The Best of Slovenia
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2010 | Little Slovenia is the least visited and most underrated of Europe's alpine countries. From its prosperous capital of Ljubljana, we enjoy the mountain resort of Lake Bled, venture into the Julian Alps for natural thrills mixed with World War I history, go spelunking in a gigantic cave, and swim with Slavs in a charming Adriatic port. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #slovenia
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00:00 Intro
01:42 Ljubljana
07:33 Lake Bled
12:55 Home visit
15:49 Julian Alps
22:06 Piran
24:10 Conclusion
I have visited Slovenia three times on the job. I love the country and the people. Now retired, I hope to return to Ljubljana with my wife to show her this little known treasure.
I hope someday can visit to slovenia
Welcome back! Be our guest.
Love to visit the place in God Glory
did u retire
@@rajveersinghdhillon1477 Yes I have retired. I still hope to visit Slovenia again as soon as it is safe.
Been to more than 20 countries in Europe, Slovenia is just my type of vacation country, the peaceful environment, the breath taking landscape, the nice people...
Will come back for my honeymoon :)
Much love from Cambodia
I hope you managed to come over somehow! Greetings from Slovenija 👋👋👋
I would love to viste Slovenia after the pandemic. Seems wonderfull with alot of kind people. Respect from Denmark to Slovenia 🇸🇮🇩🇰
only NK Olimpija
you should visit us.!.. ;) its even more beautiful that you can see over videos (a lot of places, that are not seen here).....
....and people are really kind, just like in videos.!!...
welcome.!!....
@@cuhpimp8084 spel se z olimpijo in fuzbalam.!!....
človk bi rad sam pršu v Slo, da vid kua mamo (morje, hribe, reke itd....) ne kua nimamo, kr fuzbala ne znamo igrat.......
I had to cancel my planned trip last October, hope to try again.
you should visit Slovenia! Also there are places not mentioned in this video...
Slovenia is a perfect example of the saying "Good things come in small packages." It's one of Europe's small gems.
Love it when people spread love in the UA-cam comment section
Donald’s wife is from here, I think.
the version i'm familiar with states: poison is kept in small bottles 🙂
@@Zachw2007from Sevnica
Absolutely stunning. Such a beautiful country with pretty sights and clean so clean and unspoilt. The people look friendly and wow I'm speechless. I hope to see that hidden treasure one day!!!
Greetings Slovenia from New Zealand.
Hope August i will be moving to New Zealand
Grettings from Slovenia
They say it looks a lot like your New Zealand!
Hope August mate its not like that clean and unspoiled mostly because of turists
SLOVENIA REMINDS ME A LITTLE OF NEW ZEALAND. Mountains, lakes, rivers , friendly people Come and see for yourself !
I am ftom slovenia
Hi I,m from Slovenia 🇸🇮 and welcome to this amazing country
I adore Slovenia because it is very clean country what it is not typical for other Balkan countries. In the same time the people have preserved the typical Slavic cordiality and are really very friendly. Warm greetings and kisses from Bulgaria!
I’m not sure if you can consider Slovenia a Balkan country
Perigali1 slovenia is not a balkanic country
You know maybe i am wrong. But slovenians seems to me most none slavic slavs in the world. I might be wrong this is just my subjective opinion.
@@idkidk-rk6sd je ampak ne cela uradna meja je reka sava
yeah i live in slovenia and its not that clean
I am from Croatia, and although my country has many nice places to visit, I find Slovenia to be the most beautiful country in the former Yugoslavia.
Bosnia y Herzegovina or montenegro
Red Knight Si pa najači Hrvat +rep
Opheliac I defenetly recommend you to go there. Every Slovene goes there in the summer at least once. We go to Ugljan every year. It's super nice.
I´m also from Croatia...Personally, i think Croatia is little bit nicer, cause of it´s diversity, but Slovenia is really beautiful, on of the most beautiful in Europe. Volim Hrvatsku i Sloveniju.
