{"id":5134,"date":"2020-06-29T15:39:14","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T13:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/?p=5134"},"modified":"2022-05-25T11:26:11","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T09:26:11","slug":"the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Slovenia in the Summer: 2022 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Another year, another update to our guide to visiting Slovenia in the Summer. This stunning country thrives in the sunshine as its land is lush with shades of green, the Alps towering in the distance, and crystal clear glacial water for a cool down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slovenia might not be on your radar for travel plans this summer, but I won&#8217;t be the first to tell you that no one is disappointed in stopping by for a visit. Most travelers tell me that they wish they could stay longer or can&#8217;t wait to return again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slovenia has not just the Alps and forests, but it has the Mediterranean, it has thermal waters, breathtaking views, and once in a lifetime experiences surrounded in unspoiled nature. I didn&#8217;t even mention the world-renowned chefs, wines, and food that are shockingly accessible (see: affordable). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t sleep on Slovenia. This emerald gem will be your next favorite getaway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I created this guide out of love for this country (my second home) and to help visitors get the most out of their time here. There is a lot to do and see. Can you believe that I have nearly 50 articles all about Slovenia?! It has been a labor of love and I hope that you will find something inspiring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling to Slovenia? Don&#8217;t forget to check out these guides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/slovenia-itinerary\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">The Complete Slovenian Itinerary Planner<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/castles-in-slovenia\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">The Ultimate Guide to Castles in Slovenia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-ljubljana-slovenia\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How to Spend One Day in Ljubljana<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/an-introduction-to-slovenian-cuisine\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">An Introduction to Slovenian Food<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffeded; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\">This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a commission on purchases made through the links. This is at no additional cost to you and helps keep the site running.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a107ad6d2613\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a107ad6d2613\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Safety_and_Health_in_Slovenia\" title=\"Safety and Health in Slovenia\">Safety and Health in Slovenia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Summer_Festivals_and_Events_in_Slovenia\" title=\"Summer Festivals and Events in Slovenia\">Summer Festivals and Events in Slovenia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#ALL_SUMMER\" title=\"ALL SUMMER\">ALL SUMMER<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Open_Kitchen_Odprta_Kuhna_Ljubljana_10am_%E2%80%93_9pm_every_Friday\" title=\"Open Kitchen (Odprta Kuhna) Ljubljana | 10am &#8211; 9pm every Friday\">Open Kitchen (Odprta Kuhna) Ljubljana | 10am &#8211; 9pm every Friday<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#JUNE\" title=\"JUNE\">JUNE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#MENT_Ljubljana_June_8th-10th\" title=\"MENT Ljubljana| June 8th-10th\">MENT Ljubljana| June 8th-10th<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Open_Wine_Cellars_Dnevi_odprtih_kleti_2022_Goriska_Brda_June_11th-12th\" title=\"Open Wine Cellars (Dnevi odprtih kleti) 2022 Gori\u0161ka Brda | June 11th-12th\">Open Wine Cellars (Dnevi odprtih kleti) 2022 Gori\u0161ka Brda | June 11th-12th<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Street_Food_Market_Maribor_Maribor_June_16th-18th\" title=\"Street Food Market Maribor Maribor | June 16th-18th\">Street Food Market Maribor Maribor | June 16th-18th<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Lent_Festival_Maribor_June_24th-July_2nd\" title=\"Lent Festival Maribor | June 24th-July 2nd\">Lent Festival Maribor | June 24th-July 2nd<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#JULY\" title=\"JULY\">JULY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Gin_and_Brin_Festival_Dutovlje_July_1st-2nd\" title=\"Gin and Brin Festival Dutovlje | July 1st-2nd\">Gin and Brin Festival Dutovlje | July 1st-2nd<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Film_Under_the_Stars_Film_pod_zvezdami_Ljubljana_July_14th_%E2%80%93_August_6th\" title=\"Film Under the Stars (Film pod zvezdami) Ljubljana | July 14th &#8211; August 6th\">Film Under the Stars (Film pod zvezdami) Ljubljana | July 14th &#8211; August 6th<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#AUGUST\" title=\"AUGUST\">AUGUST<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Floating_Castle_Sneznik_Castle_Stari_trg_pri_Lozu_August_4th-7th\" title=\"Floating Castle Sne\u017enik Castle (Stari trg pri Lo\u017eu) | August 4th-7th\">Floating Castle Sne\u017enik Castle (Stari trg pri Lo\u017eu) | August 4th-7th<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Teran_and_Prosciutto_Festival_praznik_terana_in_prsuta_Dutovlje_August_TBA\" title=\"Teran and Prosciutto Festival (praznik terana in pr\u0161uta) Dutovlje | August TBA\">Teran and Prosciutto Festival (praznik terana in pr\u0161uta) Dutovlje | August TBA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Street_Food_Market_Maribor_Maribor_August_25th-27th\" title=\"Street Food Market Maribor Maribor | August 25th-27th\">Street Food Market Maribor Maribor | August 