Know before you go
Slovenia
General Information
Slovenia is located in southern Central Europe bordering Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. Its capital and largest city is Ljubljana. Slovenia is both a member of the European Union and the Schengen Agreement. They drive on the right side of the road.
Visa
Holders of a EU passport don’t require a Visa. For holders of a different passport check out this link to see if you are required to apply for a visa or not or contact your ministery of foreign affairs.
Power
Slovenia uses Type F plug outlets („Schuko“). They also work with Type C and E. The voltage is 230 Volt and the frequency is 50 Hz
Language
The official language of Slovenia is Slovene. You can get by with English just fine though.
| Slovene | English |
|---|---|
| Živijo! | Hello! |
| Adijo! | Bye! |
| ja | yes |
| ne | no |
| Hvala! | Thank you! |
| Prosim! | You're welcome! |
| Oprostite! | Excuse me! |
| Na zdravje! | Cheers! |
Weather Forecast
Climate
Slovenia is located in temperate latitudes. The climate is also influenced by the variety of relief, and the influence of the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. In the northeast, the continental climate type with greatest difference between winter and summer temperatures prevails. In the coastal region, there is sub-Mediterranean climate. The effect of the sea on the temperature rates is visible also up the Soča valley, while a severe Alpine climate is present in the high mountain regions. There is a strong interaction between these three climatic systems across most of the country. Precipitation, often coming from Bay of Genoa, varies across the country as well, with over 3,500 mm (138 in) in some western regions and dropping down to 800 mm (31 in) in Prekmurje. Also, snow is quite frequent in winter.
Average Temperature in Ljubljana
Average Precipitation in Ljubljana
Transportation
How to get there?
The only airport you can fly to in Slovenia is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU). It is a rather small airport though and not too many airlines actually approach it. The closest bigger airport would be Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Austria. It’s only 2:40h by car from Maribor and about 4 hours from Ljubljana.
The most convenient way to get to Slovenia would be by bus or train from any neighboring country.
How to get around?
Cities in Slovenia are small enough to walk everywhere. However, there are also public buses available.
Money, Money, Money
Currency
Slovenia is part of the Eurozone and therefore uses the Euro as its currency. Check out the currency converter to find out about current exchange rates.
Accommodation
Depending on where you are staying prices will vary of course. Expect to be paying around 30€ per person per night.
Cash
Even though credit cards are widely accepted, you should still withdraw Euros at an ATM. Cash is still king in many places like restaurants, markets and small shops. How much you will need of course depends on your spending habits. Expect to need around 30€ per day for food, transportation, activities and souvenirs.
