TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL SLOVENIA. MY WAY OF DIVERSE EXPERIENCES.

#ifeelsLOVEnia #myway

www.slovenia.info Otočec Castle 04 Slovenia. So different. Dear Partners of So accessible! Slovenian tourism,

10 Slovenian Tourist Board Slovenia has become well-recognised globally as an excellent destination for active experiences in 11 Slovenian Embassies pristine nature and for pampering in numerous health resorts, where thermal water has benefi- cial effects on the body and mind. It is also a de- 12 Slovenia on Tour stination where various congresses and meetings can be held, or for organising challenging sports events and preparations for sportspeople, due 14 Incoming Agencies to the combination of natural features, suitable infrastructure and qualified staff. In 2018, for 18 Alpine Slovenia example, we held, among other things, the Inter- national Golf Travel Market (IGTM), the Tour of Mediterranean & Slovenia and the I FEEL SLOVENIA IRONMAN 20 Karst Slovenia 70.3 Slovenian Istria. All of these events were par- ticularly well-attended, and received a positive Thermal Pannonian response from the expert public and in the global media, where Slovenia’s placing among the seven 22 Slovenia safest countries in the world for travel on the travel risk map for 2019 prepared by the international organisations International SOS and Control Risk also received a lot of attention. Ljubljana & Central 24 Slovenia Due to the diverse, high-quality and boutique offer of Slovenian tourism, which places uniqueness and individuality in the foreground, Slovenia is also gradually becoming recognised in other fields. 26 Slovenia Unique Experiences Lonely Planet, the leading travel guide publisher, described it as a country with top restaurants and wine shops and of undiscovered small towns. In less than a year, it placed Slovenia on as many as three lists of destinations worth visiting: the Julian Alps were placed among the top ten destinati- 30 Slovenia Innovative ons of the Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2018, the Vipava Valley was placed among the Lonely Planet’s Best in Europe 2018 Top 10 Destinations and Slovenia as a whole was listed among the Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel Top 10 Best Value Destinations to Visit in 2019. 34 Slovenia Nature Virtuoso, the world’s leading luxury travel network, published a photo of Lake Bled on the cover of its prestigious Virtuoso Traveler magazine, and ranked Slovenia on the list of the top 18 destinations 42 Slovenia Culture to visit in 2018. Alongside the tourism organisations of Australia, Mexico, New Zealand and Swi- tzerland, the Slovenian Tourist Board was among Virtuoso’s nominees for the best tourism orga- nisation of 2018. We were truly honoured to be able to showcase the offer of Slovenian tourism at Slovenia Outdoor 50 Virtuoso’s annual Chairman’s Event in Venice, which was attended by selected parties, i.e. Virtuoso’s most important and successful members. 56 Slovenia Spas In 2018, Slovenia received the title of the European Region of Gastronomy 2021, after a complex candidature. The internationally acclaimed gastronomy guide Gault&Millau was also published in 60 Taste Slovenia Slovenian for the first time, highlighting as many as 130 restaurants, 50 popular places, 50 top wi- neries and 15 craft breweries. Some 31 restaurants received exceptionally high scores: six received four toques and 25 restaurants received three, which proves that our country is successfully on its 64 Slovenia Meetings way to becoming a destination for supreme gastronomy experiences, which match perfectly with its wide and diverse selection of high-quality cultural events and the offer of rich cultural heritage. 66 Getting Around Slovenian tourism brings together people who strive for exceptional, innovative, boutique and sustainability-oriented experiences. Our objective is to offer 5-star experiences which attract de- manding guests in higher income brackets throughout the year, and whose wish to enjoy diverse 68 Accommodation and active experiences come true in Slovenia, and bring them peace and personal benefits, and re- sult in new discoveries about themselves and others. 69 Slovenia Life Dear Partners, you have also contributed to the success of Slovenian tourism. I hope that you conti- nue to recognise Slovenia as a destination worth recommending to your favourite clients. New onli- 2019 Calendar of ne training courses are being prepared for you which are based on modern digital technologies and 70 Major Events in Slovenia include a process of gamification. The training will enable you to enhance your knowledge of Slove- nia – which we already regularly inform you about through Trade News, LinkedIn and Twitter – in an interesting and fun way. We invite you to follow us in the virtual world, and we also hope to meet you in person at various business events around the world and in Slovenia. Please visit us and share your experiences with us and in Slovenia on your social media with the hashtag #ifeelsLOVEnia.

Msc. Maja Pak Director of the Slovenian Tourist Board TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

3 SLOVENIA SO DIFFERENT. SO ACCESSIBLE!

Authentic experiences for even the most demanding visitors

Slovenia, the first country to earn itself the title of green destination of the world, is also the only country with the word ‚love‘ in its name. This ‚love‘ in a unique way connects four large European regions: the Alps with 500 km the Mediterranean, the Karst with the Pannonian Plain. It is only about a two-hour drive from the capital of Slovenia to the most remote corners of the country.

Alpine Slovenia amazes with experiences among the 250 km Vienna highest mountains and the wildest waters. Mediterranean Munich and Karst Slovenia invites you to visit world-famous karst caves and traditional salt pans on the Adriatic coast. Thermal Pannonian Slovenia boasts as many as 13 natural health resorts near thermal springs in the midst Ljubljana of wine-growing hills. Ljubljana and Central Slovenia Zagreb combine the liveliness of the capital city and the green Venice countryside with primeval forests of European importance.

The unique luxury of green diversity is the cornerstone of Slovenia’s exclusive, authentic experiences. Activities in the open air and health-giving thermal waters complemented by excellent cuisine provide additional opportunities for new experiences. Slovenia has been awarded the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2021.

If you’re looking for a boutique, sustainable tourism experience, Slovenia is the right choice for you! All the more so since Slovenia is a green, active and healthy country distinguished by globally recognised and locally authentic five-star experiences. TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

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The Green Scheme of the Slovenian tourism, the original Slovenian national certification system, which has received professional acclaim around the world, is based on international assessments of quality and sustainability.

8 UNESCO listings of natural, cultural and intangible heritage

15 natural Slovenian health resorts

20 May At Slovenia’s initiative, the United Nations proclaimed 20 May as World Bee Day, a day for raising awareness about the extraordinary significance of bees for the survival of humankind. 4 geographical regions: The Alps, Mediterranean, Karst and Pannonian basin

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SLOVENIAN TOURIST BOARD

SLOVENIAN TOURIST BOARD destination for five-star experiences is based. REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES OF THE Dimičeva 13 • SI-1000 Ljubljana We are proud of the achievements in the SLOVENIAN TOURIST BOARD T: +386 1 5898 550 25 years of Slovenian tourism and of the F: +386 1 5898 560 Austria - Slowenische Tourismuszentrale fact that nowadays Slovenia is an example of Opernring 1/R/4/447, A-1010 Wien [email protected] good practices in the field of development and www.slovenia.info T: +43 1 7154 010 • F: +43 1 7138 177 implementation of sustainable tourism on the [email protected] global level. The Green Scheme of Slove- nian Tourism which is the central national Italy - Ente Sloveno per il Turismo certification tool, is of particular importance Galleria Buenos Aires 1, I-20124 Milano and it plays a special role in this. T: +39 0229 51 11 87 • F: +39 0229 51 40 71 [email protected] A green boutique global destination for Key goals for 2019 high-end visitors seeking diverse and active The 2018/2019 Work Programme of the Germany - Slowenische experiences, peace, and personal benefits. A Slovenian Tourist Board is based on strategic Tourismuszentrale destination of five-star experiences. development and marketing guidelines that Maximiliansplatz 12 a, D-80333 München are proposed by the new 2017–2021 Strategy T: +49 89 29 16 12 02 • F: +49 89 29 16 12 73 This is the vision of the tourist destination for the Sustainable Growth of Slovenian [email protected] Slovenia, as perceived and pursued by the Slo- Tourism. venian Tourist Board (STB), the central national agency for the promotion of tourism, The key objectives are: one of the most successful and promising industries in the Slovenian economy. - Increasing Slovenia’s recognisability and The most reliable source of local image as a tourist destination under the information Systematic planning, development and pro- brand I feel Slovenia. If you’re looking for more information on motion activities and a modern approach - Sustainable growth by increasing arriv- a town, accommodation, landmarks and to the placement of Slovenia on the global als and overnight stays throughout the events, there are more than 100 tourist tourist map – this is what has particularly year (365 days of Slovenian tourism). information centres across Slovenia that helped the STB in recent years to increase the - Geographic dispersion of flows across can provide you with the most up-to-date recognisability and reputation of the country Slovenia – also with the support of information. as an authentic boutique destination implementing the concept of four macro for five-star experiences, which is com- destinations. STIC Slovenian Tourist mitted to sustainability. - Increasing consumption by extending Information Centre the average duration of stay and con- Krekov trg 10 Slovenia – green boutique global sumption, and strengthening products SI-1000 Ljubljana destination with higher added value. T: +386 1 306 45 75, 306 45 76 The core of all STB activities includes a sus- - Focusing on high-end visitors seeking F: +386 1 306 45 80 tained commitment, on which the placement high-quality, diverse, and active experi- [email protected]

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SLOVENIAN EMBASSIES

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS INDIA UNITED KINGDOM Prešernova 25, p.p. 481 Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia SI-1000 Ljubljana A-5/4 17 Dartmouth Street, London SW1H T: +386 1 4782 000 Vasant Vihar 9BLUnited Kingdom fax.: +386 1 4782 340 New Delhi - 110057 T: +44 20 7222 57 00 [email protected] India F: +44 20 7222 52 77 www.mzz.gov.si T: +91 11 41 66 28 91 F: +91 11 41 66 28 95 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia JAPAN 2410 California Street, N.W. AUSTRALIA Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Washington, D.C. 20008, U.S.A. Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia 14-12 Minamiaoyama 7-chome T: +1 202 386 66 10 26 Akame Circuit Minato-Ku F: +1 202 386 66 33 O’Malley 2606 ACT Tokyo 107- 0062 Australia Japan A list of all embassies of the Republic of T: +61 2 6290 0000 T: +81 3 54 68 62 75 Slovenia abroad and of all foreign embassies in F: +61 2 6290 0619 F: +81 3 54 68 11 82 the Republic of Slovenia is available on www.mzz.gov.si BRAZIL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Permanent Mission of the Republic of SHIS - QL 8 - Conjunto 8 - Casa 7 - Lago Sul Slovenia to the United Nations CEP: 71620-285 Brasília / Distrito Federal 600 Third Avenue, 24th Floor New York Brazil N.Y. 10016, USA T: + 55 61 3365 1445 T: +1 212 370 30 07 F: + 55 61 3365 1440 F: +1 212 370 18 24

CHINA RUSSIAN FEDERATION Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia SLOVENIA GREEN No. 57, Block F, Ya Qu Yuan, Ul. Malaja Dmitrovka, 14/1 King’s Garden Villas 127006 Moscow Slovenia is the third most for- 18 Xiao Yun Road, Chao Yang district Russian Federation ested country in Europe, and 100600 BEIJING T: +7 495 737 63 55 as much as 58% of its surface PR of CHINA F: +7 495 694 15 68 is covered in green forests. T: +86 10 6 468 11 54 We do not take this feature for F: +86 10 6 468 10 40 SPAIN granted, and every year we Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia deliberately plant areas with Hermanos Bécquer, 7-2 28 006 Madrid 1.2 million tree seedlings and Spain in this way contribute sustain- T: +34 91 411 68 93 ably to the preservation of the F: +34 91 564 60 57 forests. TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

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ASSOCIATION OF SLOVENIAN INCOMING TOURIST AGENCIES / MEMBERS OF ASSOCIATION TOURIST AGENCIES OF SLOVENIAN TOURIST AGENCIES Commercial Interest Association Dimičeva 13, SI-1000 Ljubljana ABC RENT A CAR IN TURIZEM D.O.O. Specialising in: holidays in apartment homes, T.: +386 1 58 98 229 Celovška cesta 268, SI – 1000 Ljubljana villas and holiday homes in Slovenia and Europe F: +386 1 58 98 224 T: +386 59 070 510 for individual guests and groups, organization of Fax: +386 1 519 98 76 other types of accommodation, trips, travel, bus [email protected] [email protected] and other transfers and with tourism associated www.ztas.org www.abc-tourism.si activities Established: 1989 Number of staff: 31 BLED TOURS D.O.O. Specialising in: car rental and transfer services Jelovška cesta 25, SI – 4260 BLED in the events industry – MICE, tours and short T: + 386 31 321 100 breaks, farm and countryside holidays, railway T: + 386 31 205 611 adventures T: + 386 4 574 35 20 [email protected] AGENCIJA RENEE D.O.O. [email protected] Rožna dolina cesta XVII/15, SI – 1000 Ljubljana www.bledtours.si T: +386 1 423 57 42 Established: 2003 Fax: +386 1 257 18 22 Number of staff: 8 [email protected] Specialising in: incoming tours for small and www.reneetours.ru large groups, tailor made tours for individual www.reneetours.si guests, daily excursions, transfers (with our own Established: 1997 cars, vans, mini buses, coaches), accommodation Number of staff: 19 in hotels and private apartments, villas, golf Specialising in: incoming tourism in Slovenia - travel, health VIP programs for executives, MICE medical tourism, holidays at the seaside, winter programmes and family holidays, individual CMT D.O.O. GREEN GREEN travel, motivational travel, business guests Šmartinska cesta 152, SI – 1000 Ljubljana T: +386 1 234 49 70 AGENCIJA VAN GOGH D.O.O. [email protected] Glavni trg 17, SI – 2000 Maribor www.collegium.si T: +386 2 234 52 20 Fax: +386 2 234 52 17 CONDOR TRAVEL D.O.O. [email protected] Mariborska cesta 212, SI – 3211 Škofja vas SLOVENIA GREEN www.slovenia-balkans.com T: +386 3 428 45 50 Established: 1990 Fax: +386 3 428 45 52 Enter into a green story – with Number of staff: 5 [email protected] one foot in a city and the other in Specialising in: group travel, multidestinations www.condor-travel.com trips/tours, individual travel Established: 2000 a green world. Discover Slovenia Number of staff: 6 on foot or by bike and enjoy APARTMAJI.COM TURIZEM D.O.O. Specialising in: incoming tours in Slovenia and green energy in one of the 37 Ljubljanska cesta 4, SI – 4260 Bled Europe for small and large groups, tailor made destinations that were awarded T: +386 590 377 56 tours for individual guests, sport training camps, the Slovenia Green Destination [email protected] corporate events, hotel bookings, transfers and label – bronze, silver, or gold. www.apartmaji.com other services TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

14 FANIANI SKUPINA D.O.O. KOMPAS D.D. PISANEC TOUR DESIGN COMPANY LTD FANIANI COACHES & TOURS Pražakova 4, SI – 1514 Ljubljana Stara Loka 115, SI – 4220 Škofja Loka Miklošičeva 32, SI – 1000 LJUBLJANA T: +386 1 200 62 00 T: +386 4 506 25 00 T: +386 59 097 772 Fax: +386 1 200 64 34 Fax: +386 4 506 25 15 [email protected] [email protected], [email protected] [email protected], [email protected] www.faniani-group.com www.kompas-online.net www.slovenia-incoming.si, www.pisanec.si www.faniani-coaches.com Established: 1951 Established: 1991 Established: 2010 Number of staff: 203 Number of staff: 3 Number of staff: 80 Specialising in: motivational travel, congress Specialising in: group and FIT trips and tours, Specialising in: renting modern, high quality tourism, business guests, individual travel, educa- from standard to high level and luxury. 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(Slovenia and Europe), educational travel airline Fax: +386 2 220 80 35 Coach and other transfers with our own buses tickets, airport transfers, coach, mini bus and [email protected] in cooperation with our sister company Balkans van rentals www.holidaysinslovenia.eu d.o.o. Trade mark Privilegium is for our luxury and other themed trips PALMA TRAVEL DMC Verovškova 55a, SI – 1000 Ljubljana TOP LINE D.O.O. PORTOROŽ T: + 386 1 244 36 96 Obala 114, SI – 6320 Portorož INES TOURS D.O.O. 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Heart shaped road, Špičnik 1 ALPINE 3 THERMAL PANNONIAN SLOVENIA SLOVENIA Activities among the highest mountains and Feeling good between thermal spas and wine- the wildest waters. growing hills. Hiking and biking trails take you across the Julian Alps, the Kamnik- The land of famous wine-growing hills is home to as many as 13 Savinja Alps and the Pohorje Hills to the highest peaks, rivers, lakes natural thermal spas with proven efficiency. Hearty cuisine is most and waterfalls. Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy in ski resorts. authentic at welcoming farms and stories are most inspiring in castles.

