Slovenia

Thoroughly updated and significantly expanded third edition

Slovenia has emerged as a serious year-round tourist destination that combines captivating city breaks in the capital Ljubljana with stellar outdoor activities in varied, wildlife-rich landscapes. Widely renowned as a world leader in green tourism and sustainable development, Slovenia showcases many of Europe's finest elements in an area roughly the size of Wales. Here you can walk amid Alpine mountains or lush valleys, visit glacial lakes and charming Adriatic coastal towns, or admire a rich tapestry of architectural styles while delving into the country's captivating culture, diverse history and delicious cuisine.

This guide provides intimate detail on Ljubljana—where to stay and eat, what to see and do, and how to get around—while inspiring wider explorations across this impressively varied and conveniently compact country. In a single day, you could ski in the Alps in the morning, enjoy lunch with world-class chefs in the hilly hinterland, and savour an Adriatic sunset with locally produced fine wine. With half the land protected, you can hike in the Juliana mountains, go wild swimming in Lake Bled (one of Europe's finest glacial lakes), raft rivers in the Soca Valley, venture underground into UNESCO-listed caves such as Postojna and Skocjan, or relax in thermal spas.

Foodies will revel in a rich culinary tradition blending influences from neighbouring Austria, Croatia, Hungary and Italy, while remaining distinctively Slovenian, while vinophiles can tour local vineyards and discover world-class wines available only locally. This expanded edition contains more maps, explores more diverse locations, identifies the best places to eat and stay, and offers greater focus on cycling and family travel, spas and health resorts, the growing foodie culture, ecotourism and wildlife watching—making it the perfect travelling companion to this compelling European destination.