The sole island in Slovenia is located in the middle of a glacial alpine lake called Bled, one of the most picturesque attractions in the country.
Lake Bled is found in the Julian Alps only 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
Visitors enjoy renting a traditional “pletna” boat, climbing the 99 stone-step staircase on the island, visiting the St. Mary of the Assumptions church or walking leisurely around the Lake. Another big hit are the healing thermal springs.
Bled castle, a 17th century structure, at a height of 456 feet provides a very beautiful view of the lake and area.

Postojna Cave is a unique, must see, 24,340 meter long karst cave system is southwestern Slovenia. 
The caves were created by the Pivka River.
The 20 kilometers of chambers and hallways includes galleries, some of which have ceilings nearly 50 meters high.
Visitors can take the train tour that takes one through the cave system; or walk through this natural wonder.
Nearby is a medieval castle, an engineering marvel, built into the side of a cave.

Triglav, rises up to a majestic height of nearly  2,900 meters making it the highest mountain in Slovenia and the highest peak of the Julian Alps.

The mountain is the centerpiece of Triglav National Park, the spot where three Slovenian rivers, Sava Dolinka, Sava Bohinjka and Soča ,originate.

Soča, considered to be one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe, originates in the Trenta valley and runs through canyons, gorges and amazing waterfalls. Soča is known for its deep, clear and emerald color waters.

When spring arrives the banks of the river is full of fly-fishermen eagerly trying to catch some famous Soča trout. In the summer, visitors enjoy kayaking, canoeing, canyoning, bungee jumping, swimming, rafting and hiking.

One of the largest cities in Slovenia, Maribor is located on the border with Austria.
Maribor's claim to fame is its outstanding wine industry and in the town's center one can see what is claimed to be the oldest grapevine in the world.
In addition to the delightful wineries, other attractions are the Mani Square and Castle Square that have a wide variety of ancient structures.
The Drava River that runs through the city adds to the overall charm of Maribor.
The area around Maribor features ski slopes, hiking and mountain trails and  the green forests of Pohorje in this eastern most part of Alpine Slovenia.

For over 800 years the mysterious, alluring and stunning Predjama Castle has been perched right smack in a 123 meter high rocky cliff.

Adding to this magnificent site is the Lokva river which disappears underground below the castle.

This castle is also termed as the Renaissance castle and the architectural style is mainly Gothic.

Logar Valley, “Logarska dolina“,  located in northern Slovenia south of the border of Austria is a beautiful glacial valley.
The Logar valley is well known for its many waterfalls; the most famous is the 295 foot high Rinka fall.
In the winter visitors daringly climb the frozen waterfalls, and participate in cross-country or downhill skiing and sledding.
Summertime activities include hiking, biking, climbing and taking in the local high-mountain farms.

The Solkan Bridge is located near Nova Gorica  in western Slovenia and offers great views of the turquoise Soča River and the entire beautiful Soča Valley.
The bridge is the longest train bridge built solely out of stone with 4,533 stone blocks at a length of nearly 200 meters.
The bridge was designed by architect Rudolf Jaussner and engineer Leopold Örley, with an 80 m stone arch.
Adventurous visitors can, bungee jump off the bridge for a one of a kind way to admire the beauty of the Soča Valley.

Ljubljana Castle is a castle complex standing on Castle Hill right above downtown Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital.

The castle was originally a medieval fortress, constructed in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 12th century. 

The castle's Outlook Tower and ramparts offer some of the most beautiful views of the city. Inside the castle one can enjoy a museum exhibition on Slovenian history, a puppet museum, and historical displays such as the Chapel of St George, the Prison, and a video presentation called Virtual Castle.

The Ljubljanica river runs around the old castle hill adding to the charm of the city full of little bars, restaurants, bridges, old architecture, churches, and museums.

For a unique and different experience visit Lipica Stud Farm, established in 1580, making it the oldest stud farm with continuous horse breeding in the world.
Horses at Liipica were initially mostly bred for military purposes. These strong and lithe horses were crossbred with Spanish, Italian and Arab horses and after 200 years the Lipizzaner breed, which is nowadays renowned worldwide, was created. Today Lipica Stud Farm is an important cultural and historical landmark of Slovenia.
There are entertaining guided tours of the Lipikum museum and one can see the horses as they race across the plush meadows.
The farm also features impressive shows of the classical riding school.

One of the oldest cities in Slovenia is Celje, perched on the banks of the Savinja River.
The popular attraction in Celjie is the enormous castle, which was built in the 14th century and offers views of the city and beyond including ones of the Savinja and Voglajna rivers.
The refurbished castle features the four-storey Friderik Tower.
Walking through Old Celje, the historic downtown where buildings date back to medieval times, once experiences the cobblestone roads,  with its eateries and traditional architecture.