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MEDITERRANEAN & LJUBLJANA & CENTRAL 2 KARST SLOVENIA 4 SLOVENIA Global surprises from salt pans to karst caves. Liveliness of the capital and nature hikes – to Picturesque towns and the salt-making tradition of the Adriatic Sea primeval forests. meet the green rural areas of Istria and mysteries of the Karst with the The capital lives with a thousand faces of urban culture and art. invitation of the most visited karst caves in Europe. UNESCO world heritage, green rural areas and even – primeval forests await in the green surroundings. TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

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ALPINE SLOVENIA Activities among the highest mountains and the wildest waters.

PLACES TO GO

1 3 5 Bled is an image of paradise. Lake Bled below The Soča Valley is a valley of action, energy, Radovljica, a medieval town with a moat the peaks of the Julian Alps and a castle perched festivals and discoveries. The emerald-green river and views of the Karavanke Alps, is known today on a cliff is one of the most beautiful Alpine hosts numerous water sports and fishing. The as Sweet Radovljica (Radol’ca). The tradition of resorts in Europe. It has the longest bathing Walk of Peace, which unveils the heritage of World beekeeping and honey is supplemented with new season due to its mild climate. War I, runs along the mountains above the river. sweet experiences. www.bled.si www.dolina-soce.com www.radolca.si

2 4 6 Kranjska Gora is a mountain tourist and Bohinj is a valley of Eden embraced by the Kranj has always been the capital of the sports resort attractive all year round. In the Julian Alps. Lake Bohinj in the very heart of the Slovenian Alps and is considered the cultural winter, Alpine skiers compete here and the best Triglav National Park, one of the oldest national heart of Slovenia for the greatest Slovenian poet ski-jumpers set records in nearby Planica. The parks in Europe, is the largest Slovenian natural France Prešeren. The special feature of the town highest Slovenian road pass is ready for cyclists lake. is a river canyon in the town centre. and many attractions are in store for hikers. www.bohinj.si www.visitkranj.com www.kranjska-gora.si TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

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Alpine Slovenia is a world of friendly and accessible mountains and hills. On the one hand, natural treasures of the highest peaks, green valleys and the most beautiful Slovenian lakes are protected by the fairy tale Goldhorn, while on the other, dome-shaped hills meet the town with the oldest vine in the world. Hiking and biking trails which take you to beautiful views are only part of exceptional opportunities for activities provided by nature and sport centres all year round.

7 9 Maribor – the Pohorje Hills is a starting The Upper Savinja Valley with the point from where you can discover special Logar Valley preserves the essence of Alpine TOP 5 THINGS TO DO features of the eastern part of Slovenia. The green life. Feel nature in the iconic glacial valley, on hills with ski slopes, and hiking and biking trails tours to the Kamnik and Savinja Alps, in the COSMOPOLITAN IN BLED. meet the town. The town centre is home to the flower park and in Snežna jama Cave, the highest Let a pletna boat take you to Bled Island. oldest vine in the world. located tourist cave. Ring the church bell for good luck. Visit Bled www.maribor-pohorje.si www.savinja-salek-valley.si Castle for the best views. Taste Bled cream cake.

RESPONSIBLE IN BOHINJ. A place in the Triglav National Park is a place of responsible mobility Alpine Pearls. Come by public transport. Climb on the museum train on the scenic railway line. Visit the International Wild Flower Festival.

NATURAL IN THE TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK. Neat trails lead you to treasures of nature. 8 10 Rogla – the Pohorje Hills attracts with its Koroška, a hilly region with mighty forests, Watch animals and take pictures of extensive forests, peat bog and lakes. Trails charms with the treasures of the UNESCO them on tours with guides. See multi- connect Rogla with ski slopes and Zreče with Global Geopark Karavanke, with the Topla image presentations and exhibitions at thermal water with interesting villages. The Žiče Nature Park and the mining underground world information centres. Charterhouse with the oldest bar in Slovenia is of Peca. You can also travel along it by bike and located near Slovenske Konjice, and KSEVT, the kayak. IN TOUCH WITH WATER IN THE SOČA Cultural Centre of European Space Technologies, www.koroska.si VALLEY. is not far away. Experience rafting, canyoning and other www.destinacija-rogla.si water sports. Visit natural swimming pools, treat yourself to some fishing. See the Soča River from the air or from vantage points along hiking trails.

VISTAS IN THE LOGAR VALLEY. Let the views of one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in Europe astonish you on the Solčava panoramic road. Go to the Rinka Waterfall, visit homesteads with old crafts. TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

19 Piran

MEDITERRANEAN & KARST SLOVENIA Global surprises from salt pans to karst caves.

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1 4 Portorož and Piran are surrounded by salt Ankaran is renowned for its mild climate pans from both sides. The value of the famous with favourable health effects. The town which salt made the medieval rise of the picturesque hosts one of the largest campsites in Slovenia Piran. In cosmopolitan Portorož, salt is today touches Debeli rtič which is a protected coastal part of wellness options, one of the most area with a Mediterranean park. complete in Europe. www.obcina-ankaran.si www.portoroz.si

3 Koper is a town of a hundred suns which adorn the medieval Venetian palaces. The sun warms up the lagoon of the Škocjanski Zatok Nature Reserve with hundreds of birds, the Karst Edge and world famous climbing areas. Istrian cuisine draws you to numerous events. www.koper.si

2 Izola is a town with a fishing tradition. Special experiences of the sea are provided by the legendary sunken ocean liner and a marine archaeological park. The Strunjan Cliff invites you to hikes in nature, while the green outskirts are famous for wine-growing and olive tree- growing. www.visitizola.com TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

20 7 Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia merges the wonders of the Karst and the taste of 6 traditional sea salt. Coastal towns show their beauty in the sun, green Istrian rural areas are home to original cuisine with olive oil and 5 wild plants, Brda is home to world famous wines, while the Karst uncovers the secrets 4 of caves which are among the most visited in 2 3 1 Europe. This area is also home to famous white Lipizzaner horses.

5 The Karst surprises with Postojna Cave, which is the most visited cave in Europe, Škocjan TOP 5 THINGS TO DO Caves with an extraordinary underground gorge and other world famous special features. Lipica WORLD FAMOUS. has been the original stud farm of white A train on the oldest cave railway in the Lipizzaner horses since 1580. Štanjel is the world will take you among the stalagmites architectural gem of the Karst. Culinary offer can and stalactites of Postojna Cave. A trail be found along the Brkini Fruit Road and the with a bridge that is 50 m above the bed of Karst Wine Route. an underground river will lead you to the www.zelenikras.si underground canyon in Škocjan Caves. www.visitkras.info MEDITERRANEAN TOWNS. Discover the differences between the medieval towns of Piran and Koper. Meet the health resort tradition and the cosmopolitan coastal 7 area of Portorož, and the fishing tradition Brda, the most famous area of the Primorska of Izola. Go to Istria, the green outskirts of wine-growing region, is a land of enticing coastal towns. moments. Experience them while tasting famous wines and the Brda cuisine at traditional holidays TRADITIONAL SALT PANS. or while exploring medieval Šmartno and the Visit the Sečovlje Salt Pans which are among nature. the oldest still operational salt pans in the www.brda.si world. Ride a bike to the Museum of Salt- making and relax in a wellness resort – outdoors, in the salt pans.

NOBLE HORSES. After seeing the oldest stable of white Lipizzaner horses in Lipica in the Karst, treat yourself to a show of the Classical Riding School, visit a museum, ride a horse around the region or take a carriage ride.

DIFFERENT ARCHITECTURE. Learn about the original creations of the 6 Nova Gorica and the Vipava Valley are a architect Maks Fabiani during a guided tour crossroads of diversity on the border – without of medieval Štanjel in the Karst. Check out the borders. In the Transalpina Square, you can stand Ferrari Garden and enter the Karst House, the oldest building in Štanjel. in two countries at the same time. The traditions of the fruit-growing and wine-growing valley are enriched with casino experiences. www.novagorica-turizem.com TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

21 Ptuj THERMAL PANNONIAN SLOVENIA Feeling good between health resorts and wine-growing hills.

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1 3 5 Ptuj is an old town of new experiences. The Velenje and Topolšica invite you to the Celje is the town of the Counts of Celje on castle above the town of the oldest wine cellars town of the unique underground Coal Mining account of one of the most powerful European overlooks the streets with one of the most Museum and to a Topolšica Thermal Spa in the noble families. The Old Castle of Celje and the interesting carnivals in the world, which is midst of green forests. Velenje has an attractive town centre are surrounded by a green entered in the UNESCO’s Representative List of beach by the lake and hosts the largest children’s environment where you can take an active break. the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. festival in Slovenia. Hop-growing Žalec is home to the internationally The Ptuj Thermal Spas is nearby. www.velenje-tourism.si known attraction the Green Gold Fountain. www.ptuj.info www.travelcelje.com

2 4 6 The Pomurje region is a land of springs of Dobrna is a place with the oldest Slovenian Laško is the confluence of well-being and healing water. You will discover a floating mill thermal spa linked to the centre with a mighty health, brewing, beekeeping and herbalism. In and an island of love in the Mura River near chestnut alley, while pleasant walking and the town below a castle, the Thermana Laško thermal spas of Moravske Toplice, Radenci and educational forest trails link it to the energy park, Thermal Spa is located right next to the Savinja Lendava. The largest Baroque castle in Slovenia is green nature and attractions in the surroundings. River, and the Rimske terme Spa is not far away. also located in this area. www.dobrna.si www.lasko.info www.ztr.si TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

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Thermal Pannonian Slovenia is an area of 9 healing waters and the most beautiful paths to well-being. Numerous Slovenian natural 10 health resorts are strung among sunny hills with vineyards. Authentic and hearty local cuisine is provided by welcoming farms. Imagination is stirred by experiences in castles and stories of one of the most powerful noble families in Europe.

7 9 Podčetrtek is the centre of the region along The Posavje region with the Čatež the Sotla River. The Terme Olimia Thermal Spa Thermal Spa is full of opportunities for TOP 5 THINGS TO DO and the village of Olimje invite you with a experiences 365 days a year. The largest thermal monastery and one of the oldest pharmacies in riviera is near the confluence of the Sava and Krka HEALTHY WATERS. Europe. Meadow orchards and Podsreda Castle rivers, which are the longest Slovenian rivers. The In addition to thermal and mineral water, are part of the Kozjansko Regional Park. area is also home to six picturesque castles. this is also home to famous mineral waters www.turizem-podcetrtek.si www.posavje.com Donat Mg and Radenska. Treatment, prevention and medical wellness programmes in health resorts include, in addition to healing waters, the benefits of the climate, peat, healing mud and other natural factors.

RELAXATION IN THERMAL WATER. This part of Slovenia is home to 13 Slovenian natural thermal spas and many wellness resorts. Wellness and selfness programmes, swimming and entertainment in swimming pools with water attractions ensure an excellent break.

CASTLES AND CONVENTS. In addition to historical towns, Ptuj and 8 10 Rogaška Slatina is a place of glass In Dolenjska, a region of thermal springs Celje castles and a set of castles in the production and unique mineral water Donat Mg along the Krka River, you can get from the thermal Posavje region, various convents and which contains the most magnesium in the spas of Šmarješke Toplice and Dolenjske Toplice to monasteries related to the traditions of herbalism, cheese making, chocolate world. The promenade among the Secession Novo mesto with its globally important making etc. are also worth visiting. buildings has been connecting a health resort archaeological heritage. The quirky Slovenian wine and a top medical centre for centuries. called Cviček is produced around the town of situlae. LOCAL DELICACIES. www.rogaska-tourism.com www.visitdolenjska.eu The cuisine is based on local ingredients and hundreds of years old recipes. The best addition to dishes are top local wines from the Podravje and Posavje wine-growing regions, Slovenian special wine Cviček and beer made from Slovenian hops.

ACCOMMODATION AMONG NATURE. A hotel in a thermal spa or a town, a tourist farm, an apartment, camping or glamping – you are in touch with nature anywhere you choose. This is demonstrated by environmental certificates for high-quality accommodation. TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

23 Ljubljana

LJUBLJANA & CENTRAL SLOVENIA Liveliness of the capital and nature hikes – to primeval forests.

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1 4 Ljubljana is the green capital of a green The Bela Krajina region along the country. The image of the town by a river with legendary border river Kolpa amazes with images picturesque bridges and a marketplace was of litter meadows full of silver birches. Črnomelj, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik. Metlika and Semič are towns with quirky The town of a thousand events is surrounded by folklore, handicrafts, wine and excellent dishes. parks and natural protected areas. www.belakrajina.si www.visitljubljana.com

3 Cerklje na Gorenjskem is a starting point for hiking and biking trails and ascents to Krvavec where you can ski in winter. In addition to many churches, a special attraction is Strmol Castle, one of the oldest preserved castles with extraordinary stories of contemporary history. www.tourism-cerklje.si

2 Kamnik is a medieval town with two castles, a convent and a picturesque street of craftsmen. It is inseparably connected with the Velika Planina Plateau and its shepherds. It only takes a few minutes for you to reach the largest Slovenian botanical garden and the Terme Snovik Spa, the spa closest to the capital. www.visitkamnik.com TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

24 3 2 6 1 Ljubljana & Central Slovenia are a great 7 starting point to fall in love with Slovenia’s special features. The capital, whose name sounds like beloved in Slovenian (Ljubljana– ljubljena), lives with a thousand faces of urban culture and art, festivals and events. It is joined with the marsh where the oldest wheel in the 5 4 world was discovered. Green trails around Central Slovenia lead to places of UNESCO heritage of humanity and primeval forests.

5 The Kočevje region with the Krokar primeval forest which is a UNESCO World TOP 5 THINGS TO DO Heritage site is a true mysterious forest of Slovenia. The most complete forest habitat in MOST URBAN. Europe is home to bears. Hiking and biking trails Discover Plečnik's Ljubljana in the cultural wind around the marvellous nature. centre of Slovenia. Ascend to the castle, www.kocevsko.com take a boat ride on the river, visit museums and galleries, enjoy festivals and numerous events.

SHEPHERD’S LOVE. While strolling around the old centre of Kamnik and along the Velika Planina Plateau, taste Trnič cheese, which used to be an expression of a shepherd's love for a girl in the valley, and other typical dishes from Kamnik. 7 Idrija, the UNESCO World Heritage site of the second largest mercury mine in the world, is PREHISTORIC PILE-DWELLINGS. also a town of original lace making and cuisine With remnants of the prehistoric culture of and peculiar technical heritage. Meet klavže – pile dwellers and the discovery of the oldest Slovenian pyramids and visit the UNESCO wheel in the world, the Ljubljana Marshes Global Geopark. are part of UNESCO heritage. Educational www.visit-idrija.si and other trails run along the wetland.

MYSTERIOUS FORESTS. You can discover the most pristine nature and primeval forests during short or multi-day hikes on well-marked trails in the Kočevje region. Taste the forest honey from the Kočevje region with protected designation of origin. 6 Škofja Loka is the picturesque medieval set of the Škofja Loka Passion Play, on UNESCO’s INSPIRED BY THE RIVER. List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of The Kolpa River, which is the warmest Humanity. One town, two valleys, three Slovenian river providing plenty of mountain ranges provide countless stories of all opportunities for water sports, is one of types of creativity: from artistic and handicraft the European destinations of excellence in to culinary. Slovenia. The crossroads of three religions www.visitskofjaloka.si and five nationalities captivates with experiences of folk tradition. TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

25 SLOVENIA UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Boutique 5-star experiences bearing the Slovenia Unique Experiences label will make you experience the country in your own way. They will appeal all your senses and create your very own memories. So, step into the spotlight, be the star of your very own Slovenian story.

