50 Remarkable Photos From All Over Slovenia By Dejan Hudoletnjak

About The Photographer

Dejan Hudoletnjak is a super-talented and passionate photographer best known for his beautiful landscape photos of Slovenia and wonderful use of light and color. He is 24 years old and has been living in Kranj, the capital of the Gorenjska region, for his whole life, with easy access to some of the most beautiful locations in the country.

Dejan has an unerring eye for composition and detail, and a great sensitivity to mood, expressed in his photographs through the awareness and use of light. He considers that in photography the camera is just a tool, and that what is more important, is the photographer’s eye and sense for creativity. Dejan’s goal as a photographer is to create an image that not only captures a moment in time, but also tells a story and evokes an emotional response. An image that shares the mood and feelings he felt when being there.

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Personally, Dejan has always been a nature lover and he spends a lot of time out hiking and exploring the natural beauty of Slovenia. Every cycle or season, every change in the weather possesses a new challenge for him to find and exhibit the beauty of those changes.

Below is a selection of Slovenia landscape photos that Dejan Hudoletnjak kindly shared with us. And if you like Dejan’s photographs, you are welcome to check out his website or his social pages on Facebook and Flickr for more of his work. You can also contact him anytime if you have any enquiries or if you are interested in purchasing a print or ordering a calendar.

Photo Gallery

A beautiful picture gallery containing 50 remarkable landscape photos from all over Slovenia by Dejan Hudoletnjak.

A golden barley field in the Slovenian countryside at sunset
A beautifully captured golden hour shot of a barley field in Predoslje, a small village in the Gorenjska region. In Slovenia, barley is used mostly as an animal feed due to its high nutritional values. Along with it usage as an animal feed and thanks to its malt, it’s also used in production of beer and other alcoholic beverages as well as in baking, confectionery and textile industry.

A rapeseed field in yellow bloom on a farm near the village of Sencur, Slovenia
The dazzling yellow of a rapeseed field in full bloom on a farm near the village of Sencur in northwestern Slovenia. The field is enormous and is quite jaw dropping. Rapeseed is one of the most produced oilseed crops in Slovenia and used to make edible oil, biodiesel fuel and animal feed.

A large sunflower field in northwestern Slovenia
Sunflowers are a glorious crop! They are bright, beautiful, happy flowers that are used as a source of vegetable oil. The seeds are used for snacks and for bird food. They are a real show crop and by growing a large acreage of them on a farm, the farm becomes a stunning place, visited by lots of local walkers and photographers. In general, sunflower fields in Slovenia are in bloom between about June and September. They don’t bloom continuously though, so you may have to drive around a bit and hunt for some fields that are in full bloom. To find the maximum number of fields of sunflowers in Slovenia in full bloom, early July is a pretty safe bet.

An elevated view of the coastal town of Piran, Slovenia from the town walls at sunset
A beautiful elevated view of the coastal town of Piran, the jewel in the Slovenian Adriatic crown. Piran in Slovenia is like Dubrovnik in Croatia – a small Adriatic gem. Since the whole architecture of the old town is accomplished in the Venetian style and Italian is the second official language, it is also known as Mini Venice. Piran retained its medieval layout with narrow streets and closely-built pastel-colored houses that ascend from the coastline in a cascading fashion towards the top of the town hill and thus give the town a recognizable Mediterranean character.

View of the coastal town of Piran and its main Tartini Square from the harbor
Piran represents coastal Slovenia at its most charming. Remnants of Venetian architecture can be seen everywhere in the town, ranging from closely-built pastel-colored houses with the typically arched windows to the Cathedral of Saint George, which stands high on the northern hill above the town.

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The tiny but very pretty Piran Harbour with numerous small fishing boats and sailboats
The tiny but very pretty Piran harbor follows gently the curve of the bay and is framed with pastel-colored three story buildings. As Slovenia has just 47km of coastline on the Adriatic Sea, no wonder that the harbour is rather busy with small fishing boats and sailboats packed along the quays.

Piran waterfront at sunset
The Slovenian littoral follows its small 47km of coastline along the Adriatic Sea. The most prominent towns are Koper, Izola, Piran and Portoroz.

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Measuring 4100 meters in length, up to 1200 meters in width and up to 45 meters in depth, Lake Bohinj is Slovenia’s largest lake. It is also one of the country’s best places to see autumn colours. We promise that as you crunch through the fallen leaves, the stunning views won’t fail to impress.