In my opinion Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia are all equally beautiful countries. Bosnia, Macedonia and Serbia are not that special on the other hand.
If I ever win the lottery, this is what I'll spend the rest of my life doing. Another beautiful and fascinating European country.
Won yet?
@@jimlucas0 nope but I'm still trying!
Greetings to beautiful Slovenia 🇸🇮 from Greece 🇬🇷. 🇬🇷❤🇸🇮
.💐✝️💕
Pretty much my favorite country in the world. Greetings form HUN!!
you should marry me and move here, would give one of my kidneys for you beautifull :)
Veronika Vercippu hey beauty
Greetings from Poland, Sister! 😉
Love from Colorado, USA! 💟
❤
Just got back from Slovenia a couple of weeks ago.... such a beautiful country and I will be going back a soon as I can!! Love from Canada !!!
I am Romanian and I live in Slovenia. I have visited a lot of beautiful locations there. I even climbed some mountains and on the mountains i saw Italy and Austria.
I like Slovenia - nature, people, food, everything!!!
Where are you from?
Indeed Slovenia is such a beautiful country....greetings from the Philippines
Liam Datu greetings back.
UY PHILIPPINES! WOOO 🇵🇭
I love slovenia the most friendly cultured people and beautiful scenery, good food and drink what more can one ask for.
I always go thru Slovenia when going to Italy, never put Slovenia as a final destination while traveling and this spring I'm changing that! Whenever I'm on twisty roads of Slovenia I get overwhelmed by nature and beautiful scenery, people are welcoming and always friendly, Slovenia proves that you don't need size to be GREAT!
Pozdrav za Slovence iz Srbije, prelepu državu imate! 💙
slovenia definitely seems like a place to visit. very beautiful
I live here :D
PopularGAMES nice
I live there too
I'm American, but I feel extremely proud of having Slovene ancestry from my mother's side. Her grandparents were from somewhere in Eastern Slovenia and came here in South Dakota in the early 1900s. I went to Slovenia twice actually, the first time was back in 2009, and the second time in 2014 but I'm planning to go there again very soon, most surely this year. Very nice country, I appreciate its cleanness and there are plenty of nice mountains and green spots and forests to enjoy some nature and also very hospitable people!
Melania country
I am from Esteren Slovenia! 😊 I am glad you feel proud of your heritage. Slovenia is really beautiful but many locals take it for granted...
Nice hearing from a SD person!!! That's where I live....Rapid City!!
Jack Brower my parents were born in Slovenia and migrated to Australia in 1960. I’ve been there and like you, so proud of my Slovenian/Italian heritage 😊🇦🇺🇸🇮
You really should, Slovenia is a beautiful country with beautiful and friendly people!!!
My two visits to Slovenia were in April 2005 and February 2007, and I fell in love with the nation! I am eager to return soon.
Rick did not cover Lake Bohinj in this programme. While Lake Bled is cute and romantic, Lake Bohinj is rugged and majestic and at the base of the Julian Alps. Worth visiting!
In addition, Rick did not cover the eastern portion of Slovenia. I have visited Ptuj (pronounced like someone spitting tobacco: "Ptooey!") during their pre-Lent celebration Kurentevanje. Lots of fun watching wholly Kurents stroll from through town. Modest, walkable Ptuj has a fantastic castle containing five museums. Slovenian cuisine in the east has influence from its neighbor Hungary. You can catch a glimpse of Kurentevanje on "Rick Steves' European Easter".
Absolutely love Slovenia! Greetings from Prague.
We have something or somebody in common: Architect Jože Plečnik, who has made a lot of project in Prague, same as in Slovenia.
I am an Iraqi/Armenian visited Slovenia last summer , what a surprise nice , a charming & clean every where , didn't expect an ex communist country will be such a lovely place , Piran , Bled , Ljubljana , the country side , a really boutique country , greetings and love from Armenia . thank you very much Mr. Benjamin Izmajlov for your good hospitality , respects to your beautiful family miss every moment .