25th-27th<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Idrija_Zlikrofi_Festival_Praznik_idrijskih_zlikrofov_Idrija_August_20th\" title=\"Idrija \u017dlikrofi Festival (Praznik idrijskih \u017elikrofov) Idrija | August 20th\">Idrija \u017dlikrofi Festival (Praznik idrijskih \u017elikrofov) Idrija | August 20th<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Hotiza_Fishing_Days_Hotiza_TBA\" title=\"Hotiza Fishing Days Hotiza | TBA\">Hotiza Fishing Days Hotiza | TBA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Bogracfest_Lendava_TBA\" title=\"Bogra\u010dfest Lendava | TBA\">Bogra\u010dfest Lendava | TBA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#SEPTEMBER\" title=\"SEPTEMBER\">SEPTEMBER<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Lendava_Grape_Harvest_Lendava_TBA\" title=\"Lendava Grape Harvest Lendava | TBA\">Lendava Grape Harvest Lendava | TBA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#The_Old_Vine_Festival_Maribor_Sept_29th_%E2%80%93_October_2nd\" title=\"The Old Vine Festival Maribor | Sept 29th &#8211; October 2nd\">The Old Vine Festival Maribor | Sept 29th &#8211; October 2nd<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Things_to_Do_in_Slovenia_in_the_Summer\" title=\"Things to Do in Slovenia in the Summer\">Things to Do in Slovenia in the Summer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Seaside_and_Swimming_Experiences\" title=\"Seaside and Swimming Experiences\">Seaside and Swimming Experiences<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Trip_to_Koper_and_Piran\" title=\"Trip to Koper and Piran&nbsp;\">Trip to Koper and Piran&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Visit_the_Velenje_Castle_and_Beach\" title=\"Visit the Velenje Castle and Beach\">Visit the Velenje Castle and Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Take_a_Dip_in_Lake_Bled\" title=\"Take a Dip in Lake Bled\">Take a Dip in Lake Bled<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Cool_off_in_Alpine_Lakes\" title=\"Cool off in Alpine Lakes\">Cool off in Alpine Lakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Adventure_Sports_at_Soca_River\" title=\"Adventure Sports at So\u010da River\">Adventure Sports at So\u010da River<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Hiking_and_Nature_Experiences\" title=\"Hiking and Nature Experiences\">Hiking and Nature Experiences<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Visit_Triglav_National_Park\" title=\"Visit Triglav National Park\">Visit Triglav National Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#Food_and_Wine_Experiences\" title=\"Food and Wine Experiences\">Food and Wine Experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\/#City_Breaks_and_Castles\" title=\"City Breaks and Castles\">City Breaks and Castles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_and_Health_in_Slovenia\"><\/span>Safety and Health in Slovenia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Safety in most cases in Slovenia is not even a question. I have traveled around on my own to many remote corners of the country and had no issues or hesitations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do be mindful of pickpocketers in Ljubljana&#8217;s center. It can happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2021 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Global_Peace_Index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Peace Index<\/a> has Slovenia ranking 5th in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/travel-safety-1440x810.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/travel-safety-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/travel-safety-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/travel-safety-scaled.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelriskmap.com\/#\/planner\/map\/security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel Risk Map<\/a> highlights Slovenia&#8217;s insignificant risk to violence or crime. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In regards to any ongoing health and medical situations, please check local regulations, follow the rules, stay safe, and be kind. Here are some resources available in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.si\/en\/topics\/coronavirus-disease-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Republic of Slovenia Offical Website<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.policija.si\/eng\/newsroom\/news-archive\/103470-crossing-the-state-border-during-the-coronavirus-epidemic\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Slovenian Police Department<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.si\/en\/topics\/coronavirus-disease-covid-19\/border-crossing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Republic of Slovenia Border Crossing During COVID-19<\/a> (includes countries on red list)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summer_Festivals_and_Events_in_Slovenia\"><\/span>Summer Festivals and Events in Slovenia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below I will be adding interesting events or opportunities for tourists throughout the summer. Using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitljubljana.com\/en\/visitors\/plan-your-visit\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ljubljana tourism events page<\/a> is a great way to see what events are taking place including temporary exhibitions at museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Jump ahead to&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#June\" class=\"rank-math-link\">JUNE <\/a>|&nbsp;<a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#July\">JULY<\/a> | <a href=\"#August\">AUGUST<\/a> | <a href=\"#September\">SEPTEMBER<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to see your event here, reach out at admin [at] wanderinghelene.