1. Revitalize body and mind with outdoor activities
Slovenia is a green playground for everyone who wants to stay active and experience nature up close. Whether hiking, cycling, climbing, water sports or other outdoor adventures, the country’s diverse landscapes offer countless opportunities to recharge your body and mind.

Hiking
Every step you take along a Slovenian hiking and mountain trail is an experience. But there are some trails that will particularly fascinate you. With their views, the sights along the way and their diversity, they will be sure to make you want to come back. Discover the most beautiful hiking trails in Slovenia.

Cycling
The dynamic landscapes of Slovenia, with their countless natural beauties, are ideal for a biking holiday. Here, you are sure to find trails suitable for you, your friends, and your family. Due to the influence of the Mediterranean climate, you can go biking in Slovenia almost all year round.

Water adventures
Slovenia is rich in natural water resources, offering a thousand and one reasons for a water adventure. In summer, let yourself be enchanted by the azure blue Mediterranean or admire idyllic lakes reflecting the surrounding landscape. Experience an exciting journey downstream filled with unforgettable moments, or simply enjoy relaxing hours in one of the thermal water parks. Find inspiration for your next water adventure in Slovenia here.

 

2. Spoil your tastebuds with local sustainable cuisine
In Slovenia, the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach. Love tastes like dishes from no less than 24 gastronomic areas and three wine-growing areas.  Local mineral waters have also always been served on Slovenian tables, and recently beers from local Slovenian microbreweries have also attracted interest.

A gourmet experience with the best chefs
If you are a gourmet, Slovenia is definitely the right choice for you. Book a table at top Slovenian world-renowned chefs and restaurants of a quality recognised by the gastronomic giants of Michelin and Gault & Millau. Taste a blend of tradition and contemporary cuisine, spiced with the finest local ingredients and the creativity and innovation of top chefs. Find out more about Slovenia’s award-winning gastronomy here.

Honey for sweeter moments and wellbeing
Honey and bee products play an important role in Slovenian beekeeping tradition. Beekeeping has a long tradition in Slovenia which is home to “revolutionaries” in beekeeping such as Peter Pavel Glavar and Anton Janša. There are three protected types of honey in Slovenia, which guarantee high quality and authentic taste. Learn more about Slovenian beekeeping and the tradition of honey.

Taste Slovenian olive oil
The olive harvesting season in places with a Mediterranean climate extends from October to November. Carefully picked olives make their way to ‘torklje’, a special oil press from which oil flows. Would you like to see the birth of fresh olive oil? Visit the Slovenian Istria, the region of Slovenia with the most olive groves. However, you can also find some in the Brda Hills, the Vipava Valley, and in the Karst. Explore the story of Slovenian olive oil in your own way and be inspired by its exceptional flavor and quality.

 

3. Pamper yourself in one of numerous health resorts
Slovenia is a land of healthy water. Its thermal and mineral springs are a source of health and well-being. With their traditional practices, Slovenian health resorts have always related to the preservation and restoration of health. 

Healing natural elements
Massages, therapies, baths and pampering include specific local elements such as honey, forest berries, beer, sea algae, chocolate, herbs with healing properties and wild flowers.

Wellness with the riches of the sea
The sea is a true treasure chest of natural ingredients that have a beneficial effect on our bodies. These ingredients are also used to good effect in thalasso therapy which can be felt in the most authentic way at the coast. A genuine sea wellness experience awaits you just next to the sea at the Sečovlje Salt Pans, in a unique outdoor wellness centre, where you can enjoy pampering with the richness from the sea.

Local’s hospitality
Slovenian health resorts and spas are one with the environment that surrounds them. Local ingredients are used to prepare healthy meals. Themed evenings are organised to introduce local cuisine and culture to guests. Spas and health resorts are an excellent starting point for exploring the surroundings, where you will encounter kind and welcoming people.

 

4. Discover art & history
Slovenia’s cities are always just a step away from nature. Surrounded by a green, predominantly rural landscape, they offer countless opportunities to experience Slovenia in an active way. Discover the country’s most beautiful historic towns and charming old town centres.