I would just love to go to Slovenia,greetings from Scotland.
wow, Slovenia is really gorgeous.
someday I should go there.
greetings from Indonesia.
I live here
*****
thank you.
certainly, I believe so. it must be a lot of hidden treasure there :)
Sparta Otano terima kasih...welcome...keren:)
uros bodlaj Slovenia good in December or its snowing there at that times
persie PRINCE Well in December is winter in Slovenia, but manny years now we are witing to have a nice white christmas, but somehow the weather always turn on us and start snowing after new year, afcourse it starts usualy snowing arround October or November but more havy snow is usualy after new year
This is probably the best presentation of my country on youtube! Great work, come back and add a presentation of the eastern part of Slovenia
Your country is very beautiful, indeed. Today my daughter and I were looking into European Countries to Start an Academy, and I stumbled upon Slovenia. I believe this is what falling in love at first sight feels like 😊
Hi I am from India, Slovenia very beautiful places, i like it Slovenia country
Love slovenia - Greetings from Austria.
I too love Slovenia people are hospitable and all of the country is beautiful
The home of our wonderful First Lady! Thank you Rick.
I am from japan.l went to Slovenia to meet my aunt.Slovenia was so beautiful !
I'm glad you enjoyed our country! what part of Japan are you from? I'm asking because Japan happens to be the number one country I want to visit in the world.
I’m Japanese. I get interested in this country because of Luka Doncic who is NBA star from Slovenia. I was surprised at beautiful city and landscape in this video. I’d like to visit this country after pandemic.
My family emigrated from Friuli to Argentina. You neighbours have a lovely country! Take care of keeping the flame and passing the torch to the next generation! God bless you.
Slovenia is fantastic. Just beautiful. Still can't believe we were once one country.
Gracias por el video Ricky! I will be visiting this beautiful place in June, 2023! anyone here who want to join me???
I love Slovenia because there live Slovenians, the best people under the sun! From Poland-Warsaw.
i too love slovenia and i too from in the poland
+Tilen Zalokar Howdy from Texas your country is beautiful I would love to visit
amazing !! its Christmas here and still 25C lol
No I was telling Florxx that in Texas its still 25C. Yes Tilen I know that you guys have a real winter . Here where I live it doesn't even snow, I have not seen snow for 18 years
+ustanow thank you ;)
I've made a few Slovenian friends online and I've always wanted to go there! The culture, the people, the accents etc are all just so lovely!
i'm amazed... great place to visit and live... greetings from Brazil
Your country seams nice to
I love this country omg....my greetings from Sudan
I watch this series again and again ......world is beautiful 😍 and beauty is not restricted to man made boundaries.....😃😇👍big fan Sir ...is anyone watching in 2021??
Greetings from Wisconsin! Good job on this video, Rick! One-half of my blood is Slovenian. Both of my grandparents on my mother's side were from Slovenia. My Grandfather was a Slovenian immigrant to the USA who worked as an iron ore miner in Northern Minnesota. My Grandmother was also a Slovenian immigrant who met him there in the little town of Gilbert,, Minnesota. They met there in Gilbert, married and had six children, one of whom was my beloved Mother. I solidly remember both my Slovenian Grandparents oh so well! And I loved the potice desert bread that my Grandmother made with a fondness that I have never been able to duplicate. The family later moved to Milwaukee were I was born in 1948. I hope to trace my roots in Slovenia some day. What a jewel of a country Slovenia is! This video brought me to tears thinking of what my ancestry left behind. Given what America has become today, I can only wonder, WHY?
I love my Slovenia! 🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮Slovenia is the best! Beautiful mountains 🗻, beautiful beach and sea 🌊,...
What an utterly beautiful country! What a Paradise. What lucky people, Slovenians.
What a beautiful country! Greetings from Finland.
Thank you, Rick, for the marvellous journey. Slovenia is a wonderful country and you really catched her soul. Congratulations!!!