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#ffeded\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ALL_SUMMER\"><\/span>ALL SUMMER<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_Kitchen_Odprta_Kuhna_Ljubljana_10am_%E2%80%93_9pm_every_Friday\"><\/span>Open Kitchen (Odprta Kuhna)<br>Ljubljana | 10am &#8211; 9pm every Friday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Friday throughout the summer in the beautiful Poga\u010darjev Square you will find rows of stands each one with delicious offerings. You can explore Slovenian cuisine, Turkish, Iranian, Chinese, vegetarian, and more at this highly popular event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.odprtakuhna.si\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\">official Site for updated times and vendors.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/odprta-kuhna-ljubljana-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"Open Kitchen market in Ljubljana\" class=\"wp-image-2894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/odprta-kuhna-ljubljana-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/odprta-kuhna-ljubljana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/odprta-kuhna-ljubljana-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/odprta-kuhna-ljubljana-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/odprta-kuhna-ljubljana-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/odprta-kuhna-ljubljana-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/odprta-kuhna-ljubljana-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/odprta-kuhna-ljubljana-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/odprta-kuhna-ljubljana-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/odprta-kuhna-ljubljana-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/odprta-kuhna-ljubljana-72x48.jpg 72w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/odprta-kuhna-ljubljana.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"June\" style=\"background-color:#ffeded\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JUNE\"><\/span>JUNE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MENT_Ljubljana_June_8th-10th\"><\/span>MENT<br>Ljubljana| <em>June 8th-10th<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>MENT is a music festival that showcases local, regional, and Eastern European music &#8211; but also includes artists from across Europe. This year the festival is a three-day event across the city with over 70 musical artists confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ment.si\/en#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event page<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_Wine_Cellars_Dnevi_odprtih_kleti_2022_Goriska_Brda_June_11th-12th\"><\/span>Open Wine Cellars (Dnevi odprtih kleti) 2022<br>Gori\u0161ka Brda | <em>June 11th-12th<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A yearly wine festival celebrating Rebula (Ribolla) in Gori\u0161ka Brda with 34 different vineyards participating. It is hosted by Kontrabant. The day is spent wandering around vineyards, taking wine cellar tours, and of course wine tasting. \ud83c\udf77 Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/open-wine-cellar-days-in-goriska-brda\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">my experience at DOK.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/1RnvbswQz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook event page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Street_Food_Market_Maribor_Maribor_June_16th-18th\"><\/span>Street Food Market Maribor<br>Maribor | <em>June 16th-18th<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A festival of food trucks and food stands in the center of Maribor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check their <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/StreetFoodMarketMaribor\/posts\/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook event page<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lent_Festival_Maribor_June_24th-July_2nd\"><\/span>Lent Festival<br>Maribor |<em> June 24th-July <\/em>2nd<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the oldest and largest open-air festivals in Central Europe, the Lent Festival is held in Maribor every year with stages across the city hosting various events. It is a multi-cultural and multi-genre event with performances in pop, jazz, ballet, comedy, circus acts, yoga, and workshops (to list a few!). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.festival-lent.si\/en\/information\/about-us\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a> at the official site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"July\" style=\"background-color:#ffeded\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JULY\"><\/span>JULY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gin_and_Brin_Festival_Dutovlje_July_1st-2nd\"><\/span>Gin and Brin Festival<br>Dutovlje | <em>July 1st-2nd<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A summer festival dedicated to gin! Try local producers&#8217; products, see presentations, and eat traditional Slovene dishes made street food style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GinBrinFestival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Film_Under_the_Stars_Film_pod_zvezdami_Ljubljana_July_14th_%E2%80%93_August_6th\"><\/span>Film Under the Stars (Film pod zvezdami)<br>Ljubljana |<em> July 14th &#8211; August 6th<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This event takes place at the Ljubljana Castle every summer. Watch movies under the stars with Ljubljana beneath you. Films are screened in their original language with English subtitles. English spoken films will have Slovenian subtitles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kinodvor.org\/en\/film-under-the-stars\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Kinodvor&#8217;s event page<\/a> for the schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia44.jpg\" alt=\"idrija zlikrofi\" class=\"wp-image-4972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia44.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia44-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia44-370x493.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia44-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia44-185x247.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia44-740x987.