KAYAKING ADVENTURE THROUGH THE UNDERGROUND OF MOUNT PECA Be a part of an underground adventure in which you will row through the flooded tunnels of the largest lead and zinc mine in this part of Europe. Feel the darkness and

taste the silence in the midst of abandoned Kayaking adventure mining sites, where machines once rumbled. www.podzemljepece.com [email protected]

MOUSTACHE TOUR A 4-hour cycling tour through Ljubljana’s most beautiful streets and parks, which will introduce you to the moustached giants of Slovenian culture. This experience will help you understand the soul of our nation and capital city, which erected a statue of a poet at its central square and not of a military leader. www.visitljubljana.com [email protected] Moustache tour Moustache TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

26 GARDEN VILLAGE BLED – A NIGHT IN A TREE HOUSE IN THE MIDDLE OF A FOREST WITH ITS OWN GARDENS Luxury camping in the tree tops enjoying the full comfort of a hotel room just a stone’s throw away from Lake Bled. An experience that will make you no longer want to sleep in Bled Village Garden a hotel room. A very green story about a mini landscape park where, through gardening, you can (re-)learn how to work with your hands. www.gardenvillagebled.com [email protected]

VINTAGE GOURMET TOUR A nostalgic journey in legendary classic cars through Istria’s olive groves Taste world-class olive oils and special Istrian dishes in a fun way. Your guides will be the members of the Lisjak family, one of the largest producers of olive oil in Slovenia. www.lisjak.com [email protected] Vintage gourmet tour Vintage TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

27 Ljubljana Castle experienceLjubljana Castle

LJUBLJANA CASTLE JUST FOR YOU – A PRIVATE CASTLE EXPERIENCE A private tour through the 900-year history of a medieval fortress. This is a unique castle experience in the company of a personal Fonda Fish farm assistant and actors who will bring history to life right before your eyes. www.ljubljanskigrad.si [email protected]

AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY AT THE FONDA FISH FARM Visit a fish boutique surrounded by the sea, where the fish eat better than most people in the world. A very personal story about a family of biologists, which decided to farm the best fish in the world. While sailing towards their ‘sea field’, listen to their passionate and delicious story. www.fonda.si [email protected] TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

28 In theIn footsteps of Luka Čeč

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF LUKA ČEČ An adrenaline-fuelled adventure in the hidden tunnels of Postojna Cave, the most- visited karst cave in the world, which will transform you from tourists into explorers. By experiencing darkness and silence, you will learn about the rich biodiversity of the karst underground. The highlight will be your encounter with the ‘human fish’ in its natural habitat. www.postojnska-jama.eu [email protected]

A SOLDIER’S STORY FROM THE SOČA storyA Soldier’s from the Soča (Isonzo) front (ISONZO) FRONT An unforgettable experience for all lovers of history who seek human stories of soldiers and personal memories of relatives who fought on the Soča Front. This is a powerful story of cheese and history, which are vital elements of the lives of locals. www.kobariski-muzej.si [email protected]

SLOVENIA WILDLIFE BREAK - AN EXTENDED WEEKEND IN NATURE Visit a boutique reserve with rare plants and endangered animals. Experience the luxury break Wildlife Slovenia of silence and primeval nature. You will replace your hotel stay with an experience of a tourist farm. The catering will be in the form of a ‘backpack’ lunch with carefully prepared seasonal local produce. www.natureincolour.eu [email protected] TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

29 Slovenian Brown Bear photo hunt photo Bear Brown Slovenian SLOVENIA INNOVATIVE

Slovenia is full of special, unusual, interesting, new and innovative things. Sometimes we just happen to come across the providers of innovative experience, and sometimes they are hiding in remote places that tourists rarely visit. Everyone who travels through Slovenia in search of a special experience should visit the winners and finalists of the Sejalec and the Snovalec awards. They are the most innovative Slovenian tourist products and providers of tourist services, which have been systematically selected at a national level since 2004.

SLOVENIAN BEARS A HOOP INTO THE FUTURE SLOVENIA, A CULINARY DESTINATION A bear and people-friendly photo hunt A virtual course showing technical Taste the world and Slovenia at a unique market Follow the footsteps of Europe’s largest beast. In Trbovlje, which was once a mining town, The innovative ‘Open Kitchen’ market, which Catch a glimpse of the brown bear in its nat- not only can you experience a virtual mu- is a unique example of social street food from ural habitat. This is possible due to no fewer seum of technical heritage, but also a portal all over the world, is complemented by events than 20 special observation stations on a mi- from the depths of the mine to the infinity of from spring to autumn, which use local and gration path of bears covering just 30 km in space. Visual sensations connect the mining regional dishes, craft traditions, and other the forested Loka Valley. You can reach them tradition with today’s achievements of local special features to present the various desti- in small groups of up to six people led by pro- high-tech companies. nations of Slovenia. fessionally qualified guides. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.4dritl.si www.odprtakuhna.si www.slovenianbears.com A h oop into the future, Trbovlje TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

30 Slovenia, a culinary a Slovenia, destination

EXPO POSTOJNA CAVE KARST An interactive show depicting the creation of karst phenomena How have water droplets been creating sta- lactites, stalagmites, and the halls of the Pos- tojna Cave as well as the karst phenomena in Slovenia’s Karst region? Who else lives in the mysterious subterranean world in addition to Expo Postojna Cave Karst the olm, known as the ‘human fish’, the larg- est cave animal? How have these beautiful features been discovered by people through- out millennia? Find out by visiting a surpris- ing exhibition with 3D presentations arous- ing the interest of visitors encountering caves for the first time as well as experts. [email protected] www.postojnska-jama.eu

THE GREEN GOLD FOUNTAIN The first beer fountain in the world In the midst of Žalec, a town surrounded by gardens growing the famous Savinja hops, which gives the flavour to many beer varieties

from around the world, you can visit a foun- The Green GoldFountain tain shaped like a hop umbel and use 6 taps to pour yourselves various beers made by Sloveni- an micro brewers. You can keep the glass beer jug as a memento. [email protected] www.beerfountain.eu

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31 Green. Active. Healthy.

LET’S FEEL THE BEAT OF GREEN HEART OF EUROPE Slovenia not only is green, but also acts green. We treasure the green bounty of breath-taking Slovenia with a holistic national program for sustainable tourism, based on more than 100 global criteria. Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism empowers tourist destinations, attractions, accommodation, agencies and parks in order to strengthen their development of tourism in a sustainable way until, together, we make Slovenia 100% green. The best sixty-four among them have earned the SLOVENIA GREEN certificate. Slovenia is a hidden gem. Only by glowing green will we make memories that last.

SLOVENIA. Green. Active. Healthy. www.slovenia.info #ifeelsLOVEnia Green Scheme of Slovenian Learn moreLearn about the Tourism

City forest tree house, Celje Lovrenška Lakes, Rogla Lakes, Lovrenška

SLOVENIA NATURE

BIODIVERSITY

Slovenia’s biodiversity has been exceptionally well preserved (through the Natura 2000 Network and other protected areas, such as national, regional and landscape parks). Of all the European Union Member States, Slovenia boasts the largest share of Natura 2000 sites, as 37% of its territory is covered by Natura 2000. One tenth of Slovenia’s territory is protected under nature conservation laws.

FORESTS Forests make up the most characteristic type of ecosystem in Slovenia, the country’s greatest natural treasure. Forests provide us with an identity and are our promise of a

future and an improved quality of life. waterfall Peričnik

Three-fifths of Slovenian territory is covered by forests. Slovenia is the third most forested country in Europe after Finland and Sweden. For comparison, the world average of forest cover is about 30 percent and in Europe about 40 percent.

In Slovenia, forests are synonymous with a high quality of life, with recreational leisure activities which are extremely appreciated, and with a place of relaxation. An increasing number of Slovenians are seeking a quiet moment in the woods and spending their free time hiking, biking and engaging in other recreational activities. TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

34 WATER glacial lakes such as Lake Bled and Lake Since then, the cave’s unbelievable forms have The only European country combining the Bohinj are an ideal starting point for walks been viewed by more than 38 million visitors Alps, the Adriatic Sea, the Karst and the along mountain streams. from all over the world. Pannonian Plain at manageable distances excites with its thermal and mineral springs, UNDERGROUND WORLD FLORA AND FAUNA waves of the sea, picturesque lakes, diverse Slovenia is a karstic land, and it was the Slovenia accounts for less than 0.004% of the rivers and intermittent watercourses, which Slovenian Karst that lent its name to karst Earth’s surface but is home to more than 1% landscapes and phenomena across the world, of all known living creatures and more than create unusual landscapes below the earth’s for it was here that scientists first explained 2% of all land and freshwater species. With surface and also provide good drinking water, numerous karst features. Speleologists over 22,000 species of animals and plants, which can be enjoyed directly from the tap. discover new caves in Slovenia every year, it has one of the highest levels of biological which amount to more than 11.000 by now, diversity in Europe. The watercourse network is over 26,000 but only about 20 of them are show caves. The kilometres long. There are over 200 natural largest and most visited is Postojna Cave, the The forests around Kočevje are one of the few and artificial lakes and around 7500 water home of the human fish. places where one can see the big three (the springs in Slovenia. Thermal and mineral In 2018, Postojna Cave celebrated two bear, the lynx and the wolf) in their natural springs in 15 registered natural health resorts hundred years of guided tours. The cave first surroundings. enhance health and well-being. Slovenia’s “opened its doors” to the public in April 1818. Postojna Cave Alpine ibex TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

35 36 TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL and 45 landscape parks are intended for the protection of heritage and diversified landscape, forests and native plant and animal species. animal and plant native and forests landscape, diversified and heritage of protection for the intended are parks landscape 45 and Caves) Škocjan and Notranjska (Kozjansko, parks threeregional Park, National The Triglav heritage. cultural European significant of items and assets natural major of dozens with diversity, cultural and geographical biological, of mosaic unique a offers Slovenia area, small For arelatively www.notranjski-park.si [email protected] of International Importance. of Wetlands Directory Ramsar on the listed park, regional Notranjska of the kilometers square 222 within –all forests magical and streams crystal-clear world, underground amystical bridges, natural Cerknica, Lake intermittent the meadows, colourful views, breath-taking with peaks Mountain PARK REGIONAL NOTRANJSKA www.tnp.si [email protected] outdoors. great the experiencing and relaxation education, of exploration, aplace is Park National m). (2,864 Triglav Triglav summit, highest Slovenia’s after named was park national only Thecountry’s territory. country’s 4% of the or kilometres, square It 840 covers Slovenia. in park biggest the is Park National Triglav PARK NATIONAL TRIGLAV NATURE PARKS

www.park-skocjanske-jame.si [email protected] Biosphere”.the and -“Man MAB called reserves biosphere of world network the in included and Importance, of International of Wetlands Directory Ramsar on the sites, world heritage cultural and of natural onto list UNESCO’s were entered surroundings their and Caves Škocjan The disappears. River Reka the where plateau, Karst of the depths mysterious the in network underground enchanting an Europe, in canyon underground largest and deepest the are Caves Škocjan The PARK REGIONAL CAVES ŠKOCJAN www.kozjanski-park.si [email protected] Sotla. River the along plains and hills, Range, Mountain Posavje sub-Alpine of the mosaic a It is Slovenia. in areas protected largest and oldest one of the is Slovenia, eastern in aregion Kozjansko–Obsotelje, reserve biosphere MAB Park, Regional Kozjansko The PARK REGIONAL KOZJANSKO

UNESCO Škocjan Caves Park Triglav National Park SEČOVLJE SALINA LANDSCAPE PARK Learn about the tradition of manual salt production that still utilises methods dating back over 700 years. When you walk past the salt pans, the trail takes you by expansive meadows of saline-loving halophyte plants, which provide a refuge for an impressive number of birds. This landscape park is listed on the Ramsar Directory of Wetlands of Sečovlje Salina Landscape Park International Importance. info@kpss www.kpss.si

GORIČKO LANDSCAPE PARK Goričko is the Slovenian part of a tri-country cross-border park shared with Austria and Hungary. It is the natural habitat for a number of endangered and rare European plants and animals, and offers a picturesque and cultural landscape of self-sufficient farming. [email protected] www.park-goricko.org Goričko Landscape Park Kozjansko Regional Park Notranjska Regional Park TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

37 38 TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL www.brda.si [email protected] world. the around restaurants best the in served is that red wine and white top-quality producing for are renowned winemakers The Brda orchards. and trees olive vineyards, green villages, romantic with dotted are Slovenia southwest in of Brda hills The gentle world! of the side sweet and sunny Welcome to the (2015) moments invigorating of Land BRDA development. further their facilitate thus and sustainability, cultural and responsible socially environmental, of principles the with accordance in act which destinations, or green sustainable most the award and order toidentify in EDEN project the in toparticipate we decided Slovenia In policy. tourism European the of guidelines the with accordance in Commission the European by designed was EDEN or, project in short, Excellence” of Destinations “European The www.visit-idrija.si [email protected] making. lace of original tradition to the Castle at Gewerkenegg museum the by maintained heritage technical the from families: mining former of the life the and heritage mining the with connected are Idrija in attractions other Numerous dwarf! cave the upon chance even maybe and tradition a 500-year-long mining of memories the in lost get Here you can List. World Heritage UNESCO on the listed heritage, technical amazing an world boasts the in mine mercury largest thesecond once with The town (2011) centuries past of Stories IDRIJA EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS OFEXCELLENCE

River Kopla Laško www.lasko.info [email protected] of beekeeping! luxury the and tradition brewing the with connected are well-being and how health Explore experience. wellness local and programmes of medical array an into knowledge expert and features natural integrated have terme Rimske and Laško Thermana rehabilitation. medical excellent for its famous become has Laško years, 60 last the During centuries. back reaches terme Rimske nearby of the area the in and Laško in waters thermal the along health seeking of tradition The good of (2013) confluence The LAŠKO river are also great for cycling. Rafts and canoes canoes and Rafts for cycling. great also are river the along running trails walking numerous The features. cultural and of natural wealth a and biodiversity for its remarkable is banks its along countryside the while beds, gravel gorges, and rapids, channel, natural its with of surprises full is Kolpa river Here, the Croatia. to neighbouring destination a picturesque links Park Landscape of Kolpa part as Kolpa, river unique the of Slovenia edge southern the At (2010)Touch story the KOLPA RIVER

UNESCO Anthony’s shaft, Idrija Brda www.solcavsko.info [email protected] enjoyment. and to discovery invitation an and respect and for admiration a cause conservation, of nature level outstanding an of evidence is area 2000 Natura extensive The of surprises. full is valleys, three of the smallest the kot, Matkov farms; mountain of large valley a is kot Robanov Europe; in valleys glacial beautiful most one of the and Park Landscape a is dolina Logarska range. Karavanke the and Alps Kamnik-Savinja of the peaks the below valleys three comprising area an is Solčavsko (2009) unison in valleys Three SOLČAVSKO www.kolpariver.eu [email protected] anglers. with popular is of fish, species different many with and, for swimming suitable is river The river. the down for trips available are www.koper.si [email protected] Slovenia Green. – destinations one of Slovenia’s green also is coast, Adriatic Slovenian of the hinterland green the to Istria, connected inseparably is that town The countryside. Koper the in walks taking by achieve you can which nature, with and oneself with touch in being conveys name this today and of Venice, Republic of the period for the name alternative the is Serenissima La sustainability. environmental and to cultural committed is that of tourism atown is of Excellence Destination of Venice. The 2017 Republic European the of culture the by marked squares and streets town’s you to the gate inviting town you at the greets symbol age-old This step. you at every accompany sun the may Koper, you visit When (2017)suns of a hundred city The KOPER

Soča valley Triglav National Park. Park. National Triglav of the corner every into and river emerald the above peaks Alpine the among echoes peace of Front. (Isonzo) The message Soča the and World War First of the memories with nature of beauties the connects Path of Peace, which to the visitors draw valley surprising of the Stories holiday. active an seeking others and skiers paragliders, climbers, and hillwalkers anglers, canyoning), rafting, (canoeing, sports of water lovers cyclists, hikers, with popular is it Europe, in areas conserved best of the One Peace (2008) of Path the along Soča the of Stories VALLEYSOČA www.dolina-soce.com [email protected] [email protected]

Koper Logar valley 39 TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL APITOURISM

Concern for the environment begins with small acts – with the smallest elements of life: BEES. Beekeeping is an extremely important part of Slovenia’s natural and cultural heritage. The efforts of Slovenian beekeepers have in recent years been directed primarily at preserving the native Carniolan bee or Carniolan grey, the second most widespread bee subspecies in the world. Slovenia is the only member of the European Union that has protected its native bee. Slovenia, homeland of beekeepers, initiated the proposal for the proclamation of World Bee Day. 20 May was declared World Bee Day by the United Nations General Assembly. Slovenia – homeland of famous beekeepers

SLOVENIAN BEEKEEPER’S LEARN ABOUT THE ASTONISHING a wax candle, or try painting a bee-hive panel. ASSOCIATION WORLD OF BEES Also visit one of the beekeeping museums and Brdo 8, SI - 1225 Lukovica The buzzing in beehives means much more learn about the past history of these insects, on T: +386 1 729 61 00 than just collecting honey. The insight into bees which every third spoon of food in the world [email protected] removes the veil from their mysterious life and depends. www.czs.si, www.apiturizem.si, work. www.apiroutes.com There is nothing sweeter than honey. Authentic, DO YOU WISH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT home-made, aromatic. Try buckwheat, chestnut, THIS SUBJECT? forest, acacia, flower honey, etc. Furthermore, If so, we would like to invite you on a unique bee-keeping tourism offers unique culinary adventure that cannot be experienced anywhere experiences. From gingerbread to mead and but in green Slovenia. In the cradle of modern to the refined gastronomic delights of modern beekeeping, where people still know how to cuisine. take a wholehearted and hands-on approach If you are looking for a truly special experience, to keeping bees. In coexistence with nature you can also spend the night in an apiary, where and in harmony with the peaceful Carniolan you can be lulled to sleep by a true sonic bath honeybee, a tireless Slovenian bee. of tirelessly buzzing little bees, the Carniolan Take a walk on a beekeeping trail and make honeybees. Try apitherapy and experience its your leisurely way from one apiary to another. positive effects. Treat yourself to an experience Visit providers of beekeeping tourism and make that you will never forget. TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

40 Carniolan honeybee Carniolan

BLOOMING SLOVENIA Explore the mysterious world of bees In Slovenia, bees are greatly respected and caring for bees is one of the most important missions of our country. Unique experiences of beekeeping tourism in Slovenia, the cradle of modern beekeeping, include learning about the work of beekeepers and the diversity and positive eff ects of bee products, and experiencing apitherapy. Taste honey-based culinary delights and take a walk on beekeeping educational trails. www.apiturizem.si, www.czs.si, www.apiroutes.com, www.slovenia.info

Green. Active. Healthy. The Knight’s Hall,The Knight’s Castle Brežice

SLOVENIA CULTURE

We would like to invite you to discover the mysterious combination of cultural sights and natural patterns which have had their meeting point here, at the crossroads of nations and regions, for centuries. Culture opens doors to travellers into the world of artistic creativity and architecture, into the history of culture and the modern way of life. Come on in, it’s Slovenia Culture Time!