You are right . You seem to be very kind tell me where are you from
Llubjana is a tranquil, lovely, and cosy little city.
Very beautiful Country Greatings from Hungary :)
Greetings back!:)
Greetings from Slovenia :3
. A_R_C. Nahát , egy magyar :)
agree
And greetings from Poland my Magyar, Brothers and Sisters! 😉
i visited Slovenia for work (Ljubljana) and found it to be a gem of a country, lovely people and stunning landscapes. A very pleasant surprise
My husband’s grandparents are from here and he’s dying to go for our 40th anniversary. I might have to be a good sport.
We love Slovenia. The country is stunningly beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️
Just visited. Amazing Country.
Thanks for visiting! Hope you liked it :#
Gal Rozman We liked it very much. Lake Bled is a fairy tale and the people are fantastic.Thanks.
Yes they are. And did you visit Mt. Triglav?, You should :3
Gal Rozman Triglav no :( I was at Ljubljana, Bled, Postonja.
ah, I've been on Mt. Triglav, It was soo pretty. If you ever visit again, you should totally check it out!
I like you Slovenia! Greetings in neighbor from Hungary! :)
Greetings from Slovenia! :)
sanela huska Thank's for your comment! I hoped for Slovenia don't have problem with we, for Hungary find the favorite neighbor after Croatia, in our nationality survey find we 76% sympathetic them! :)
Zsolt Horváth of course:) why should we have anything against hungary:) we r neighbours:)but unfortunately on net there are alot of stupid ppl:) what can we do:) just ignore them:)
sanela huska Real life nothing this like appear. I met a Slovak girl, who live in Budapest. Since 3 years she NOTHING had conflict 'cause she's originallity!
I traveled in Slovakia nobody hurted me! :)
All the best! :)
Zsolt Horváth sweetheart...just dont confuse slovenia with slovakia:D we r alergic to this my friend :D :)
This is my country. It's really nice to watch this. I never knew about the 1895 earthquake and rebuilding of Ljubljana. And it's really funny how many views this has.
Wow what a beautiful country, greetings from Sydney, Australia.
Australian backpackers are some of the most annoying and arrogant people ive ever met
I loved Slovenia... It's very nice place. The house Steve visited is too good n the dining with that family was really enjoyable.👍🌹🌷
You are right! Slovenia is so underrated, unjustfully! Thank you for this well narrated and informative video!
I’m happy to see the channel still active ,I never assumed this channel is active since this video was posted 9 years ago.Kudos to your efforts.God bless ❤
Slovenia is the sweetest ,the prettiest ,the most soul-soothing country on the Earth !
Rick, I love your shows! Thank you for taking the time to visit my home - Slovenia. Too many people miss it but thanks to you many people get to see its beauties. There is one thing I would correct in this video... as others stated, Yugoslavia was not behind the "iron curtain". It was rather a non-aligned country. Yes, we did have socialism and a communist government but this does not automatically place a country behind the iron curtain. Unlike citizens of countries behind the iron curtain, Yugoslavs had passports and were able to travel abroad [as well as practice religion]. I was taught English in school, not Russian. We were, at least in Slovenia, pro West oriented. In any case, great show. Thank you! :-)
Slovenia is the most under-rated country I have been to in Europe. The food (think Burek), the nature and, the architecture (in Ljubljana) were so amazing! My favorite part was probably the people who were so friendly and curious, and not tired of tourists like so many other touristy small places. I am planning on doing a slower Euro-trip this summer and spend a month each at 3 of my favorite cities in Europe, and I want to spend a month in Ljubljana 😊😊
burek (meat pie) is originally bosnian/serbian dish, but yes, it's wonderful.
Slovenia and the Juillian Alps great to tour again today Rick.Liked this area for holidays and churches.landscapes .,Great days .Ann Deakin 2021
I particularly love this video Rick. I was last in Slovenia in 1969 (!!) and it has evidently progressed a lot since then ...
Rick, have been watching for a long, long time. Thank you for showing River Soca, my birth place. With love from Canada.
