Slovenia holidays and resorts

Get off the beaten track and discover the unspoilt beauty of Triglav National Park which covers nearly 84,000 hectares of the Julian Alps and has every flavour of footpath. And are you up for a challenging hike up Prisank mountain or a 25 kilometre walk along the River Soča? In Lake Bled or Bohinj, take an easy lakeside amble or explore the surrounding hills and the pastures of the Pokljuka Plateau. Or, stay in Kranjska Gora to discover the picturesque Zelenci Nature Reserve and its rare carnivorous sundew plants and meander Alpine meadows and villages, orchards and lakes.

How adventurous are you? Fancy kayaking down a river in Bovec or zooming down a summer toboggan run in Kranjska Gora or Bled? What about a four-kilometre zipline or some paragliding? And canyon trips into the Susec Gorge near Bovec are a unique way to see Slovenia as you climb through waterslides and pools. And when you fancy a day off, just relax lakeside and take a refreshing dip. On Lake Bohinj or Bled, you can try paddle-boarding or rent a rowing boat and enjoy a picnic on the water.

Lake Bled is a symbol of Slovenia’s simple but stunning beauty with its tiny island and 12th Century church. But any holiday to Bled should include a visit to Vintgar Gorge, a 1600 metre path taking you over wooden walkways, bridges and a riverside trail, crossing rapids and waterfalls. In Kranjska Gora, the Vršič Mountain Pass is the highest road in the Eastern Julian Alps with a distinctive Russian Chapel and lots of cobbled hairpin bends. Sampling some local food and drink is a must too - try a Jota in a mountain hut - it's a traditional chunky soup made from cabbage or turnips and is tastier than it sounds. Or tuck into some Kranjska Klobasa (Carniolan sausage) or Prekmurska gibanica (layer cake) and try some local beer or Slovenian wine.