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Provided you can embrace a culture that pays no heed to the call of mass tourism, Slovenia can be a great place for active family holidays, especially in the Julian Alps and Soca River Valley, which boast both outstanding natural beauty and a rich history. Other gorgeous areas include Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj, the charming port of Piran on the Adriatic, with its Venetian-style facades, and the spectacular Skocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Take part in countless activities available in and around the Soca River Valley and the surrounding mountains, including walking, canyoning, mountain-biking, mini-rafting, kayaking and canoeing,  white-water rafting  and horse-riding. Slovenia is also a good place for budget-friendly ski holidays.

Visit the Skocjan Caves , one of the world's largest known underground canyons, set in the Skocjan Caves Regional Park, with a unique ecosystem due to the microclimactic conditions. I 

Visit the First World War Museum at Kobarid.

Take the car-train through the mountains to Lake Bohinj for the day, and enjoy a boat trip on the beautiful lake.

Winter festival, Julian Alps

Slovenia is renowned for its excellent home cooking and hospitality. Specialities range from potatoes with cottage cheese, delicious soups and fresh vegetables to marble trout from the River Soca.

Happily for family holidays with fussy kids, being so close to the Italian border you can find great pizza and ice-cream. Adults may also enjoy the traditional home-made schnapps.

Lake Bled, Julian Alps

When to go to Slovenia

In spring, the meadows and valleys of Slovenia are lush and the waterfalls are spectacular. In the summer holidays, the average daytime temperature is perfect for family holidays, at around 25°C.

Autumn is harvest season, and in October the forested slopes are a blaze of colour.

Slovenia is a relatively inexpensive destination in terms of low-cost flights, accommodation and eating out. 

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Solo Travel Guide: Best Places To Visit In Slovenia

I hop off the Flix Bus from Croatia to Slovenia and peek outside for the first time since awaking. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but it certainly wasn’t this. I haul my luggage along the cobblestone streets to the hostel entrance, and breathe a sigh of relief. 

Often overshadowed by its neighboring countries, travelers may struggle locating exactly where the country is on a map. Towering castles against flowing canals and rolling hills are like something from a fairytale book. 

I had grown up in Europe and traveled across its landscapes for more than 2 decades before I stumbled upon this charming country. Narrow canals, elaborately decorated bridges, and pastels buildings – a true gem in the heart of Central Europe.

Why Slovenia? 

Besides being one of the safest destinations to visit in Europe, Slovenia has so much to offer travelers. History, culture, and European charm all packed into one small country. 

If you’re short on time and want to hop around, then Slovenia should be your hub. Surrounded by Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and Italy – ease of travel is no concern.

Where To Stay 

As the largest city, Ljubljana is one of the best places to visit in Slovenia and a smart hub choice for those looking to explore more of the country. With a population of over 200,000, the capital is small enough to feel safe solo traveling, yet large enough to meet new people. 

Steps from the central station and Old Town, sits the impressive glass façade of the Intercontinental Ljubljana Hotel.

Lavish rooms, marble bathrooms, and a rooftop bar with 360 views of the city. The spa area is the perfect hideaway on a chilly day, with an indoor pool, jacuzzi, and sauna. Each space within the Hotel is made to provide guests with a sense of calm and serenity. 

Minutes from an array of restaurants and the main shopping area, Hostel Zzz is a buzzing meeting point for solo travelers looking to meet others on their travels. Spacious, plenty of communal spaces, and a central location, Hostel Zzz seems to be a hub for both backpackers and locals alike to gather & mingle. 

If you want a true Slovenian experience, then venture through the lobby to Bar Zorica. With weekly events, this is the happening place to be – whether inside or on the outside terrace. If you prefer a quiet stay on the weekends, this probably isn’t the place for you, as the K4 Club in the basement vibrates until late into the night.

What To Do In Slovenia

Whether you choose to self drive or opt for day tours around the country, you’ll be tired of craning your neck in an effort to take in all of its incredible landscapes. 

As mentioned above, a trip to Slovenia isn’t complete without visiting its colorful capital. Stroll along Ljubljana’s canals, climb the steep hill to the Castle, or explore Tivoli Park. The city’s narrow streets and multiple bridges make it especially easy to navigate, and stumble upon hidden treasures at every corner. 

Hop on a local bus for an hour or so, and explore the Lake Bled region . A prime area for backpackers and solo travelers, Bled is lined with quaint cafes, crystal-clear waters, and is no doubt one of the best places to visit in Slovenia. 

With year-round activities, one of the most thrilling experiences I’ve had was right here in Lake Bled. As my ski-lift drifted higher and higher into the clouds, I knew it was almost time. With a line of people waiting behind me, there was no turning back. I pulled back the lever on the Toboggan cart and soared down the green hills at full speed, with the Lake in full view.

An underground wonderland does exist. Hop on board the tram, and venture into the depths of Postojna Cave . Explore the fascinating subterranean structures and meet the Baby Dragons – cave-dwelling Olms that are the cutest inhabitants of Postojna. 

Perfect for solo travelers to meet people in groups , and one of the best places to visit in Slovenia, you’ll feel as though you’re exploring the depths of Gringotts Bank with your Goblin driver at the helm!

If you book a day tour, most will include admission into the caves and also Predjama Castle . A fairytale castle perched on a 123-meter cliff, Predjama holds more than 800 years of history. 

Is Slovenia Good For Solo Travelers?

Absolutely. After traveling alone across Europe, this is no doubt one of my favorite solo travel destinations. Feeling completely comfortable during my visit, I even felt safe walking to the train station at 2am from my hotel to catch the overnight bus to Budapest.  The locals are friendly, the streets are safe, the country is easy to navigate, and there’s a thriving travel community in the cities. If you are considering booking a trip to Slovenia alone, my top tip would be to book the free walking tour – it’s the best way to meet people day one!

