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Slovenia Travel Guide

Trek Zone
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(zdra-vo • Slovene)
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Friday
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Saturday

Tourist season

Are November and December good months to visit Slovenia?

11

November

Shoulder
season

12

December

Off
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Slovenia for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 51 to 62 USD

Tourist's budget
from 112 to 139 USD

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Did you know?

The population of Slovenia is around 2.08 mil., which puts the country in 147. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

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The distance between Ljubljana (SI) and Washington D.C. (US) is 4425 miles

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Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Celje
Kranj
Maribor
Velenje
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
4425
mi

Time Timezone

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Safety

General travel safety level in Slovenia on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

26 December 2024• Independence and Unity Day

Currency

Euro (EUR) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 EUR
Rate
Inversion
GBP
0.83378
1.19936
USD
1.05514
0.94774
Update: 21 Nov 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Slovenia

Map
Distance matrix
MilesLjubljanaTriglav National ParkMariborCeljeKoperPtujKranjPiran
Ljubljana-39653851701558
Triglav National Park39-897056992858
Maribor6589-291151465122
Celje387029-88324395
Koper515611588-119578
Ptuj70991432119-73127
Kranj152865435773-62
Piran585812295812762-

Best Ways to Experience Slovenia

  • Cuisine
  • Art
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 51 to 62 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 112 to 139 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Slovenia via the Prices link

Currency

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Euro (EUR)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 21 November 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Slovenia.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
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visiting flagSlovenia for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
  • Registration with the local police required within 72 hours of arrival.

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Slovenia the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket FType F

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

147 / 231
Ranking
2 078 938
Slovene 83.1%, Serb 2%, Croat 1.8%, Bosniak 1.1%

Area

155 / 230
Ranking
7.8 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

23 / 196
Ranking
81.6
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 78.7women 84.6

Median age

148 / 157
Ranking
44.9
Average age of population expressed in years.men 43.4women 46.6

Population growth

144 / 172
Ranking
-0.03%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

4 / 131
Ranking
99.7%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99.7%women 99.7%

GDP

36 / 194
Ranking
40 124 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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