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Trip.Best Top 10 Best Things to Do in Slovenia [2024]
Explore the best things to do in Slovenia! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Oct 2024
- 5.74.8/582 ReviewFree
based on 9854 reviews"This is a stunning location featuring amazing sights & calm, beautiful waters"Bled1.7km from downtown BledHighlights: Lake Bled is a well-known lake in Slovenia. It was formed by the geological movement of glaciers in the Alps about 10,000 years ago, so it is called "glacial lake". It is surrounded by mountains and a lake in the middle. The scenery is like a fairyland. The church in the lake is like a mirage, which is very wonderful.Show Less - 5.14.7/535 Review"This is the largest "typical karst" cave in Europe, and the most popular tourist cave. As early as 1872, the railway line was laid in the cave, and in 1884, the cave was electrified. It is the only cave in the world with two-way trains going deep underground."Municipality of Postojna1.2km from downtown Municipality of PostojnaHighlights: Postojna Cave is one of the longest and largest in the world. Located on the karst plateau in southwestern Slovenia, it is the hiding place of a very clever, eyeless salamander, commonly known as the "mermaid". The cave is 24 kilometers long and reaches 200 meters deep into the ground. The cave is surrounded by holes, connected by tunnels, forming a winding and deep cave promenade. There are countless stalactites and stalagmites everywhere in the cave, and there are halls that can accommodate thousands of people. There are small railways and electric tour buses built into the cave, and the one-and-a-half-hour journey includes two subway rides and a 1.7-kilometer slope with no steps. Postojna Cave is 62 kilometers northeast of Ljubljana. The karst cave is formed by the dissolution of the underground undercurrent in the limestone stratum after three million years, and the depth reaches 200 meters. It has now been turned into a nature reserve. Note: The temperature in the cave is only 8°C all year round, so you need to keep warm, and the train seats may be wet.Show Less
- 5.14.6/563 ReviewFrom161.63
based on 8437 reviews"Ljubljana Castle is the most famous of the local great castles, it has been more than 300 years of history of the scale of very grand. You can buy tickets to visit this ancient castle where you can enjoy the scenes and luxury of the noble life, but also feel the style of the famous castle in Europe, it is definitely worth a visit."Center District539m from downtown Center DistrictHighlights: Ljubljana Castle was built in the 11th century AD on the top of Castle Hill in the capital of Slovenia, surrounded by a beautiful forest. The castle was a wooden structure in the early days. Because of its geographical location and the military strategic significance represented by the Castle Hill, it has always been a military fortress. In the 15th century, the Harps royal family rebuilt the castle to defend against the Turks. Gothic-style churches and paintings. Among them, St. George's Chapel was built in 1489, and other buildings were built in the 16th and 17th centuries. From the 19th century to the end of World War II, it was converted into a prison. During World War II, it was used to hold Italian and German prisoners of war.Show Less - 4.74.6/528 Reviewbased on 4626 reviews"Brad Castle is located on the shore of Lake Brad, he is on a mountain, the red roof makes him very conspicuous, from a far place can see his figure, it is condescending overlooking the lake and the surrounding snow mountain wonders, Really a romantic place to visit."Bled1.1km from downtown BledHighlights: Bled Castle is located on the top of the lakeside, on a cliff up to 100 meters high, with a wide field of vision, overlooking the entire lake. The reflection of the castle against the lake and Bled Island complement each other. There are natural history exhibitions in the castle, which are worth seeing.Show Less
- 4.74.5/560 ReviewFreebased on 2735 reviews"The Long Bridge was built in 1901 and spans the Ljubljana River, but it is a landmark building in Ljubljana. The Long Bridge is wonderfully decorated with four bronze pterosaurs, Zhangya dancing claws, and fire-shot images of the bridgehead sculptures at both ends."Center District609m from downtown Center DistrictHighlights: The Dragon Bridge was built in 1901 and spans the Ljubljana River. It takes only 5 minutes to walk back and forth, but it is a landmark building in Ljubljana. The very wonderful decoration of the Dragon Bridge is the four bronze pterosaurs sculptured at both ends of the bridge. The whole shape is the image of the western cartoon story with its teeth, claws, and fire breathing. Most of the dolls, T-shirts and postcards sold in the street shops are Its image, which today almost represents Ljubljana.Show Less
