Visiting Slovenia is like stepping into a fairytale. It’s a wonderland of ever-changing scenery and exquisite beauty of the nature. From the most amazing caves like Postojna and Skocjan and the most amazing lakes like Bled and Bohinj to spectacular waterfalls like Savica and Pericnik and extraordinary beautiful gorges like Vintgar and Tolmin to the unbelievably emerald Soca river and the stunning Julian Alps, Slovenia is full of breathtaking natural attractions worth experiencing.
See the spectacular natural wonders that make Slovenia a photographer’s paradise and a travel-seeker’s treasure find.
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 Overall Rating:  10/10 (Must-See)In Slovenia, there is a real place that looks like it came from the fairy tale world! That place is the beautiful Lake Bled, known for its stunning mountain-backed vistas, the iconic church located on a tiny island in the middle of the lake and the spectacular medieval Gothic castle built on a 130-meter cliff overlooking the lake. |
 Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)When people say that a place is like something from a fairy tale, often they are exaggerating, but that is not the case with this charming little tear-shaped island in the middle of Lake Bled. The island has such an extraordinary beautiful setting that photographs of it are regularly found in travel magazines and it’s without a doubt the most recognizable place in Slovenia. |
 Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)This stunningly picturesque gorge with turquoise water of the Radovna river and a spectacular waterfall at the far end is part of the Triglav National Park and is located just outside the northern side of Bled. It has been made into a huge attraction by the addition of walkways alongside and across the river. |
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 Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)The Postojna Cave is a stunning underground system of passages, caverns, magnificent halls and stunning stone sculptures that are more than 20 km long. It is the most visited cave in Europe and the only cave with a double-track railway in the world, where visitors can experience a thrilling train ride through the extraordinary beautiful underground landscape. Visitors explore almost 6 km of the cave. |
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 Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)Lake Bohinj is Slovenia’s largest glacial lake located in the Triglav National Park. It is considered as one of the most beautiful places in Slovenia. It’s a wonderful quite place to rest and unwind as you breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the beauty of the untouched nature in Triglav National Park. If you like nature this is one place you should visit should you go to Slovenia. |
 Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)The Savica waterfall is situated above Lake Bohinj at the heart of the Triglav National Park. It is considered to be the most famous and the most scenic waterfall in Slovenia. Some might say it is too touristy and crowded, but hey, there is a reason a place is too touristy and that reason is because the place is so breathtakingly gorgeous. Why shouldn’t as many people as possible visit and enjoy it? |
 Overall Rating:  09/10 (Highly Recommended)Mostnica Gorge is one of the most beautiful natural attractions in the Lake Bohinj area. It's located in the Voje valley near the Stara Fuzina village, about 2 km northeast of the lake. The gorge is two kilometres long and was carved by a Mostnica stream. The walk in both directions takes about an hour and a half and is quite easy, not strenuous at all. It’s a really nice walk through the forest, while you admire the emerald green water. |
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 Overall Rating:  08/10 (Highly Recommended)Situated south of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana Marshes is the largest marsh area in the country. It covers 163 square kilometres or almost one percent of the total territory of Slovenia. Since 2008, the major part of the Ljubljana Marshes, covering an area of 135 square kilometres, has been protected as a landscape park. |
 Overall Rating: 08/10 (Highly Recommended)It may not be as famous as its namesake in Copenhagen, but Ljubljana’s Tivoli Park is one of the most popular places to visit in the Slovenian capital. At 5 square kilometres, the park is the largest green space in Ljubljana and the perfect place to relax in nature and escape from the city rush. |
 Overall Rating: 09/10 (Highly Recommended)Sprawled in an area of 20 hectares, Ljubljana Zoo has more than 120 species including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish and arachnids and a total of more than 500 animals. |
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 Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)A spectacular cave system in southwest Slovenia with nice stalactites, stalagmites, and other interesting rock formations, but what sets this cave apart from other caves is the underground Reka river and the largest discovered underground cavern in all of Europe. The cavern is of colossal proportions and it’s hard to believe it’s real and not some computer-generated imagery from Lord of the Rings |
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 Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)Located in the heart of the Kamnik Savinja Alps (close to the border with Austria), the Logar Valley or Logarska Dolina as it is called in Slovene is considered by many as one of the most beautiful valleys not only in Slovenia but in the whole of Europe. It is a U-shaped glacial valley, about 7 kilometres long and between 250 and 500 metres wide, carpeted with green meadows and hemmed in by icy gray peaks. |
