The source of the Krka river is just 30km south east of Ljubljana and from there it winds its way east towards the Croatian border. Along the way are a number of Slovenia’s finest attractions, including Pleterje Monastery, Otočec castle and the village of Kostanjevica na Krki both on islands in the middle of the river, and further east, the historic town of Brežice, Mokrice castle (and golf course) and several spas including Slovenia’s largest at Čatež and one of its most elegant at Dolenjske Toplice. The river itself is also something of a draw, with activities such as rafting and kayaking, not to mention swimming possible at many places along the picturesque valley. Mid way between Ljubljana and Maribor lies the town of Celje, Slovenia’s third biggest with a charming old town and surrounded by pretty hill country to the north and south and a number of spa towns.
Ljubljana voted 5th most idyllic place to live in Europe
In a recent article published by Forbes Magazine, Ljubljana has been voted the 5th most idyllic place to live in Europe, described as a “little Paris” with hints of Art Nouveau - a melting pot of culture at the crossroads of the German, Latin and Slavic worlds.
Slovenia's first cross border ski area opens
The connection between Slovenia's highest ski area Bovec Kanin and Sella Nevea in Italy has opened to create Slovenia's first cross border ski area - click to view piste map of new area
Slovenia's first global top 100 restaurant
Restvracija JB in Ljubljana has won a place in the coveted top 100 restaurants in the world in the 2010 contest sponsored by San Pellegrino.