Slovenia
Love Stories
Looking for great ideas and excursions in Slovenia? Let us share our love for the country and our favorite places to visit. We write about everything from sights, adventures, and nature to hikes, cycling trips, restaurant visits, ecotourism, wine, and more.
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Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and the country’s most important business hub. The city has a compact, walkable center that is easy and pleasant to explore. Along the Ljubljanica River, you’ll find many small cafés, bars, and restaurants worth visiting for their selection of Slovenian food and wines. The old town beneath Ljubljana Castle is also particularly charming and deserves a visit. In most countries, the capital city would be at the top of a bucket list—but in Slovenia, Ljubljana faces stiff competition from the country’s many other outstanding attractions.
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Korenika Moškon
Korenika-Moškon is a small but exceptional wine producer in Slovenian Istria. The winery is located in the village of Korte, high in the hills above Piran and Portorož. Sometimes we organize wine parties for our friends, and at one of these events, their orange wine Sulne came in second place, just behind a great Barbaresco from Ca’ del Baio in Piedmont.
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Mount Stol (Hohstuhl)
Mount Stol is the highest peak in the Karawanke range. Climbing it is an amazing natural experience, and it takes a full day to reach the summit and return. Once you complete the climb, you’re left with an incredible sense of accomplishment and a memory that stays with you for a long time. For me, Stol was the first mountain I climbed in the Karawanke range, having previously mostly climbed peaks in the Julian Alps and the Kamnik–Savinja Alps.
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Vrata Valley
The Vrata Valley is the largest and most accessible valley on the northern side of the Julian Alps. It stretches from the village of Mojstrana to the imposing north face of Triglav. Surrounded by many of the highest peaks in the Julian Alps, the valley serves as an important starting point for hikes. However, it can be enjoyed by anyone—you don’t need to be a mountaineer to visit.
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The Jošt House
The Jošt House is a restaurant and mountain hut on top of Mount St. Jošt. It offers a combination of great food and incredible views. It is also a popular excursion spot for residents of the city of Kranj. The peak lies at an altitude of 845 meters above sea level. For many, it is a hiking destination that provides a great opportunity for some exercise after work. At the top, visitors are rewarded with a view of a large part of Upper Carniola (Gorenjska).
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Cejkotova Homestead
We first heard about Cejkotova Homestead in 2021 when a friend recommended it to us. We are very grateful for that—it’s his favorite place. It turned out to be a truly special spot that gave us a fantastic culinary experience. Far from a typical luxury restaurant or one with Michelin stars, this is on another level.
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