 Overall Rating: 09/10 (Highly Recommended)Robanov Kot is a gorgeous alpine valley which is protected as a landscape park since 1987. What attracts visitors to the valley is the peace and tranquillity and the exquisite beauty of the countryside. Farming is still the main way of life here but many of the farms now also welcome visitors, who can spend the night, taste delicious local dishes, or have a glass of homemade liquor, all surrounded by pristine nature. |
 Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)Waterfall Rinka is situated at the far-end of the beautiful Logar Valey on the northern side of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. The waterfall is absolutely magnificent and very photogenic. With a 90-meter drop (295 feet), it’s the second highest waterfall in Slovenia. The sound of the waterfall can be heard from quite some distance. |
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 Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)Located at an elevation between 1,500 and 1,666 metres in the heart of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, and accessible by cable car, Velika Planina is one of the largest and most beautiful Alpine pastures in Europe covering some 577 hectares of pastureland. It is also one of the most unusual and unique pastures you will find, as it is dotted with around 60 shingle-roofed, semicircular wooden huts that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. |
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 Overall Rating: 09/10 (Highly Recommended)Lake Jasna is a picturesque, small lake with white sand around its rim and the high mountain peaks of the Julian Alps as a dramatic backdrop. It lies just south of the alpine resort of Kranjska Gora. The name 'Jasna' derives from the Slovenian word for 'clear,' and it is quickly apparent how the lake got its name. On a boulder by the lake stands the dark bronze statue of the Zlatorog, or Goldenhorn – the magical stag believed to guard the ridges around the lake. |
 Overall Rating: 09/10 (Highly Recommended)Tucked into the far northwestern corner of Slovenia, only 3 kilometres west of Kranjska Gora, is a pristine 15-hectare nature reserve called Zelenci, home to a wide range of flora and fauna. The centerpiece of the reserve is a brilliant jade green lake which is filled by spring water emerging from the sand in small jets and is also the source of Slovenia's longest river Sava. |
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 Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)The Soca River or Isonzo as it is called in Italian is a 138-kilometre long river in western Slovenia and northeastern Italy. Starting in the Trenta valley in the heart of the Triglav National Park, it flows by the towns of Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin, Most Na Soci and Nova Gorica. It is known for its gorges and its amazing emerald green color, which is why it was nicknamed ‘the emerald beauty’. Many consider Soca to be one of the most beautiful rivers not only in Slovenia but in the whole of Europe and beyond. |
 Overall Rating: 09/10 (Highly Recommended)Located in the heart of the Triglav National Park in northwestern Slovenia near the border with Italy, the Trenta Valley is one of country’s most popular tourist destinations. With its emerald Soca River, narrow gorges, waterfalls and towering peaks of the Julian Alps, the area attracts nature lovers, hikers and adventure seekers from around the world. |
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 Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)Many people say that the Kozjak waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Slovenia, and we definitely have to agree with that. It isn’t the largest, the highest or the most water abundant, but it’s one of the most memorable waterfalls you will ever see and totally unique. |
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 Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)The gorge is situated in the southern most tip of Triglav National Park, less than a 5 minute drive from the town of Tolmin (south of Kobarid and north of Most na Soci). It's a stunning gorge, takes about an hour to visit, The nature is so beautiful it takes your breath away. A must walk/hike if you’re in the Soca Valley area (Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin, Most na Soci). |
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 Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)Waterfall Pericnik is another delightful waterfall in the Triglav National Park, located in the gorgeous mountain valley of Vrata, a few minutes drive from the village of Mojstrana. The waterfall is stunning and very photographic, it drops a spectacular 52 meters and is one of the highest waterfalls in Slovenia. The unique thing about Pericnik is that you can walk behind the waterfall, and if you don’t mind being sprayed with mist, you can descend right down to the pool at its base. |
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 Overall Rating: 08/10 (Highly Recommended)Skocjanski Zatok Nature Reserve is an oasis of unspoiled nature on the outskirts of Koper, Slovenia's largest coastal town. It is one of the most beautiful protected areas in the country and permanent or temporary home to several hundred animal species, including 300 species of butterflies, 300 species of beetles, 38 species of dragonflies, amphibians, reptiles, and almost 250 species of birds which can be observed from newly built bird hides and an observation tower. |
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 Overall Rating: 08/10 (Highly Recommended)Wild Lake or Divje Jezero as it is called in Slovene is a very unique and mysterious karstic lake located in Idrijski Log near the town of Idrija in western Slovenia. Since 1967, the lake has been protected as a natural monument of national significance of Slovenia. In 1972, the area of the lake was arranged into the first Slovenian outdoor museum in nature. In 1997 divers descended to 170 meters (558 feet), yet did not reach the bottom. |
