After a handful of blog posts (see below), I think I’ve made it clear that I’m quite fond of Slovenia.
We spent a week in that gloriously diverse southeastern European country last summer and were totally overwhelmed by what it has to offer. Hopefully, the selection of Slovenia photos in this photo essay will inspire you to visit this extraordinary nation.
From Triglav National Park in the Julian Alps to the quaint capital city of Ljubljana to the sun-drenched Adriatic Sea coast in Slovenian Istria, Slovenia is a country where you can go hiking (or, in winter, skiing) in the morning, have lunch in one of Europe’s most livable capitals cities and soak up some Mediterranean sunshine in the afternoon, finishing off the day with a delicious seafood dinner.
There aren’t many countries of a similarly small size that pack this much variety, all within easy driving distance from one another.
As I mentioned in the first paragraph, I’ve dedicated a number of blog posts to specific destination in Slovenia—here’s an overview:
One Week in Slovenia – Where to Go & What to Do
Slovenian Food – 7 Dishes That You Have to Try
Ljubljana in 20 Photos
8 Highlights of Bohinj
Piran – A Pretty Stop on the Adriatic Coast
As I’ve obviously already used a lot of words describing my experiences in Slovenia, in this post, I’ll let my favorite thirty-three Slovenia photos do the talking.
Pin it!
33 Slovenia Photos to Inspire You to Visit This Amazingly Diverse Country
Lively street in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Church of St. John the Baptist, Bohinj, Slovenia
Piran is located on a long and narrow peninsula
The typical double hayracks of Bohinj, Slovenia
Ljubljana River, Slovenia
Alpine meadow in Pokljuka, Slovenia
Picturesque Tartini Square, Piran, Slovenia
Prešeren Monument
Savica Waterfall in Triglav National Park, Slovenia
Veal stew with buckwheat mush and lard
View of the Upper Valley in Bohinj, Slovenia
Piran Town Hall at Tartini Square
Chairlift at Vogel Ski Center
Clouds over Lake Bohinj
Green banks of the Ljubljanica River
Lake Bled
Elephant Rock in Mostnica Gorge
The Dragon Bridge is one of Ljubljana’s most famous bridges
Double hayrack in Studor, Bohinj
Steak with truffles, Piran
Graffiti is a prominent feature in the Ljubljana city center
Farmhouses in Pokljuka
Hiking in the Julian Alps
Houses in Stara Fužina, Bohinj
The car-free Old Town of Ljubljana allows cafés to put tables on the streets
St. Paul’s Church, Stara Fužina, Bohinj
View of Bohinj Valley, Triglav National Park
Wooden boats on Lake Bled
Beautiful architecture in the Old Town, Ljubljana
Cat’s eye view of Srednja vas, Bohinj
Ljubljana Cathedral is officially known as St. Nicholas’s Church
Waterfall in Mostnica Gorge, Triglav National Park
Quiet cobbled pedestrian street in Ljubljana
If you’re interested in more information about everything Slovenia, then I would love to direct you to the website of the Slovenian Tourist Board.
For more travel photos, I would like to refer to my travel photography portfolio.
Vesna
Wednesday 27th of April 2016
Dear Bram, definitly great selection of photos. I would add photos from my Goriska region such as Soca valley, Vipava valley, Goriska brda region and Karst. Welcome back any time and experience western part of Slovenia. Vesna
Bram Reusen
Wednesday 27th of April 2016
Thank you, Vesna. I will definitely be back in Slovenia in the future. There's so much left to explore!
Damir
Wednesday 6th of April 2016
Hello Bram.
I agree, beautiful photos of my country ... I'd like to add a link of my city Postojna and beatiful photos of Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle ... places you realy need to visit: Postojna Cave: http://www.postojnska-jama.eu/ Predjama castle: http://www.burger.si/Predjama/Predjama.html
Greetings from Slovenia
Mary Lynn Petkovsek
Tuesday 5th of April 2016
Will be taking our third trip to Slovenija in August. My husband's grandparents immigrated from there to USA in the early 1900s. Our son moved there 5 years ago, hence our visits. It's as beautiful, pristine and serene as photos show. Can't wait for the family gathering there in thus summer! Mlp
Mojca Taler
Thursday 31st of March 2016
Thank you for so beautiful photos of our place. I'm so happy to live here, in Bohinj :) Only a tiny remark: "Cat's eye view of Stara fužina Bohinj" should be "Cat's eye view of Srednja vas, Bohinj"
Bram Reusen
Thursday 31st of March 2016
Bohinj is amazing! Thanks for the correction, I just fixed it. :-)
Alessia
Wednesday 30th of March 2016
My husband and I first came to Slovenia in 2010. We were supposed to stay one day in Ljubljana; one hour after arriving we decided to stretch our staying longer because one day just wasn't enough. Since then, we came to Slovenia at least once a year and we found our favourite location in Bohinj. Every time we experience new gourgeous places but Studor and Stara Fužina are for us the place to stay, to return to, to fully enjoy. The connection we immediately felt for Slovenia is hard to explain. It's the land our hearts long to. Since we first came, we discovered the true meaning of the word melancholy. Leaving is always heart-breaking and thinking about Slovenia is always reassuring and a bit painful at the same time.
Bram Reusen
Wednesday 30th of March 2016
Wow, Alessia. I don't think I have anything to add to this. Wonderfully said!