also has the highest number of chateaux and castles per capita in the world; in the Ljubljana region alone, you’ll find great examples of both. What's more, it's famous for culture and events, including the Ana Desetnica International Street Theatre Festival.You can walk through the past here, for example at Ljubljana Roman Emona but, at the same time, there’s a modern and contemporary feel. And, of course, Slovenia’s known as a very environmentally friendly place.
      Some of the best ski resorts here are at Kranjska Gora – an hour’s drive from Ljubljana – and Krvavec, which is also in this area. They’re great places to visit at any time of the year, and their proximity to Austria and Italy means they have quite a cosmopolitan vibe. You can similarly enjoy watching international slalom and ski jumping events in Kranjska Gora, which are quite a spectacle. And then choose between 18 slopes at different levels of difficulty when you’re ready to demonstrate your own technique.
      English was adopted as the first foreign language in Slovenian schools, and this really shows. Virtually all of the young people now speak it at a conversational level. Among the whole population, around 59 per cent do too, which is very useful. Seen that way, every other person you speak to will be able to help easily. And, if not, the next one certainly will. A popular US magazine ranked it highly as a place where the ease of English use will surprise you. So there’s no need to worry about language barriers at all.
      Slovenia is a great destination, however long you plan to spend here. If it’s a short break you’re after, Ljubljana’s ideal, and you could just about take in the must-see attractions in a few days. However, it would also be possible to spend weeks in the city and still have plenty left to discover. If you want to stay even longer, you’ll never be bored, as Lake Bled, the Julian Alps, and caves at Skocjan or Postojna are around an hour away. Got even more time? You might want to visit the Goriska Brda wine district, which is sometimes referred to as a Slovenian Tuscany, or even the country’s family-friendly second city, Maribor.