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 Lake Bled is a 2,220 meters by 1,380 meters lake that looks like it’s straight out of a children’s storybook with its little tear-shaped island in the middle of the lake, the medieval cliff-top castle and incredible panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. |
 Lake Bled is one of the most picturesque destinations to visit in Slovenia. It's a photographer’s paradise and travel eye candy and has plenty of magnificent photo opportunities. |
 Lake Bled is one of those places that feels like it was pulled off straight from the pages of a fairytale. Thousands of tourists visit it every year, and all you have to do is follow the hiking trails leading around the lake and you'll be rewarded with jaw-dropping views and Instagram-worthy photo-ops. |
 Take a look through these stunning aerial drone photos that offer a different perspective on Lake Bled. |
 Take a look at these breathtaking drone photos of Lake Bled in the fall season. |
 The most remarkable view of Lake Bled is definitely from the Mala Osojnica viewpoint. |
 Vintgar Gorge, or Bled Gorge as it is also known, is undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary places to visit in Slovenia. It is part of the Triglav National Park and is located just outside the northern side of Bled. It has been made into a huge attraction by the addition of walkways alongside and across the river. |
 Walking through the Vintgar Gorge is such an amazing experience. It is clearly one of the best things to do in the Lake Bled area. |
 With its jade green waters and natural beauty, Vintgar Gorge has become one of the most popular natural attractions to visit in Slovenia. What makes this stunning natural attraction so special is the man made boardwalks that cross their way through the gorge and make this a photographer’s dream. |
 Lake Bohinj is the largest glacial lake in Slovenia, located in the extraordinary beautiful Triglav National Park in northwestern part of the country.. There is a church and stone bridge at one end of the lake and the mountains of the Julian Alps all around the rest. It’s a very popular place with photographers, sketchers, and artists due to the stunning nature surrounding it. |
 Spring, summer, autumn or winter, Lake Bohinj has its charms in all seasons, but there’s something especially magical in the early spring, when nature comes back to life and everything turns green and starts flourishing. |
 Although most choose to visit Lake Bohinj in spring or summer, the fairytale landscape of the lake in the winter months is a must see. |
 Lake Bohinj looks so incredibly calm and tranquil the next day after snowfall. |
This is really very special and unique. From the Triglav Lakes Valley in the Triglav National Park the water descends through the rocks and bursts out of the sheer rock wall as Waterfall Savica. The best time to appreciate it is in spring when the snow in the mountains is melting and the water drops 78 meters into the lovely green pool below. |
Mostnica Gorge is one of the most beautiful natural attractions in the Lake Bohinj area. It's located in the Voje valley near the Stara Fuzina village, about 2 km northeast of the lake. The gorge is two kilometres long and was carved by a Mostnica stream. |
 Situated just south of the charming village of Kranjska Gora, Lake Jasna is a very picturesque lake with white sand around its rim and the high mountain peaks of the Slovenian Alps as a stunning backdrop. |
 Kranjska Gora's Jasna Lake becomes even more spectacular during the winter when it freezes over. |
 Zelenci Nature Reserve is worth visiting in every season, but wintertime is especially beautiful, when everything is covered in snow. |
With its crystal clear, emerald-aquamarine water, it is considered as one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe. It attracts nature lovers, photographers and water sports enthusiasts from all over the world and it truly is one of the most amazing creations that nature has to offer. |
A breathtaking cave system and a UNESCO protected site that stands out for several reasons, including the largest underground cavern in all of Europe with a rushing underground river at the bottom. The cave looks very much like something out of Lord of the Rings and it is a must do when you visit Slovenia. |
 Postojna Cave is a stunning underground system of passages, caverns, magnificent halls and stone sculptures that are more than 20 kilometres long. It's the most-visited cave complex in Europe. Here's a stunning photo gallery with 50 breathtaking photos taken by professional photographers! |
 A beautiful picture gallery containing 15 high resolution photos of the Postojna Cave taken by tourists and amateur photo enthusiasts who have visited the cave! |
 The most unique and the most famous living nativity scene in Slovenia is staged along a 5 kilometre path inside the jaw-dropping Postojna Cave. Each year more than 150 performers are acting out the Biblical story of Christmas in 16 scenes set along the path. The nativity scenes are open to public for five or six days in the week between Christmas and New Year. |
 Located at the foothills of the Kamnik Savinja Alps, Logarska Valley is considered as one of the most beautiful Alpine glacial valleys in Europe. |
 Logarska Valley is pretty at any time of year but when the snow falls it becomes a magical winter wonderland. |
 Waterfall Rinka is absolutely magnificent and very photogenic, it drops a spectacular 90 meters and is the second highest waterfall in Slovenia. |
