When one tries to conjure up the image of a castle, more often than not the picture that emerges is of a fortified structure atop a strategically located hill with thick defensive walls and a fortified tower. Tiny Podsreda Castle, in a remote corner of east Slovenia, fits this picture almost to a t
Terme Snovik, a small spa close in north-central Slovenia, is embarking on its biggest expansion to date, a four-star hotel that comes with a price tag of €22 million.
Located close to Kamnik, 40 kilometres northeast of Ljubljana, the spa currently provides accommodation in eight apartment houses a
The festive season is officially on in Slovenia after the country's largest two cities have switched on their Christmas lights and decorations, with other towns to follow suit in the coming days.
The capital Ljubljana turned on its signature universe-themed decorations as the night fell on 29 Novem
As first skiers have hit the slopes in Slovenia already, the country's highest resort, Kanin is set to remain closed for another winter, waiting for a credible investor to come forward.
The resort on the border with Italy, which affords superb views of the mountains and the sea, has been closed sin
As towns across Slovenia are gearing up to enter the festive season, the country's fourth largest city, Celje has been declared the European Christmas City 2025 by the Christmas Cities Network.
Celje transforms into a fairytale destination each December with its signature event, Fairytale Celje, th
A unique culinary experience that takes visitors on a tour through six key periods that defined the history of Ljubljana and its castle has been recognised as Slovenia's best unique experience this year.
The Culinary Time Machine features a six-course menu of dishes representative of individual his
Radovljica, a medieval town in northern Slovenia with views of the Karawanks and the Julian Alps, has been declared the most hospitable town by the Tourist Association of Slovenia.
Lying just a few kilometres from the lakeside town of Bled, Radovljica was founded in the 14th century on a terrace ab
The ensemble of a grandson of one of the famous Avsenik brothers will help promote the Julian Alps community of Alpine tourism destinations, which generate almost 30% of tourism turnover in Slovenia.
The Sašo Avsenik Ensemble, who play in the popular style invented by the original Avsenik Brothers
Slovenia is dotted with castles or fortresses, some of them well-preserved, others neglected or in ruins. Among the most famous is Strmol Castle, located some 25 kilometres north of Ljubljana. Visitors can learn about its storied past, including a tragic WWII chapter that inspired an acclaimed Slov