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Absolutely incredible experience

Absolutely incredible experience with the personal touch, Karly took the time to listen to what I wanted which was very complicated and took a long time and in the end she managed to save over £1000 on the price I found!!!! Can't recommend enough

Date of experience : 06 June 2024

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Every time we visit Hays Bridgend we…

Every time we visit Hays Bridgend we receive first class / informative advice and friendly customer service . We recently booked through a competitor for the first time in years , but will always come back to Hays in the future

Date of experience : 07 June 2024

Thank you very much Lyn! :)

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The girls. All of them are great, nothing is too much trouble. Always helpful even with complaints about part of the holiday we went on. \Activated refund notice before we had got back home from the holiday. Good service.

Date of experience : 11 April 2024

Thank you Julie ! I'm so glad it was all sorted quickly for you :) Karly

What a difference a different branch of same company makes

I'd had a really bad experience in another Hays shop and Jacqui listened to what I wanted from my holiday. She gave me options and didn't pressurise me. I went away to weigh up the options and returned 2 days later to book. Jacqui went through the details carefully again. I would return to hook with Jacqui.

Date of experience : 21 May 2024

Thank you very much for your kind review, it was a pleasure to deal with you :) -Jacqui

The Staff are always so helpful the…

The Staff are always so helpful the holidays we've booked up to now have been great thankyou

Date of experience : 17 May 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback :) Gemma

Thank you Jacqui

Despite our indecisiveness, Jacqui was extremely patient and very informative with helping us to choose our special cruise in 2025. It will be my 50th birthday in June next year and we wanted a Mediterranean cruise that stopped at ports in as many countries as possible and Jacqui offered us many different options and gave us the space to make our own decision. Thank you Jacqui - we are so excited for our first Mediterranean cruise with P&O next year.

Date of experience : 05 May 2024

Great customer service

Great customer service. Just came back from Barcelona with Hays and immediately booked our girly holiday for next year. Thank you very much ❤️

Date of experience : 18 May 2024

Helen was very friendly

Helen was very friendly, helpful as well as patient with us - great service !

Date of experience : 01 June 2024

Thank you for the lovely feedback :) Gemma

Helen in hays travel bridgend was so…

Helen in hays travel bridgend was so helpful and so patient, I would definitely recommend them to my friends and family.

Date of experience : 22 May 2024

Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review :)

It all started when a holiday popped up…

It all started when a holiday popped up on FB. From that point on the member of staff was amazing. Booked the holiday and forwarded info. The following day I called into the office and was greeted by friendly and welcoming staff and was provided with additional info and they also booked seating on the plane. Could not wish for a better experience when buying a holiday

Date of experience : 04 May 2024

Thank you for your kind feedback, it was a pleasure to help! Rosie :)

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Jackie was very professional, and we received a first class service when booking our winter break through Hays. Would thoroughly recommend using them.

Date of experience : 08 May 2024

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Frustrated at trying to make online…

Frustrated at trying to make online bookings so decided to use a travel agent for the first time in years. Karly at Hays Travel, Bridgend could not have been more helpful and found us a great holiday in Croatia at a good price.

Date of experience : 25 April 2024

Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review :) Karly

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We have been dealing with Jacqui for several years now ever since there was a Porthcawl branch. Nothing is ever too much trouble and she is very knowledgeable and always gets back to us very promptly.

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Excellent and efficient service, as always.

Helen, our advisor was very helpful and efficient. No pressure or rush to get us to book a holiday. Recommend private transfers to hotel and for return journey to airport, which she has found at an excellent rate. Managed to get the price down form the original quote. Definitely would recommend Hayes in Bridgend.

Date of experience : 31 March 2024

Hi Both, Many thanks for your lovely review, it was a pleasure seeing you both. Kind Regards

I booked our holiday with Hays Travel… because of their excellent customer service.

I booked our holiday with Hays Travel Bridgend. Karly welcomed us to the office. She was very attentive and listened to what holiday we wanted. She did several searches for the right holiday taking in to account all our requirements - destination, board, location to ammentities, travel times, transfer times and dates and helped us to book seats on the plane. She also printed all the information off for us. What a very helpful and friendly young lady.

Date of experience : 16 March 2024

This is so lovely to hear Julie, thank you for such a kind review ! I hope you both have a wonderful time away and hope to see you both again soon :) Karly

Amsterdam City Break

My recent visit to Hays Travel to book a trip to Amsterdam was so easy, it was untrue. Jackie was extremely helpful with the flights and another assistant gave advice on the best area to stay. Jackie gave me a choice of hotels suiting my needs and the booking was made. The paperwork came through swiftly. Such a pleasant experience. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. So looking forward to this trip.

Date of experience : 05 March 2024

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Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service. Rosie (Bridgend branch) went out of her way to help us find the holiday we wanted in the place we wanted and the dates we wanted. She was very supportive and responsive with email queries when we were fine tuning our options. With Rosie’s knowledge, we’ll definitely be back booking future holidays!

Date of experience : 24 February 2024

Thank you so much for leaving such a fantastic review ! - Rosie :)

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Always a pleasure to visit as they are a happy friendly bunch who know what they are doing.

Date of experience : 10 May 2024

Thank you very much, it is a pleasure to help! :)

Gemma and all the girls are so…

Gemma and all the girls are so knowledgeable and efficient ,it makes booking a pleasure and so easy.i would recommend this team to everyone

Date of experience : 30 April 2024

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Staff are always so friendly

Staff are always so friendly, and can't do enough to ensure you get the best deal. It's reassuring to know what you want is the most important thing and that you are guaranteed to walk out feeling you got the best service, and all of your needs are met!

Date of experience : 03 March 2024

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