The gorge is situated in the southern most tip of Triglav National Park, less than a 5 minute drive from the town of Tolmin (south of Kobarid and north of Most na Soci). It is breathtakingly beautiful and really a must see for anyone visiting the area. |
 Bled Island is a small tear-shaped isle in the middle of the remarkable Lake Bled in northwestern Slovenia. Although it is really small, it has quite a few buildings on it, but the most famous one is the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary, a Gothic church with a 52-meter tower. |
 While Lake Bled is naturally beautiful, it’s made a hundred times more striking with Bled Island sitting idyllically in the middle, garnished with a picture-perfect church that visitors to Bled can visit. |
 Bled Island is the iconic island in the center of Lake Bled that you see from pretty much everywhere as you walk around the lake. It is the soul of Lake Bled. Visitors to Bled like to capture it in all the classic frames – from across the lake, from the viewpoints, and from the Bled castle. |
This picturesque waterfall is one of the most unique waterfalls in Europe as it is hidden in a fairly large open karst cave-like area and falls 15 meters into an amazing emerald green pool nested between magnificent dark rocks. In reality it looks even more beautiful and amazing than on photos. |
 The Pericnik is a stunning and very photographic waterfall in Triglav National Park in the Julian Alps of Slovenia. It is located in the Vrata valley, some 5 kilometres (3 miles) southeast of the village of Mojstrana, in the northwestern corner of Slovenia. |
 With its 52 meters of height, the Pericnik Waterfall is one of the highest and most famous waterfalls in Slovenia. Thousands of tourists and nature lovers visit it every year. |
 Waterfall Pericnik undergoes a dramatic transformation in winter, as this 52-metre-high waterfall freezes and transforms into a spectacular real-life magical ice kingdom. |
 The most impressive sight of the 52 metre-high Pericnik waterfall is in the winter when it turns into a giant wall of icicles and floes. |
 Lake Plansar is a small but very picturesque lake in Zgornje Jezersko, a small Slovenian village located very close to the Austrian border. Not many tourists make the journey here in the winter. |
 Just a stone’s throw away from Ljubljana's city centre, Tivoli Park is a wonderful place to escape from the city rush and relax in nature. The park is more than 200 years old. |
 The 20-hectare Ljubljana Zoo contains some 500 animals representing almost 120 species, including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish and arachnids. |
 Ljubljana Marshes Landscape Park is a very interesting and unique natural area of wetlands and peat bogs, known for its rare plant and animal species. |
 With a size of 135 square kilometres (52 square miles), Ljubljana Marshes Landscape Park features a combination of meadows, fields, hedges and canals and is often flooded. |
 In early spring, the damp, lowland meadows of the Ljubljana Marshes Landscape Park are a wonderful spot to see the beautiful snake's head fritillaries (Fritillaria meleagris). |
 Golica is a mountain in the Karavanke range above the town of Jesenice in northwestern Slovenia, known for its white daffodils called poet's daffodils which, every year between the months of May and June, cover parts of the mountain appearing like a white snow-like carpet. |
 Each spring, something magical happens on the slopes above the industrial town of Jesenice in northwestern Slovenia. Several of the normally lush green meadows on the mountainsides of Golica turn almost completely snow-white. But it is not a late-spring snowstorm that is the cause of this extraordinary transformation, but the beautiful white blossoms of wild-growing daffodils. |
 Every spring in the month of May, Javorniski Rovt gets covered in a beautiful white blanket of daffodils. |
 The spring months attract a growing number of visitors to Velika Planina who come to admire and take photos of crocuses in bloom that cover the meadows like a glorious purple carpet. |
 Every year between the end of March and early April, the small mountain village of Martinj Vrh erupts in a blaze of colour with millions of crocuses waking up with the rising temperatures to provide a purple carpet for visitors and photographers to marvel at. |
 The Slovenian countryside is beautiful in May, when the crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum) fields bloom scarlet red. |
 Spring at Arboretum Volcji Potok is one of the best places in Slovenia to see tulips and spring flowers. |
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 If you’re after natural beauty and sweeping vistas, then you need to visit Lake Bled and Triglav National Park at least once in your life. |
 If you’re looking for the most popular Lake Bled viewpoint, it’s highly likely you’re referring to Ojstrica. Set only a short hike from Bled, Ojstrica provides stunning views of Lake Bled and surrounding mountains. |
 The most impressive sight of the Pericnik Waterfall is in the winter months when it turns into a giant wall of icicles and floes. |
 Remarkable aerial footage of the frozen Lake Bohinj in the winter. |
 When you've seen Lake Bohinj on a clear winter's day, you can truthfully say you've seen the best that nature has to offer. |
 Amazing time-lapse video of this pristine 15-hectare nature reserve shot on a beautiful winter's day. |
 Logarska Valley is a must for panoramic views, time in nature, incredible hiking, and more. It is pretty at any time of year, but when the snow falls, it becomes a magical Winter Wonderland. |
 Logarska Valley is possibly the most picturesque Alpine valley in Slovenia and cross-country skiing is one of the best ways to explore it in the winter months. |
Even more beautiful in real life ! Slovenia is by far the most green and clean land of Europe !