Slovenië Highlights !

Appropriately dubbed 'Europe in Miniature', the tiny central European country of Slovenia offers dramatic snow-capped alps, exquisite Mediterranean coastline, striking emerald-green lakes and rivers, historic churches, and medieval castles that look like they're straight from a fairy tale. Travellers seeking some exhilarating outdoor adventure in this natural wonderland will be spoiled for choice, with plenty of skiing, cycling, hiking, canyoning, rafting, ballooning, caving and boating on offer. Suppose all this sounds like a bit too much activity for your liking. In that case, you can escape to the coast to sunbathe on the beaches overlooking the Adriatic or head to the capital of Ljubljana, where you can cafe hop along the river bank and explore countless museums.

Currency 

Local currency: Euro 
Symbol: € 
ISO code: EUR 
Subunit: Cent 
Banknotes: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 
Coins: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1, €2 

Banking 

Card Transactions: Yes 
ATMs: Yes 
Mastercard: Yes 
Visa: Yes 
American Express: Yes 
Diner’s club: Yes 

Banking Hours: 
Weekdays: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 
Weekends: Closed 
Public Holidays: Yes 
Foreign exchange services: Yes 

Air: 

Main airlines: Adria Airways 
International Airports: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 
Domestic Airports: Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport, Portorož Airport 

Road: 

Driving on the: Right 
Tar roads: Yes 
Gravel roads: Yes 
Valid International Driver's License needed: Yes 
Car hire available: Yes 
Taxis: Yes 
E-hailing services: Yes 

Bus: 

Inter-city bus services: Yes 
Local city bus networks: Yes 

Rail: 

Railway system: Yes 
Subway System: No 

Water: 

Ferries: Yes 
Water taxis: Yes 
Leisure cruises: Yes 

Food and water safety: 

Can you drink the tap water: Yes 
Fresh fruit and veg: Yes 
Ice: Yes 
Meat: Yes 
Street food: Yes 

Local cuisine: 

Slovenian cuisine is influenced by its neighbors and features dishes like Carniolan sausage, Prekmurje layer cake, and Potica. Traditional drinks include Teran wine, Pleterska grape brandy, and Radenska mineral water. 
Tipping: 10-15% 

Annual rainfall: Approximately 1,000 mm 
Average temperature: 9°C 

Summer: 

Average highs: 25°C 
Average lows: 13°C 

Winter: 

Average highs: 2°C 
Average lows: -5°C 

Best time to visit: 

The best time to visit Slovenia is from May to September when the weather is warm and ideal for outdoor activities. 

Spring and Summer 

Cool, light, breathable and comfortable: Yes 
Lightweight warm clothes: No 

Winter and Autumn 

Jerseys, cardigans, sweaters, jackets: Recommended 
Heavyweight clothing and boots: Yes 

General 

Umbrella and raincoat: Yes 
Warm gloves, hat and scarf: Yes 
Swimming costume (bathing suit): Yes 
Hat, sunglasses and sunblock: Yes 
Walking shoes: Yes 
Casual: Yes 
Smart-casual attire: Yes 

Plug Type: Type C, Type F 
Voltage (V): 230V 
Frequency Hertz (Hz): 50Hz 

*Travel plug adapter and voltage converter might be necessary depending on your appliances.