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia44-20x27.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia44-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia44-36x48.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"August\" style=\"background-color:#ffeded\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AUGUST\"><\/span>AUGUST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Floating_Castle_Sneznik_Castle_Stari_trg_pri_Lozu_August_4th-7th\"><\/span>Floating Castle<br>Sne\u017enik Castle (Stari trg pri Lo\u017eu) | <em>August 4th-<\/em>7th<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A several day event that centers around <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sneznik-castle-slovenia\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Sne\u017enik Castle<\/a> with music performances, visual art installations, food and drink stalls, seminars, workshops, puppet shows, and much more. The festival proclaims it is an ethno\/folk\/fusion experience in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the facebook<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/floatingfestival\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\"> page<\/a> for updated information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teran_and_Prosciutto_Festival_praznik_terana_in_prsuta_Dutovlje_August_TBA\"><\/span>Teran and Prosciutto Festival (praznik terana in pr\u0161uta)<br>Dutovlje | <em>August TBA<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A food and wine festival celebrating one of Slovenia&#8217;s beloved wines, Teran, along with their other love, prosciutto. The festival has been taking place since 1970 and is the largest of its kind in Karst. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teraninprsut.si\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more \ud83c\udf77 about exploring the <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/exploring-kras-kraski-prsut-at-prsutarna-scuka\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Karst region in Slovenia<\/a> and tasting its delights!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Street_Food_Market_Maribor_Maribor_August_25th-27th\"><\/span>Street Food Market Maribor<br>Maribor | <em>August 25th-27th<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A festival of food trucks and food stands in the center of Maribor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check their <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/StreetFoodMarketMaribor\/posts\/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook event page<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idrija_Zlikrofi_Festival_Praznik_idrijskih_zlikrofov_Idrija_August_20th\"><\/span>Idrija \u017dlikrofi Festival (Praznik idrijskih \u017elikrofov)<br>Idrija | <em>August 2<\/em>0th<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u017dlikrofi originates in Idrija and Idrija \u017elikrof was the first Slovenian dish to be awarded protected geographical status in 2010. Every year the town of Idrija has a festival to celebrate their beloved dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idrijski-zlikrofi.si\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check the official site<\/a> for the latest information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sad that you will miss the \u017elikrofi festival? \ud83e\udd24 Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/a-food-and-heritage-walk-in-idrija\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">food and hertiage tour<\/a> you can take in Idrija year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotiza_Fishing_Days_Hotiza_TBA\"><\/span>Hotiza Fishing Days<br>Hotiza | <em>TBA<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Life along the Mura River means fish is a pretty important staple in your diet. Here you can have fish prepared in the traditional way done in the village of Hotiza for more than a century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"http:\/\/festivalvinarium.si\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check the official event page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bogracfest_Lendava_TBA\"><\/span>Bogra\u010dfest<br>Lendava | <em>TBA<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bogra\u010d is a type of goulash from the Prekmurje region. It is prepared with three types of meat in equal parts of onion among other ingredients. Each year in Lendava they have a cooking competition lining the street with large cauldrons slowly preparing this delicious treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/festivalvinarium.si\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check the official event page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/open-wine-cellar-days13.jpg\" alt=\"vineyard in Brda\" class=\"wp-image-5150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/open-wine-cellar-days13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/open-wine-cellar-days13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/open-wine-cellar-days13-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/open-wine-cellar-days13-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/open-wine-cellar-days13-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/open-wine-cellar-days13-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/open-wine-cellar-days13-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/open-wine-cellar-days13-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/open-wine-cellar-days13-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"September\" style=\"background-color:#ffeded\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SEPTEMBER\"><\/span>SEPTEMBER<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lendava_Grape_Harvest_Lendava_TBA\"><\/span>Lendava Grape Harvest<br>Lendava | <em>TBA<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"http:\/\/festivalvinarium.si\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check the official event page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Old_Vine_Festival_Maribor_Sept_29th_%E2%80%93_October_2nd\"><\/span>The Old Vine Festival<br>Maribor | Sept 29th &#8211; October 2nd<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A wine festival to kick off the wine season in Slovenia. Explore and taste various Styrian and Slovenian winemakers&#8217; products at this multi-day festival in the place where the oldest grapevine in the world still lives today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staratrta.si\/en\/old-vine-adventures\/events\/the-old-vine-festival\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">official site<\/a> for the latest information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-17-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"view of piran slovenia\" class=\"wp-image-2709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-17-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-17-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-17.