Slovenia is my dream country. I can only imagine roaming around such beaaauuutiful place. I pray that one day I will be able to fulfill my dreams. SML from Philippines. 💞
You are more then welcome...its realy Green heaven
Matic Novak My mum was born in Izola and my relatives live in Koper. They are Novak’s. My mums maiden name.
Thankfully I’ve been there and plan to visit there again 🇦🇺🇸🇮💖
Lijepa Slovenija. Naši susjedi.
P.s. Bravo za oca na 15:30 upravo tako kako je rekao.
*****
Daleč od resnice. ZELO daleč od resnice.
+tofajvito v.t. povedal je resnico. Če ti tega ne doživljaš, je to posledica tvoje nesposobnosti.
+Lupus Fabula Ne vem kako je pri Vas, ampak tukaj se večina bori za ponovno vzpostavitev socializma/neznam kako je kod Vas ali ovdje mase ljudi radi sve, da bi opet imali socializam.
Lp, Tadej....prijateljski susjed :)
+Tedix Medix I kod nas nažalost. Nikako da krenemo pravim putem, putem Njemačke, Danske, Engleske... mi smo zaglavili u mentalnom socijalizmu. Inače lijepo vam raste GDP u posljednje vrijeme, samo naprijed, pozdrav iz Rijeke.
***** Nekoliko dana nazad rekao sam - lako je bilo istjerat slovence iz socialzma, al istjerat socializam iz nas - nemoguče.
Žao mi je, da je tako i kod vas. ( znam - postić samostalnost bila je za vas mnogo tragičnija! )
Ljudi, naši i vaši, u prosjeku, imaju dobro srce ali njihovo/naše ( njihovo/naše kao nacija ) razmišljanje je totalno fokusirano u prošlost. Ta prošlost je u svim pogledima idealizirana, Nema veze s stvarnostjo.
BDP - da, dobro ide. Ali to povečanje BDP je stvar malih privatnih firmi. I sve te firme su vezane (primarno) na njemčku. Izvoz. Znači - ovise od njemačke. Kriza u Kini, če rezultirat u EU ( i njemačkoj ) i tako i kod nas. Nije EU kriva, da se razumijemo. Sledeča financijska kriza znači bankrot za Sloveniju. Nadam se, da Hrvatska nije toliko ugrožena. Nadam se, da je vaša ekonomija manje zavisna od samo jedne zemlje.
Pozdrav iz Mariborja!
Hvala lepa./Najlepša hvala. Greetings from Kurdistan !
There is a very special event in Ljubljana every December when the Gymnasium Kranz Symphony Orchestra, which is a youth orchestra of High School students and musical friends, presents a Christmas concert in the Gallas Hall. This orchestra is amazing, better than any equivalent youth orchestra anywhere in the world. Their musicianship is top notch. This proves that music education in Slovenia is as good as any larger countries can offer. These young people are great ambassadors for Slovenian youth. Slovenia is highly cultured and a beacon to the world.
What a beautiful country, indeed... I have visited Slovenia (Ptuj and Maribor) five years ago... Wonderful trip... So clean and calm; nice people, language, food, nature, restaurants, sights; everything wonderful... Greetings from Brazil, Rio de Janeiro!
That is so nice you loo beautiful tell me where are you from
@@patrickderek4112 , thank you! I am from Brazil - Rio de Janeiro! 😊
Hi my princess
@@aminabrahim922 , hello! 😊🙋😃
@@lyne8610 good morning I'm from Algeria
Just had the most epic road trip ever from Slovenia to Croatia with a roof tent rental! Trust me, you gotta try this!
What company did you rent with,
Got to go this summer and would recommend it to anyone. Bled, the Triglav, Ljubljana, Postojna, Predjama... lots to see in a small country.