Statue of Goldhorn chamois or Zlatorog with Lake Bohinj in the background
On the shore of Lake Bohinj you will find a statue of the Goldhorn (a.k.a. Goldenhorn) or Zlatorog as it is called in Slovene. The animal is a symbol of the Slovenian Alps. According to the legend, a hunter in the Soca Valley was spurned by his girlfriend, an innkeeper’s daughter, who fell in love with a richer man. He was persuaded by a trickster to go look for the elusive Goldhorn, a chamois with horns made of gold, and bring it to his girlfriend as a trophy. What the hunter didn’t know was that the animal had been given special powers by the White Fairies. He found the Goldhorn near the Triglav summit and shot it. But the animal didn’t die. Instead, gorgeous mountain flowers grew on the spots where the chamois had bled. The Goldhorn ate the flowers, regained his strength, and approached the hunter. Blinded by the luster of the golden horns, the hunter lost his footing, tumbled down a precipitous cliff and died.

Beautiful autumn panorama of Lake Bled, Slovenia at sunrise
Lake Bled is possibly the most popular tourist destination in Slovenia. No wonder why, this place appears as if it was taken out of a story book! For the most stunning views of the lake, visit the Bled Castle which is perched upon a rock cliff 130 metres above the lake, or head for the Ojstrica viewpoint.

Panoramic view of the town of Bled, Slovenia at winter night from the Ojstrica viewpoint
The town of Bled is famous from its gorgeous lake with the church on the tiny tear-shaped island in the middle of it, overlooked by a towering clifftop castle.

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The Jezero Bled train station at night
Bled has two train stations, but unfortunately neither is located in the centre of town. The Lesce-Bled train station is four kilometres away so you will either have a lengthy hike or short bus ride into town. The other station is Bled-Jezero (on the picture), which is at Lake Bled’s western edge and is about a half-hour walk to the centre of town.

An elevated panoramic night view of the city of Kranj, Slovenia from the water tower
Kranj is the fourth-largest city in Slovenia, with a population of about 37,000 inhabitants. It is located approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana.

An aerial panoramic view of Kranj, the capital of the Gorenjska region of Slovenia
With Slovenia independence in 1991, Kranj became the main administrative, cultural, sports, business and industrial center of the Gorenjska region of Slovenia.

Panorama of Kranj, the capital of the Gorenjska region of Slovenia
Kranj lies at the confluence of the Sava and Kokra rivers. The northern side of the city is surrounded by the peaks of the Karavanke mountain range while the Sorsko polje plain extends to the south of the city.

Village of Kupljenik with its Succursal Church of St. Steven at sunrise
The village of Kupljenik is located about 3 kilometres south of the Bled town centre and Lake Bled, and lies below the northern slopes of the 1,128-metre-high Babji Zob mountain. The village’s best known landmark is the Succursal Church of St. Steven which dates to the 15th century.

A dirt road leading to the Church of Saints Primus and Felician in Jamnik, Slovenia
The church of Saints Primus and Felician, which stands above the village of Jamnik in northwestern Slovenia, is a prominent feature of this area and can be seen from far and wide.

Catholic Church of Saints Primus and Felician, on the Hill at Sunrise in Jamnik, Slovenia
Another gorgeous photo of the Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau.

Church of Saints Primus and Felician above the village of Jamnik in northwestern Slovenia
Built on the top of a hill, overlooking those wonderful panoramic views, the church of Saints Primus and Felician must move the soul.

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Village of Sveti Tomaz with the hilltop Church of St. Thomas
Another postcard-worthy hilltop church in Slovenia is the Church of St. Thomas in Sveti Tomaz, a small settlement in the Municipality of Skofja Loka in the Gorenjska region.

View from Smarjetna Gora towards the fields of Sorsko Polje and the Church of St. Ursula
The Church dedicated to Saint Ursula in Srednje Bitnje stands on the picturesque fields of Sorsko Polje.

A dirt road leading through the Ravenska Kocna valley in Zgornje Jezersko, Slovenia
The scenic Ravenska Kocna valley in Zgornje Jezersko offers some amazing landscapes, forests, pastures and complete solace. Definitely a must visit for any mountain lover. Not many foreign tourists make the journey here, which is unfortunate because the drive leads through some goegeous natural sights.

An aerial view of the heart-shaped Plansarsko Jezero Lake in Jezersko in Slovenia
The heart-shaped Plansarsko Jezero Lake may be man-made, but this in no way diminishes its beauty. The lake was made by local inhabitants in an attempt to replace the former much larger glacial lake that had drained away. It’s a popular gathering place for boaters in the warmer months and skaters in the winter. By the lake is a lovely restaurant known for its tasty local cuisine.

