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The country was crowned European Region of Gastronomy in 2021, having made a point of creating sustainable dishes, and using short supply chains and local ingredients. Slovenia also has the largest number of beekeepers per capita than anywhere else in Europe, so expect to find plenty of cuisine enriched by local honey.
Head for the summit of Slovenia’s phenomenal mountains in the Julian Alps | © Cavan Images / Alamy
Environmentally Friendly Attractions in Slovenia
Triglav National Park is home to the tallest mountain in Slovenia. The Triglav is also the highest peak of the Julian Alps, a range that stretches from northeastern Italy to northwest Slovenia. The park is great for hikers and kayakers, with the calm waters even allowing the more adventurous visitor the chance to take to the air for a spot of parasailing.
Over at Lake Bohinj you can also get an elevated view, but this time in a far more sedate way. A cable car system can take you to the top of Mount Vogel, which in turn looks over a series of unspoiled meadows and forests.
Take the cable car from Lake Bohinj up to the top of Mount Vogel | © pytyczech / Alamy
Considered one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in Europe, Logar lies within the northern part of Slovenia and is full of historic and cultural value. In the summer, visitors can hike, bike or climb, stopping at local farms to try local delicacies such as stomach sausage and dried pear dough pockets. Famous for its waterfalls, the 90m-high (295ft) Rinka Falls is a must see.
Places to stay in Slovenia
1. Bohinj Eco Hotel
Eco Hotel
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An award-winning sustainable hotel in the heart of Slovenia’s Bohinjska Bistrica, Bohinj Eco Hotel is at the edge of Triglav National Park. The comfortable, modern interior is decorated using local natural materials while offering guests panoramic views of the Julian Alps. On the hotel’s top floor, the exclusive wellness area offers a wide range of relaxing facilities and treatments.
2. Sunrose 7 Hotel
Suite Hotel
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This landmark Slovenian heritage hotel and digital detox hideaway has been welcoming guests since 1890. Back then, the digital detox element wasn’t high on the agenda, but today the 18 rooms and suites – where traditional Slovenian architecture meets contemporary minimalist alpine design – are great for a complete off-the-grid experience. Sunrose 7’s new wellness area is called Zlata Vila (or Golden Fairy) and focuses on seven elements of relaxation.
3. Hotel Ljubljana Park
Bed and Breakfast
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Surrounded by several parks, this hotel is the most urban and green hotel in the centre of the capital. Committed to sustainable development, respecting the environment and connecting with local communities, rooms are decorated with ecofriendly materials and guests are offered optional room cleaning. The hotel rooftop is a great urban space, which is home to a herbal garden and even a series of beehives.
4. Eco Campsite Koren
Camping
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Located next to the emerald Soča River and only 500m (1,640ft) from Kobarid, Eco Campsite Koren is the first eco-camp in Slovenia. Providing 90 plots for trailers, motorhomes and tents, the site has a maximum capacity to house 360 people. It’s a perfect base for active travellers, including kayakers, rafters, mountaineers, paragliders, anglers and cyclists.
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