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Do_in_Slovenia_in_the_Summer\"><\/span>Things to Do in Slovenia in the Summer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m sharing some of the best things to do in Slovenia during the summer months. These are some of my favorite places and at the top of my recommendations list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seaside_and_Swimming_Experiences\"><\/span>Seaside and Swimming Experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no shortages of water in Slovenia with over 300 lakes, more than 50 rivers, a coastline to the Adriatic Sea, and mineral waters with healing properties throughout the country. Here are some of my personal suggestions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trip_to_Koper_and_Piran\"><\/span>Trip to Koper and Piran&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Piran is my favorite seaside town in Slovenia with the colorful Tartini Square, breathtaking views, and fresh seafood this Venetian influenced town gives you a taste of the Adriatic. Koper is often overlooked next to Piran, but I adore the Medieval center and Tito Square. It is also a great place to get some fried calamari from the market! Both are relatively small places and can be visited in one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/things-to-do-in-koper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">11 Best Things to Do in Koper<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Piran: The Perfect Day Trip to the Slovenian Coast<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Velenje_Castle_and_Beach\"><\/span>Visit the Velenje Castle and Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Velenje is underappreciated by tourists but known and enjoyed by locals. The Velenje Castle is a treat for castle lovers and history buffs with incredible collections you will not see anywhere else. Saying beach is misleading, but this is what it is called in Slovene. Velenje Lake offers swimming, food stands, diving board, restroom facilities, and more for a fresh swimming adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wandering-velenje-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wandering Velenje Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_Dip_in_Lake_Bled\"><\/span>Take a Dip in Lake Bled<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure Lake Bled is famous for its Lake, Bled Island, Bled Castle, and especially krem\u0161nita but did you know that you can swim in the lake? There is a designated area called Grajsko kopali\u0161\u010de (Castle Bathing Area).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/ljubljana-to-lake-bled-day-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ljubljana to Lake Bled Day Trip<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cool_off_in_Alpine_Lakes\"><\/span>Cool off in Alpine Lakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Head up into the Alps to visit Lake Bohinj, Lake Jasna, or Zelenci Nature Reserve for crystal clear waters and dramatic backdrops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/an-alpine-day-trip-from-lake-jasna-to-mangart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">An Alpine Day Trip from Lake Jasna to Mangart<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adventure_Sports_at_Soca_River\"><\/span>Adventure Sports at So\u010da River<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the crowned jewels of Slovenia is the So\u010da River. With striking blue-green color and 138 kilometers long, the So\u010da River is a must-see. For the active and adventurous you can go rafting, kayaking, SUP, fishing, canyoning, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=132440&amp;u=2199652&amp;m=18208&amp;urllink=www%2Eviator%2Ecom%2Ftours%2FBovec%2FGuided%2Dkayak%2Ddescent%2Don%2DSoca%2DRiver%2Dwith%2DSportMix%2Fd24351%2D16284P2&amp;afftrack=summerinslovenia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Guided Kayak Tour on the So\u010da River<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=132440&amp;u=2199652&amp;m=18208&amp;urllink=www%2Eviator%2Ecom%2Ftours%2FBovec%2FRafting%2Don%2DSoca%2DRiver%2Fd24351%2D22351P1&amp;afftrack=summerinslovenia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rafting on the So\u010da River<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1598 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/triglavnationalpark-24-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Triglav National Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/triglavnationalpark-24-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/triglavnationalpark-24-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/triglavnationalpark-24-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/triglavnationalpark-24.