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Slovenia Travel Guide

Welcome to the ZigZag Slovenia Travel Guide to help your plan an unforgettable trip! Photos, infos, maps, tips, best things to do, off the beaten track ideas…. All you need to plan your itinerary and discover the colorful rivers and waterfall, the magnificent mountains, the charming castles and towns… 

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME IN SLOVENIA!

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Travel Guide written by Claire, the ultimate Travel Planning Geek

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Best of Slovenia Destinations

Discover general articles about the best destinations and best things to do in Slovenia. Get inspired to visit this magnificent country with many landscapes displaying unbelievable colors! 

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Slovenia Landscapes in 30 Pictures

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Best things to do in Slovenia

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Best Slovenia Castles

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Best Slovenia Waterfalls

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Hidden gems in Slovenia (off the beaten path)

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Best cities, towns and villages in Slovenia

Plan your dream trip in Slovenia thanks to my guide
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  • 7 maps to easily plan your itinerary
  • 100+ pre-selected locations
  • 16+ extra ideas
  • GPS + info to make the most of your time
  • 190+ original photos to help you choose
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Slovenia Travel Guide – Plan your Trip

All you need to plan your Travel to Slovenia. The Tourism in Slovenia is developing and it is a great time to discover the country. So let me help you define your itineraries, get ready to drive in Slovenia, plan your accommodations or choose some day trips…

Road Trip Slovenia itinerary

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Where to stay in Slovenia accommodations - Slovenia Travel Guide

Where to stay in Slovenia

Renting a car in Slovenia – 36 tips

Driving in Slovenia

Need to rent a car in Slovenia?

My tips:

  • Compare prices on my favorite platform:  Discovercars.com – one of the best rated comparison sites!
  • Choose a car with enough power for the mountain roads
  • Consider their full coverage option – it for peace of mind! 
  • Book early to have a large choice of vehicles!

See all my tips

See available cars

Other useful Links to book your trip

  • Book your accommodations – Book from a large choice on Booking.com (where I book all my accommodations) or Compare prices on hotelscombined.com
  • Book your organized tours, visits and tickets via GetYourGuide.com (the one I use the most) and Viator.com 
  • Get equipment and appropriate clothing… on Amazon 
  • Insurance – I  wish you a very smooth trip, but my policy is: better be prepared. I personally use World Nomads. Get a quote online here

Lake Bled & Lake Bohinj

No Travel to Slovenia is complete without visiting Lake Bled and lake Bohinj. Lake Bled with it famous island/church is considered the jewel of Slovenia. While the wilder lake Bohinj is a favorite for the Slovenes. Highlights around those 2 are the Vingtar Gorge, the Bled Castle, Vogel cable car and Slap Savica. Let me show you why this is a must visit destination in Slovenia:

Things to do in Lake Bled Slovenia

Things to do in Lake Bohinj

Vintgar Gorge Walk

Slap Savica Waterfall

Slap Pericnik Waterfall

Lake Bled Castle

West Triglav National Park

The West of the country is organised around the magnificent Soca River, also known at the Emerald river. Niched in the Julian Alps, you can admirer splendid mountains views, hunt for waterfalls, hike or enjoyed adrenaline-pumping activities.

VRSIC Pass drive and Lake Jasna

River Soca Valley

Tolmin Gorges

Slap Kozjak Waterfall

Slap Boka Waterfall

The eBook also includes Virje, Most na Soci, most beautiful views of the river…

Ljubljana things to do

Ljubljana is the Capital City of Slovenia. It has a great old center that is all pedestrian, a castle overlooking the city and a great ambience. THis is a fantastic place for a city break.

Things to do in Ljubljana

Best Day Trips from Ljubljana

South-West Slovenia

The South-West of Slovenia is home to magnificent underground cave systems, unique castles, vineyard and a short but charming coastline. So many great places to visit on and off the beaten path!

Cave Castle – Predjama Castle

Postojna Caves Slovenia

Visit Brda Slovenia – including Dobrovo Castle and Smartno

Things to do in Piran and the Slovenia Coast

The eBook also includes Koper, Izola, Hvrastojle, Strunjan coastal park, Skocjan Caves, Postojna caves, Idrija…

East & North Slovenia

The East and North of Slovenia are far less visited than the rest of the country, being further away from the mountains. But they still offer rolling hills, castles, monasteries and many charming old towns. Don’t overlook the region when planning your trip!

Logar Valley Slovenia(Logarska Dolina)

 Skofja Loka Slovenia(Castle & Medieval Town)

Celje Castle and Town Slovenia

Visit Ptuj Slovenia + Ptuj Castle

Things to do in Maribor Slovenia

The eBook also includes Kamnik, the Solcava Panoramic Road, Robanov Kot, Velika Planina…

The Slovenia landscapes will trigger many emotions inside you.Get a Slovenia themed notebook to write down all the memories from your trip!

Travel Notebook for your Slovenia Road TripBuy a Travel Notebook for your Slovenia Road Trip

And keep track of your own trip!

Slovenia road trip Journal

Make your trip last longer with Puzzles!

Check out these puzzles with some of my photos to keep enjoying the wonderful New Zealand landscapes when back home:

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