Travel Guide to Slovenia

What to see in Slovenia

Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and has its own page - Ljubljana

The Julian Alps - lie on the border between Italy and Slovenia; there are over 14 peaks above 2000m with highest being Triglav at 2,864m. 

Lake Bled - is a glacial lake in the Julian Alps, it is a popular destination for tourists. 

Škocjan Caves Regional Park - a large cave system with an underground canyon in it. List as a World Heritage site it is still being developed for tourists but is still open. 

Postojna Cave - one of the most popular sites to visit in Slovenia. A small train takes tourist up to 5.3km into the cave. Not far from Skocjan Caves. 

Triglav National Park - a park located around the highest peak, Triglav in the north of the country. 

Ptuj - (not a spelling mistake) is the oldest town in Slovenia and many buildings date back to the 14th and 15th centuries. There is a castle on the hill overlooking the town and an old town hall. 

Predjama Castle - is a Renaissance castle built within a cave mouth in south western Slovenia. A truly remarkable location and its meant to be haunted!

Piran - is a small seaside resort on the Adriatic coast, it has the classic red tile roofs of towns along this coast.