Visit Slovenia

Basic information

Slovenia is the only country in Europe that combines the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain and the Karst. The changing landscape is constantly surprising, time and again. You can have one eye on the sea, then look in the other direction and be surrounded by high mountains. Heading up into the forests, you can see the green plains below you. From upland meadows your view stretches into river gorges. This proximity of opposites and contrasts is a hallmark of the country.

Population: 2,055,000
Position: Slovenia is in central Europe.
Area: 20,273 km2
Capital city: Ljubljana | population: 280,000
Other major centres: Maribor, Kranj, Celje, Koper, Novo Mesto, Velenje, Murska Sobota.
Currency: euro (EUR), since 1 January 2007.
Climate: Alpine, Pannonian, Mediterranean
Time: Central European Time (UTC + 1), Central European Summer Time (UTC + 2)
Average temperatures: July 21°C, January 0°C
Electricity supply: 230 V 

Some ideas for your trip

Hot spots

URBAN IMAGES

The architecture of the famed Plečnik inhabits the capital city of
Ljubljana.

RING THE BELL AND MAKE A WISH

Fascinating Lake Bled with itsisland, where you can ring the bell
at the church and make a wish.

ROCKING LAND

The unique Karst landscape stretches over approximately 500
square kilometres.

MYSTIC ART

The famous veduta of Piran, this medieval pearl, gives the
memorable seaside view.

WILD LIFE

The magical Kočevje virgin forest, preserved natural
heritage.