10 places that prove Slovenia is a Real Life Fairy Tale!
By Sarah Leckie on 1st February, 2023
Once upon a time in a far-off place (well two hours’ flight away..) was a magical land. Maybe it was tiny but it had quite some wonderful secrets. Enchanted forests, magic rivers, underground worlds and even a castle in a cave!
Predjama Castle
The only thing more fairytale-like than a castle is a castle perched on a 400-meter cliff that’s built around the entrance of a natural cave. Oh, and did we mention there’s a network of secret passageways? The Predjama Castle in Slovenia has all that and more.
Today, Predjama Castle is open year-round to visitors who can also buy combo tickets to see the Postojna Caves. Meet the Knight Erazem, a 15th-century robber-baron who, like Robin Hood, stole from the rich to give to the poor. A real-life fairy tale hero.
Tolmin Gorge
Magical and mystical, be wary the river doesn’t put you under it’s spell. Clear vibrant turquoise water winds its way through the deep gorge. With lookouts named Devils Bridge and Dantes Cave, you know theres going to be some interesting stories to hear.
Located in the very south of the Triglav National Park, it’s a perfect stop off during a road trip of the Soca Valley.
Velika Planina
Otocec Castle
Škocjan Caves
Enchanted Forests
Slovenia is a green paradise. Over 60% of the country is covered in forest. Wherever you are in Slovenia you’re always close to a walk in the woods.
Storybook Towns
Discover the prettiest towns with streets full of colourful houses. Walking around Ptuj, Piran or Maribor one almost expects to see storybook characters tucked amongst the tourists.
Ljubljana’s Dragons
Written by Sarah Leckie
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