SPECIAL FEATURES SLOVENIA CULTURE Žužemberk 50.000 year-old (or more) Neanderthal flute found in the Divje Babe Cave

5.000 year-old (or more) wooden wheel with an axle from the Ljubljana Marshes

5 centuries of the oldest grapevine in the world from Maribor

8 UNESCO sites of natural, cultural, and intangible heritage

150 and more castles

500 years from the first Slovenian printed books CITIES OF CULTURE AND HISTORIC TOWNS

the 1950s in Ljubljana and the The old Slovenian towns and cities, proud of features and to provide an abundance of birth of the icons of graphic art and their special qualities, are linked together events, every day of the year. So why just festival tradition in the Association of Historical Cities of visit one? In Slovenia you can notch up Slovenia. These cities, easily accessible a whole range of urban experiences in a 50 years of uninterrupted work by the to each other, possess an architectural short time. giant of architecture – Jože Plečnik heritage indicating a diversity of culture from prehistory through the Middle Ages THE SLOVENIAN ASSOCIATION OF The 5th year-long season of to the Baroque and the present day. HISTORIC TOWNS cultural events, intertwined with the Mestni trg 15, SI-4220 Škofja Loka A full third of Slovenia’s cities are four seasons T: +386 4 5132 433 protected as monuments. The cities [email protected] in the Association work to ensure the www.zgodovinska-mesta.si preservation and revival of their special TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

42 1.  World of Heritage. List UNESCO tothe added tobe Plečnik Jože of architecture humanistic for the candidates joint are Prague and now, So, Ljubljana Republic. Czech the and Austria in mark a left has also hands his in pad sketch a carried who glasses and round beard a long with man This Slovenia. around monuments cultural many and city capital the of centre atimeless created Plečnik Jože architect the Antiquity, of cities the after Modelling 4. KRIŽANKE 5. THE ŽALE MEMORIAL COMPLEX MEMORIAL ŽALE 5. THE 3. MARKETPLACES 2. THE NATIONAL AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARY LIBRARY NATIONAL2. THE UNIVERSITY AND top Plečnik’s isa unique Ljubljana and comprehensive 20 monumental entrance and many ofdifferent chapels shapes. a complexCentral for memorial isknown Cemetery with its Plečnik focused alot on the sacred and on spirituality.Žale The the oldest European summer festivals. ofcourtyards astring for Festival, theLjubljana Plečnik with one of The is now eventmonastery former an venuethat was rebuilt by forums, and spiral staircases lead into the interior ofthe marketplace. The outdoormarketplace. the arcade areawith resembles antique Plečnik gave riverside designed thepeople amasterfully ofLjubljana Propylaea-styled staircase to reading alight room. interior isatemple Its books. leading ofknowledge visitors adark up windows character;with The buildingits look like waves or open the River Ljubljanicathe River leave centre. on thecity mark aspecial The Three Bridges balustradedand their of art. above rising railings THE THREE BRIDGES (TROMOSTOVJE) BRIDGES THREE THE Plečnik’s Ljubljana PLEČNIK’S LJUBLJANA AND SLOVENIA th century work century top

1. PARISH CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, BOGOJINA 1. PARISH ASCENSION, OF THE CHURCH 3. STEPS BY THE ROSARY CHURCH AND THE FAÇADE THE AND OF ROSARY CHURCH BYTHE 3. STEPS OF ST.2. CHURCH VAS ČRNA MICHAEL, 5. PEOPLE’S SAVINGS CELJE BANK, OF ST.4. CHURCH BENEDICT, STRANJE

PREŠEREN THEATRE, KRANJ lead to a fountain, from where only stroll a short takes you to the Architectural harmony These ofKranj. old inthe heart steps romantic include coffeegrinders and other recycleditems. temple. Some of the interesting details ofthe wood interior furnished givesThe the almost impression exterior ofanelevated antique old and church. the new and local tradition, isalsoevident from which theintegration ofthe architecture Its a lighthouse. combines ideals ofAntiquity classical From afar, steeplethe of Pannonianthe on edge the resembles Plains building with balconies with columns. balconies with building with someof Celje elegance. is impossible It to miss the architect's signature The undergraduate project ofPlečnik's studentsthe lends town centre details,of distinct from chandeliers to wooden pillars and aceiling. including interior the ofachurch inapanoramic location, isfull which Plečnik created surroundings, and its some hidden inKamnik beauties arcades the entrance marking to thetheatre. Plečnik’s Slovenia

The Three Bridges by architect Jože Plečnik 43 TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL UNESCO SITES OF NATURAL, CULTURAL AND INTANGIBLE HERITAGE United Nations World Heritage Educational, Scientific and in Slovenia Cultural Organization

There are 4 cultural and natural sights in Slovenia that are on the UNESCO List of World Natural and Cultural Heritage and 4 sights on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The architecture of Jože Plečnik, the conventional Karst with more than 11,000 subterranean caves, where the science of karstology began developing and spreading worldwide, and the Walk of Peace with World War I heritage are all candidates for inclusion among the world’s heritage elite. Slovenia has two geoparks in the UNESCO network – the Karavanke Alps with the Peca underground and Idrija with its geological fault. The UNESCO biosphere reserves include the Julian Alps and its highest peak and the symbol of Slovenia, Mt Triglav, the Karst, the Mura River and Kozjansko & Obsotelje regions. The capital, Ljubljana, is a UNESCO City of Literature.

IDRIJA – THE SECOND LARGEST BOBBIN LACEMAKING IN SLOVENIA MERCURY MINE IN THE WORLD Idrija: www.visit -idrija.si www.visit-idrija.si Žiri and Železniki: www.visitskofjaloka.si www.cudhg-idrija.si

LJUBLJANA MARSHES AND THE THE ŠKOFJA LOKA PASSION PLAY HERITAGE OF ANCIENT PILE-DWELLERS www.pasijon.si www.nms.si www.visitskofjaloka.si www.mgml.si/mestni-muzej-ljubljana www.mojaljubljanica.si

ART OF DRY STONE WALLING, KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNIQUES www.slovenia.info/unesco TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

44 ŠKOCJAN CAVES www.park-skocjanske-jame.si www.visitkras.info

THE PRIMEVAL FORESTS OF KROKAR AND SNEŽNIK-ŽDROCLE www.kocevsko.com www.zelenikras.si

DOOR TO DOOR ROUNDS OF KURENTI, PTUJ www.ptuj.info www.kurentovanje.net TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

45 46 TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL plays ofbirds,reptiles andfish. the Zoismineral collection, andpermanentdis- Exhibitions: geology-palaeontologycollection, www.pms-lj.si [email protected] T: +38612410940 Prešernova 20,p.p.290,SI-1001Ljubljana NATURAL HISTORYMUSEUM numismatic collections;periodicexhibitions. Exhibitions: www.narmuz-lj.si [email protected] T: +38612414400 Prešernova 20,SI-1000Ljubljana THE NATIONALMUSEUM exhibitions. chitecture andinteriordesign;periodicthemed crafts, economy,socialculture,settlements,ar- Exhibitions: departmentsfortextiles,folkarts, www.etno-muzej.si [email protected] +386 13008745(weekend) T: +38613008700, Metelkova 2,SI-1000Ljubljana SLOVENIAN ETHNOGRAPHICMUSEUM art andEuropeanpainters;periodicexhibitions. Exhibitions: permanentcollectionofSlovenian www.ng-slo.si [email protected] T: +38612415434 Puharjeva 9,Prešernova24,SI-1000Ljubljana NATIONAL GALLERY exhibitions. temporary various and Slovenians in the 20 the in Exhibitions: Slovenians www.muzej-nz.si [email protected] T: 10 96 +386 1300 SI-1000 p.p. 6049, 23, cesta Ljubljana Celovška CONTEMPORARY HISTORY NATIONAL MUSEUMOF dustrial design,graphicdesignandphotography. Exhibitions: departmentsfor architecture, in www.mao.si [email protected] T: +38615409798 Pot naFužine2,SI-1000Ljubljana LJUBLJANA ARCHITECTURALMUSEUM ist informationofficesduringyourstay. Detailed informationisavailablefromtour- larger groups need to book these in advance. guided toursinforeignlanguages,although tered acrossthecountry.Mostofferexpert dition tothoselistedbelow.Theyarescat- Slovenia thatdeserveyourattentioninad- There aremanymuseumsandgalleriesin MUSEUMS AND GALERIES MUSEUMS AND archaeological, cultural, historic and archaeological, cultural,historicand th th Century Century - exhibits of decorative cast iron work. work. iron exhibits ofdecorative cast els anddocuments fromtheformerironworks; Exhibitions: collectionoftools,products,mod - www.mro.si [email protected] T: +38645337200 Kropa 10,SI-4245 KROPA IRONFORGINGMUSEUM hive panels. bee painted and beekeepers world renowned of bees, race indigenous an beekeeping: venian Exhibitions: www.mro.si [email protected] T: +38645320520 Linhartov trg1,SI-4240Radovljica MUSEUM OFAPICULTURE an MuseumoftheYear1993. in theyear1917;KobaridMuseumwasEurope- media presentationoftheSoča(Isonzo)Front Exhibitions: permanentexhibitionandmulti- www.kobariski-muzej.si [email protected] T: +38653890000 Gregorčičeva 10,SI-5222Kobarid KOBARID MUSEUM Park. Nature Salt-making inSečovljeSalina ical collectioninSvetiPeterandtheMuseumof collection,ToninahišaEthnolog- and historical Exhibitions: archaeological,maritime,cultural www.pomorskimuzej.si [email protected] T: +38656710040 Cankarjevo nabrežje3,p.p.103,SI-6330Piran SERGEJ MAŠERAMARITIMEMUSEUM chinery, andothers). textiles, agriculturalcollections,electricalma- timber production,hunting,fishing,transport, Exhibitions: permanentcollections(forestry, www.tms.si [email protected] T: +38617506706 Bistra 6,SI-1353Borovnica TECHNICAL MUSEUMOFSLOVENIA Three key themes that mark Slo mark that themes key Three - - temporary exhibitions. temporary various and Baraga Irenej Friderik bishop and of missionary Archive Slovenia; in Christianity of History Slovenia; in monastery operating oldest the Abbey, Stična of the history rich the presents Walls Monastic Exhibitions: Behind www.mks-sticna.si [email protected] T: +386 863 1 78 77 17,Stična SI-1295 Gorica Ivančna CHRISTIANITY MUSEUM OF SLOVENIAN abroad. and Slovenia from artists contemporary work of major the covering exhibitions temporary and painters, Expressionist of Slovenian Exhibitions: works www.galerija-bj.si [email protected] T: 140 74988 +386 Krki na SI-8311 45, Kostanjevica cesta Grajska BOŽIDAR JAKACARTMUSEUM Slovenia. in gogy peda and of schools history on the materials and of exhibits collection Exhibitions: alarge www.ssolski-muzej.si [email protected] T: +386 1251 24 30 SI-1000 1, trg Ljubljana Plečnikov SLOVENIAN SCHOOLMUSEUM Exhibitions: periodicexhibitions www.mglc-lj.si [email protected] T: +38612413800 Pod Turnom3,SI-1000Ljubljana ARTS INTERNATIONAL CENTREOFGRAPHIC works by 20 Exhibitions: Permanentcollectionofmajor www.mg-lj.si [email protected] T: +38612416800 Tomšičeva 14,SI-1000Ljubljana MUSEUM OFMODERNART 1950 tothepresent;periodicexhibitions. th century Slovenian artists from artistsfrom century Slovenian

Slovenian Ethnographic Museum,

- Ljubljana www.pmpo.si [email protected] T: 278 79 230 +386 Ptuj Na Gradu -2250 SI 1, PTUJ CASTLE www.nms.si [email protected] T: 1705 78 14 +386 Ložu pri trg 67, Stari -1386 SI Kozarišče SNEŽNIK CASTLE www.postojnska-jama.eu [email protected] T: 01 5700 00 +386 Predjama -6230 SI PREDJAMA CASTLE,POSTOJNA www.ljubljanskigrad.si [email protected] 30 T: 42 1306 +386 –1001 SI p. 1, p. 72, Ljubljana planota Grajska LJUBLJANA CASTLE www.blejski-grad.si [email protected] T: 4572 82 97 +386 Bled -4260 SI cesta, Grajska BLED CASTLE dreams. your of wedding the or experience night, the spend dine, toconcerts, listen shows, and exhibitions various now see you can these in time; of test the survived buildings mighty a few Quite to antiquity. way back the all date construction their of traces first the and periods, Baroque and Renaissance dieval, me the during times at various were built Thesesystems. tresses fortification and for manors, castles, in rich is Slovenia CASTLES AND MANORS CASTLES AND

- - www.gradrajhenburg.si [email protected] T: 7620 16 42 +386 Brestanica SI-8280 3, izgnancev Cesta RAJHENBURG CASTLE,BRESTANICA www.pmb.si [email protected] 17 05 T: 7466 +386 SI-8250 1, borcev Brežice prvih Cesta BREŽICE CASTLE www.grad-sevnica.com [email protected] T: 440 781 65 +386 17, grad na Cesta Sevnica -8290 SI SEVNICA CASTLE www.loski-muzej.si [email protected] T: +386 451 70 400 Loka Škofja -4220 SI 13, pot Grajska LOŠKI GRAD,ŠKOFJALOKA www.muzej-idrija-cerkno.si [email protected] T: +386 537 26 600 9, Idrija -5280 SI Prelovčeva GEWERKENEGG CASTLE,IDRIJA www.bogensperk.si [email protected] T: 76 1898 64 +386 5, SI-1275 Litiji pri Bogenšperk Šmartno BOGENŠPERK CASTLE www.muzej-velenje.si [email protected] T: 26 +386 30 3898 SI-3320 54, Velenje Ljubljanska VELENJE CASTLE

Sevnica Castle www.brdo.si [email protected] T: 4260 10 386 00 +00 Kranj 39, -4000 SI Predoslje BRDO CASTLE www.brdo.si [email protected] T: 4202 59 +386 00 Gorenjskem na Cerklje SI-4207 3, Dvorje STRMOL CASTLE www.grad-otocec.com [email protected] T: +386 820 50 310 obKrki Otočec SI-8222 2, cesta Grajska OTOČEC CASTLE www.park-goricko.org [email protected] T: 2551 60 +386 88 Grad 191, Grad -9264 SI GRAD CASTLE,GORIČKO www.gradnegova.si [email protected] T: 629 118 +386 40 SI-9245 13, Negova Sp. Ivanjci NEGOVA CASTLE www.grad-celje.com [email protected] T: 90 36 +386 3544 Celje SI-3000 Grad 78, na Cesta OLD CASTLECELJE www.kozjanski-park.si [email protected] T: 7100 +386 3800 -3257SI Podsreda PODSREDA CASTLE

