Things to do in Slovenia and what a holiday costs

These are the things to do in Slovenia worth planning around, with what they cost.

Slovenia uses the euro and is the most expensive country in this guide, closer to Austria than to its southern neighbours. In return it is very easy to travel: clean, safe, compact and well signposted.

Things to do in Slovenia

• Lake Bled: Row or take a pletna boat to the island church, walk the lake shore and climb to the Ojstrica or Mala Osojnica viewpoints.
• Lake Bohinj: Quieter and wilder than Bled, with the Savica waterfall and the Vogel cable car.
• The Soča valley: Emerald river, rafting and kayaking around Bovec and Kobarid.
• Caves: Postojna for the train ride inside the cave, Škocjan for its huge underground canyon (UNESCO).
• Ljubljana: A small, car-free old town along the river, the castle and the Central Market.
• Piran: A Venetian harbour town on the coast with a seafront promenade.

What things cost in Slovenia

Typical prices in 2025 and 2026.

• Coffee: €1.80 to €3
• Beer (0.5 l) in a bar: €3.50 to €5
• Main course in a gostilna (inn): €14 to €25
• Kremna rezina, the Bled cream cake: around €5 to €6
• Pletna boat to Bled island: around €20 return per person
• Postojna Cave: around €30 to €40 depending on season
• Motorway vignette for a car, 7 days: around €16

Good to know before you go

• You need a digital vignette to drive on Slovenian motorways. Buy it online before you cross the border; fines are high.
• Parking at Bled and Bohinj fills up early in summer. Use the shuttle buses or arrive before 9 am.
• Tap water is excellent everywhere.

Slovenia travel FAQ

Is Slovenia expensive?

It is the most expensive country in this guide, with prices close to Austria, but still cheaper than Switzerland or Scandinavia.

Do I need a vignette in Slovenia?

Yes, a digital vignette is required for cars on motorways and expressways. Buy it online before you enter the country.

Is Lake Bled or Lake Bohinj better?

Bled has the famous island and more to do in town. Bohinj is larger, quieter and closer to the mountains. Many people visit both.

See the stays we list in Slovenia.