Lake Plansarsko Jezero, emerald green and surrounded by meadows and majestic mountains in Jezersko, Slovenia
Let us tell you a little more about the Plansarsko Jezero Lake. Jezersko means lakeland in Slovenian. In the past, a majestic glacial lake covered the Jezersko valley, but then, in the 13th century, a severe earthquake destroyed the rock barrier that hemmed the lake in and allowed water to flow out little by little. By the end of the 19th century there was no water left at all. About 50 years ago, a group of Jezersko locals created an artificial lake, in the shape of a heart – beautiful Lake Plansarsko Jezero, emerald green and surrounded by meadows and majestic mountains of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. A recognition to the large glacial lake of the past. So the Jezersko Valley has its lake, once again.

Lake Zbiljsko Jezero with a beautiful white swan flowing in the middle
Lake Zbilje or Zbiljsko Jezero as it is called in Slovene is actually a reservoir fed by the Sava river. It was created in 1953, when the Sava river was dammed to provide water for the hydroelectric power station in the town of Medvode. The lake is only a ten minute drive from Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana towards the Gorenjska region and a lovely place to relax. There’s a nice grassy lakeside area featuring cafes, a children’s playground and facilities for renting boats. Although busiest during the summer months, it is a very popular place for walks throughout the year, with abundant swans, ducks and other waterfowl adding to the charm. Apart from being a very popular place for tourists, the lake provides a very important habitat for numerous bird species.

The dark green surface of the beautiful Lake Crnava in Preddvor in northwestern Slovenia
The dark green surface of the mysterious Lake Crnava in Preddvor is a popular destination for boaters and fishermen in the summer, and ice skaters in the winter. The park by the lake is one of the most popular wedding venues in the country. Near the lake there’s also the Sekvoja Energy Park and the BioSinhron Centre of Well-Being.

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View of the Lake in the Brdo Park near Kranj, Slovenia
The Brdo Park is located on the northern edge of the Predoslje village near Kranj, the capital of the Gorenjska region. While you are walking through the park you can admire the park’s rich flora and fauna as well as the many sights such as the Brdo Castle with its winery, the unique sculpture collection, a colorful beehive, you can rest under a traditional Slovenian hayrack and more. There are also two lakes in the park, the lower and the upper one (on the photo). The whole place has an air of unpretentiousness and is a great place to spend an afternoon.

Park Brdo near Kranj, Slovenia in colorful autumn colors
Autumn is possibly the most spectacular season to visit the Brdo Park with its 478+ hectares of woods, parks, fish ponds, and many lovely walking paths. The park is open daily from sunrise till dusk.

Vintgar Gorge, a spectacular 1600-metre-long and 150-metre-high canyon near Lake Bled, Slovenia
The major natural attraction in the vicinity of Lake Bled is the Vintgar Gorge, a spectacular 1600-metre-long and 150-metre-high canyon carved by the rushing waters of the Radovna River as it flows east towards its confluence with the Sava Dolinka river. The gorge is accessible via a series of wooden walkways and bridges that were originally constructed in 1893 and run through the entire length of the gorge to the Sum Waterfall at its northern end.

The Sum waterfall in the spectacular Vintgar Gorge near Bled, Slovenia
Visiting the Vintgar Gorge is an unforgettable experience as the trail winds its way beneath sheer cliffs, passing swirling rapids and whirlpools of the Radovna River on the way. The walkway culminates at the 16-metre-high Sum waterfall, which marks the northern end of the gorge. The waterfall is at its most impressive in spring, when the snow is melting.

Savica Falls above Lake Bohinj in Triglav National Park in northwestern Slovenia
One of the reasons people come to Bohinj is to walk up more than 500 steps to the remarkable Savica Falls. The best time to appreciate this dramatic waterfall is in spring when the snow in the mountains is melting and the water thumps its way 78 meters down from the rocky heights above and smacks into the emerald green pool below.

The peaceful countryside in the Bohinj valley in northwestern Slovenia
Situated in the heart of the Julian Alps, the Bohinj valley is green, lush and beautiful – serene, peaceful, nature at its best! In the mornings, the valley is so silent you can hear the birds the insects chirping.

A peaceful sunset over the serene countryside of Predoslje in northwestern Slovenia
The serene countryside of Predoslje, just outside Slovenia’s fourth largest city Kranj. Countryside’s sunsets are quite a thing.

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A blissful sunrise over the serene countryside of Kokra in northwestern Slovenia
Sunrises are beautiful, but countryside sunrises are spectacular and blissful.