Bled Castle 47 TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL CHURCHES

Slovenia is a land of churches: we find them in every village and on almost every hilltop. Six basilicas and thousands of churches and bell towers, among them many architectural and artistic jewels, invite pilgrims to come and discover their history. Hrastovlje Hrastovlje

BREZJE HRASTOVLJE SVETA GORA The Basilica of Mary Help of Christians The Church of the Holy Trinity, known for The Basilica of the Assumption of Mary is a Slovenian National Marian Shrine and one the Danse Macabre, with its strong message of is an important sacred place with a rich of the most popular pilgrimage sites in the social equality. This seven-metre long fresco pilgrimage tradition. country. from 1490 speaks to the fact that we are all [email protected] [email protected] equal when we die. www.svetagora.si www.marija.si, www.brezje.si [email protected] www.koper.si PTUJSKA GORA The Basilica of the Virgin Protectress, BOGOJINA with its Relief of Mercy, is considered to be the The Church of the Ascension, designed by most beautiful Gothic monument in Slovenia. the architect Jože Plečnik, is one of the most [email protected] modern sacral buildings in Europe. www.ptujska-gora.si [email protected] www.moravske-toplice.com

MONASTERIES

Slovenia’s interesting and well-preserved ŽIČE CHARTERHOUSE STIČNA CISTERCIAN MONASTERY monasteries are well worth a visit. With The oldest charterhouse in Central Europe The oldest still functioning monastery in their notable architectural and cultural was founded in the 12th century. Since Slovenia was founded in 1132, and today characteristics they have left a significant then, its exceptional architecture, which is visitors can enjoy architectural traces of the mark on the life of the Slovenians. At one considered to be one of the main examples Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque periods. time there were as many as 12 male and 17 of early charterhouse architecture in Europe, Its attractions include a cloister, a church, and female religious orders in Slovenia. has been well preserved. a Museum of Christianity. [email protected] [email protected] OLIMJE MINORITE MONASTERY tic.konjice.si www.sticna.si Throughout history the function of this pleasant-looking grey and white building CHARTERHOUSE OF PLETERJE alternated between castle and a monastery. In the shelter of the Gorjanci Hills lies a Today, it houses Minorite monks, who tend monastery of the Carthusian Order, the to the centuries-old pharmacy and herbal strictest male monastic order in the Roman garden, where various natural healing Catholic Church. You can take a look at the products are made for visitors. interior of the Gothic church, and if you are [email protected] lucky, you will be able to hear monks singing www.olimje.net Gregorian chants in Latin. [email protected] www.kartuzija-pleterje.si TRAVEL AGENT MANUAL AGENT TRAVEL

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Slovenia is a country of sporting challenges and a place where you can put your trust in your own strength! In winter, the slopes of fresh snow attract Alpine and Nordic skiers, snowboarders, tobogganing and snowshoeing enthusiasts – and also those who want to try paragliding over the snowy landscape! When the snow melts, Slovenia becomes a paradise for hikers and cyclists. This is also the time that golf courses all over the country come into their own, not to mention the many lakes and rivers offering everything from rafting to fishing, from sailing to adrenaline-boosting activities such as canyoning. The broad sky and the mysteries of -un derground caves offer even more opportunities for adventurous activities.

HIKING Slovenia is crossed by hiking trails in all direc- There are over 380 themed tourist trails in Slove- Although Slovenia only covers an tions. If you want to experience the genuine nia. Most of them are located within individual area of around 20,000 km2 and can Slovenian countryside, set off on one of the es- tourist destinations or municipalities and lead be traversed diagonally by motor- tablished routes. The Slovenian section of the E6 past various sites of cultural or historical inter- way in less than three hours, it is criss-crossed European Hiking Trail – the Cigler Trail – runs est. By following these trails you can hear stories by almost 10,000 kilometres of marked paths. from the Drava to the Adriatic, while the Slove- of the First World War, discover archaeological Exploring areas that can be covered by car in a nian section of the E7 European Hiking Trail – remains, protected areas and forest paths and matter of minutes can take hours and hours on the Mara Rupena Trail – runs from Dolenjske hear the stories of characters from literature. foot. And the more you stray from main routes, Toplice to Žužemberk. The Via Alpina, 5,000 the more you realise that walking is the right kilometres long and divided into 341 one-day BIKING way to discover the true beauties of Slovenia. stages, runs through eight Alpine countries. Slovenia is almost irresistible for Fifty-two hikers’ hotels located along footpaths cyclists. Over 250 marked cycling offer specialised accommodation. You can also The Julian Alps hiking trail takes you to the routes and Slovenia’s varied land- sleep in climbers’ huts, either in the mountains sanctuary of the Julian Alps, to Triglav National scape offer opportunities for adventures on or in lower-lying areas. Huts in high mountain Park, Lake Bohinj and the idyllic Lake Bled, the two wheels that are anything but ordinary. areas are open in summer, while in other areas emerald-green beauty of the Soča River and all Cycle through the Karst or along panoramic they are open all year round (at weekends). the way to the vineyard hills of Brda. routes to wonderful Alpine views.

Explore the Slovenian section of the Drava Cy- cling Route, which runs through 4 countries and has a total length of about 710 km. Soča valley

You can cycle by lakes or along the coast, among vineyards and through villages. You can even cycle through an abandoned mine in Mežica! As well as road cycling tours through nature parks, spa towns and rural areas, and cycle paths in the outskirts of towns, Slovenia has a growing number of mountain bike trails. Beginners and professionals will be happy to ride on the biking trails in the many bike parks: Kranjska Gora, Krvavec, Cerkno, Vogel, Pohor- je, Golte, Rogla. The Singletrack park Jamnica TRAVEL AGENT MANUAL AGENT TRAVEL

50 compete each year in stage race cycling events. cycling race stage in year each compete stars cycling international Tourthe of Slovenia, At pass. mountain Slovenian highest to the ride you where to Vršič, Ride the in participate can you September, of Saturday first the On June. in Ljubljana in place takes which Marathon, Franja renowned the world, the in marathons cycling best one of the to visit welcome You also are trips. cycling for family perfect are regions Primorska and Europe”.Dolenjska in The Pomurje, trail flow longest “the boasts Peca mountain nearby the while singletracks, exciting with riddled is and Maribor host FIS World Cup competitions. World Cup FIS competitions. host Maribor and Gora Kranjska year Every world. the in best the among are who skiers professional successful boast can Slovenia developed. was on snow skis the over of travelling method aunique where Plateau, Bloke on the 17th the in century began story The Alps. of the side sunny on the sports SKIING AND WINTER SPORTS SPORTS WINTER AND SKIING become one of the most popular popular most one of the become has of how skiing us reminds skiers theBloke of tradition still-vital The most of the ski resorts are close to major close towns. are resorts ski of the most since town, around a walk take skiing, After snow. the enjoy you really that sure make will languages, different speak who instructors, ski and schools ski Numerous resorts. ski Slovenian at all ski you can which with ticket Pass Ski single a Obtain skiers. experienced as well as children and for beginners suitable is terrain diverse The andatmosphere. homely a pleasant offer which resorts ski of small acountry is Slovenia Slovenia. into extends that Alps of the section the in centres ski areten over There experience. adifferent promises already landscape green the May, into when extend sometimes can season the slopes highest-lying the On to March. December from runs Slovenia in season skiing The pursuits. winter other and snowshoeing, sledding, snowboarding, touring, ski skiing, Nordic and for of Alpine lovers destination a great is Slovenia tradition, sports winter extraordinary an Boasting Centre. Sports Olympic a modern also is centre flying and jumping aski Planica, Centre. biathlon first the as famous is Pokljuka

Planica Nordic Centre Kranjska Gora [email protected] T: (0)41 +386 849 650 Selca 51, SI-4227 Sv. Lenart o. d. vrh, Stari STC VRH STARI [email protected] T: (0)2 +386 50 98 883 Gradec SI-2380 Slovenj 43, trg Glavni o. Vabo, d. KOPE [email protected] T: (0)41 +386 313 953 SI-5230 Bovec 43, Dvor Javni zavod Sončni Kanin KANIN [email protected] T: (0)3 +386 11 00 839 Mozirje SI-3330 19 c, Radegunda o. d. Golte, GOLTE [email protected] T: (0)4 +386 12 97 572 jezero Bohinjsko SI-4265 6, Ukanc d. d. Vogel, VOGEL •www.ski-cerkno.com [email protected] T: (0)5 +386 374 00 34 SI-5282 Cerkno 8, trg Sedejev o. d. podjetje, turistično gostinsko Cerkno Hotel CERKNO [email protected] T: (0)4 +386 252 59 11 Gorenjskem na Cerklje 76, SI-4207 Grad d. d. Krvavec, RTC KRVAVEC [email protected] T: (0)3 +386 757 00 71 SI-3214 15, Roglo na Zreče Cesta Programme Tourism d.d. Unior ROGLA [email protected] T: (0)8 +386 99 99 388 SI-2000 1, Maribor ulica Mlinska o. d. Marprom, podjetje Javno POHORJE MARIBORSKO [email protected] T: (0)4 00 +386 94 580 Gora Kranjska SI-4280 103 a, cesta Borovška d.d. Gora, Kranjska Žičnice RTC GORA KRANJSKA CONTACT INFORMATION [email protected] Planica Rateče 4283 CENTRE NORDIC PLANICA •www.golte.si •www.vogel.si •www.kr-gora.si •www.rogla.eu •www.starivrh.si •www.visitpohorje.si • •www.rtc-krvavec.si •www.kope.si www.nc-planica.si •www.kanin.si 51 TRAVEL AGENT MANUAL 52 TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL small area ranks our country among among country our ranks area small percent of the Earth’s surface, yet of it Earth’s the percent surface, all known living creatures and more more and creatures living known all www.spz.si [email protected] 51 +386 543 226 fax: tel., SI-1000 25, Ljubljana Celovška FEDERATION DIVING SLOVENIAN www.rafting-zveza.si [email protected] 757-257 41 +386 tel: SI-1000 c 25, Ljubljana Celovška. FEDERATION RAFTING SLOVENIAN www.slovenia.info/golf [email protected] (GIZ GOLF) ASSOCIATION TOURISM GOLF SLOVENIAN www.zgvs.si [email protected] Ljubljana 9, 1000 ulica Dvorakova ASSOCIATION GUIDE MOUNTAIN SLOVENIAN www.pzs.si [email protected] 691 45 143 +386 fax: 680 45 143 +386 tel: 9,p. p. 214, SI-1001Dvorakova Ljubljana OF SLOVENIA ASSOCIATION ALPINE www.activeslo.com [email protected] 15898224 +386 fax: 130 15898 +386 tel: SI-1000 13, Ljubljana Dimičeva CCIS – CENTRES OF MOUNTAIN CHAMBER www.slovenia-outdoor.com [email protected] / [email protected] 566 41 646 +386 tel: SI-1000 13, Ljubljana Dimičeva Slovenia. in destinations partner and hotels biking and hiking specialist of Association SLOVENIA BIKING AND HIKING CONTACT INFORMATION animal and plant species in such a such in species plant and animal The coexistence of around 24,000 of around coexistence The Slovenia than occupies less 0.004 preserve this wealth through wise, wise, through wealth this preserve is home to more than 1 percent of 1percent to than home more is than 2 percent of all land species. species. land of all 2percent than the richest in Europe. in We can richest the green measures in tourism! in measures green S NIA LOVE GREEN www.sport-ljubljana.si/Golf_center/ • [email protected] T: /+38641600918 +38683 841276 Stanežiče, 1210 Šentvid Ljubljana Golf CentreStanežiče [email protected] •www.golfarboretum.si T: +386183180/ 51395777 Volčji Potok Radomlje 1235 43g, Golf Arboretum, Ljubljana [email protected] •www.golf-ljubljana.si T: +38641903555 Smlednik 200,1216 Smlednik Golf Course Ljubljana Diners Cubo •www.zlati-gric.si/#[email protected] T: +38637580362/41780405 Škalce 91,3210SlovenskeKonjice Golf Course Zlati Grič [email protected] •www.brdo.si T: 10 00 +3864260 Predoslje 39,4000 Kranj ge - Brdo Golf Course and Practice Ran [email protected] •www.golf-kg.si T: +38645881374 Gora Kranjska Čičare 2,4280 GoraKranjska Golf Club •www.golfbovec.si [email protected] T: +38640 466900/+38640 306626 Podklopca Bovec 15, 5230 Bovec Golf Club [email protected] •www.royalbled.com T: +38612009901 Lesce Vrba 4248 37a, Royal Bled 2018. Golf is one of the most prestigious sports you can enjoy in Slovenia’s great outdoors. Slovenia’s great in enjoy you can sports prestigious most one of the is 2018. Golf in Travel Golf Market International –the IGTM prestigious the proud hosted to have is Slovenia Year of the 2015. Destination Golf covered Undis the Slovenia Tour declared (IAGTO) of Golf Operators Association 2015, International In the GOLF ropean championships in various categories – have been hosted by many of these courses. courses. of these many by hosted been –have categories various in championships ropean Eu even –and tournaments professional and amateur Many country. the across courses 1937, on 16 around enjoy since golf you can today Slovenia and present in been has Golf

[email protected] •www.lipica.org/golf T: 17 +3865 739 24/+38641750440 5,6210Lipica Sežana Lipica Golf Club [email protected] •www.amon.si T: +3863810 9066 Podčetrtek 24,3254 Olimje Podčetrtek Olimje, A Golf Club [email protected] •www.golfradenci.si T: +38659900562/40 605 130 Radenci Rihtarovci 9252 32, Golf Club Radenci [email protected] •www.golf-ptuj.si T: +38627889110 cesta Ptuj 13,Mlinska 2250 Golf Club Ptuj [email protected] •www.golf-livada.si T: 5066 +3862512 MoravskeKranjčeva 9226 12, Toplice Moravske Toplice Livada Golf Course, [email protected] •www.terme-catez.si T: +38674574246 4,8261 Jesenice Dolenjskem na Rajec Golf Club Mokrice Castle [email protected] •www.golf-otocec.si T: +38641304 444 Otočec Grajska cesta 2,8222 Golf Grad Otočec [email protected] •www.golftrnovo.si T: +38651366690 Cesta dveh cesarjev, 1000 Ljubljana Golf Trnovo Ljubljana

Royal Bled Golf course - - ronmentally friendly fun on Slovenia’s rivers. on Slovenia’s rivers. fun friendly ronmentally envi and safe to organise on hand are guides qualified with clubs sports Numerous visitors. adrenaline-thirsty and demanding most the for opportunities limitless offers Kobarid, and Tolmin Bovec, past winds that river mountain wild The special. very something is Excellence of Destination of European title the boasts things other among that avalley through Soča wild the down but atrip of Slovenia’s rivers, on many experiences unforgettable enjoy can You nature. unspoilt in recreation and aline adren of fun, combination perfect resent the and safe diving courses. diving safe and escorts dive offer also schools Diving guide. of aqualified company the in permitted only therefore is and one, demanding extremely but an experience special avery is caves karst of exploration underwater The sea. and lakes ified riding instructors in some riding centres. riding some in instructors riding ified andqual instructors expert are There farms. ist tour on individual and Sobota Murska in Castle Rakican Castle lodge, Lepena the Kranju, pri at Brdo possible is riding horse Lipica, as well As dressage. in competitions World and Cup events equestrian traditional avenue of international as famous also is ca Lipi of equestrianism. centre Slovenian the definitely is ability learning great and step graceful and firm for their famous are which horses Lipizzaner of the birthplace the Lipica, sports. equestrian in and horses with farms DIVING the underwater world of its rivers, rivers, world of its underwater the you to discover invites Slovenia ing, canoeing and rafting –rep rafting and canoeing ing, kayak – sports water three These RAFTING CANOEING, KAYAKING, HORSE RIDING HORSE saddle’ at riding centres, tourist tourist centres, at riding saddle’ the in ‘holidays in interest in increase a recent been has There ------twenty are open to visitors. open are twenty more than alittle but only of them 11.000 over discovered have far, they so year; every caves new discover speleologists Slovenia, In Karst. the in particularly world, subterranean country has a very extensive avery has country the as Slovenia in exploration cave of tradition is a long There CAVES EXPLORING

