Things to do in Slovenia
Where to go in Slovenia, when to visit, and what a trip costs.
Places to visit in Slovenia
- Things to do in Ljubljana city, culture, nature
Best time to visit Slovenia
When flights to each destination are cheapest.
- Ljubljana
- Flying in November through early March yields the lowest fares, often 25-40% cheaper than summer peak (June-August); mid-week departures (Tuesday/Wednesday) add another 10-15% in savings compared to weekend flights.
Is Slovenia expensive?
A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.
- Ljubljana
- About $40 a day on a shoestring, about $221 comfortably.
Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.
Free things to do in Slovenia
- Walk the Ljubljanica Riverbanks Stroll café-lined promenades, cross ornate bridges, and soak in the old-town atmosphere completely free.
- Explore Tivoli Park Ljubljana's vast green lung offers shaded paths, open-air photo exhibitions, and a relaxed local atmosphere.
- Hike up Castle Hill on Foot Skip the funicular and take the free forested footpath to the castle ramparts for sweeping city views.
- Browse the Open-Air Market The daily riverside market is a sensory feast of local produce, flowers, and street food, perfect for cheap picnic supplies.
- Wander Metelkova Mesto Explore the murals, sculptures, and eclectic architecture of this self-governed alternative culture district any time of day.
Cheap eats in Slovenia
- Lunch Restaurant Manna, Daily set lunch menu (soup + main) Plates $7-10
- Hot Horse, Horsemeat burger, a beloved Ljubljana street-food institution Plates $4-7
- Pokukaj, Traditional štruklji (rolled dumplings) and seasonal Slovenian home cooking Plates $6-11