Slovenia
Piran – Italian vibes on the Slovenian Riviera
On Slovenia's little strip of coastline on the Mediterranean Sea lies the city of Piran. A car-free city with a lot of Venice feel and a lot of charm!
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Slovenia is the small country with the big nature. Nowhere in Europe will you find as many different experiences and sights in such a small area. Europe's largest caves, snow-capped Alps, turquoise Mediterranean and cozy little medieval towns. Slovenia took the whole family by storm. We spent 8 days here in October 2019, filled with history, magnificent views and great food.
In the northwestern corner on the border with Austria, you will find some of the country's most beautiful natural experiences. The most popular is Lake Bled, with postcard views and many lovely restaurants. Here you will also find one of the most popular gorges Vincent Gorge which is worth a half-day excursion. Further towards the border with Italy you will find the ski resort Kranjska Gora and the beautiful mountains. Drive the winding road over the Vrsic pass and stop in fabulously beautiful Soca valley.
The capital city Ljubljana is a green city with many nice restaurants and a castle on a hill. Here it is easy to fulfill a weekend of culture and history.
Slovenia's greatest natural experience can be found underground in the caves skojan and Postonja. As a cave lover, I can easily say that these are some of the most delicious I have ever visited. Quite in class with Carlsbad Caverns in the USA.
On the beautiful coast of the Mediterranean lies Piran and Portoroz, two lovely holiday resorts with a lot of charm and unexpectedly few tourist menus. Piran was my favorite city on the trip, every little alley felt like Venice in miniature.
On Slovenia's little strip of coastline on the Mediterranean Sea lies the city of Piran. A car-free city with a lot of Venice feel and a lot of charm!
In Slovenia's karst landscape, there are two of the world's most delicious caves – Postojna Cave and Skocjan Cave. So close to each other, yet so different. I have visited both.
The ravine at Šunik was undoubtedly the most delicious hike of the year. Among moss, waterfalls and autumn leaves, Slovenia showed itself from its very best side.
The Soča Valley in Slovenia is not only a valley for those who like kayaking, fishing or hiking - but also an endless source of beautiful views and turquoise rivers.
In northwestern Slovenia is a national park with forests, valleys, mountain ranges and light blue lakes. A road runs across the national park over the mountain pass Vrsic at 1611 meters. Could it perhaps be one of Europe's top ten most beautiful roads?
The jewel-colored lake with the small church in the Slovenian Alps. Lake Bled is photographed, written about and well visited - and at least as beautiful as a fairy tale.
When Lake Bohinj met me with its mirror-like surface and rust-red mountains, then I understood. There are places where reality surpasses all images.
Outside Bled in Slovenia, the Radovna River has burrowed into the mountain and created the Vintgar Gorge. An easily accessible and simple hiking trail is offered here in a gorge with views that sometimes feel like a James Bond movie.
Yesterday we came home from Slovenia, after a lovely autumn week filled with turquoise lakes, mountains, caves, vineyards and pastel-coloured palaces. What did we think of Slovenia? Here are our quick thoughts!