Lipica Pivka Cave Kayaking in Soča River - www.jamarska-zveza.si [email protected] 142-93-444 +386 fax: 142-93-440 +386 tel: SI-1000 6, pot Ljubljana Lepi SLOVENIA OF ASSOCIATION SPELEOLOGICAL www.ptice.si [email protected] 11 81 1425 +386 fax: 75 58 1426 +386 tel: SI-1001 2990, p.p. 2, Ljubljana Tržaška SLOVENIA BIRDLIFE – OF SLOVENIA) ASSOCIATION (BIRDWATCHING DOPPS www.lovska-zveza.si [email protected] 12410 +386 926 fax: T: 12410 +386 910 9, SI-1000 Ljubljana Župančičeva SLOVENIAN HUNTING ASSOCIATION www.zzrs.si [email protected] 405 12443 +386 fax: T: 400 12443 +386 SI-1000 61a, Ljubljana Gameljne Sp. SLOVENIA OF INSTITUTE RESEARCH FISHERIES www.ribiska-zveza.si [email protected] 95 12 1256 +386 fax: T: 94 12 1256 +386 SI-1000 134, Ljubljana cesta Tržaška OF SLOVENIA ASSOCIATION FISHING www.lipica.org [email protected] 730 57391 +386 fax: T: 580 57391 +386 SI-6210 5, Sežana Lipica FARM STUD LIPICA www.konj-zveza.org [email protected] 265 14347 +386 fax: T: 47 143 +386 264 SI-1000 25, Ljubljana Celovška ASSOCIATION EQUESTRIAN SLOVENIAN www.sffa.org [email protected] SI-1352 d, 72 Preserje Krimom pod Kamnik ASSOCIATION FLIGHT FREE SLOVENIAN people. of local the hospitality the hidden corners and experience most to the bicycle discover to nature. kind is that Travel by environmentally holiday friendly an choose and of Slovenia beauties the and nature Respect S NIA LOVE GREEN 53 TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL 54 TRAVEL AGENT MANUAL surface area falls within protected protected within falls area surface magnificent TriglavNational Park, A full 36 percent of Slovenia’s percent 36 A full three regional parks and 40 40 and parks regional three zones. We are proud of our We ofzones. our proud are S NIA LOVE landscape parks. GREEN

Triglav Nordic Center ( Center Nordic Planica of hill flying ski amagnificent over ( beds river mountainsKanin ( the in up high Bovec, gorges in wild above ziplines down Slide Slovenia. in parks zipline daring most the visit you must then ture, adven unforgettable and crazy areally have to you However, wish if Slovenia. around parks adventure and adrenaline many in the limits of the fishing season! season! fishing of the limits the to observe sure be we must life, of aquatic ty diversi the and environment the to conserve order in beauty, and Alpine blue-green this in to fish able to be privilege areal It is relished. to be atreat adoubt without is Soča ald-green emer the on fishing for fly whom anglers, for demanding a magnet are lakes and ponds rivers, streams, Slovenia’s fishing. at fly hand your to try invitation an are waters the in of life wealth a well-conserved and nature of unspoilt tranquillity the of watercourses, line-filled zipline adventure adventure zipline line-filled adrena You an enjoy can ZIPLINE water. Over 27,000 kilometres 27,000water. kilometres Over of terms in Europe in countries richest one of the is Slovenia FLY FISHING & FISHING www.zipline-dolinka.si www.planica-zipline.si www.zipline.si ) , above above , ) ). , and and , - - - -

Flyfishing, Soča river Zipline, Bovec Hiking in Koroška Mountain climbing in the Julian Alps Julian the Mountain climbing in

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING ers will enjoy putting themselves to the test below The more difficult trails and rock faces the edge of the Karst, on the 500-metre-wide cliff in the high mountains of Slovenia cre- in Osp, which together with nearby Mišja Peč rep- ate countless natural climbing areas. resents one of the most important climbing areas You can combine climbing with other in Europe. You will also find several climbing are- holiday activities, but climbing conditions in Slo- as in the area around Celje. venia are good enough for a climbing adventure of several weeks. It goes without saying that on BIRD WATCHING mountain paths suitable footwear and clothing Numerous protected areas, well-con- are an essential condition of safety and enjoy- served natural conditions and the ment. The area around Bled and Bohinj, which is efforts of nature protection organ- also an ideal area for outdoor recreation in the isations mean that many birds remain in or heart of the Alps, offers everything that a moun- return to Slovenia. The Ljubljansko Barje wet- tain climber could desire. The rock formations lands, Lake Cerknica, the Notranjska Region- of the Karst and the coastal area hide many yet al Park, the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park and undiscovered climbing locations. Beginners can many other areas are true nature reserves get their first taste of climbing on the artificial where ornithologists and other visitors can climbing wall in Postojna. Recreational climbers even observe the very rarest species. can head for the climbing areas in Vipava, Črni Kal and Vipavska Bela, while experienced climb- Bird watching TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

55 Dolenjske Toplice Thermal Spa Toplice Dolenjske

SLOVENIA SPAS

The natural therapeutic effects of thermal water, the beneficial effect of sea and mountain climates with aerosols, salt water and saltpan mud, therapeutic peloids and peat are the medicinal substances that can be found in abundance in Slovenian na- ture and that form the basis for the operation of 15 Slovenian natural health resorts. In addition to a wide range of saunas, massages, personal care and health treatments, Slovenian health resorts also offer many specialties due to the various climate features. These resorts are located in different parts of Slovenia, from the seaside to the rolling hills of Dolenjska and Posavje, along the Savinja and Sotla River valleys, and all the way to the Pannonian plains.

HEALTH RESORT TREATMENT Improve your health with the help of nature, knowledge and experience.

Nature and medicine hand in hand Unlike other healthcare institutions, medical treatment in Slovenian Thermana Thermana Laško natural health resorts is always connected with the use of natural thera- peutic factors. These do not only include thermal, thermal-mineral, and mineral drinking water, but also climatic factors at suitable elevations, peat, seawater and brine, salt pan mud, aerosols for inhaling, mud with healing properties, and other mineral peloids. Each therapeutic factor has been thoroughly studied, and their effects have been proven. Spe- cialised doctors and balneologists advise their use according to specific medical needs of the individual. Indications covered All Slovenian natural health resorts are ideal for treating rheumatic con- ditions and musculoskeletal injuries, and most are also good for treating neurological diseases and neurotic disorders. Many health resorts are known for treating cardiovascular diseases, skin diseases, metabolic dis- eases, and disorders of the kidneys, the urinary tract, and the respiratory organs. Medical centres and clinics In connection with various indications, specialist clinics and consulta- tion offices have opened in all health resorts. Some spas include compre- hensive medical centres, and others have centres for specific conditions and diseases. Among the various Slovenian health resorts are a centre for cardiovascular diseases, a holistic centre for menopause and andropause, a centre for multiple sclerosis, for urinary incontinence, for rehabilita- tion following breast reconstruction, and many others. TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

56 PREVENTION - MEDICAL WELLNESS developed programmes and experiences which redirect us back to our- selves. Learn how to manage stress, learn about self-healing techniques, Preserve your health. Prevent diseases. relax. Programmes for preventing lifestyle diseases take into account the lat- est medical findings concerning particular indications. They are based on individualised holistic treatment of guests. They combine modern medicine with natural therapeutic factors and traditional medicine ex- perience. Dedicated programmes All Slovenian health resorts will surprise you with their specific preven- Thermal Spa Olimia tive programmes such as anti-stress therapies, anti-ageing programmes, programmes for managers, for mothers-to-be, for a healthy spine, and the like. In many of them, you can choose a slimming or detox programme. Therapeutic approaches Medical and therapeutic massages, special massages, baths, wraps and peeling treatments are used in addition to recognised natural factors, sports exercise, and relaxation activities, so you will be on the right path to preserve your health. They are carried out under expert supervision, and following a preliminary individual consultation with guests. Nutrition and dietetics At health resorts, special attention is paid to healthy nutrition and the provision of suitable dietetic menus for the various needs and wishes of AQUAFUN & THERMAL WATER PARKS guests. When dishes are prepared, special attention is paid to the effects of vital food and its local origin. Spa break and water fun Slovenian spas have an abundance of outdoor and indoor water areas for swimming in all seasons. Moreover, they also have massage and thera- peutic pools, and very attractive water parks with slides. Entertainment for children is also available. Swimming, massage, relaxation All thermal health resorts in Slovenia have modern swimming pools with thermal water or seawater heated to various pleasant temperatures. These pools have areas for hydro massage, whirlpools, and other relaxing elements. Some health resorts even have Olympic-size pools. Dolenjske Toplice Thermal Spa Thermal Toplice Dolenjske Entertainment, health, fun If you go to the pool, you can enjoy group exercise with an instructor, which will provide you with moments of fun and take care of your health. Various kinds of water aerobics and other forms of exercise improve your circulation, allow you to exhale better, and strengthen your respiratory muscles. And they’re fun. Perfect days by the water In addition to pools, Slovenian spas also provide many outdoor sunbath- ing, food and beverage areas. Some spas even have sunbathing terraces WELLNESS AND SELFNESS for nudists. In summer in particular, there are numerous themed adven- tures for children. Good well-being = Self-care in Slovenian spas. With their traditions, Slovenian health resorts have always been con- nected with the preservation and restoration of health. In the last few decades, their placement in the environment, natural factors and mod- ern professional approach have also made them places for self-discovery. Wellness with pampering, relaxation and treatment programmes are supplemented by selfness programmes – selfness is a lifestyle which puts physical and mental health, and good energy at the centre. Relax with wellness experiences, invigorate yourself with selfness discoveries. Selfness on Slovenian Coast Wellness. Healthy pampering. In all Slovenian health resorts, romantic or beauty pampering, simple re- laxation or the restoration and preservation of well-being with massages, baths, and saunas can be marked by special stories. Selfness. Life as an individual. We inflict most diseases upon ourselves – with the imbalance of the body and spirit. Therefore, Slovenian health resorts and spas have carefully TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

57 SLOVENIA SPAS

SLOVENIAN SPAS ASSOCIATION OLIMIA THERMAL SPA DOLENJSKE TOPLICE THERMAL SPA Teharska 40, SI-3000 Celje Zdraviliška c. 24, SI-3254 Podčetrtek Zdraviliški trg 7, SI-8350 Dolenjske Toplice T: +386 3 5442 111 T: +386 3 8297 000 T: +386 8 205 03 00 fax: +386 3 5442 819 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.terme-olimia.com www.terme-krka.si www.slovenia-terme.si natural curative elements: thermal mineral natural curative elements: thermal mineral water (30 °C - 44 °C); aerosols for inhalation; water (36 °C - 38 °C); medical mud and mineral medical mud and mineral peloids • indication: peloids • indication: rheumatic diseases; inju- rheumatic diseases; injuries to the locomotive ries to the locomotive system; gynaecological system; neurological diseases; skin diseases; diseases; neurological diseases. neurotic disorders. TALASO STRUNJAN TERME 3000 - MORAVSKE TOPLICE Strunjan 148a, SI-6323 Strunjan Kranjčeva 12, SI-9226 Moravske Toplice T: +386 5 6764 100 ČATEŽ THERMAL SPA T: +386 2 5122 200, 5122 280 [email protected] Topliška c. 35, SI-8251 Čatež ob Savi [email protected] www.terme-krka.si T: +386 7 4936 700 www.sava-hotels-resorts.com natural curative elements: sea water and [email protected] natural curative elements: thermal mineral brine, climate; aerosols for inhalation; med- www.terme-catez.si water (62 °C - 73 °C); aerosols for inhalation; ical mud and mineral peloids • indication: natural curative elements: thermal mineral medical mud and mineral peloids • indication: rheumatic diseases; injuries to the locomotive water (42 °C - 63 °C); medical mud and mineral rheumatic diseases; injuries to the locomotive system; skin diseases; respiratory diseases. peloids • indication: rheumatic diseases; inju- system; neurotic disorders; respiratory diseases. ries to the locomotive system; gynaecological THERMANA LAŠKO diseases; neurological diseases. PTUJ THERMAL SPA Zdraviliška cesta 4, SI-3270 Laško Pot v toplice 9, SI-2251 Ptuj T: +386 3 423 21 00 LENDAVA THERMAL SPA T: +386 2 7494 100 [email protected] Tomšičeva 2a, SI-9220 Lendava [email protected] www.thermana.si T: +386 2 5774 100 www.sava-hotels-resorts.com natural curative elements: thermal mineral [email protected] natural curative elements: thermal mineral water (36 °C - 38 °C); medical mud and min- www.sava-hotels-resorts.com water (39 °C) • indication: rheumatic diseases; eral peloids • indication: rheumatic diseases; natural curative elements: thermal mineral injuries to the locomotive system; neurological injuries to the locomotive system; neurological water (62 °C); medical mud and mineral peloids diseases; metabolic diseases; neurotic disorders. diseases; gynaecological diseases, skin diseases. • indication: rheumatic diseases; injuries to the locomotive system; gynaecological diseases; ŠMARJEŠKE TOPLICE THERMAL SPA RADENCI HEALTH RESORT neurological diseases. Šmarješke Toplice 100, Zdraviliško naselje 12, SI-9502 Radenci SI-8220 Šmarješke Toplice T: +386 2 5201 000, 5202 720 T: +386 8 205 03 00 [email protected] [email protected] www.sava-hotels-resorts.com www.terme-krka.si natural curative elements: cold drinking min- natural curative elements: thermal miner- eral water; thermal mineral water (41 °C); al water (32 °C); medical mud and mineral climate; medical mud and mineral peloids peloids • indication: heart and circulatory • indication: heart and circulatory diseases; diseases; rheumatic diseases; injuries to the rheumatic diseases; injuries to the locomotive Rogaška Medical Centre locomotive system; neurological diseases; system; metabolic diseases; kidney and urinary neurotic disorders. tract diseases.

ZREČE THERMAL SPA TOPOLŠICA THERMAL SPA Cesta na Roglo 15, SI-3214 Zreče Topolšica 77, SI-3326 Topolšica T: +386 3 7576 154 T: +386 3 8963 100, 8963 102 [email protected] [email protected] www.terme-zrece.eu www.terme-topolsica.si natural curative elements: thermal mineral wa- natural curative elements: thermal mineral wa- S NIA ter (34.5 °C); medical mud and mineral peloids, ter (32 °C); climate; aerosols for inhalation; med- LOVE GREEN climate peat • indication: rheumatic diseases; ical mud and mineral peloids • indication: heart injuries to the locomotive system; neurological and circulatory diseases; rheumatic diseases; Slovenia is a land of water. In addition diseases; neurotic disorders; respiratory diseas- injuries to the locomotive system; neurological to 27,000 km of watercourses and es; heart and circulatory diseases; eye diseases; diseases; neurotic disorders; respiratory diseases. numerous thermal springs, two mineral kidney and urinary tract diseases. springs also rise in Slovenia. And you can drink the water right out of the tap: it is among the cleanest in Europe! TRAVEL AGENT MANUAL AGENT TRAVEL

58 ROGAŠKA MEDICAL CENTRE Zdraviliški trg 9, SI-3250 Rogaška Slatina T: +386 3 811 70 15 [email protected] www.rogaska-medical.com

natural curative elements: cold drinking min- Spa Thermal Čatež eral water; thermal mineral water (55 °C); aerosols for inhalation; climate medical mud and mineral peloids • indication: heart and circulatory diseases; rheumatic diseases; inju- ries to the locomotoive system; diseases of the digestive system; metabolic diseases; kidney and urinary tract diseases; skin diseases; oral and dental diseases; eye diseases.

