Best Things to Do in Slovenia - 5 Days Vacation

Day 1: Ljubljana old town

On the first day of this Slovenia vacation, you are going to visit the Ljubljana old town. While there are many other historically rich towns & places, yet you feel how Ljubljana’s air is all magical. It’s for the cobbled streets, the spectacular castle that stands atop the cliff, the bridges crisscrossing the rivers that make it an incredibly beautiful destination and among the top things to do in Slovenia. Without any reason, Ljubljana offers plenty of reasons for globetrotters to look for Slovenia vacation packages. 

Best things to do in Ljubljana: Prešeren Square, Triple Bridge, Ljubljana Castle, Dragon Bridge, Tivoli Park, and more.

Day 2: The Metelkova Mesto

Metelkova Mesto is located in the neighborhood of Ljubljana! Most Slovenia vacation packages include this thing into their itinerary and it is undoubtedly one of the best things to do in Slovenia. Metelkova Mesto is actually the culture center, which brings together and makes for a place where different artistic events & practices are showcased. An assortment of concerts, events, and other artistic activities are performed. In addition to that, a number of exhibitions, and performances are organized. The amazing artwork that is showcased in the Gollum-like figurines hanging through the walls and the horseshoes and car parts. Metelkova Mesto gives you this opportunity to click plenty of Instagram-able pictures. And, you will love seeing artists busy with their work. 

Day 3: Predjama Castle

You do not see a castle by the side of a cliff often! But, the Predjama Castle is one of those that dismiss that fact. It stands tall all at a height of 123 meters on the cliff and looks like a guard through the surrounding. And, it is linked to the chambers of the Postojna Caves through a network of tunnels. It’s been around 800 years that this medieval castle near the Postojna cave has been burgeoning over the cliff. 

The folklore stories associated with the Castle is another reason that attracts people from across the globe and for which it makes for one of the best things to do in Slovenia. Stories suggest that when Knight Erazem who was called the Robin Hood of Slovenia went on a war with the high society of Austria & Slovenia, he hid inside the castle. And, and he got shot on the toilet by his own man. Predjama Castle is particularly known for being a popular spot for wedding photoshoot & for being a much sought-after romantic spot. 

Day 4: Postojna Cave

This is one thing that cannot be missed when you are in Slovenia! As this deep tunnel will take you to the largest stalactite cave, this gives you a special sense of exhilaration. The cave is a creation of millions of years of bizarre rock formation & water droplets. You will cover half of this tour by train & half on foot. One of the bizarre things that you will experience in the cave is the little creature, the baby dragon, Olms, which have lived in the cave for many centuries. These quirky little creatures can live for around 100 years, they have no eyes and can live without food for around 12 years. You will get to see these creatures from a glass tank. The cave is located around the Park Postojnska Jama where there are plenty of restaurants & amazing gift shops. The Cave is located inside the Park Postojnska Jama, where you’ll find heaps of restaurants and hippy-style gift shops.

Day 5: Lake Bled 

This is your fifth day of the Slovenia vacation & today, you will get to enjoy being the most stunning part of the country, Lake Bled. And, the amazing tiny island church in the vicinity is definitely among the top things to do in Slovenia. For all the spectacular & obvious reasons, Lake Bled is called the face of Slovenia. Located in the Triglav National Park, in addition to being this spectacularly beautiful, there are plenty of things to do in its vicinity. It’s so perfectly beautiful that once you are here, you will feel like being in the heaven of your dreams. And, if you want to escape the crowds, visiting the Mala Osojnica is the perfect option. 

Another perfect thing to do around Lake Bled is Hiking around, which is also an amazing option for keeping you fit. During winters, the entire area freezes, but you can always go skating or walking around and sinking in the beauty. Other activities to do when around the Lake are swimming, zip-lining, cycling, and other water sports.