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Camping in Slovenia: fabulous lakes and rugged mountains

More and more campers have discovered the magic of the versatility of Slovenia. With its fabulous lakes, rugged mountains, unspoilt woods, Mediterranean coastal strip and lovely cities, this country is certainly not inferior to its neighbours Italy, Austria and Croatia. Another advantage: your wallet will be happy with a holiday in Slovenia as well.

Fairy tales do still exist

In the luscious northern part of Slovenia, fairy tales really do seem to exist. Hike, cycle or mountain bike through the Julian Alps and admire the imposing mountain tops in the distance. Explore the dense forest in Triglav National Park and see how the Sava River and the Soča River meander through the landscape to finally discharge into glassy lakes. Lake Bohinj is Slovenia’s largest lake, but Lake Bled is its most famous lake. This is due to the beautiful location of a white church on an island in the middle of the lake.

White sandy beaches and healing spas

Further east and south, the landscape flattens. In the southwest, there is even a short coastal strip along the Adriatic Sea with white sandy beaches and Mediterranean seaside towns like Piran and Izola. The famous caves of Postojna and Škocjan lie further inland. The charming capital city Ljubljana is located in the centre of the country.

Towards the east, the landscape is characterised by hills, vineyards and spas. These spas, called ‘terme’ in Slovenian, often have large family campsites nearby. They include swimming pools, water parks and wellness resorts. This means there is something for every family member. But do go out to cities in the area. Ptuj in particular, Slovenia’s oldest city, is a cultural wonder.

Different climates in one country

Slovenia has different climate zones, which is rather exceptional for such a small country. The southwest borders on the Adriatic Sea and has a Mediterranean climate with dry, sunny summers and mild winters. Further inland, there is a temperate maritime climate, comparable to that of the Netherlands. In the mountainous north and northeast, you will find a continental climate, with larger differences in temperature and regular precipitation. In the winter, this usually falls in the form of snow, which means winter sports are excellent in areas such as Kranjska Gora and Mariborsko Pohorje.

Important information for your trip to Slovenia:

Benzine (Eurosuper 95 and 98) and diesel are widely available. LPG (Avtoplin) is reasonably available. When filling up with LPG, the Italian connection (dish) is used.
Petrol stations are often in any case open from Monday through Saturday from 7:00 to 20:00. At border crossings, along motorways and in major cities, petrol stations are usually open seven days a week and 24 hours a day.