DOBRNA THERMAL SPA Dobrna 50, SI-3204 Dobrna T: +386 3 7808 000 [email protected] www.terme-dobrna.si natural curative elements: thermal mineral water (36 °C); climate; aerosols for inhalation; medical mud and mineral peloids; peat • in- dication: rheumatic diseases; injuries to the locomotive system; gynaecological diseases; kidney and urinary tract diseases; neurolog- ical diseases; neurotic disorders. Radenci Health ResortRadenci Health

TERME PORTOROŽ Obala 33, SI-6320 Portorož T: +386 5 692 80 09 [email protected] www.lifeclass.net natural curative elements: salt-pans mud – fango, brine – Aqua Madre, coast- al climate, sea and thermo-mineral water (23 ºC - 25 ºC); indications: locomotion prob- lems and diseases, skin diseases, neurologic diseases, respiratory organ diseases and gy- necological problems. Terme 3000Terme – Moravske Toplice TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

59 TASTE SLOVENIA

SUPREME OFFER INSPIRED BY LUXURIOUS NATURE You can rely on The Slovenia Restaurant Manor owned by the chef Tomaž Kavčič. Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy Awards, which offer a prestigious selection They received four hats, along with Hiša 2021, pampers with its cuisine the most of top 100 gastronomic locations in five Slo- Denk, Ošterija Debeluh, Mak Restau- demanding seekers of authentic flavours. The venian regions. But you can also follow the rant and Strelec. country, which became the world’s first green recommendations of international culinary In addition, a number of other awards destination, surprises with dishes inspired by guides such as Gault & Millau, one of the were given to the exquisite Slovenian chefs: local ingredients. three most influential international guides Igor Jagodic from Strelec restaurant was The best food prepared in Slovenian kitchens in the world of gastronomy. In 2018, anon- declared Chef of the Year 2019, Meta Re- comes from gardens and fields cultivated ymous inspectors crossed Slovenia and in- povž from Gostila Repovž was declared organically. Top chefs and other gastronomic dependently evaluated 130 restaurants, 50 the Traditional Cuisine chef of 2019, Chef experts also use the fruits of the forest and popular events (i.e. pop up places), 50 top of the Future became David Vračko from other native species that grow in the diverse wineries and 15 craft breweries. Slovenian landscapes. MAK restaurant, the title of Young Talent In the Slovenian edition of the guide the belonged to Mojmir Marko Šiftar from The flavours of their dishes are enhanced highest score was 17.5, which was given to Evergreen restaurant, and Janez Bratovž with salt from traditional Adriatic salt-pans, two restaurants, Hiša Franko in Kobarid run who runs JB restaurant was awarded for his honey collected by an indigenous species of by Ana Roš, the World’s Best Female Chef contribution to the progress of Slovenian bee, pumpkin seed and olive oils typical 2017, and Gostilna pri Lojzetu at Zemono contemporary cuisine. of individual regions, wine, which has been drunk here since antiquity, and water, which earned a special place in Slovenia’s Constitution. Supreme quality is ensured by respecting the principles of sustainability and green supply chains.

You can indulge in boutique 5-star gastronomic experiences when visiting Slovenian restaurants, which are ranked among the best that European cuisine has to offer. Ana Roš, Wold's Best Female Chef 2017 TRAVEL AGENT MANUAL AGENT TRAVEL

60 There are as many as 24 gastronomic regions among the peaks of the Alpine Slovenia, the picturesque towns of Mediterranean Slovenia, the mysterious peculiarities of Karst Slovenia, vine-growing hills and plains of the Thermal Pannonian Slovenia and lively images of the capital and LOCAL FOOD IN EXCELLENT INNS • štruklji, dumplings or rolls made of filo Central Slovenia. AND AT TOURIST FARMS pastry or leavened dough, which in Slovenia Dishes typical of each region are further The views from the terraces of top-quality can be stuffed with over 80 different sweet supplemented by excellent beverages: clean restaurants and typical inns – the most and savoury fillings; drinking water can be found everywhere, recognised catering establishments in • Fonda Piran sea bass, a supreme farmed famous mineral water, organically produced Slovenia, which frequently preserve family fish, calamari, stuffed or grilled squid, fruit juices, various types of beer styles, traditions from generation to generation which together with mussels prepared in spirits typical of each individual region and and usually offer regional dishes and typical various local ways prove that Slovenia is also of course superb Slovenian wines from beverages, the same is also true for tourist a sea country. three wine-producing regions. farms – turn the tasting of local and regional cuisine into a first-class experience. The diversity of the landscape is uniquely intertwined in as many as 365 typical Slovenian dishes and beverages, which are usually consumed in different seasons of the year.

The most famous dishes which you can try all year round include: • Kranjska sausage, which is the most well-known Slovenian product with protected geographical indication. It has been popular since 1896. Kranjska sausage goes well with sour cabbage and pickled turnip, which are also typical of Slovenia; • potica, a symbol of Slovenian cuisine and a traditional speciality. With its famous walnut filling and many other fillings, it reigns among different cakes, braid cakes and similar dishes; • prekmurska gibanica, a protected sweet festive cake with layers of apple, cottage cheese, walnut and poppy seed fillings; TRAVEL AGENT MANUAL AGENT TRAVEL

61 62 TRAVEL AGENT MANUAL WINEGROWING REGIONS more than 400-year-old black velvet! velvet! 400-year-old black than more characteristic more run wines than has been preserved in Maribor – a –a Maribor in preserved been has 20 wine roads, linking up as many many as up roads, linking 20 wine The oldest grapevine in the world world the in grapevine oldest The Through the three wine-growing regions of Slovenia and their their and of Slovenia regions as 24 gastronomic regions! S NIA LOVE GREEN

The oldest grapevine, Maribor character, low inalcohol content a and with Cviček–aregisteredboasts with wine riverthe bank of right land Sava theTheon andwhite red wines. winegrowingThe ofCviček and other region REGION POSAVJE WINEGROWING fromwine and many 1917(Ptuj) others. the oldest Slovenian with the cellar archive Maribor), ofEuropecellars part inthis (Vinag, tunnel-shaped one ofthebiggest Maribor), oldest grapevine Vine (the Old House in leadRoads to wonders such the world’s as Trockenbeerenauslese TheWine (TBA) wines. Beerenauslese ice and (BA)wines, wines tested selections, late wines: harvests, quality- outistheir stands particularly What well as for as wines white some red wines. are renowned for quality superior their winegrowingSlovenia The hillsofeastern winegrowingwines.The of noblewhite region REGION PODRAVJE WINEGROWING Roads. and other remarkable features oftheWine the Vipavska areas, the Dobrovo cellar castle and Karst Brda, and Goriška Slovenian Istria House ofRefošk inKoper, thewinegrowers in and many Pinela Zelen, others. the Visit old varieties, white such the local as Rebula, Gaining in prominence are the characteristic Teran,Refošk, ShirazMerlot, and Cabernet. sun produce excellent red such wines, as vineyardsthe inMediterraneanThe basking Wine region ofauthentic native varieties REGION WINEGROWING PRIMORSKA Brestanica and other marvels! under Castle intheRajhenburg housed and other first-classwineries, includingthose “repnice”, sand (Bizeljsko) dug into pits quartz rose the notablelight, Visit and wines. white offersIn addition, theland other pleasantly say effects beneficial has it on your health! distinctive acidic taste. There aremany who

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SLOVENIA MEETINGS

Everything you need to organise even major international events is waiting for you in Slovenia, and at the same time a wealth of opportunities for activities in the vicinity of the event venue! In the heart of Europe, you will find profession- alism combined with the relaxed attitude, security and dependability of hospitable people who speak multiple foreign languages.

SLOVENIAN CONVENTION BUREAU MEET US IN SLOVENIA MEET US BETWEEN THE Vošnjakova ulica 1, 1000 Ljubljana Feel the business opportunity. MEDITERRANEAN AND THE KARST Tel: +386 1 569 1260 Taste the fresh ideas. Portorož and Piran, two beautiful towns offer [email protected] Slovenian Energy underpins all the Slovenia a truly authentic cultural composition of the www.slovenia-convention.com Meetings brand pillars around which we are Mediterranean flair, fascinating history and crafting the latest chapter in our story for inspiring modernity. Every corner of Slovenia meetings and events professionals. One of seems to contain something magical, and this The Slovenian Convention Bureau is a stra- these pillars, of course, is our people. In that include the Green Karst region which is some- tegic partner of the Slovenian Tourist Board quiet, modest way our people are extraordi- thing of a microcosmos of the entire nation. and its role is to provide professional and ob- nary, bringing real and tangible benefits to The Slovenian Mediterranean region can wel- jective advice about relevant offers to meet- your meetings and events. You’ll find that come up to 1,100 delegates. ing and incentive planners. All major meeting team flexibility, 24h smile, high person- and incentive suppliers are members of the al touch and natural charm are recurring MEET US IN THE SPAS Slovenian Convention Bureau which is also themes in our meetings and events story. Slovenia is one of the most water-rich coun- the co-organiser of Conventa, a trade-show- Slovenia has numerous different faces, you tries in Europe. Modern spa facilities are of- with-a-difference, showcasing the “New Eu- can meet us in the cities, in the Alps, by the ten combined with access to meeting rooms, rope” to international meetings and events sea and in the Karst, or in the spas. We’re a which offers the perfect combination for or- professionals. young country, and new to the meetings and ganization of various meetings and events for events industry, so most attendees haven’t up to 1,100 delegates. Most of the spas can be been here before. This makes Slovenia appeal- found in the Central and Eastern parts of the ing for today’s delegates and events profes- country, often in wine-producing regions, so sionals who crave something new, different, for a natural extension to the complete sense off-the-beaten track. of wellbeing a wine tasting is a further high- light! MEET US IN THE CITIES Slovenian cities offer a variety of event loca- MEET US IN THE ALPS tions, creative event and catering solutions Breathe the fresh Alpine air and enjoy the im- with special attention to details. Our cities age of paradise. Slovenia’s Alpine region fea- have rich culture and a human scale, topped tures all year round resorts, congress centres, by professionalism and a young vibe. Sloveni- special and other meetings venues that can an cities can welcome up to 2,200 delegates. host a variety of meetings and events for up to 550 delegates. TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

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SLOVENIA MEETINGS Feel the business opportunity. Taste the fresh ideas.

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GETTING TO & AROUND SLOVENIA

Visiting Slovenia does not require long and complicated organisation. The ADDITIONAL INFORMATION well-organised system of routes to Slovenia and inside the country, the acces- sibility of a wide range of information on the Internet and the widespread op- Motorway vignettes portunity to communicate in your own language simplify the logistics of a trip. Drivers of motorcycles, passenger vehicles and combined vehicles with permissible maximum weight of 3.5 tons pay toll for driving on BY CAR AMZS technical centres in larger towns and cit- motorways and expressways in the Republic By car or coach, enter Slovenia from ies, and drivers in difficulty should dial 1987. of Slovenia with the annual vignette and two Italy, Austria, Hungary or Croatia. Slovenia More information: short-term vignettes, i.e. monthly and weekly is a member of the EU and part of the Schen- www.amzs.si vignette. Half-yearly vignette is only available for one-track vehicles and motorcycles. gen Area. The borders with Italy, Austria and Vignettes are sold at all petrol stations in Slo- Hungary have no border controls and may be Vehicle rental venia and its neighboring countries, at branch crossed anywhere and at any time. At the bor- You can rent a car at specialised agencies in offices of the national and foreign motoring der with Croatia, border checks are carried out towns and at airports. Fleets comprise vehicles associations, at post offices and in some kiosks. in accordance with Schengen standards, and a of various categories. To rent a car you need to simplified procedure is in place for EU citizens. be at least 21 years old and have held a driving For the list of sales points, vignette prices and licence for at least two years. other information please visit Service stations www.dars.si Service stations with petrol pumps are located BY BUS Main traffic regulations about every 30 km along motorways and they You can come to Slovenia by taking • Daytime running lights: operate 24 hours a day. There are also plenty of a coach from many European cities. Most interna- mandatory 00:00 - 24:00 petrol stations in cities and smaller towns. All tional coaches make a stop in Ljubljana. Foreign • Alcohol: max 0, 50 g/kg blood or max. petrol stations offer unleaded petrol, diesel and coach transport providers registered in the EU do 0,24 mg/ litre of exhaled air at certain stations LPG. not require special permits to travel across Slove- • Safety belt: mandatory on all seats nia. Check international coach connections with • Children: up to 150 cm height must use Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) Ljubljana and find information on timetables at child restraint system/child car seat You can fill up with environmentally friendly www.ap-ljubljana.si/en/international-transfers/. • Use of mobile phones: when driving, only LPG at 136 filling stations located around the hands-free telephone set is allowed country. More information: The green FlixBus coaches connecting Slovenia Speed limits www.mylpg.eu with other European cities are also increasingly popular. Motorways 130 km/h Electric vehicles Expressways 110 km/h There are more than 300 charging points avail- Bus connections in Slovenia are good. You can Rural roads 90 km/h able along motorways and in urban centres. take public transport to most of Slovenia’s towns Urban roads 50 km/h More information: and cities and to its countryside. If buses drive www.gremonaelektriko.si on local roads, drivers can make a stop in every town, if you so wish. Bus tickets can be pur- Roadside assistance chased at major bus stations or from the driver. The Automobile Association of Slovenia (AMZS) provides services 24 hours a day. There are 25 TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

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Ljubljana Bus Station Trg OF 4, SI-1000 Ljubljana Bohinj railwayBohinj T: +386 1 2344 600 • fax: +386 1 2344 601 [email protected] www.ap-ljubljana.si

Slovenian Railways Kolodvorska 11, SI-1506 Ljubljana tel: +386 1 29 13 332 [email protected] www.slo-zeleznice.si www.slo-zeleznice.si/sl/potniki/vozni-redi/avtovlak

Port of Koper BY TRAIN Brussels and Amsterdam. Adria Airways is the Vojkovo nabrežje 38, SI-6501 Koper Slovenia is connected to Croatia, only Slovenian air carrier and it operates most of tel: +386 5 66 56 100 • fax: +386 5 63 95 020 GETTING TO & Italy, Austria, Hungary, Serbia, the flights to Ljubljana; however, you can also fly [email protected] Czechia, Germany, and Switzerland, and in- other air carriers, such as Turkish Airlines, Air- www.luka-kp.si directly also to other European destinations. Serbia, AirFrance, LOT, Finnair and Montenegro You can also come to Slovenia by night trains Airlines. You can also fly to one of the foreign Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport AROUND SLOVENIA Zg. Brnik 130a, SI-4210 Brnik-aerodrom with sleeping cars. Slovenia is a part of the Eu- airports in the near vicinity, and access Slovenia rail Global Pass system, which means that this from there by bus, train or rental car. tel: +386 4 20 61 981 [email protected] ticket can also be used to travel to Slovenia. www.lju-airport.si Explore international connections and ex- CRUISING CENTRE tend your adventures in a comfortable way at Koper is not only a strategically Airport Maribor www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/passenger-transport/ important seaport, but an excel- Letališka cesta 10, SI-2312 Orehova vas travelling-abroad. lent starting-point for one-day excursions with- tel: +386 2 629 11 75 in Slovenia. The passenger terminal in Koper is fax: +386 2 629 12 53 The railway network in Slovenia is also ramified. fully equipped to handle cruise ships. The short [email protected] You can find a lot of useful information on the distances in Slovenia give cruise ship passengers www.maribor-airport.si website of Slovenian Railways, and recommen- the opportunity to visit fascinating cultural and Airport Portorož dations for day trips by train around Slovenia natural sites even in the interior of the country. Sečovlje 19, SI-6333 Sečovlje or abroad, a list of affordable connections, and tel: +386 5 617 51 40 a search engine for timetables that will help you MARITIME TRAVEL [email protected] plan your journey are also available. On the Slovenian Adriatic coast www.portoroz-airport.si there are modern marinas in Porto- Take your car on the train rož, Koper and Izola and there is also a special Adria Airways You can take Motorail to go through Slovenia’s Yacht Centre for technical services in Izola avail- Zgornji Brnik 130 h, SI-4210 Brnik longest tunnel through Mt Črna Prst leading able to nautical tourists. All marinas provide tel: +386 1 369 1010 into Bača Valley, taking you from the Gorenjska fuel, which is also available at the public piers. [email protected] www.adria.si region to the Primorska region, more specifically Piran Bay attracts lovers of sailing. Rental of from the Bohinj Valley to the Posočje Valley. sailing boats is available, but you will need a valid skipper’s licence or other qualification to operate Distances to major European cities Vintage trains it. Alternatively, an experienced skipper may be Experience a very special adventure hired together with a sailing boat.

by taking a train driven by a steam LONDON 1500 km MUNICH 410 km engine. The Museum Train travels on a centu- ries-old railway line from Jesenice to Kanal on the PARIS 1260 km VIENNA 385 km BUDAPEST 440 km River Soča. Your journey on the Museum Train VENICE 245 km LJUBLJANA must be booked in advance. More information: ZAGREB 150 km www.abc-tourism.si ROME 765 km Distances to major towns in Slovenia AIR CONNECTIONS Slovenia has three international

airports – Portorož, Maribor and Ljubljana – BRNIK 25 km MURSKA SOBOTA 190 km

but the great majority of flights use airport Jože BLED 62 km Pučnik Ljubljana, which has the advantage of be- MARIBOR 130 km BOVEC 137 km CELJE 80 km ing just 25 kilometres from the capital. LJUBLJANA In addition to the daily flights to many Europe- PORTOROŽ 120 km NOVO MESTO 70 km an cities, there are three low-cost flight providers flying from the main Slovenian international airport Jože Pučnik Ljubljana. They are EasyJet, Transavia and Wizz Air, flying to London, Berlin, ofPort Koper TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