A dirt road leading through the countryside of Predoslje in spring
If spring is beautiful, in the Slovenian countryside it enchants the senses. It’s a wonderful time of the year when everything starts to burst into life.

A narrow road leading through the countryside of Zlato Polje at night
Corn fields along a narrow road which leads through the countryside of Zlato Polje in northwestern Slovenia.

A beautiful sunset over the serene countryside of Nemilje in northwestern Slovenia
Hayracks are mainly a Slovenian thing, with more than 80% of all hayracks in the world existing in Slovenia. A hayrack is a freestanding, roofed building with a structural column-like head rail (or two head rails), into which in the same vertical plane horizontal poles are set at intervals equal to the thickness of a grain sheave, and whose purpose is to dry and preserve various crops and fodder. The need for hayracks presumably developed with the climate changes of the Late Middle Ages, when it was no longer possible to let grain sheaves dry in the field after the harvest, at least not in the Alpine region of Slovenia.

A beautiful panoramic view from the Sveti Jost Nad Kranjem hill
At an elevation of 847 meters, the Sveti Jost Nad Kranjem hill is a very popular destination for local hikers and families. It offers overwhelming scenic views of the surrounding green hills and far distant mountains.

Newly harvested grass in the countryside in Slovenia
Because of Slovenia’s fertile soil and normally ample rainfall during the summer months, grass can be harvested three times a year.

The green nature of the Stefanja Gora hill
Slovenia is known as one of the greenest countries in the world. The nature throughout the country is so beautiful and comes in countless shades of green.

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A herd of cows grazing on the Kriska Planina mountain pasture in Slovenia
At an elevation of 1,480 meters, Kriska Planina is a high-mountain pasture where cows are taken to be grazed during the summer months.

A horse on a pasture in Nemilje, Slovenia
Horses grazing on idyllic green pastures are a common sight across Slovenia.

A view towards Cjanovca and Hudickov Borst from the Sveti Jakob hill above Preddvor, Slovenia
The majority of terrain in Slovenia is hilly or mountainous, with around 35% of the surface 600 meters or more above sea level.

A view from the Ceska Koca mountain hut towards the green forests of the Jezersko valley
More than 60 percent of Slovenia is covered in forest, making it one of the greenest countries on earth!

View of the Julian Alps with the Triglav mountain from Kalisce above Preddvor, Slovenia
A beautiful view of the Julian Alps with Slovenia’s highest peak Triglav (2,864 meters) from Kalisce in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.

The Ceska Koca mountain hut in the Kamnik–Savinja Alps above Jezersko in northern Slovenia
The Ceska Koca mountain hut stands on the Spodnje Ravni cirque above the Ravenska Kocna valley below the northern part of Mount Grintovec, the highest mountain of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps, with an elevation of 2,558 metres. The mountain hut has been named after the Czechs from Prague who built it in 1900.

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An elevated view of the valley from Jamnik
The views from the higher elevations can be spectacular on a clear day.

An elevated view of the densely forested hilly landscape from Jamnik
As one of the greenest countries in Europe, Slovenia has a deep sense of natural beauty.

A beautiful mountain sunset as seen from Krvavec
Beautiful mountain sunsets are the best reward after long hiking days.

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After a harsh and cold winter, spring is such a beautiful and welcome time of year in Slovenia, full of birdsong and spring blossom. It’s a time when nature comes alive and reminds us what life is all about! Flowers bloom and everyone starts to smile more as the sun shines brightly and begins to warm our world.

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23 thoughts on “50 Remarkable Photos From All Over Slovenia By Dejan Hudoletnjak”

  1. Beautiful photos! I especially love the sunset and the cloudy sky in Predoslje (I have a real weakness for clouds!).

  2. You’re right, they are 50 remarkable photos of Slovenia. My favorite photo is of a rapeseed field in full bloom.

  3. Beautiful pictures! I now feel like going to Slovenia. My best photo would be Lake Bled by night, so stunning!

  4. My best friend is Slovenian and she and I have been talking about taking a trip to see it. Thank you for the beautiful pictures!

  5. I’m a little embarrassed to say I had never even heard of this country until I stumbled across this website from someone’s post on Facebook. But it looks beautiful and I think I’m going to add Slovenia to my list of destinations I must visit! Thanks for sharing!

  6. The more I read about Slovenia, the more excited I get about going there in just over half a year! I am planning on spending a week there.

  7. These photos looks exactly the same like I saw my Slovenia. I felt in love with Slovenia from my first look

  8. Wow! Stunning photos. Thanks for capturing my heart with those beautiful photographs. Really looking forward to visiting Slovenia.

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