Slovenia Hotels

Here are three suggestions for places to base your visit to Slovenia

Ljubljana

The capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana is not only perfect for a city break, but a starting point whist you decide where you want to travel to. It has lovely, often striking

architecture, scenic views with the Ljubljanca River running through the centre of the country - an older, medieval quarter, and a hillside castle. There is all you would

expect from a fine city - good restaurants serving everything from French food to Inns serving Slovene dishes, museums and art galleries, markets and shops. It also has an

excellent opera house - and if you go between June and the end of August you can join in the festival of concerts, dance and theatre performances or the three-day Jazz

Festival. You can hire a car/take trips out to the lakes and mountains from Ljubljana.

The Julian Alps Region

In the north west of Slovenia the white limestone Julian Alps dominate the landscape. Surrounding the highest peak, Mount Triglav, there is the Triglave National Park. There

are stunning views from the Vrsic Pass, connecting the Treta Valley from Bovec to Kranjska Gora. There are soaring peaks, deep valleys, rivers and thick forest .You must visit

the famous Lake Bled - a magic view of islands, lake and castle - and just about every activity you could wish is offered - hiking, rowing, tennis and golf. All this and Lake

Bled is only 20 minutes or so away from Ljubljana.

The Southern valleys and castles

An area of forests and lovely rivers, the protected nature area of Koccvske Rog is an area with primeval forests, and the truly beautiful Krka river flowing past the Dolejska

regions castles and under the wooden bridges is also full of fish and birdlife. Situated on a rocky outcrop above the river is the attractive town of Novo Mesto, with its

cobble streets, historical houses and gothic churches. The river also slows through several deep gorges - and experienced canoeists like to visit the rapids near Osilnica.

Visitors like to boat and fish and swim in the river, and surrounded by the spectacular vistas - what could be more life enhancing?

Things to do in Slovenia

5 Ideas for places to visit

1. Lake Bohini - Beautiful lake near Lake Bled, but quieter
2. The Postojna and Skocjan Caves - in the Karst Regions amazing limestone caves and disappearing lakes
3. Kranjska Gora /Podkoren - Winter skiing in the Slovenian Alps
4. The Soca Valley - Peace and quiet or activity holiday, this beautiful valley is a perfect setting for either
5. Goriska Brda - Slovenias wine making region - lovely scenery