67 Garden Village Bled Village Garden

ACCOMMODATION IN SLOVENIA

HOTELS pean Federation of Campsite Organisations & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hotels in Slovenia are classified Holiday Parks) since 2001, and are equipped into categories ranging from one in line with European standards. Bungalows From luxury hotels to tourist farms, to five stars according to international stand- are available on larger campsites, although ad- from private rooms to camping ards and western European criteria. The exist- vance reservations are recommended. grounds. An exclusive offer of ing choice of accommodation is continually glamping accommodation or staying supplemented by new, state-of-the-art hotels, FARM TOURISM at the vineyard cottages. In Slovenia, some of them purpose-built to meet specif- The diversity offered by the Slove- you will find accommodation to suit ic needs. You can choose between spa hotels, nian countryside: use it to escape every taste. More information: hotels on the coast, hotels in historic town from your everyday routine. Whether you www.slovenia.info/where-to-stay centres and boutique hotels where every guest choose a farm holiday or a wander through the receives personal attention. rural environment, discover the beauties of Hostelling International Slovenia nature. Contact with genuine folk culture and Gosposvetska cesta 86, 2000 Maribor YOUTH HOSTELS unspoilt nature not only offers a total break T: +386 2 234 21 37 Backpackers who want to meet new from everyday cares, it also gives you a chance [email protected], www.youth-hostel.si people and are looking for reasona- to discover Slovenia’s traditions and rural cus- bly priced accommodation will be more than toms that survive to the present day. Spend Association of Tourist Farms of Slovenia happy with the choice of youth hostels in Slo- your holiday in a place where time passes more Trnoveljska 1, SI-3000 Celje venia. Accommodation for the young and the slowly. T: +386 3 491 64 80, 3 491 64 81 young at heart, youth hostels offer genuine [email protected], www.turisticnekmetije.si contact with nature or are situated in town MOUNTAIN HUTS Alpine Association of Slovenia centres. Youth hostels can be found all over Hikers, climbers and all who wish Dvoržakova 9, SI-1001 Ljubljana Slovenia. to spend a few days in the moun- T: + 386 01 43 45 680 tains of Slovenia will find accom- [email protected], www.pzs.si PRIVATE ROOMS modation and shelter from bad weather in the Find a home from home during country’s many mountain huts. Most moun- your holiday in Slovenia in one of tain huts in the Julian Alps are open from May the many private rooms, apartments or holi- to September. Those in lower-lying areas are day houses. The locals who offer this type of open all year round. All offer reasonably priced accommodation will treat you as they would accommodation. their friends or family. Personal contact with SLOVENIA GREEN your hosts gives you the chance to get to know VILLAS AND the real country and its people. COUNTRY HOUSES For the duration of your visit or Find your own green hotel, a tourist CAMPSITES AND GLAMPING holiday you can rent your own farm, or other accommodation with Slovenian and glamping resorts are house or villa. Fully equipped houses are suit- one of the environmental labels (EU ideal starting points for all those able both for family holidays and for business Eco-Label, Green Globe, Travelife, who like to plan their own holidays, who love trips. Some houses are even for sale. Together Tour Cert, Green Key, or Bio Hotels), sports and recreation, and most important- with the house you can hire bicycles and vehi- which has also been given the ly, who wish to spend their vacation in clean cles with driver. Some seaside villas come with sustainable tourism quality label unspoilt natural countryside. Our campsites their own yacht or speedboat. Slovenia Green Accommodation. have been members of EFCO&HPA (the Euro- TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

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SLOVENIA LIFE

Slovenia’s casinos are something of an exception in Europe, since for decades they have promoted a combination of games of chance and relaxation and LINKS TO HAPPINESS entertainment. HIT – UNIVERSE OF FUN This means that you can enjoy performanc- tables and slot machines. For beginners, your The largest casino in Europe, the Perla es by international stars, and after a night first lessons in casino school will initiate you Gaming and Entertainment Centre, of excitement, visit a wellness centre or go in the art of winning. In addition to casinos, joins other casinos in Nova Gorica, nearby on a sightseeing trip. Serious players enjoy there are also a number of gambling saloons Šempeter and Kobarid, Kranjska Gora in privileged access to a salon privé. If you are available all around the country. the Julian Alps, the spa town of Rogaška playing for fun, you can take your place at the Slatina and Mond Casino & Cabaret in Šentilj.

HIT d.d. Delpinova 7a, SI-5000 Nova Gorica

Portorož T: +386 5 336 40 00 [email protected] www.hit.si

HOTELS, SPA & CASINÒ RESORT Portorož where the roulette wheel has been spinning, at several locations, since 1913, has lent its experience also to the casino in Lipica.

Casino Portorož d.d. Obala 75 A, SI - 6320 Portorož T: + 386 5 6760450 [email protected] www.casinos.si

CASINO BLED Catch your luck at more than 200 playing positions in the first casino opened on the shore of Lake Bled in 1927.

Casino Bled d.d. Cesta svobode 15, SI - 4260 Bled T: +386 4 574 1811 [email protected] www.casino-bled.si TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

69 Festival Lent, Maribor

2019 CALENDAR OF MAJOR EVENTS IN SLOVENIA

DATE EVENT LOCATION 19. January FIS Snowboard World cup Rogla 2019 Rogla 20. January - 1. February IPC Alpine Skiing Kranjska Gora 25. - 27. January King Matjaž's Castles Črna na Koroškem 26. January Ice Trophy Kranjska Gora 30. January - 1. February MENT Ljubljana Festival Ljubljana 30. January - 2. February Natour Alpe-Adria: Tourism and Leisure Time Ljubljana 30. January - 3. February World Cup in Winter Swimming Bled 31. January - 2. February XI. International underwater film and photo festival: Walking beneath the sea Slovenske Konjice 1.-2. February 55. Audi Ski World Cup Golden Fox Maribor Maribor 2. - 6. February Winter Festival Ljubljana 8. February Prešeren's Day, a Slovenian cultural holiday across Slovenia 8. February Prešeren Fair Kranj 8. - 10. February FIS Ljubno - World Cup Ski Jumping Ladies Ljubno 2019 Ljubno ob Savinji 18. - 24. February 13th Mountain film festival Ljubljana 23. February - 5. March 59th Kurentovanje - International Masquerade Festival Ptuj 28. February - 6. March Traditional Masquerade Carnival Cerknica Cerknica 2. - 5. March Cerkljanska Laufarija Carnival Cerkno 2. March 66th International Carneval Pust Šoštanjski 2019 Šoštanj 2. March Dragon Carnival in the streets of Ljubljana Ljubljana 2. March Cheerful Carnival Kranj 2. March 11th Istrian Carnival - Istrian Carnival Parade Koper 9. - 10. March FIS Alpine Ski World Cup men - 58th Vitranc Cup Podkoren, Kranjska Gora 10. March Sevnica Salami Festival Sevnica 11. March St. Gregory’s Day - “Light in the Water” Tržič 12. March Gregorjevo - Lovers Day across Slovenia 13. - 20. March 21 st Ljubljana Documentary Film Festival Ljubljana 16. - 19. March European Food Summit 2019 Ljubljana 21. - 24. March FIS Ski jumping World Cup Final Planica 2019 Planica March Carnival celebrations across Slovenia across Slovenia March Restaurant Week across Slovenia TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

70 DATE EVENT LOCATION March - October Open Kitchen food market Ljubljana and other locations 6. - 7. April Istrian running marathon Izola 12. - 14. April Radovljica Chocolate festival Radovljica 13. - 14. April Rebula Wine and Olive Oil Festival Višnjevik 15. April - 2. May Exhibition of flowers in the Arboretum Volčji Potok Volčji Potok 19. - 21. April Easter Regatta Portorož 20. - 21. April IXS European Downhill Cup 2019 Maribor 20. April Brda and Wine Festival Šmartno 26. April International Orange wine festival Izola 27.- 28. April Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Maribor 27. - 28. April Ecomarathon Collio - Brda Brda 27. - 28. April Olive oil and Chard Festival Padna 30. April - 1. May The 1st May celebration with bonfire across Slovenia April - May Slovenian Days of Bobbin Lace Work in Žiri Žiri April - May 14th The Rose Festival Nova Gorica Every weekend April - October Living history at Old castle Celje Celje 4. May 33rd Slovenian Folk Music Festival Bohinjska Bistrica 5. May Collio - Brda MTB CUP marathon 2019 Brda 10. - 12. May Ultra trail Vipava Valley 2019 Vipava Valley 11. - 12. May International Days of Minerals, Fossils and Environment - MINFOS Tržič 15. - 19. May 2019 ECA Wildwater Canoeing European Championship Soča River Valley 16. - 19. May Internautica - International Boat Show Koper 16. - 19. May 24th Jazz Cerkno 2019 Cerkno 17. - 19. May Delicacies of Slovenian Farms Ptuj 17. - 19. May Vinska vigred (Wine Spring) in Bela krajina Metlika 19. May 39th Marathon Three Hearts Radenci 21. - 25. May Druga Godba Festival Ljubljana 24. - 25. May PortoRose2 – Rose & Rosé Festival Portorož 24. - 26. May 47th Refosco Festival Marezige, Koper 24. May - 9. June 13th International Wild Flower Festival Bohinj 24. May Opera night in the City park Maribor 31. May - 1. June 17th Olive, Wine and Fish festival Izola May - July Drava Festival Maribor 1. June - 31. August Summer in Celje Celje 1. June Red Bull Goni Pony Vršič, Kranjska Gora 5. - 9. June 15th International Film Festival “Kino Otok – Isola Cinema” Izola 6. June 9th Blaufrankisch Wine Festival Sevnica 7. - 9. June Maraton Franja BTC City 2019 - Recreational Road Cycling Competition across Slovenia 7. - 8. June Olives, Wine and Fish Festival Izola 7. June - 29. September 33rd International Biennial of Graphic Art Ljubljana 8. - 9. June Cherry Festival Dobrovo, Brda 14. - 16. June 38th Idrija Lace Festival Idrija

14. - 16. June 64th International Rowing Regatta Bled

17. June - 9. September 67th Ljubljana Festival Ljubljana 18. - 22. June 60th Ljubljana Jazz Festival Ljubljana 19. - 23. June Jurjevanje in Bela Krajina Folklore Festival Črnomelj 19. - 23. June 26th Tour of Slovenia Slovenija 20. - 23. June MTB enduro adventure Trans Julius Cerkno, Most na Soči, Bohinj TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL

71 DATE EVENT LOCATION 21. - 23. June Timber Rafting Days 2019 Radeče 21. - 25. June 17th MIFF - Mediterranean Intenational Folklore Festival Piran, Koper 21. - 29. June Festival Lent, international multicultural festival Maribor 22. June Ptuj Castle Games Ptuj 22. June Historial Škofja Loka - Festival of history Škofja Loka 24. - 30. June Brežice, My Town Brežice 27. June - 6. July 22nd "Ana Desetnica" International Street Theatre Festival across Slovenia 28. - 30. June Soča Outdoor Festival Tolmin 28. - 30. June ICF Wildwater Canoeing World Cup Tacen 30. June - 14. July 24th Bled Festival 2019 Bled June - November Festival SEVIQC Brežice 1. - 28. July International Syposium of Sculptors Forma Viva 2019 Kostanjevica na Krki 2. - 7. July 27th Eurofest - European Handball Festival Koper 7. July 28th Cart-Horse Driver's Festival Postojna 11. - 14. July Beer and Flower Festival Laško Laško 16. - 20. July 15th Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival Ljutomer 19. - 20. July Kranfest Kranj 19. - 21. July Bled Days 2019 Bled 19. - 21. July Beekeeping Days Gornji Grad 19. - 27. July Festival Arsana Ptuj 20. July - 4. August Flosarski bal Ljubno ob Savinji 21. - 27. July Metaldays Tolmin 23. July - 4. August 29th Okarina Festival Bled 2019 Bled 26. - 27. July Ethno Weekend Bohinj 26. - 28. July Solčava Days Solčavsko July Lacemaking Days in Železniki Železniki July 49th Beltinci International Folklore Festival Beltinci July Ana's Festival 2019 Rogaška Slatina 2. - 3. August Ptuj Summer Night Ptuj 2. - 4. August SHOTS - International Independent Short Film Festival Slovenj Gradec 3. August FIS Ljubno - FIS Grand Prix Ski Jumping 2019 Ljubno ob Savinji 3. - 31. August Summer Puppet Pier Maribor 5. - 9. August Punk Rock Holiday Tolmin, Sotočje 10. - 11. August 49th Teran Wine and Prosciutto Festival Dutovlje 10. - 25. August 37. Radovljica Festival Radovljica 15. August Roman Games Ptuj 15. - 19. August Overjam International Reggae Festival Tolmin 16. - 17. August Fishermen’s Feast Izola 17. - 26. August Jazz Kamp Kranj Kranj 21. - 24. August Days of Poetry and Wine Ptuj 23. - 25. August 25. Semiška ohcet Semič 23. - 31. August International Festival Mladi levi Ljubljana 23. August - 1. September Annual Stage Festival Ruše Ruše 23. August - 8. September 18th Tartini Festival Piran 24. August Idrija Žlikrof Festival Idrija 24. - 29. August AGRA - International Fair Of Agriculture And Food Gornja Radgona 30. - 31. August Medieval spectacle Land of Celje invites Celje August Jazzinty Jazz Festival Novo mesto

TRAVEL AGENT'S MANUAL AGENT'S TRAVEL August Vinarium Festival - Bogračfest Lendava 72 DATE EVENT LOCATION 1. September Cobblers Sunday - Šuštarska nedelja Tržič 6. - 8. September 49th National Costumes and Clothing Heritage Festival Kamnik 7. September The Soča Rowing Regatta Solkan 9. - 14. September 23rd Festival of Slovenian Film Awards Portorož 10. - 15. September 34th International International Literary Festival Vilenica Karst and Ljubljana 10. - 15. September 52nd International Trade and Business Fair (MOS) Celje 10. - 19. September Festival Maribor Maribor 12. - 29. September EuroVolley 2019 Ljubljana 13. - 15. September Festival of Military History Pivka 13. - 22. September 19th Old Vine Festival Maribor Maribor 14. September Red Bull 400 Planica Planica 14. - 15. September Taste Posavje Krško 15. September 62nd Cows Ball in Bohinj Ukanc, Bohinj 20. September - 5. October Soča Valley Hiking Festival Soča River Valley 22. September I feel Slovenia Ironman 70.3 Slovenian Istria Slovenian Istria 28. - 29. September 11th International Festival of Desserts - Sweet Istria 2019 Koper 28. - 29. September IFSC Climbing World Cup Kranj September 30th Pippi Longstocking Festival Velenje 2. - 5. October 10th European and Mediterranean Film Festival (FEMF) Piran 3. - 16. October Reflections of silver time Idrija 5. October Jestival - Food & Art Festival Kobarid 5. - 6. October Istrian Cycling Marathon Slovenian Istria 18. - 26. October 54th Maribor Theatre Festival Borštnikovo srečanje Maribor 25. October - 6. December Taste Radol'ca Radovljica 27. October 24th Volkswagen Ljubljana Marathon Ljubljana 2. - 30. November November Gourmet Ljubljana Ljubljana 11. November The celebration of St. Martin's Day across Slovenia 13. - 24. November 30th Liffe – Ljubljana International Film Festival Ljubljana 26. November - 1. December Slovenian Book Fair Ljubljana 29. November - 3. January Festive December in Ljubljana Ljubljana 29. November - 5. January Winter Fairytale 2019/20 Bled 30. November Fire spectacle - The Hike of the Parkelj (Krampus) Podkoren, Kranjska Gora 1. - 24. December Happy December in Kranjska Gora Kranjska Gora 1. - 31. December Fairy-tale Celje Celje 1. - 31. December Merry December in Kranj Kranj 1. - 31. December Magical December 2019 Koper 3. December This Merry Day of Culture across Slovenia 6. - 8. December Potica Days - Traditional Slovanian pastry on the island of Bled Bled 6. - 28. December December in Radol'ca Radovljica 18. - 30. December Ptuj Fairy Tale Ptuj 25. - 30. December Live Nativity Scene in the Icy kingdom Mojstrana December Festive December in Maribor Maribor December Loka in snow Škofja Loka December The Living Nativity Scene in Postojna Cave Postojna Cave December International Exhibition of Christmas Crib on Sveta Gora Sveta Gora December Christmas/New Year's Fairs across Slovenia December Outdoor New Year’s Eve Celebrations across Slovenia

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