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Village Day in Rateče 2026: the Three-Border Village Festival on 15 August
On 15 August 2026, Rateče celebrates Village Day: century-old costumes, žoki shoemaking, music and homemade food on the village square near Planica.
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Mostnica Gorge in Bohinj (2026): Entrance Fee, Loop Trail & Voje Waterfall
Twenty minutes from Lake Bohinj, the Mostnica river has carved two kilometres of emerald potholes the Vintgar crowds never see. 2026 fees, the 1.5-hour loop, Voje waterfall and where to eat: the full guide.
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Craft Workshops in Slovenia: Make Your Own Souvenir (2026)
Gingerbread hearts in Radovljica, bobbin lace in Idrija, pottery, painted beehive panels, Prekmurje basketry: Slovenia's craft workshops open to travellers, where you leave with the object you made. 2026 prices, booking tips and languages.
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Vintgar Gorge Tickets 2026: Prices, Booking and the Train Trick
Everything changed at Vintgar Gorge in 2026: a €15 pass, compulsory time slots, no car access, mandatory helmets and one-way walking. The up-to-date guide, plus a resident's tip for arriving by train and seeing the canyon from above.
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The Soča River: The Complete Guide to Slovenia's Emerald River (2026)
A resident's complete guide to the Soča in 2026: why the water is turquoise, the paddling permit reform, whitewater by level, where you can actually swim, the marble trout's comeback and the Isonzo Front.
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Bohinj Railway: 120 Years of Slovenia's Most Scenic Train (2026 Guide)
Opened on 19 July 1906 before Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the Bohinj Railway has turned 120: 28 tunnels, 65 bridges and the largest stone arch railway bridge in the world. History, the anniversary steam train, timetables, 2026 fares and the car shuttle.
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Mad Alps 2026: New Cycling Festival at the Slovenia-Italy-Austria Border (Sept 4-6)
Mad Alps, a new cycling festival, runs September 4-6, 2026 at the Slovenia-Italy-Austria tri-border: an epic 90 km loop over the Vršič and Predel passes, e-MTB to Monte Lussari, a coffee ride into Austria, yoga and a DJ party. Programme, prices and registration.
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Peričnik Waterfall (2026): Walk Behind the Falls — Parking, Shuttle & Tips
Walking behind a 52-metre curtain of water, for free, below the north face of Triglav: Peričnik is Slovenia's most spectacular waterfall. 2026 access, the Vrata vehicle cap, the free shuttle, the trail, the frozen winter version and everything to see around it.
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Soča Valley without a car (2026): shuttles, buses, trains and itineraries from Ljubljana
Tolmin Gorges, Javorca, Mangart, the Boka waterfall: in 2026 the Soča Valley can be explored car-free thanks to hop-on hop-off shuttles, direct buses from Ljubljana and the Bohinj railway. Lines, prices and three complete 3-to-7-day itineraries.
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Bled Summer 2026: Lakeside Concerts, Open-Air Cinema and Festival Nights
From 24 June to 13 September 2026, Lake Bled's promenade lives to the rhythm of the Bled Summer festival: sunset concerts, picnic cinema, DJ nights and Slovenian folklore. My guide to the season.
Read articleSoča 2026: a single €15 permit to paddle from Bovec to Tolmin
From 1 June 2026, a single €15 day permit replaces the patchwork of local authorisations on the Soča. Off-season discounts, season extended to 15 September: what changes for rafters and kayakers.
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Sleeping at Lake Bohinj: 10 Authentic Accommodations in Nature
Alpine farms, wooden chalets, renovated villas: my selection of 10 accommodations around Lake Bohinj, all tested and approved.
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Lake Bled: The Complete 2026 Guide (Without the Tourist Traps)
A resident's complete guide to Lake Bled in 2026: what actually earns its €19 and what to skip, the free Ojstrica and Osojnica viewpoints, Vintgar's new timed-entry rules, where to park without paying €7.50/h, and a day out for under €30.
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Bled vs Bohinj: Which Alpine Lake to Choose?
Complete comparison of Slovenia's two most famous lakes with stats, fun facts, activities, budget, and 20-year expat insights.
