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Alpine Slovenia Thermal Pannonian Slovenia 1 Mt Triglav – the highest peak in Slovenia 21 The heart-shaped road, Špičnik 2 22 Castle Grad 3 Island & 23 Pottery tradition in Prekmurje, Filovci 4 Museum of Apiculture, Radovljica 24 Vinarium Tower, Lendava 5 The National Shrine Mary Help of Christians, 25 Prekmurje – Land of storks Brezje 26 Mill on the Mura River 6 Avsenik Museum, Begunje 27 Jeruzalem road 7 Lake Jasna, Kranjska Gora 28 UNESCO Door-to-door rounds of Kurenti & 8 Planica Nordic Centre 29 Basilica Church of the Virgin Protectress, Ptujska Gora 9 The Kobarid Museum & Walk of Peace – Isonzo Front 30 The Olimje Minorite Monastery, Podčetrtek 10 Soča River Valley 31 Old Castle of Celje 11 Stone Bridge, Kanal 32 Green Gold Fountain, Žalec 12 Franja Partisan Hospital, Cerkno 33 Velenje Castle 13 Old City Centre of Kranj 34 Roman Necropolis, Šempeter 14 Dovžan Gorge, Tržič 35 Land of Hayracks, Šentrupert 15 Solčavsko – Harmony of three valleys 36 Sevnica Castle 16 The underground of Mt. Peca, Mežica 37 Podsreda Castle 17 Lovrenška , Rogla 38 Rajhenburg Castle 18 Cultural Centre of European Space Technologies, 39 Vitanje Brežice Castle 40 19 Žiče Charterhouse 41 20 The Old Vine – World’s Oldest Grape Vine, Maribor Kostanjevica na Krki 42 Pleterje Charterhouse, Šentjernej Legend 43 Otočec Castle Highway & Central Slovenia 44 Old City Centre of Novo mesto 45 Expressway 46 Green George, Bela krajina Žužemberk Castle Regional road 47 Kolpa River Side road 48 The Secret Forest, Kočevsko Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia 49 Kostel Castle Railway line 61 – place of pilgrimage 50 UNESCO Primeval Forests of Krokar and Snežnik – International border crossing 62 Goriška Brda wineries Ždrocle 63 Vipavski Križ Interstate border crossing 51 Turjak Castle 64 Štanjel 52 Cistercian Monastery of Stična International airport 65 Castle 53 Bogenšperk Castle 66 Cave 54 Site of situlae, Vače Slovenian Natural Spas 67 Snežnik Castle 55 Little Castle, Kamnik 68 UNESCO Škocjan Caves Park UNESCO sites of natural, 56 Velika planina 69 Lipica Stud Farm 57 UNESCO Škofja Loka Passion Play & Škofja Loka Castle cultural and intangible heritage 70 Church of the Holy Trinity, 58 & 71 The Praetorian Palace, 59 UNESCO Pile-dwellings, 72 Viri: Kartografska osnova in tematski podatki Kartografija d.o.o. 60 UNESCO Heritage of Mercury & UNESCO Bobbin Tartini Square, Piran Državna meja Geodetska uprava RS, februar 2018 lacemaking, Idrija 73 Sečovlje Saltpans www.slovenia.info

DISCOVER NATURAL GOOD LIFE AMONG THERMAL SLOVENIA. 1 20 21 45 MY WAY OF ALPINE ADVENTURES Bled SPRINGS IN PANONIA Prekmurje Hike up to the castle on the cliff above . Experience a ‘pletna’ boat ride to the island in the Find your own path to health and wellness in the area where most of Slovenia’s natural spas are located. middle of the lake, where you can ring the church bell for good luck. No matter which spa you visit, the wellness, selfness, relaxation, prevention, and treatment programmes allow TRAVELLING individual approaches. In the area of , learn about Alpine flowers and enjoy the views from a museum train. Visit where a guide can help you explore the special features of the Explore historical towns and cities, such as Celje and its story of a famous noble largest area of protected nature in Slovenia. family, Ptuj with the UNESCO-protected heritage of Kurenti, or Novo mesto with AROUND. its significant European Iron Age heritage. Take a look at the Soča Valley from above – this valley offers you incredible activities on the whitewaters of The castles of Posavje and other places with castle and monastery heritage invite you to the emerald river. Be a star athlete. Explore world achievements in ski-jumping in Planica and take on athletic learn about the wisdom and skills from centuries past. challenges in all seasons in Kranjska Gora, the Maribor Pohorje Hills, and on Rogla. Go skiing, snowboarding, Find your favourite trail, climb towering peaks, dive into cycling, walking, and experience new outdoor adventures. Wander through picturesque vineyards and view them from panoramic observation points. Visit crystal clear waters or have a one-on-one with pristine age-old wine cellars and taste local dishes and wine. Be amazed by the famous mineral water from natural surroundings. Discover exhilarating Slovenian Find your favourite panoramas of three famous Alpine valleys in the Solčavsko region and sources in Rogaška Slatina and Radenci and the beer made from Slovenian hops at the unique experiences in your own special way. descend into the underground mining world of Mt Peca on a bicycle or a kayak. beer fountain in Žalec. Explore bee-keeping tradition in Radovljica and, through the inspiration of famous authors, Visit hospitable tourist farms. In the Kozjansko Park near Podsreda, tour meadow discover towns like Kranj. orchards, and near Brežice visit one of the wine cellars in former ‘repnica’ caves, i.e. #ifeelsLOVEnia turnip caves, original underground cave storage areas. #myway Greet the oldest grapevine in the world in the middle of Maribor and make a toast to the unique experiences in Slovenia! Find a floating mill on the River Mura and go cycling through the Pannonian Plains.

