Why Slovenia

Crystal clear lakes, stunning alpine peaks, emerald green rivers, mountain lakes, pretty towns, vineyards, coast and budget flight connections – only question is why not!

Situated in Central Europe and bordering Austria, Italy, Hungary and Croatia, Slovenia is Europe's Hidden Gem with a wealth of scenery and a size that makes it possible to drive from one end of the country to the other in less than 3 hours! Offering some of the best trekking and walking in the world people return back year after year, exploring new routes and discovering that as a country only half the size of Switzerland, what Slovenia lacks in size it definately makes up for what it has to offer.
Independant since 1991 Slovenia has marketed itself on it's own natural beauty, cleanliness and variety. The Julian Alps are Slovenia's breathtaking mountain range containing some of the most stunning vistas in the European Alps. The Triglav National Park contains a maze of trekking routes and Mount Triglav, the pride of Slovenia mountaineering and a fantastic trekking experience. With a variety of trails for all abilities and mountain lodges for overnighting, Slovenian walking and trekking is an unforgettable experience. Slovenia also offers some of the best via-ferrata and climbing routes in Europe and is slowly building up it's reputation alongside the Dolomites as the place to go for an unforgetable via ferrata experience.
It's not only walking or trekking that Slovenia has to offer, with high quality wine and food no visit is complete to the country without discovering the countrie's wine areas and it's picturesque coast. Only 42kms in length the Slovenian coast offers pretty harbour towns, a wide range of accommdation and it's jewel – Piran. Coastal Slovenia with it's Italian influence offers a laid back relaxed atmosphere teamed with good food and excellent local wines.

During the winter months Slovenia hosts some of the top competitions in the skiing and ski jumping cups. The country has a variety of ski areas catering for all abilities and with it's easy access to Italy and Austria, it's possible to ski three countries in a week! Snow shoeing, sledging, snow biking, cross country skiing and even dog sledding are all possible and for families Slovenia has a reputation as one of the best family friendy and beginner ski countries in the world.


Over the past few years Slovenia has built up an excellent range of cycling trails and routes around the country. Whether road biking or off road mountain biking, the country now offers bikes parks and cycle trails for all abilites. Cycling around Slovenia is a great family affair with routes showing you the most unspoilt parts of the country to enjoy on two wheels.


Town and city lovers are not forgotten in Slovenia, it's compact but beautiful capital city Slovenia is a feast for the eyes with it's colourful outdoor market, riverside pavement cafes, hill top perched castle and cobbled streets. Ptuj and Skofja Loka are two of the old towns in the country whilst Maribor and it's riverside area of Lent are all well worth a visit.

Trekking, walking, via ferrata, towns, cities, wine, food, coast, vineyards, cycling, skiing, snow shoeing, sledging, corss country and dog sledding – the list is endless. Why not come and see for yourselves?