45 Best Places to Visit in Slovenia

31. Peričnik waterfall

Peričnik waterfall offers a rarity: Walking behind the waterfall! It is another of the beautiful waterfalls of Slovenia.

Like most of the natural jewels of Slovenia, it is also situated in the beautiful setting of the Julian Alps. The easiest way to get to the waterfall is from the village of Mojstrana and you are likely to meet quite a lot of people on the way, as this path is very popular among tourists.

32. Lake Cerknica

What about visiting some of the Slovenian natural curiosities? There are plenty of the natural beauties in Slovenia and an intermittent lake Cerknica is one of them!

The lake is periodic. This means that it temporarily dries up. The karst lake of Cerknica can be found (but also may not) in the Slovenian southwestern region of Nostrania. The size of the water surface of this lake changes quite often because it depends on the groundwater level and also on the season.

33. Velika Planina

If you want to be rewarded with an amazing view you have to take a demanding hike. The Alpine grass plateau lying in the Kamienic Alps at an altitude of 1666 meters is a popular destination for sport-based tourists. You can go skiing here in the winter, and hiking in the summer.

However, it is not so easy to get there but this place is often referred to as the most beautiful place in Slovenia!

34. Brežice castle

As it’s already certain from the tips I mentioned above, Slovenia is a small but really very beautiful country. Apart from beautiful nature and wonderful towns, the country boasts also a number of interesting and breathtaking castles.

In eastern Slovenia, not far from the Croatian border, you can find another jewel Brežice Castle, which boasts beautiful Baroque frescoes. According to many, it is also home to the most beautiful castle hall in Slovenia, so you can’t miss it on your Slovenia tour!

35. Celje castle

Above the town of Celje, there is the castle of the, who would say that, Celje castle. It is also one of the most interesting that Slovenia can offer.

Not only is it the largest medieval fortress in the whole country, but it is also linked to several horror stories. Being the longest continuously restored castle in Slovenia, the castle is now a museum which you should visit to learn more about it!