Wow , Greetings , tons of love to the people of Slovenia, equally thanks to Mr Rick Steves and Team for showcasing beautiful Slovenia, Warmth and respects from, Ameet Singh Hyderabad India
I like watching this on Sunday nights..very relaxing
Hi very good work. I thing you even didn't know what you have done. Some people can't afford to visit the most beautiful places in the world. This short movies helps them so much to see the world. You are very lucky.
What a beautiful place. Even after doing upteen visits to Europe , missed this hidden gem somehow. Love and greetings from India .
Thank you Rick for sharing this beautiful video of my beautiful country, my Slovenia. ♥️♥️♥️
Oh my God! This is amazing! Such a beautiful country and so rare to find a video on Slovenia! Thank you so much for the amazing videos, Rick Steves! :)
Definitely Rick has done something incredible unique, because he has the charm and good vide that attacks the viewers and keep them tune in.
My great great grandfather immigrated to America from Slovenia. I really want to go thee some time. Piram looks like such a cute town
Dear Slovania, wish to in that heaven in my life in a couple of years. One of the best places to live. How nice ppl... God bless u all n God bless that beautiful land.
Now that I've seen the clips I think I'm going there in July. I would love to see the caves, visit the museums, and socialize the people in that country.
Vsi Slovenci roke gor!!! Hvala da sem si v tem zivljenju, izbrala to drzavo🌈.
Darja G Ja, res smo imeli srečo, da smo bili rojeni v Sloveniji v teh časih.
Good evening
Thanks, Rick! Slovenia looks like a charming country.
Namaste Rick
I am from india. Thank for showing us Europe. We me or may not visit different countries of Eupore, but diffently enjoy it by your beautiful narration. Once again thank you
From your indian fan....
"Absouletly fantastic tripe we enjoyed here with you Mr. Steve. Slovenia is truly a heaven on Earth.
I l'v those superb, Documentryies. Thanks God Bless you, All the Best💕
Rick I simply love the way you narrate your travel, makes me feel like I'm there with you, thank you
What a lovely country, greetings from Philippines! 💙
I went Slovenia for 7 days/7 nights (August 2022) and am watching this video after the fact. We happened to do all of the same highlights in this video + a few more, and had an awesome time! I would recommend this itinerary and a trip to Slovenia if you aren't afraid to be active for light hiking for vistas, swimming holes, and waterfall trails.
I've been to Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Montenegro, and the Slovene people and their food have been my favorites of the four Balkan nations.
The best thing about Slovenia is that it borders Croatia.
Just kidding, dear neighbors. Slovenia is a fantastic country, with wonderful nature and nice people. It's well worth a visit!
Greetings from Croatia
One of the places on my "To visit" list. Beautiful country indeed, and I love Rick Steves videos.
This is really amazing country with breathtaking mountains and what a lovely place i just love this place, i hope one day i will there ,
WOW WOW WOW!This visit to Slovenia was so interesting and filled with lush facets!Thank you.
Beautiful!! Wish I can live in Slovenia!
Slovenia is a hidden gem. Worth visiting.
Its nice to hear good things about my home country
Malo mi je sicer žal, da ni vključil severovzhodne strani Slovenije :/
nprm maribor šampijon
I enjoyed the travel and the history. A must go destination. Thank you!
Amazing country!
Central and eastern European are very beautiful!
I'd love to go there!
Oh I long to visit this beautiful little country someday! Quaint, old timey, like the land scape of a fairy tail. I bet alot of places look just like they did in the middle ages. Cultural cross roads, all of Europe thrown into the mix. Intelligent people too.
I'm so lucky to live there, we're nice,the air is fresh,BEAUTIFUL places,were really sporty and I love that,we don't have a lot of crimes,and the food is great! Also I think Slovenia is one of the most beautiful,underrated countries. Also it's really small.
I’ve been to Slovenia. Beautiful!!
A very beautiful country. Greetings from the coal fields of West Virginia, USA.
I am from Kolkata, India and would love to visit Slovenia some day. Unfortunately we dont have enough tour operators who conduct guided tour of these places unlike Western Europe. Lovely country i must admit. Loads of greetings.