The Slovenia Tourist Board have a new location in London
Address & Contact details –
10 Little College St.
London
SW1p 3SH
United Kingdom
Phone: 0870 225 5305
New Slovenia Tourist Board Office in London
Free WiFi hotspots in Slovenia
More and more of us are using the Internet when on holiday or travelling abroad these days but finding a good signal is not always easy. Roaming charges might also be an issue for UK visitors to Slovenia and other EU countries post Brexit. Let’s hope not.
An app, always an app, comes to the rescue here helping you to … Read the rest
Mountain huts in Slovenia
There are over 170 mountain huts in Slovenia, including huts (dom or koča), shelters and bivouacs , operated by 94 mountain clubs, under the umbrella organisation of the Planinske zveze Slovenije (PZS) or Alpine Association of Slovenia. Whilst the shelters and bivouacs have no provisions, the mountain huts cater for all needs of the walker and … Read the rest
Weather, climate and the best time to go to Slovenia
For such a small country, Slovenia has a widely varying climate that can be neatly divided into three types or zones.
- A Continental climate in eastern Slovenia, characterised by hot summers and very cold winters.
- A Mediterranean climate on the coast and in much of Primorska, characterised by warm, mild winters and sunny
Mountain safety and rescue in Slovenia
Mountain Safety
The mountain environment is a place of grandeur, wonder and excitement. It is also a place of danger and a bit of bad luck such as a simple stumble can easily turn into a life-threatening situation. If you are prepared, have the right equipment and know how to use it, you can … Read the rest
Clothing and walking equipment
All walkers will have their personal preferences for items of clothing and equipment, some carrying bulging rucksacks packed with everything needed for for all eventualities, some taking a more minimalist approach. Our recommendations are no more than that, but you should wear comfortable clothing that is appropriate for the weather, the season and the altitude at which you are walking, … Read the rest
Maps for Walking in Slovenia
Slovenia has excellent maps for walking, with the Julian Alps/Triglav National Park and all other mountain areas being particularly well covered at the 1:50 000 scale, published by PZS. There are some 1:30 000 and 1:25 000 sheets available too for the Bohinj, Bled, Triglav, Kranjska Gora and Bovec areas. Although our book has maps for each walk, we really … Read the rest