The Rough Guide to Slovenia

This practical travel guide to Slovenia features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Slovenia guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Slovenia easier to navigate while you’re there. This guide book to Slovenia has been fully updated post-COVID-19.

The Rough Guide to Slovenia covers: Ljubljana and around, Northwest Slovenia, The Soča Valley to the Istrian coast, Southern Slovenia, and Eastern Slovenia.

Inside this Slovenia travel guide you’ll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER 

Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Slovenia, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Logar Valley to family activities in child-friendly places, like Kočevski Rog or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Lake Bohinj.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS 

Essential pre-departure information including Slovenia entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Slovenia, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Slovenia travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for swimming, kayaking, hiking, skiing or caving.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Ljubljana, Julian Alps, Vipava Valley and Piran’s best sights and top experiences help to make the most of each trip to Slovenia, even in a short time.’s best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Slovenia, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides’ expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Slovenia guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Slovenia features fascinating insights into Slovenia, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Soča River and the spectacular Bled Castle.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Ljubljana, Koper, and many more locations in Slovenia, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT 

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.