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Interview with Mitchka, Fish & Child blog
Today, I offer you the interview with Mitchka, a friendly blogger, who came to see me in my beautiful valley of the Soča 🙂 Hello Mitchka, can you introduce you? So, I'm Toulouse expatriate in Agen 4 years (but it shouldn't last – this is an exclusive I'm offering here!); After man
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Exploring Alps region in Slovenia
Coming to Slovenia, the Alps region is one of the « must see » destinations to visit during your stay. It is known for numerous cycling and walking routes that offer stunning views of the mountains, lakes and rivers. You will also enjoy driving around the area and visiting local churches, museums as
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Recipe: Carnival Doughnuts from Slovenia
When you think about Shrove Tuesday or mardi gras in Slovenia, you think of « kurenti » and doughnuts, typical desert eaten all year around, but especially popular during the carnival time. And the best doughnuts, « krofi » in Slovene, come from Trojane, small village that today respresents a rest p
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Exploring Slovenia: Goriška Brda and Šmartno village
Goriška Brda region, known for its wines and olive trees, is situated between Soča Valley and Italian border. If you are coming from Slovenian side, crossing the famous Solkan bridge, you will notice that the landscape gets very different from the Soča region once you cross the bridge. How to get th
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Skiing in Slovenia
Winter is approaching very quickly, eventhough the temperatures at the moment make you feel like we are still in September. If you like snow and you enjoy all sorts of winter sports, we prepared a few ideas about skiing in Slovenia. Slovenian Alpine Ski Resorts There are eight main ski resorts in Sl
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Interview: Artisan Food Tours in Slovenia
I first read about Sylvia Onusic on her internet blog where she was talking about Slovenian food and her food tour in Slovenia. An American with Slovenian roots, she first visited Slovenia in 1989, but discovered the country in greater details when she came to Slovenia on a Fulbright scholarship and
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Hiking Festivals in Slovenia this autumn
It seems that the summer has finally finished, but there are still several events happening in Slovenia. Apart from Euro Basket that has just started its second round, there are two hiking festivals taking place in September and October: Bohinj Hiking Festival and Soča Hiking Festival. Bohinj Hiking
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Exploring Slovenia: Kamniška Bistrica Gorges
Many Slovenian rivers with clear emerald water and breathtaking gorges offer also spectacular views of the mountains around them. Besides Bled Vintgar Gorge, Tolmin Gorges and Mostnica Gorge in Bohinj, Kamniška Bistrica is the closest to Ljubljana, surrounded by the Kamnik Alps. It springs under the
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Ljubljana city break
You will find a wide choice of hotels, hostels, apartments, guesthouses and campsites in Ljubljana and its suburbs. Among the boutique hotels in the city centre: the Allegro, Lesar, Antiq, the well-located Slon Best Western, the Celica hostel in a former prison, and the luxurious Antiq Palace.
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Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia
Ljubljana (meaning « the beloved » in Slovenian language) is the capital of Slovenia with only 280.000 inhabitants. Situated between Vienna and Venice, at the crossroad of important transport routes, Ljubljana has been an important settlement for traders and armies for centuries. Today Ljubljana is
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Lake Bohinj: Things to Do, Swimming & the Lake Loop (2026 Guide)
Slovenia's largest lake and the locals' favourite: the lake loop, 22 °C summer swimming, Savica, Mostnica and Vogel — a resident's 2026 guide with verified prices.
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Cooking Traditional Foods in Slovenia
You will be travelling around Slovenia and you would like to learn more about the local traditions and local foods? Join our cooking classes in the Slovene countryside. We are offering you a real life experience at the local farms. You can learn how to bake bread in a traditional way, how to make a
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Cultural and historic attractions in Slovenia
Slovenia is a green destination and you will absolutely love it if you enjoy active holidays. But there are also many historical and cultural sites and attractions to visit. Old towns, numerous churches, mysterious monateries, breathtaking castles and unusual museums. Here are some ideas for your li
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Activity holidays: hiking, cycling, rafting, kayaking…
As a green destination, Slovenia is a perfect choice for an activity holiday. You can choose from a wide selection of hiking, cycling and rafting organised tours, or you can take long walks on numerous walking and biking trails. Here are a few ideas where to go for sports holiday in Slovenia: Hiking
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Slovenian Food: 15 Dishes to Try and Where to Eat Them (2026)
From potica to štruklji and Bled's kremšnita: the 15 traditional Slovenian dishes to try in 2026, with Slovene names, prices and where to eat them — from village gostilne to three-Michelin-star Hiša Franko.
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15 Hidden Gems in Slovenia: Off the Beaten Path in 2026
15 genuine hidden gems in Slovenia, west to east: Karst stone villages, the Franja Partisan Hospital, the Sečovlje salt pans, the repnice sand cellars… My 2013 list entirely re-tested for 2026.
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City break in Slovenia
Good thing about Slovenia being a small country, are short distances. Instead of just one city, you can discover half of the country in just a few days. Let’s see how to do it step by step: 1. Fly to the Ljubljana airport Joze Pucnik (direct flights from Paris, London, Frankfurt, Munich, Vien
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Slovenia voted as one of top 10 adventure destinations in 2013
Switchback Travel’s popular Top 10 Adventure Destinations are back. This time, three of the destinations—Iceland, Brazil, and Slovenia—were voted in by a poll taken by hundreds of adventure enthusiasts. From iceberg watching in the Arctic to surfing near the Sahara Desert, below are the Top 10 Adven
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The Slovenian tourist board's Facebook page shares some superb photos of snow-covered Slovenia 🙂 Find more photos on their Feel Slovenia page!
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