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiking_and_Nature_Experiences\"><\/span>Hiking and Nature Experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_Triglav_National_Park\"><\/span>Visit Triglav National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Triglav National Park is the only national park of Slovenia and without a doubt worth a visit. Here you will find hiking trails and water sports during the summer. Some highlights are Kranjska Gora, Bohinj, and the Triglav Lakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/triglav-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Two Days in Triglav National Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4961 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia5.jpg\" alt=\"Idrija potica\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia5-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia5-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia5-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia5-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/idrija-slovenia5-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_and_Wine_Experiences\"><\/span>Food and Wine Experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Slovenia was announced as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slovenia.info\/en\/business\/slovenia-european-region-of-gastronomy-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">European Region of Gastronomy for 2021<\/a> and 6 restaurants were just <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.michelin.com\/si\/en\/article\/news-and-views\/the-michelin-guide-celebrates-slovenian-gastronomy-for-the-first-time-and-promotes-sustainable-european-tourism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">awarded Michelin stars<\/a>, including 2 to famed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hisafranko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hi\u0161a Franko<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cuisine and wine shift colors, taste, and smell as you travel throughout the country. Neighboring countries, climate, and most certainly the landscape have influenced <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/an-introduction-to-slovenian-cuisine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Slovenian dishes<\/a> immensely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/goriska-brda-the-wine-capital-of-slovenia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gori\u0161ka Brda: The Wine Capital of Slovenia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/a-food-and-heritage-walk-in-idrija\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Food and Heritage Walk in Idrija<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/exploring-kras-kraski-prsut-at-prsutarna-scuka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore Kras: Kra\u0161ki Pr\u0161ut at Pr\u0161utarna<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/eat-like-royalty-in-these-slovenian-castles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eat Like Royalty in These Slovenian Castles<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3327\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/posavje-castles-slovenia-5-1440x809.jpg\" alt=\"Brezica Castle in Dolenjska\" width=\"1170\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/posavje-castles-slovenia-5-1440x809.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/posavje-castles-slovenia-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/posavje-castles-slovenia-5-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/posavje-castles-slovenia-5-800x449.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/posavje-castles-slovenia-5-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/posavje-castles-slovenia-5-185x104.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/posavje-castles-slovenia-5-740x416.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/posavje-castles-slovenia-5-1110x624.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/posavje-castles-slovenia-5-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/posavje-castles-slovenia-5-85x48.jpg 85w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/posavje-castles-slovenia-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_Breaks_and_Castles\"><\/span><strong>City Breaks and Castles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If city breaks are more your style and you fill your days with wandering streets, window shopping, stopping in cafes, browsing museums, and more then these itineraries are for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-ljubljana-slovenia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Spend One Day in Ljubljana<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/castles-in-slovenia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ultimate Guide to Slovenian Castles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/visiting-skofja-loka-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visiting \u0160kofja Loka Castle in Slovenia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/a-weekend-of-slovenian-castles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Weekend of Slovenian Castles<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save this article for later<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Save this article to Pinterest to share with friends or to reference at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-931 \" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/summer-in-slovenia.png\" alt=\"A Pinterest Pin for Summer in Slovenia\" width=\"368\" height=\"551\" data-pin-title=\"Summer in Slovenia: Best Things to Do, See, and Eat\" data-pin-description=\"Summer is the best time to visit Slovenia. Everything is in bloom, the sun is shining you can visit the Alps or the Mediterranean, award-winning wine and gastronomy, and some of the most beautiful water in the world. After living here for a few years I have now created the definitive guide of things to do in the summer when visiting Slovenia.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/the-definitive-guide-to-traveling-to-slovenia\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another year, another update to our guide to visiting Slovenia in the Summer. This stunning country thrives in the sunshine as its land is lush with shades of green, the Alps towering in the distance, and crystal clear glacial water for a cool down. 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