- 4.54.8/521 ReviewFree"Located on the famous Lake Brad, it is a very beautiful island with a beautiful church on the island surrounded by towering snowy mountains and quiet lakes. Usually whether it is in the mountains or above the lake, there will be a thin layer of mist, it looks like a fairyland, really fascinating."Bled2km from downtown BledHighlights: Bled Island is located in Lake Bled and is the only natural island in Slovenia. The scenery on the island is beautiful. The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary has 99 steps and a tower as high as 52 meters.Show Less
- 4.44.6/540 Reviewbased on 3800 reviews"The third bridge is also called the triple bridge, is the main bridge and the auxiliary bridge side by side three bridges, the shape is really rare, the main bridge and the auxiliary bridge are built in different eras, the auxiliary bridge is mainly pedestrian. There is a corridor between the bridge and the bridge, where there are bars, coffee shops, stalls, etc. Some locals sit on the street, bar room, a cup of coffee for half a day, a cup of beer drunk."Center District786m from downtown Center DistrictHighlights: The Three Bridges, also known as the Triple Bridge, are named after the main bridge and the attached bridges on both sides. This pedestrian bridge built in the 13th century AD is an ancient bridge across the Ljubljana River. The white bridges are all after the 19th century. From 1929 to 1932, the great Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik added auxiliary bridges on both sides to the original stone bridge to form today's triple bridge.Show Less
- 4.24.7/533 ReviewFreebased on 263 reviews"The central square of the city began as a market and public meeting place, and later used for announcements, trials, festivals, etc., usually with a large number of religious and memorial buildings."Center District695m from downtown Center DistrictHighlights: The central square of the city square Ljubljana, the square is not large, in the middle is the Baroque Carniola fountain built in 1751, and three groups of exquisite marble statues are sculpted on the obelisk-style column base. They are said to represent the three rivers of Slovenia: the Sava, the Krka and the Ljubljana. The old city hall next to the square was built in 1718. It is an ancient Renaissance building. Now it has been turned into a sculpture museum. It is free to visit. In addition to ancient buildings and murals, it also displays many imaginative modern Sculpture work. Continuing from the city square, you can also go to the Cathedral of St. Nicholas built in the 18th century, and the concert hall built in 1702.Show Less
- 4.24.6/511 Reviewbased on 370 reviews"Ljubljana City Hall is a very old building, just in the old city center, there are sculptures and pools in front, there are not many tourists, you can take pictures at will, and there is a central market nearby to buy and buy."Center District660m from downtown Center DistrictHighlights: Ljubljana City Hall is the current seat of the Ljubljana City Hall. Its main building is the work of the famous architect Peter Bezlaj in the 15th century. In 1719, the annex building was added to its sides. Today, there are four exhibition halls in the city hall, which mainly display various art exhibitions such as the history of Ljubljana's urban development and international inter-city cooperation.Show Less
- 4.14.8/524 Reviewbased on 1088 reviews"Ljubljana St. Nicholas Church is a historic cathedral, the whole church building is very brilliant and elegant, the interior decoration is also very luxurious, can be described as magnificent, and there are many exquisite murals here, It is also a place where many bishops live, and where the local religious status is very high."Center District612m from downtown Center DistrictHighlights: The Basilica of St. Nicholas was built in 1262, originally a Romanesque church, which was destroyed in a fire in 1361. The current church was rebuilt in 1708. The twin towers are green-topped and decorated with pink carvings, which are beautiful. The exterior walls are decorated with exquisite murals, which are solemn and shocking.Show Less
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