When visiting Slovenia, most people choose to stay a few days in the capital Ljubljana and combine it with a day trip to Lake Bled, probably the most famous highlight of the country. But there is much more to see in Slovenia, from mountains, forests and caves to fairytale villages and castles. So I recommend you to spend some extra days if possible, exploring other equally interesting areas of the country.

It’s quite easy to get to Slovenia. There are many flights and trains from several European cities to Ljubljana. In Slovenia you can travel by bus or train, I’ve read it is affordable and efficient. But I would recommend to rent a car, which will give you the flexibility to go around at your own pace. In fact, Slovenia is a perfect destination for a roadtrip.

I stayed two days in Ljubljana when I arrived to Slovenia. Ljubljana is a small city and almost everything is walking distance, so you don’t need to worry about transport. After visiting the capital, I rented a car to explore other areas of the country for three more days. As I didn’t have much time, I decided to focus on the places I wanted to visit the most – Lake Bled and the mountains. But I wish I had more time to know other regions in the country and I will also refer in my Slovenia Travel Guide to some of the places I would have liked to visit.