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VERY SIMPLE. your own car. You can also explore Slovenia’s The following speed limits apply on Slovenian VERY ACCESSIBLE. diversity in a camper van. There are more than roads: Everything is close and easily accessible in 160 locations around the country that allow Slovenia. In the only European country that temporary parking and partial or full service 50 90 110 130 km/h km/h km/h km/h combines the Alps, the Mediterranean, the to camper vans. Karst, and the Pannonian Plains in an area built-up/ regional express motorways TRAVEL TIPS residential roads roads with a surface of just over 20 thousand square In order to drive on motorways and trunk area kilometres, you can experience the diversity of roads, you must use a toll sticker on your these landscapes in a single day! IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS vehicle, which can be purchased at petrol You only need about three hours to go from the stations and many other points of sale. Information regarding toll payment for Police Emergency call Fire-fighters border with Hungary in the Pannonian Plains centre in the east to Koper on the Adriatic coast on vehicles with maximum permissible weight the west, and the other routes crossing the of more than 3.5 tonnes can be found at country are even shorter. No matter where www.dars.si. AUTHENTIC CULTURE FROM WORLD-FAMOUS KARST you stay in Slovenia, you can tour the entire The use of dipped headlights is mandatory in country. In your own way! 113 112 112 46 60 61 73 Slovenia even while driving during the day, and & GREEN LANDSCAPES Ljubljana TO THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST Piran YOU CAN VISIT DIFFERENT the driver and the passengers must be secured Traffic information AMZS – roadside with a seatbelt. The mandatory equipment in 24/7 assistance and towing PLACES EVERY DAY the vehicle includes a warning triangle, a spare Arrange organised tours to see Slovenia’s sights, bulb kit, a first-aid kit, and a reflective high- Once you’ve discovered Slovenia’s capital, once you’ve taken a boat ride on the River under bridges, Learn about the Karst, the original karst region, which gave the name to all karst phenomena around the world, as selected by you, at tourist information visibility vest. The use of winter equipment is once you’ve returned from the castle, which can be reached by a funicular, once you’ve taken a stroll and seen centres located in all major towns and cities. by visiting Škocjan Caves and touring their subterranean canyon and other significant UNESCO-protected mandatory in cars from 15 November to 15 1970 or 1987 or the sights designed by the architect Jože Plečnik, once you’ve learnt about the oldest wheel in the world and In order to explore in your own way, you can March, or in winter conditions. Drive safely. +386 1 5188 518 +386 1 5305 353 world heritage. Be stunned by the intermittent Lake . When it is filled with water, go on a boat ride on use public bus or rail transport or a hired or Don’t drink and drive! the UNESCO-protected heritage of pile-dwellers in the Ljubljana Marshes, then make sure to also experience the largest lake in Slovenia! the diverse inspirations of selected events! Take a train to , the most visited karst cave in Europe, and lend your ear to Feel Slovenia Feel Slovenia SloveniaInfo Slovenia If you’re seeking new inspiration for unique days, head to towns under UNESCO’s protection, the unusual stories about , the largest in the world. www.slovenia.info/facebook www.slovenia.info/instagram www.slovenia.info/twitter www.slovenia.info/youtube such as Škofja Loka and its passion play and Idrija with its mercury mining heritage In Lipica, visit the oldest stud farm with Lipizzaner horses in Europe and see a performance by the and lace-making heritage. Feel Slovenia Slovenia Slovenia Tourism Slovenian Tourist Board Lipica Classical Riding School in beautiful green landscape. www.slovenia.info/pinterest www.slovenia.info/tripadvisor www.slovenia.info/twitterstb www.slovenia.info/linkedin Be re-energised for new experiences by taking a walk through the mysterious primeval forests On the Adriatic coast, where sea water enables visitors to relax all year round and, in summer, enjoy water of the Kočevsko, where you can even take a safe guided tour to learn about the lives of bears! activities, take an inspiring walk through the medieval alleys of Piran and the squares of Koper. Explore the Find inspiration for your trips by cosmopolitan vibe of the lively town of Portorož and the fishing tradition of the town of Izola. Share your favourite using the free application Explore moments on Slovenia Travel Guides. Pick a If you’re seeking relaxation and green inspiration, take a quick trip to Bela krajina and the social media with Season your time with salt from traditional salt pans and enjoy special salt-pan treatments themed digital publication and #ifeelsLOVEnia. River Kolpa, and to the Velika planina plateau above the medieval town of Kamnik, for body and spirit. explore in your own way! where you can learn about the life of herdsmen. Head to the inland countryside – to the villages of Slovenian and the Not only can you learn about Slovenia’s diversity, but you can also enjoy the special architectural gem, the village of Štanjel, go among the fruit farmers and wine growers Published by: Slovenian Tourist Board • Editor: Miha Renko • Design and layout: Terminal Studio d.o.o. • Text: Ines Drame • Translation and proofreading: Amidas d.o.o. • Photographs: Slovenian offerings of the European Region of Gastronomy 2021! of Valley, and to the Brda Hills to taste their world-renowned . 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